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If the valve is being installed for use with a gas fired instantaneous (multipoint) water heater or a combination boiler,
a flow regulator should be fitted to the hot water inlet. The inlet flow regulators are supplied as part of the system
components and should be fitted to suit the relevant rated appliance as listed below:
YELLOW = 24kW (80,000 Btu) boiler
GREEN = 28kW (100,000 Btu) boiler
BLUE = 35+kW (120,000+ Btu) boiler
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Ensuring the fibre washers are positioned within the valve inlets, offer the valve into position.
Tighten the fixing nuts using a suitable tool taking care not to overtighten.
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Attach the hose to the valve hose outlet to allow the water to discharge safely to waste.
Turn on the supplies to the shower and turn the shower on to flush the system through.
Turn off the shower.
If required, refer to the commissioning instructions on page 21 to adjust the maximum temperature override button position.
Follow the shower head system installation instructions on pages 15 to 18 to complete the installation.
Midas bath/shower mixers - wall mount installation
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In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions overleaf are read and understood and that
you have all the necessary components (shown on pages 9 & 10) before commencing installation. Failure to install
the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect the warranty terms and conditions. Do not
undertake any part of this installation unless you are competent to do so. Prior to starting, ensure that you are
familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely.
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The Midas high pressure product range is supplied complete with 2 hot inlet flow regulator
housings. The smaller housing is suitable for use with the Aqualisa easy fit fixing bracket and the
larger housing is suitable for use with conventional inlet connections e.g. eccentric elbow
connections. Fit the relevant sized regulator into the correct sized housing and place into the hot
inlet pipe work connection ensuring the flow regulator O’ring faces the incoming flow.
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A first fix easy fit fixing bracket is available separately, product code MD300EFB,
designed for ease of installation. If required, fit the easy fit bracket following the
installation instruction sheet supplied with the bracket and proceed to step 5 overleaf.
The exposed valve and fixing bracket assembly MUST NOT be used as a grab rail
support method.