IMPORTANT:
Please read all of the instructions before installation.
General:
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Methven recommends this product is installed by a licensed plumber in compliance with
all relevant regional regulations.
Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed. Damage to the ceramic
cartridge may occur.
All pipe work must be thoroughly flushed prior to the installation of the mixer.
Do not remove the ceramic cartridge from the mixer when installing.
After installation all connections must be checked for leaks.
All outlets used primarily for personal hygiene shall deliver water at a safe temperature as
per regional regulations.
This mixer is not recommended for use in uncontrolled heating systems such as wet-backs
or solar heating units unless a suitable tempering valve is fitted.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure a waterproof seal is achieved between the
product and mounting surface. If in doubt about the quality of the seal, remove the
product and reinstall.
Step 1
Remove plastic template, but do not discard.
Plastic cover shape may vary depending on product.
Installation depth,
ID= 75 ± 5mm.
This is defined as
the distance between the mounting surface and the
finished wall surface.
Secure the mixer body on to the supporting timber
ensuring that it is oriented square and vertical.
Step 2
Flush all pipe-work thoroughly prior to the next step.
Connect mixer body to hot and cold supplies and
outlet ensuring a good seal at each joint.
Check for leaks prior to closing the wall cavity and
Step 3
Wall lining should be cut or finished to observe the
dimension of the hole provided in the diagram
on the right.
Step 4
Remove plastic cover.
Wet the inner faceplate seal.
Fit o-ring and half dome onto mixer body, align with
faceplate form.
Push handle on to cartridge lever. Tighten grub screw
firmly with the 2.5mm hex key provided.
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn off the water supply.
Installation:
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MAX Ø 110mm
MIN Ø 96mm
Unequal pressure installation only:
Attach the restrictor nipple to the cold inlet of the mixer body.
Ensure a proper seal and allow for access to the adjustment
Unequal pressure installation:
Ensure the adjustment screw on the restrictor nipple is
unobstructed and can be accessed from the front.
screw from the front.
Unequal pressure installation:
Push the handle onto the cartridge lever, adjust it to a vertical
position and open fully. Adjust the restrictor nipple screw to
achieve a good showering temperature at the outlet (e.g. °C).
Remove the handle before next step.
Apply silicone to the faceplate to create a seal with the finished
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wall surface. Ensure the silicone does not block the notch in
the faceplate.
Lever handle
Grub screw
Half-dome
O-ring
Screws
Faceplate
Foam seal
Body assembly
Restrictor
Do not discard screws
Hot
Cold
replace plastic body cover.
Slide faceplate onto mixer body, and position with notch
towards the bottom and fasten screws.
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