TAP9157 – 2 LEVER PROFESSIONAL TAP
(GARDA STYLE)
11-10
Warranty:
In the unlikely event that you should experience any defect in the materials or workmanship of your new mixer within ONE year of purchase, the purchaser’s
sole remedy shall be the replacement (at the manufacturer’s discretion) of all or any part of the product that is defective. All working parts and valves are
guaranteed for a period of ONE year from purchase. Decorative surface finishes and O-rings are guaranteed for ONE year from the date of purchase
provided that our advice concerning care has been observed. This is provided that the mixer has been used for normal domestic purposes in the UK and that
the care, installation and maintenance instructions have been observed. The warranty extends to the original purchaser only.
You should retain a copy of
your dated invoice as proof of purchase, along with these instructions to validate any claims under this guarantee.
To obtain spare parts to service out of warranty taps please visit
www.howdens-tap-spares.co.uk
Care Instructions for your Kitchen Sink Mixer:
To maintain the appearance of this tap, ensure that it is regularly cleaned only using a clean, soft damp cloth. A solution of warm water and
a mild liquid detergent may be used where necessary, and then the fitting rinsed thoroughly and wiped dry. Any other cleaning action will
invalidate your warranty.
Abrasive cleaners, scouring cleaners and acidic cleaners
must not be used
under any circumstances. Avoid contact with all solvents
(including chlorinated solvents, ketones or acetones as these may result in surface deterioration or etching). Also avoid contact with any
harsh household chemicals such as oven cleaners, drain cleaners, rust removers, paint strippers and toilet bowl cleaners, bar keepers friend
or Brasso.
Where the tap has a removable aerator on the spout exit it can be removed and cleaned periodically to maintain optimum flow performance.
Important Technical Data:
Minimum operating pressure: 0.4 bar
Maximum hot water temperature: 70°C*
Maximum operating pressure: 5.5 bar*
Recommended hot water temperature: 46°C
Flow characteristics: single flow
*If these temperatures or pressures are exceeded, even for short periods, damage can result. In these instances a thermostatic mixing or pressure reducing
valve should be installed.
This product is either WRAS approved or manufactured in accordance with recognised European standards. Please ensure that your
Kitchen mixer is fitted in accordance with Local Water Byelaws. Where hot and cold water mix within the mixertap, then suitable non return
(check) valves should be installed to the hot and cold supplies to prevent backflow.
Hot and cold supply pressures should be as closely balanced as possible for best results. Supply pipes should maintain the maximum
diameter until immediately before the fitting. The differential between the hot and cold water supply temperatures should be sufficient to
allow correct mixing function.
These installation guidelines have been prepared for your direction and you must exercise due care at all times. We do not accept
responsibility for problems that may occur through improper installation. Whilst assembling the tap take care not to accidentally loosen any
factory fixed assemblies.
This tap has been 100% assembly tested; therefore you may expect a small residual amount of water to remain in the tap when delivered.
Any water marks can be removed using the above care advice.
Installation Preparation:
All parts should be removed from their packaging and inspected for completeness and transport damage prior to installation.
Before installing the new mixer
it is essential that you thoroughly flush through the supply pipes
in order to remove any remaining
solder, swarf or impurities from your system. Failure to carry out this simple procedure could cause problems or damage to the workings of
the mixertap and invalidate the warranty.
We recommend installing isolation valves and particle (mesh) filters to both the hot and cold feed pipes in an accessible position. This will
help to prevent premature failure of the valves and ease any future maintenance.
Shut off the water heating system and ensure that the mains stopcock is closed. Ensure both the hot and cold water supplies are isolated
before commencing installation.
This mixertap requires a
∅
35mm tap hole, if replacing an existing tap, remove the tap & clean the end of the feed pipes using wire wool, the
tap hole area should be free from dirt and sealant. You should ensure that the product will both fit into the depth of the mounting surface
available and reach the required outlet positions before installation.
Loosely position the tap and tail pipes to check if any alteration to the existing pipework is required, if this is the case do this now.
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