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Installation Requirements
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Installation Requirements
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Installation Requirements and positioning
The shower must only be connected to the mains cold water supply.
The shower must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions.
Position the shower unit vertically.
The shower must always be mounted on a finished flat, waterproof surface.
Never tile up to the shower unit.
Do not seal the shower to the wall with silicone or other sealant.
The flat surface must cover the full width and height of the back plate, otherwise difficulty may
arise when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired.
The water outlet pipe acts as a vent and must never be blocked, restricted or connected to any
parts other than those AKW specifically state for use with the AKW SmartCare Plus shower.
Ensure the shower unit is positioned over a bath, shower tray or wet floor.
The showerhead must be directed away from the shower unit, during normal use the
showerhead must not spray directly on to the shower unit.
Before you start work:
Take care when you unpack the product and make sure that you do not inadvertently discard any
small parts. Check the contents supplied against the contents page. If any parts are missing or
damaged, contact the AKW Technical Enquiries team.
Check there are no pipes or electrical cables inside the wall before drilling.
Check that finished walls are sound and free from cracks or loose tiles or grout. Make sure that
all surfaces are clean, dry and free from loose debris or dust.
This product is not suitable for mounting into steam rooms or steam cubicles.
Note;
If it is intended to operate the shower in areas of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary
hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to be fitted.
