8
Installation
- PLUMBING INSTALLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLATION
Plumbing to be carried out before wiring
•
DO NOT
use jointing compounds on any
pipe fittings for the installation.
•
DO NOT
solder fittings near the shower unit
as heat can transfer along the pipework and
damage components.
• Compression fittings
MUST
be used to
connect to the inlet of the shower
(fig.7)
.
(Push-on fittings must
NOT
be used as full
engagement cannot be guaranteed).
• If installing a feed pipe from the back or
bottom, the centre of the inlet valve to the
wall surface is 21mm
(fig.7a)
.
•
IMPORTANT LEFT OR RIGHT REAR
ENTRY FITTING INFORMATION (fig.7b).
Depending on the manufacturer of the *90°
compression fitting, the water inlet pipe may
need to be trimmed
(by a
maximum
of 7mm)
to allow the main trim to be fitted correctly
once the compression fitting is in place. It
is advised to check positioning of the 90°
compression fitting and main trim fit before
any fittings are tightened.
NOTE:
If entry is from the back, the nut of the
compression fitting will be partially behind the
surface of the wall. This area MUST be left clear
when plastering and tiling around the pipework
in order to make the nut accessible for future
adjustments.
NOTE:
An additional stopvalve (complying with
Water Regulations) must be fitted in the mains
water supply to the shower as an independent
means of isolating the water supply should
maintenance or servicing be necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Before completing the connection
of the water supply to the inlet of the shower, flush
out the pipework to remove all swarf and system
debris. This can be achieved by connecting a hose
to the pipework and turning on the mains water
supply long enough to clear the debris to waste.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The outlet of the shower acts as a vent and
must not be connected to anything other
than the hose and showerhead supplied.
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check list
SECTION
21mm
Fig.7a
*Due to variations in manufacturers specifications, it is beyond
the scope of this book to recommend a specific elbow brand.
7mm
(maximum)
The inlet elbow should be trimmed square and any
rough edges or burrs removed.
Fig.7b
IMPORTANT!
The water inlet MUST ONLY be used
in the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ entry position.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the
water inlet fitting be used at 90° to
the backplate to emulate a ‘Rear Entry’
installation.
