Aqualisa bar valve installation
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If required, apply jointing tape to the threads and fit the eccentric elbow connectors
sufficiently to achieve a water tight seal, terminating at 150mm centres to suit the
exposed valve inlets.
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Eccentric elbows are provided to allow for inlet pipework adjustment between 130mm – 170mm centres. Construct
suitable connections terminating in ½”BSP female fittings.
When using the eccentric elbows provided we recommend leaving sufficient threads from the finished wall
surface, after the cover plates have been fitted, to ensure adequate purchase for the exposed valve.
If using alternative fixings please refer to the installation instructions provided to ensure adequate threads are left
to connect the exposed valve after the cover plates have been fitted to the finished wall surface.
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Ensuring adequate provision to allow the water to discharge safely to waste, turn on the supplies to flush the system
through. Attach pressure test equipment and pressure test the system in accordance with Water Supply Regulations.
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Ensure the ¾” supply connections are temporarily capped to prevent any dirt or dust ingress into the pipe work during the
making good process. Remove the caps prior to connecting the shower valve.
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In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions overleaf are read and understood and
that you have all the necessary components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to install the
product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect the warranty terms and conditions. Do not
undertake any part of this installation unless you are competent to do so. Prior to starting ensure that you are
familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely.
Bar valve fixing accessories are available separately. The MD300EFB is a first fix
fixing bracket. If using the MD300EFB bracket, ensure sufficient threads are left
from the finished wall surface, after the cover plates have been fitted, to ensure
adequate purchase for the exposed valve.
The BAR001FIX bar valve fixing kit provides a method of surface siting exposed
bar valves onto a finished wall surface, using 15mm concealed pipe work.
If required, fit the bar valve fixing accessory following the relevant installation
instructions provided with the accessory kit and proceed to step 6 below.
The exposed valve and fixing bracket assembly MUST NOT be used as a grab
rail support method.
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