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This Midas product range is supplied with a 2 year parts and labour and a further 3 year parts only guarantee. In the event of any product problems, please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959 560010 for assistance.
Pressures The Midas product range is designed to control static pressure up to 10 bar. Where pressures are likely to exceed 10 bar, a pressure reducing valve (PRV) must be fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of 3 bar is recommended.
MUST have a minimum rating of 24kW (80,000 Btu) and be of the type fitted with a fully modulating gas valve. This is sufficient to operate one outlet point at a time. The Midas cartridge is designed to operate from the mains at a maximum of 10 bar.
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Typical system diagrams Typical gravity system installation (suitable for use with the Midas 200 low pressure shower valve) Typical pumped system installation (suitable for use with the Midas 200 low pressure shower valve)
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Typical combination boiler system installation (suitable for use the Midas high pressure product range) Typical UHW system installation (suitable for use the Midas high pressure product range) Typical thermal storage unit system installation (suitable for use with the Midas high pressure product range)
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Components - Midas 100 Flow regulators for use with combination boilers Exposed shower valve with adjustable height head Bath/shower mixer with adjustable height head...
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Components - Midas 200 Flow regulators for use with combination boilers Exposed shower valve with adjustable height head Flow regulators for use with combination boilers Bath/shower mixer with adjustable height head...
Midas exposed valves 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.
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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.
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Remove the caps prior to connecting the shower valve. Inlet pipe cover plates are available separately from Aqualisa customer services or complete with the easy fit fixing bracket. If required, apply a thin bead of mastic to the rear of the cover plates.
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Deck mount installation The Midas range bath/shower mixers feature inlet pipe centres of 150mm. However deck mount adaptors are provided to allow installation to baths at standard 180mm centres. Ensuring the fibre washers are fitted within the valve inlets, attach the deck mount adaptors to the bath/shower mixer.
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Midas 100 adjustable height head installation Hold the front and rear of the grey rail end and carefully, but firmly, pull the chrome cover away from the rail end assembly as shown. Prepare two fixing points 470mm vertically apart using a spirit level to facilitate if necessary using suitable fixings to accept No.
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If required, optional outlet flow regulators can be purchased from the Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959 560010. Fit the relevant flow regulator into the brass housing ensuring the O’ring faces the incoming flow. Connect the flow regulator assembly to the valve outlet ensuring the hose washer is correctly fitted.
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Midas 200 adjustable height head installation Drill and plug two holes 540mm-555mm vertically apart using a spirit level if necessary. Fit the rail end clip into position and loosely fit the lower bracket into position. Pass the rail through the handset holder whilst keeping the slider levers depressed with the handset holder pointing in a downward direction.
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If required, optional outlet flow regulators can be purchased from the Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959 560010. Fit the relevant flow regulator into the brass housing ensuring the O’ring faces the incoming flow. Connect the flow regulator assembly to the valve outlet ensuring the hose washer is correctly fitted.
User guide Midas 100 shower valve and bath/shower mixer 1. When the temperature lever knob on the right of the valve when viewed from the front has the red maximum temperature override button at the top of the knob, the valve is in the mid blend position.
3. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray plate clockwise or anti-clockwise. Cleaning & maintenance Your Midas shower system should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid. ! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Midas range commissioning The Midas product range is pre-set to a safe maximum shower temperature. Should it be necessary to reset the maximum temperature position, please observe the following procedure. We recommend the MAXIMUM outlet temperature is set to 46 Ensure that the hot water system is at normal maximum temperature.
Trouble shooting guide Symptom Possible cause Action Check that the supplies Water output is either all hot Reversed inlet supplies correspond with the inlet or all cold, or cold only markings The cylinder temperature The temperature of the hot Water output is not hot should be at least 15˚c water cylinder is too low enough...
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The Midas range exposed shower valves and bath/shower mixers are supplied complete with a 5 year guarantee. The Midas range adjustable shower head systems are supplied complete with a 2 year guarantee. If a defect that can be attributed to faulty design, materials or workmanship should arise with the product within the stated guarantee period;...
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Part No:509301 ISSUE 1 Apr 08 Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning ® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited...
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