INSTALLATION
General
Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be conducted by designated, qualified and competent personnel.
The installation must comply with the “Water Supply Regulations 1999 (Water Fittings)” or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water company or water undertakers.
Note! Make sure that all site requirements correspond to the information given in the section: ‘Specifications’.
Caution! The shower must not be installed in an area where it may freeze. For stud partitions alternative fixings may be required.
1.Isolating valves must be installed close to the valve for ease of maintenance.
2.Pipework must be rigidly supported and avoid any strain on the connections.
3.Pipework
4.Supply pipework layout should be arranged to minimise the effect of other outlet usage upon the dynamic pressures at the valve inlets.
5.Inlet and outlet threaded joint connections should be made with PTFE tape or liquid sealant. Do not use
6.To eliminate pipe debris it is essential that supply pipes are thoroughly flushed through before final connection.
7.Determine the route for the hot and cold supply pipework and for the outlet pipework. When connecting to the biv shower fittings it is recommended that the outlet be positioned above and to one side of the shower control. This is to prevent the flexible hose from obstructing the temperature and flow knobs of the shower control.
8. Decide on a suitable position for the shower control. The position of the shower control and the shower fittings must provide a minimum gap of 25 mm between the
Note! Only use shower fittings recommended by the manufacturer or supplier.
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