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Installation - shower
Please read these instructions carefully before starting installation and keep for
future reference.
Remove all packaging and check the product for missing parts or damage before
starting installation.
Any alterations made to this product and fittings may infringe water regulations and
will invalidate the guarantee.
The installation must comply with all Local/National Water Supply Authority
Regulations/Byelaws and Building and Plumbing Regulations.
To be installed in accordance with BS EN806.
We strongly recommend that you use a qualified and registered plumber.
General installation
Operating Specifications
Important - please read
Operating Pressure
Minimum operating pressure
- 1 bar
Maximum operating pressure
5 bar
This fitting is a mixing device and therefore water supplies should be reasonably
balanced.
When installed, the fitting must comply with the requirements of the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
For further information, contact the Water Regulations department of your local water
supplier (see the WRAS website www.wras.co.uk for details) or the Water Regulations
Advisory Scheme by email (info
@
wras.co.uk) or telephone: 01495848454.
Before making any inlet pipe connections, all supply pipes MUST be thoroughly flushed
to remove debris. Failure to do so could result in damage or low flow from the mixer
unit. Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 Section 13.
The fitting of isolating valves to the inlet feeds is advised for ease of maintenance.
Please take great care when installing this mixer not to damage its surface.
Please note if installing in an enclosed environment, access should be left for servicing
and maintenance. No costs relating to inadequate access can be accepted.
Unscrew the holder base from the
threaded tube.
Make sure the O-ring is in position
in the groove on the underside of
the base.
Push the threaded tube (with
rubber washer, metal washer and
nut) up through the hole and screw
into the holder base. Check the
position of the base is correct and
clamp tight using the nut.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the
nut.
Place the large rubber washer
into the cone end of the hose and
screw to the handset, thread the
other end of the shower hose down
through the holder base.
Connect the adapter nut to the
outlet port on the diverter valve
using the small washer
see page 9.
Adapter
nut
Holder
base
O-ring
Shower
hose
Washer
Handset
Rubber
washer
Nut
Threaded tube
Washer
