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- Page 1 Archetto Dual control shower with diverter (built-in) Installation and Operating Instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180474C March 2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dual control mixer with diverter coNteNtS Page Introduction Safety warnings Main components Site requirements Typical installations 4 – 5 Instantaneous water heater appliance capabilities Preparing the mixer valve Siting of shower Installation 7 – 8 Connecting the supply pipes Fitting the outlet pipework Making good Fitting the bulkhead Fitting the cover plate and controls... -
Page 3: Introduction
Layout and sizing of pipework must be and operating instructions for your Aspirante such that when other services are used, Archetto dual control mixer with diverter. pressures at the shower control inlets Please read them carefully. do not fall below the recommended minimum. -
Page 4: Main Components
Dual control mixer with diverter MAIN coMPoNeNtS (fig.1) Fig.1 Mixer valve Cover plate Temperature control retaining collar Diverter control retaining collar Temperature override control Diverter control trim insert Temperature handle Diverter control handle... -
Page 5: Site Requirements
Dual control mixer with diverter SIte reqUIreMeNtS Water temperature requirements Maximum hot water temperature = 80°C The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws. Recommended maximum = 65°C Minimum hot water temperature = 52°C Running water pressure: Maximum cold water temperature = 20°C 0.5 bar min. -
Page 6: Typical Installations
Dual control mixer with diverter tYPIcAl SUItAble INStAllAtIoNS Fig.2 (diagrammatic view — not to scale) a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. combination boilers (fig.2) The shower control MuST be installed with a multipoint gas water heater or combination Mixer boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. valve to maintain relatively stable hot water temperatures). -
Page 7: Instantaneous Water Heater Appliance Capabilities
Dual control mixer with diverter pressures are achieved and the effects of other Fig.4 draw-offs are minimised. (diagrammatic view — not to scale) c) Mains pressurised thermal store systems (fig.4) Mixer Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight pressure reducing valve MuST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running. -
Page 8: Preparing The Mixer Valve
Dual control mixer with diverter PrePArING the MIXer VAlVe Fig.6 (diagrammatic view — not to scale) Check the contents to make sure all parts are present. Before installing the mixer, make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris, etc. -
Page 9: Installation
Dual control mixer with diverter INStAllAtIoN Fig.7 a) General conditions The outlet of the shower MuST nOT be connected to anything other than the showerhead supplied. DO nOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. Suitable ½” BSP to 22 mm or 15 mm compression fittings (not supplied) must be used for connecting to the water supplies. -
Page 10: Connecting The Supply Pipes
Dual control mixer with diverter Remove the plaster and brickwork to the ImpOrtant: Access to the rear of the valve must be available. required depth and chase out any additional areas of the wall to give access to the Decide on the shower position. Mark the route pipework to and from the valve. -
Page 11: Fitting The Outlet Pipework
Dual control mixer with diverter FIttING the oUtlet PIPeWorK Fig.9 ImpOrtant: Pipework is required for all outlets. Complete the outlet pipework ending in a ½” BSP x 15 mm female thread elbow or straight coupler (fig.9). note: This fitting is not supplied as variations Appropriate in installations require the selection of the most fitting... -
Page 12: Fitting The Bulkhead
Dual control mixer with diverter FIttING the bUlKheAD Fig.11 The bulkhead and its cover are supplied assembled. Separate the two halves by carefully prising apart at the smaller of the two elbow apertures. Secure the elbow to the bulkhead body with the three screws supplied (fig.11). -
Page 13: Fitting The Cover Plate And Controls
Dual control mixer with diverter FIttING the coVer PlAte AND Fig.15 coNtrolS Insert an ‘O’ ring into the recess in the back of Plaster finish each retaining collar (fig.14). note that the Adhesive temperature collar has the larger diameter hole Tile through the centre. -
Page 14: Commissioning
Dual control mixer with diverter temperature override control assembly Fig.18 note: It is advisable to set the maximum temperature before final fitting. See ‘Adjusting the maximum temperature stop’ on page 13. Push fit the temperature override control onto the temperature cartridge spline, making sure that the temperature override button is in the 12 o’clock position (fig.18). - Page 15 Dual control mixer with diverter With the shower still running, rotate the Fig.21 diverter handle to the fixed head setting After a few minutes turn the diverter handle to the handset position and allow to run for a few minutes. This will make sure that the pipework has been completely flushed out Once commissioning is complete fit the fixed head and handset showerhead.
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Page 16: Operating The Shower
Dual control mixer with diverter oPerAtING the ShoWer Fig.24 Select the outlet that you require by turning the diverter lever to the positions shown in fig.24. Lift the diverter lever and water will start to flow from the selected outlet. To stop the water flow, push the lever down. -
Page 17: Spares
Dual control mixer with diverter SPAreS Description Part No. ref Description Part No. 1. Cover plate 83309760 5. Diverter control handle 83309750 2. Temperature control 6. Trim 83309730 83309790 retaining collar 7. Flow control retaining 83309740 3. Override control 83309780 collar 4. -
Page 18: Fault Finding
Dual control mixer with diverter FAUlt FINDING the following can be carried out by a competent person Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Water too hot. 1.1 Temperature 1.1.1 Refer to ‘commissioning’ section. control incorrectly commissioned. 1.2 not enough cold water 1.2.1 Turn temperature control clockwise. flowing through shower. - Page 19 Dual control mixer with diverter FAUlt FINDING the following can be carried out by a competent person Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 3.5 System not capable 3.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand. of supplying multiple 3.5.2 Check stop/service valves are fully open. outlets at the same 3.5.3 Check if sufficient water pressure.
- Page 20 uK SErVICE PoLICY TrITon STandard GuaranTEE In the event of a product fault or complaint occurring, the following Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical procedure should be followed: defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials 1. Telephone Customer Service on 0844 980 0750 having available, for a period of five years for domestic use only, from your details including post code, the model number and power the date of purchase, provided that it has been...
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