8
SETTING ‘SAFE TEMPERATURE’
Recommended safe temperature settings:
General domestic: 38 °C Young children or elderly: 37 °C
For specific details please refer to local building regulations, current legislation,
relevant standards and codes of practice.
This valve is designed to be set at the required safe operating temperature, but is fitted with an override
button which allows the user to select higher temperatures if required. The override control is to be
returned to the ‘safe temperature’ setting after use.
Remove the thermostatic
control handwheel (A) by
unscrewing set screw (B) using
a 1.5mm hexagonal key.
Remove the override (C)
and temperature stop (D)
by unscrewing and removing
screw (E). Fitting handwheel
(A) and set screw (B) will aid
with removal of override (C).
Adjust the cartridge spline
whilst measuring the
temperature of the water.
Ideally the temperature
measurement should be taken
using a digital thermometer.
Duty of care
Legislation dictates recommendations and guidelines on health and safety, including safe hot water
temperatures. The emphasis is on regulatory and design criteria, with responsibility for meeting such
guidelines being that of a suitably appointed responsible person.
How hot water temperatures affect the skin
65°C A partial thickness burn in about 2 seconds
60°C A partial thickness burn in about 5 seconds
55°C A partial thickness burn in about 15 seconds
50°C A partial thickness burn in about 90 seconds
Safe temperature
The age, mental and physical capabilities of persons occupying the property will effect the ‘safe
temperature’ setting of the thermostatic valve. For specific details please refer to local building
regulations, current legislation, relevant standards and codes of practice.
A
B
D
C
E
