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IMPORTANT

Installer:

This Manual is the property of the customer
and must be retained with the product for
maintenance and operational purposes.

PRODUCT MANUAL

Rada BSM Shower Fittings

Rada Autotherm-3 Shower Fittings

Summary of Contents for Autotherm-3 CAT 5

Page 1: ...ANT Installer This Manual is the property of the customer and must be retained with the product for maintenance and operational purposes PRODUCT MANUAL Rada BSM Shower Fittings Rada Autotherm 3 Shower Fittings ...

Page 2: ...tacting Kohler Mira Limited Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST 5 SPECIFICATIONS 8 DIMENSIONS 10 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 11 INSTALLATION 12 OPERATION 16 FAULT DIAGNOSIS 18 MAINTENANCE 19 SPARE PARTS 21 CUSTOMER CARE Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...following shower fittings are covered by this guide Rada Autotherm 3 EV Shower Fitting An adjustable spray handset with three different spray actions start force soothe andaneconomysetting suppliedcompletewithflexiblehose clampbracketassembly slide bar supports soap dish two parking sockets and hose retaining ring Suitable for connection to surface mounted shower controls Available in chrome finis...

Page 4: ...ned in this guide 4 Anyone who may have difficulty understanding or operating the controls of any appliance should be attended whilst operating Particular consideration should be given to the young the elderly the infirm or anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the controls Warning Productsmanufacturedbyusaresafeprovidedtheyareinstalled usedandmaintained in good working order in accorda...

Page 5: ...ed 2 x Fixing Screws 2 x End Caps 2 x Supports 2 x Wall Plugs 2 x Hose Seals 1 x Soap Dish 1 x Flexible Hose 1 x Slide Bar 1 x Clamp Bracket Assembly 1 x Hose Retaining Ring Documentation 1 x Product Manual 2 x Fixed Handset Holder PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST 1 x Handset with Low Capacity Spray Plate small holes 1 x High Capacity Spray Plate large holes ...

Page 6: ... 2 x Wall Plugs 2 x Hose Seals 1 x Soap Dish 1 x Flexible Hose 1 x Slide Bar 1 x Clamp Bracket Assembly 1 x Security Hose Retaining Ring Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included 1 x Handset with Low Capacity Spray Plate small holes 1 x High Capacity Spray Plate large holes ...

Page 7: ... Screws 2 x End Caps 2 x Supports 2 x Wall Plugs 2 x Hose Seals 1 x Handset 1 x Soap Dish 1 x Flexible Hose 1 x Slide Bar 1 x Clamp Bracket Assembly 1 x Security Hose Retaining Ring Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included ...

Page 8: ...f the fitting 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 0 5 25 20 10 15 Rada Autotherm 3 EV range flow rates High capacity spray plate assembly Flow Rate litres minute Pressure Loss bar Pressure Loss bar Rada Autotherm 3 EV range flow rates Low capacity spray plate assembly Force Force Start Soothe Start Soothe Shower Fittings Flow Performance Graphs F...

Page 9: ...0 12 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 14 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 16 0 18 0 20 0 With flow regulators Without flow regulators These are the typical pressure loss graphs for the Autotherm range of shower fittings There will also be an additional pressure loss through the shower control and outlet hose pipework Pressure loss Pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the fitting ...

Page 10: ...esult in excessive spray forces and possible damage to the product The high capacity spray plate should be fitted if the maintained inlet pressures at the shower control are above 0 9 bar For some gas water heater installations fitting the high capacity spray plate is recommended 48 mm 605 mm DIMENSIONS Rada BSM Shower Fittings Inlet Pressures Minimum maintained pressure 0 05 bar Maximum maintaine...

Page 11: ...eration SNIPEF Scotland and Northern Ireland 4 When installing the shower fittings in a cubicle it is best positioned to spray across rather than towards the opening of the cubicle 5 Avoid layouts where the shower hose will be sharply kinked This may reduce the life of the hose 6 Do not use excessive force when making connections 7 Do not install the shower fitting in a position where it could bec...

Page 12: ...r cubicle or laminated panel walls 1 Decide on a suitable position for the slide bar avoiding buried cables and pipes Make sure that when the hose retaining ring is placed in the lowest position on the slide bar there is a minimum of 40 mm between the handset and bath tray spill over level Security Ring 40 mm 730 mm 2 For category 5 installations secure the lower slide bar support a minimum 730 mm...

Page 13: ... the top support easier Push the slide bar into the support 7 Push the slide bar into the support Place the screw through the top support and fully tighten 8 Fully tighten the bottom support 9 Fit the end caps over the ends of the slide bar supports 10 Screw the hose onto the outlet of the shower control or the right angled connector Make sure that the hose seal is fitted Do not overtighten hand t...

Page 14: ... the parking socket avoiding buried cables and pipes 5 Clip on the parking socket cover 4 Secure the parking socket on the wall with the fixing screws supplied Note You may find it easier to remove the ball socket to secure screws and then re fit Parking Socket Fixing Screws Ball Socket Parking Socket Cover Note Alternatively use proprietary cavity fixings for dry lined stud partition shower cubic...

Page 15: ...15 Fixing Screw End Cap Slide Bar Support Wall Plug Handset Soap Dish Flexible Hose Slide Bar Clamp Bracket Assembly Hose Retaining Ring 607 mm Handset may differ from one illustrated ...

Page 16: ...ater will flow from the inner set of holes 1 Economy Setting Turn the spray plate fully clockwise Water will flow from the outer set of holes and the flow rate will be reduced 2 Start Tur n the spray plate anticlockwise until it clicks one click from economy setting Water will flow from the outer set of holes 3 Soothe Tur n the spray plate anticlockwise until it clicks two clicks from economy sett...

Page 17: ... be reduced 2 Start To access the start setting turn the spray plate anticlockwise until it clicks one click from the eco setting Water will flow from the outer set of holes 3 Soothe To access the soothe setting turn the spray plate anticlockwise until it clicks two clicks from the eco setting Water will flow from the large diameter holes 4 Force To access the force setting turn the spray plate an...

Page 18: ...set Spray plate blocked Hose blocked twisted or damaged Refer to MAINTENANCE Cleaning Clear blockage release twist in hose or renew hose No flow or low flow rate from shower fittings A small amount of water may be retained in the shower fitting after the shower control has been turned off This may drain over a few minutes This is quite normal Changing the angle of the shower fitting may vary the d...

Page 19: ... Install the spray plate assembly Spray Plate Spray Plate Assembly Removal and Installation The procedure for the removal and installation of the spray plate assembly is identical for both the handset and the bir assembly The handset procedure is described below Removal 1 Turn the adjuster ring fully anticlockwise 2 Unscrew the spray plate in an anticlockwise direction The O seals will provide som...

Page 20: ...20 1 Use your thumb or a soft cloth to wipe any limescale from the soft nozzles and the front surface of the handset spray plate Handset spray plate external ...

Page 21: ... chrome Category 3 462 22 1 5 m Hose Assembly Chrome Category 5 617 05 Spray Plate HC and LC chrome 617 06 Slide Bar Support Assembly chrome components identified B 617 08 Slide Bar chrome 617 09 Soap Dish chrome 617 10 Hose Retaining Ring chrome 617 11 Clamp Bracket Assembly chrome B B 617 05 617 11 617 08 617 09 617 10 B B 462 21 462 20 462 22 A ...

Page 22: ...22 Rada BSM Shower Fittings Spare Parts List 1595 030 Handset 1595 031 Adjuster Ring 1595 032 Spray Plate 1595 032 1595 031 1595 030 ...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...is us or our appointed representative Routine maintenance or replacement parts to comply with the requirements of the TMV2 or TMV3 healthcare schemes Accidental or wilful damage Products purchased ex showroom display What to do if something goes wrong If your product does not work correctly refer to this manual for fault diagnosis and check that it is in stalled and commissioned in accordance with...

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