Concentric thermostatic mixer valve
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Fig.8
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Built in and Exposed
The mixer valve is supplied with the flow and
temperature knobs fitted and the maximum
temperature stop factory set to 38°C (this can be
adjusted during installation).
• To adjust the maximum temperature setting
allow the water to run until the temperature
has stabilised, adjust the temperature control
spindle by hand
(fig.8).
• When the showering temperature is
satisfactory turn off the shower.
Recommended outlet temperatures
The BuildCert TMV scheme recommends the
following set maximum mixed water outlet
temperatures for use in all premises:
44°C - for bath fill but see notes below.
41°C - for showers.
41°C - for washbasins.
38°C - for bidets.
The mixed water temperatures must never
exceed
°c
at terminal fitting.
The British Burns Association recommends
7
to
7.5°c
as a comfortable bathing temperature
for children. In premises covered by the Care
Standards Act 2000, the maximum mixed water
outlet temperature is
°c
.
Temperature
spline
