Bristan Sonique User Manual

Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Sonique, Capri & Acute
Thermostatic Surface
Mounted Mini Shower
Valves
Models covered:
Models covered:Models covered:
Models covered: SOQ2 SHXAR C,
CAP2 SHXAR C & AE SHXAR C
Please keep this booklet for future
Reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave them
with the user.

Bristan Sonique Specifications

General

Finish	Chrome
Handle Type	Lever
Spout Type	Standard
Material	Brass
Style	Modern
Number of Handles	2

Summary

Important Safety Information

Wall Drilling Safety Check

Check for hidden electrical wires, cables, or water pipes before drilling walls using an electronic detector.

Power Tool Safety Precautions

Pipework Flushing Before Installation

Thoroughly flush pipework before installing the shower valve to remove debris and prevent damage.

Product Modification Warning

Specifications

Operating Pressure and Imbalance

Specifies minimum/maximum operating pressures and recommended hot/cold supply imbalance ratio.

Maximum Outlet Temperature

Supply Temperature Requirements

Details minimum and maximum supply temperatures for cold and hot water, with recommendations.

Installation Requirements

Gravity Fed System Headroom Requirement

Ensures minimum 1 metre vertical head for gravity fed systems from tank to showerhead.

Pumped System Essex Flange Recommendation

Flushing Pipework Before Installation

Crucial step to flush pipework before connecting the valve to remove debris.

Installation Requirements - Backflow Protection

Backflow Protection: Category 3 Installation

Instructions for backflow protection in domestic/Fluid Category 3 installations, detailing alternative fitting methods.

Backflow Protection: Category 5 Installation

Details backflow protection requirements for Fluid Category 5, specifying outlet vertical distance.

Installation Requirements - Conditions and Temperatures

Type 2 Thermostatic Mixer Valve Conditions

Specifies operating conditions for Type 2 thermostatic mixer valves, including pressure and temperature ranges.

Recommended Outlet Temperatures

Maximum Mixed Water Temperature Limit

States the absolute maximum mixed water temperature must not exceed 46°C for safety.

Bathing Temperature Safety Warning

Warns against temperatures over 43°C, recommending 37-37.5°C for children's comfort.

Isolation Valve Installation Requirement

Isolation valves must be fitted as close as practical to the TMV water supply inlets.

Flow Regulators

Selecting Flow Regulators

Flow Regulators - Maintenance and Removal

Instantaneous Electric Heater Flow Stabilisation

Prior to Installation

Choosing Elbow Configuration

Elbow Fitting Depth

Shower Valve Installation

Pre-Installation Steps

Setting Inlet Positions

Attaching the Wall Backplate

Warning: Hidden Pipes and Cables

Crucial warning to check for hidden pipes and cables before drilling wall holes.

Hot/Cold Supply Orientation

Important: Hot supply must be on the left, cold on the right when facing the mixer.

Shower Valve Installation - Attaching Valve

Attaching the Shower Valve

Installation – Riser Rail

Marking Riser Rail Position

Attaching Wall Bracket Fixings

Warning: Hidden Pipes and Cables for Rail

Crucial warning to check for hidden pipes and cables before drilling wall holes for the riser rail.

Riser Rail Installation - Clamps and Securing

Inserting Rail Clamps

Inserting the Riser Rail

Securing the Riser to the Wall

Riser Rail Installation - Shower Hose Attachment

Attaching the Shower Hose

Connecting Hose to Valve/Outlet

Connecting Hose to Showerhead

Operation

On/Off and Temperature Control

How to operate the shower valve lever to turn on/off and adjust temperature.

Commissioning

Thermostatic Mixing Valve Commissioning Notes

Key checks for commissioning TMVs: designation, pressures, temperatures, and isolating valves.

Terminal Mixed Water Temperature Limit

Ensures the mixed water temperature at the outlet fitting does not exceed 46°C.

Annual TMV Verification and Checks

Re-commissioning After Service

Maintenance

Thermostatic Cartridge Maintenance

Procedure for servicing the thermostatic cartridge, including de-scaling and replacing seals.

Maintenance - Adjusting Temperature

Adjusting the Water Temperature

Step-by-step guide to recalibrating the shower valve temperature settings.

Temperature Adjustment Procedure

Using the hexagonal key, turn the adjusting screw clockwise (cooler) or anti-clockwise (warmer).

Maximum Temperature Setting Recommendation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: No Flow or Varying Temperatures

Addresses issues of no flow, low flow, or fluctuating temperatures and their causes/remedies.

Troubleshooting: Water Leaking from Showerhead

Solutions for water leaks from the showerhead, including common causes and remedies.

Troubleshooting - Temperature and Output Issues

Troubleshooting: Incorrect Maximum Temperature

Resolves issues where the maximum water temperature is too hot or too cold.

Troubleshooting: Outlet Temperature Too Hot/Cold

Addresses issues with the outlet water temperature being excessively hot or cold.

Troubleshooting: Water Temperature Too Cold (Incorrect Setting)

Fixes for water temperature being too cold due to incorrect maximum temperature setting.

Troubleshooting: Only Hot or Cold Water Output

Solutions when only hot or only cold water is available from the shower valve outlet.