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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and SPECIFICATION sections before undertaking
installation.
Note: if the recommended dynamic pressure and flow is not available, there will be a
noticeable reduction in flow from the shower head.
Please avoid installations subject to regular and rapid changes in water supply pressure.
If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum
stated, contact Customer Experience for advice.
1. The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws.
2. DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation.
3. DO NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can travel along pipework and damage
components.
4. A compression or demountable push-fit fitting can be used to connect to the shower inlet.
5. Note: Do not use a push-fit fitting that does not allow the inlet to be disconnected for servicing
i.e. a non-demountable push-fit fitting.
6. Important: An additional stop valve (complying with Water Regulations) Must be fitted in the
mains water supply to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water in order to
carry out maintenance or servicing. If this isolator is fitted in a loft space, the loft must have a fixed
access ladder and be boarded, with appropriate lighting from the access point to the isolator. To
comply with BEAB Care mark in service testing procedure, the isolating valve should
be located close to the shower unit.
7. Important: Before completing the connection of the water supply to the inlet of the shower,
ush out the pipework to remove all swarf and system debris. This can be achieved by
connecting a hose to the pipework and turning on the mains water supply long enough to
clear the debris to waste.
8. Important: The unit must be mounted on a flat surface which covers the full width and
length of the backplate. It is important that the wall surface is flat otherwise difficulty
may be encountered when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be
impaired.
9. Position of the shower: Refer to Fig.1 for correct positioning of shower. Position the unit where
it will not be in direct contact with water from the shower head. Always mount the shower unit
vertically and allow enough room between the ceiling and the shower to access the top cover
screws.
IMPORTANT Water Regulations: It is required that the shower head be ‘constrained by a fixed
or sliding attachment so that it can only discharge water at a point not less than 25mm above the
spill-over level of the relevant bath, shower tray or other fixed appliance’.
If the riser kit is supplied with a ‘soap dish hose retainer’ or bespoke ‘hose retainer’, it will in most
cases meet this requirement. If the shower head can still be placed within a bath, basin or shower
tray within the 25mm limit, then a double check valve, or similar, MUST be fitted in the supply
pipework to prevent back-flow.
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