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Installation and
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VALDI
Thermostatic vertical mixer shower
86003870
Страница 1: ...Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user 2181010E April 2011 Installation and operating instructions VALDI Thermostatic vertical mixer shower 86003870 ...
Страница 2: ...ODUCTION 2 3 TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS 4 6 PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE 7 SITING OF THE SHOWER 7 SUPPLY PIPEWORK 8 FITTING THE MIXER 9 10 FINAL LEAK TESTING 11 COMMISSIONING 11 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT RANGE 12 Adjusting the maximum temperature setting 12 Recommended outlet temperatures TMV2 13 OPERATING THE SHOWER 13 APPROVALS 14 TMV2 REQUIREMENTS 12 MONTHLY VERIFICATION 14 FLOW CHART 14 DIMENSIO...
Страница 3: ...tting book regarding the product and installation are approximate All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated Fig 1 A Vertical thermostatic mixer valve B Cover trim C Mixer mounting bracket Fig 1 MAIN COMPONENTS A C B ...
Страница 4: ...ly pipe work can provide nominally equal pressures at the mixer shower Water minimum flow rate For best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per minute should be available to both inlets Water temperature requirements Recommended maximum 65 C Minimum hot water temperature 55 C Maximum cold water temperature 25 C NOTE Valves operating outside these cond...
Страница 5: ...ily accessible in line filters are used to aid maintenance Hard water areas a If it is intended to operate the shower in areas of hard water above 200 ppm temporary hardness a scale inhibitor may have to be fitted For advice on the scale inhibitor please contact Customer Service b For best performance the showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Thi...
Страница 6: ...ravity fed system with a pump to boost pressures as shown please refer to the pump installation guide to establish the minimum head requirements for automatic operation of the pump Fig 3 diagrammatic view not to scale Hot water cylinder Mixer Cold supply Hot supply Alternative supply must be below vent pipe tee Cold water mains supply Drain valve Gate valve Stop valve Cold water cistern Minimum he...
Страница 7: ... stored hot water cylinder For systems with no cold water take off after the appliance reducing valve it will be necessary to fit an additional drop tight pressure reducing valve when the mains pressure is over 5 bar The drop tight pressure reducing valve must be set at the same value as the unvented package pressure reducing valve Note An additional expansion vessel may be required if a second pr...
Страница 8: ...s exceed 5 bar running An expansion vessel MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to ensure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed externally or internally within the thermal store check with thermal store manufacturer Fig 6 diagrammatic view not to scale Flow Return Boiler Blender valve Cold mains supply Hot water Stop tap Expansion vessel Pressure reducing val...
Страница 9: ...llation onto solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a laminate cubicle or panel SITING OF THE SHOWER AND ACCESSORIES Refer to fig 7 for correct siting of the shower The mixer valve should be positioned as detailed with all controls within comfortable reach of the user All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate Height of s...
Страница 10: ... permanently attached to the wall within one metre of the valve before installation is complete to allow for final adjustment of the valve position The hot and cold water supply inlet centres of the bracket are 60mm approximately apart fig 8 WARNING Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs Use great care when using power tools near water The use of a residual ...
Страница 11: ...Vertical bar mixer shower 9 Fig 9 Illustration is to give an example of the secure fixing required This book does not have the scope to cover all installation options ...
Страница 12: ...l Once the height and position of the mixer shower and the shower kit has been established the mixer bracket will need to be installed fig 10 IMPORTANT Make sure that all supply pipework has been flushed through before fitting the mixer Fitting the mixer Note It is advisable to leak test the incoming pipework before making good the wall Fit the mixer to the bracket and tighten the fittings Make su...
Страница 13: ...s are fully open and at or near to their design temperature and pressures and are within the requirements as stated Make sure the temperature control is at the maximum temperature setting Allow the shower to run at the maximum temperature setting until the water temperature has stabilised Rotate the temperature control until your desired maximum showering temperature is reached The mixer has a tem...
Страница 14: ...g the spindle clockwise will Decrease the maximum temperature turning the spindle anti clockwise will Increase the maximum temperature When you are satisfied with the temperature turn the flow control off Refit in the reverse order with the maximum temperature stops faces at the 2 10 o clock position when viewed from above The maximum temperature stop in the control should be positioned as close a...
Страница 15: ...37 to 37 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 43 C OPERATING THE SHOWER To start the mixer rotate the On Off flow control bottom lever clockwise until it stops for maximum flow fig 12 To stop the water flow rotate the On Off flow control anti clockwise until it stops fig 12 To adjust t...
Страница 16: ...is functioning then the valve is working correctly and no further service work is required If there is a residual flow during the commissioning or the annual check this is acceptable providing the temperature of the water seeping from the valve is no more than 2C above the designated maximum mixed water outlet temperature setting of the valve Note Temperature readings should be taken at the normal...
Страница 17: ...Vertical bar mixer shower 15 DIMENSIONS All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate 42mm 42mm 190mm 60mm ...
Страница 18: ... bar mixer shower 16 SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No 1 Temp flow knob assembly 86003890 2 Trim and screw kit 83314180 2 Ref Description Part No 3 Flow valve 83314490 4 Thermostatic assembly 83314500 4 1 1 3 ...
Страница 19: ...Vertical bar mixer shower 17 5 SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No 5 Coverplate 86003420 6 Inlet mounting bracket 86003410 6 ...
Страница 20: ...rk out all rubber parts must be removed before descaling Check the function of the non return valves The non return valves NRVs prevent cross flow between hot and cold supplies under unequal pressure conditions They are designed for long life with no maintenance If these checks do not highlight the reason for the temperature variation then internal components will require replacement please see th...
Страница 21: ...locked or restricted 2 6 Flow regulator not fitted HP systems only 3 1 Flow regulators not fitted 1 1 1 Refer to commissioning section 1 2 1 Reposition temperature control knob 1 3 1 Reposition temperature control knob 1 4 1 Turn off the shower and consult a competent plumber or contact Customer Service 1 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the supply 2 1 1 Refer to commissioning section 2 2 1...
Страница 22: ...let filters Clean if necessary 4 3 1 Turn off the shower and consult a suitably competent plumber 4 4 1 Clean showerhead 4 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand 4 5 2 Make sure stop service valves are fully open 4 5 3 Check if sufficient water pressure 5 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve 6 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve 7 1 1 Renew flow control cartridge 4 Water does not flow or shower pattern col...
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Страница 24: ...te of purchase and where applicable details of the particular fault 2 If required the Customer Service Advisor will arrange for a qualified engineer to call 3 All products attended to by a Triton service engineer must be installed in full accordance with the Triton installation guide applicable to the product Every product pack contains an installation guide however they can also be bought via our...