Summary of Contents for Ideal-Standard ALTO ECOTHERM A5634AA
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Installation Instructions Thermostatic Bath Shower Mixers ALTO ECOTHERM Exposed two hole thermostatic bath shower mixers in this product range are: A5634AA Wall mount mixer with fast fix bracket A5635AA Mixer with rim mount legs A5636AA Mixer with rim mount legs and Idealrain S3 (3 function) Shower Kit Pack A5638AA Mixer with rim mount legs and lever handles A5639AA Wall mount mixer with fast fix bracket and lever handles IMPORTANT...
1 Dimensions A5634AA Bath shower mixer with wall mount bracket A5635AA Bath shower mixer with rim mount legs...
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max.305 G1/2 male A5636AA Bath shower mixer with rim mount legs and Idealrain S3 shower kit pack Ø44 22° G1/2 max.35 G3/4 For guidance on how to install the shower kit, please refer to the separate instructions provided with the kit.
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A5638AA Bath shower mixer with rim mount legs and lever handles A5639AA Bath shower mixer with wall mount bracket and lever handles...
The fittings covered by these instructions should be installed in accord- ance with the Water Regulations published in 1999*. Ideal Standard strongly recommends that these fittings are installed by a professional fitter. *A guide to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Water Byelaws 2000, Scotland is published by WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Unit 13, Willow Road, Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin, Gwent, NP11 4EG.
3 SUPPLY CONDITIONS Table 1 Conditions of use for Type 2 valves BSEN1111 Operating pressure range: High Pressure Maximum static pressure 10 bar Flow pressure hot and cold 0.5 to 5.0 bar Hot supply temperature 55 to 65 °C Cold supply temperature 5 to 20 °C Temperature differential characteristic (TDC) 10 °C...
4 Pre-installation notes This installation instruction covers two main products types: wall mount and rim mount. Products within this range can be installed either on a panel/wall over a bath or on the rim of a bath. • Panel/wall mount products are: A5634AA & A5639AA. •...
4.1 Installing panel/wall mount products The thermostatic mixing valve must be installed in such a position that maintenance of the TMV and its valves and the commissioning and testing of the TMV can be undertaken. IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER THROUGH PIPEWORK TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS ETC.
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Note: Tile closely to the pipe to ensure gasket Palce gasket on the rear of wall mount plate effectiveness Tighten up the two screws until secure. Note: For plaster board duct it will be ne- cessary to fit extra strong cavity an- chor plasterboarad fixings as shown.
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Fit the olives to the pipes prior to Fit 15mm screwing the two 3/4“ connectors Olives x2 into the wall mount plate using a 1/2“ allen key. The connectors will have to be secu- rely screwed in to form the neces- 1/2“...
4.2 Installing rim mount products The thermostatic mixing valve must be installed in such a position that maintenance of the TMV and its valves and the commissioning and testing of the TMV can be undertaken. IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER THROUGH PIPEWORK TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS ETC.
5 Operation ATTENTION: TEMPERATURES HIGHER 40°C CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. Lever handle products Right handle controls water flow rate • This handle is shown above parked in the off position. • Rotating this handle downwards commences water flow. By rotating the handle 90° from the off position the user will encounter economy flow “stop”...
6 Maximum temperature stop 40˚C 104°F The water temperature up to the stop but- ton on the handle is set at 40°C. The maximum mixed water temperature 43˚C (achieved by overriding the stop button on 109°F the handle) is factory set at 43°C. To change this temperature, remove the temperature control handle, see 8.
7.1 Commissioning & periodic checks. The following procedures should be carried out after installation and every 12 months after to ensure that the valve is functioning correctly. Check that: 1. The application of the thermostatic valve matches the approved designation. 2.
8 Thermostatic cartridge replacement The thermostatic cartridge seldom fails and the possibility of blocked filters should be investigated be- fore contemplating replacing it. Small particles of water borne debris may still find their way onto the filter screens on the thermostatic cartridge. These should be cleaned and re-fitted. To replace the thermostatic cartridge: 1.
8 Thermostatic cartridge replacement cont’ 5. Unscrew cartridge with a 24mm A/F deep socket, expect some trapped water to escape. Replace the cartridge if necessary. When refitting cartridge, do not over tighten, hand tighten the first few threads, maximum torque 16Nm. lubricate o-rings before...
9 Flow cartridge replacement cont When refitting cartridge, do not over tighten, hand tighten the first few threads, maximum torque 12Nm. FOR LEVER HANDLE VERSIONS: 1. Unscrew dog point screw and pull off temperature control handle. 2. Remove handle screw. 3.
11 Check-valve replacement Check valves are located in both (hot & cold) inlets to the mixer. To replace the check valves: 1. Seperate the shower valve from the wall bracket by undoing the captive nuts. See sect.4.1 step 9. Use 30mm A/F spanner. 2.
When cleaning the shower valve always use soap based cleaners. Never use abrasive or scouring powders and never use cleaners containing alcohol, ammonia, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, organic solvents or disinfectants. Ideal Standard pursues a policy of continuing im- CUSTOMER CARE HELP LINE provment in design and performance of its products.