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- Page 1 Opto Thermostatic shower valve with adjustable height head Installation guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gravity systems - Siting - Pump installation - Stored water capacities Balanced high pressure systems Combination boiler systems Opto valve installation - Concealed valve - Concealed valve components - Exposed valve - Exposed valve components Shower head installation - Adjustable height head... -
Page 3: Introduction
Any debris accumulation in the shower valve and head may result in damage and poor performance. The Opto shower range is designed for conventional supplies with HOT on the LEFT and COLD on the RIGHT as viewed from the front. However, built in Opto may be adapted for use with reversed supplies. Please refer to the reversed supplies fitting instructions on page 19. -
Page 4: Filters
Pressures Opto shower valves are 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. It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the stated maximum overnight. -
Page 5: Balanced High Pressure Systems
This product MUST NOT be fitted to an appliance rated at less than 80,000 Btu. The Opto cartridge is designed to operate from the mains at a maximum of 10 bar. If the mains pressure exceeds 10 bar a ‘drop tight’... -
Page 6: Opto Valve Installation
Prior to starting, ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely. Opto shower valves are supplied with universal fittings. Components If installing the product built in to a solid wall, chase out a suitable recess in the wall to receive the valve and pipe work. - Page 7 IF FITTING AN OPG3111, GRAVITY OPTO OR AN OPH3111 HIGH PRESSURE OPTO, PLEASE PROCEED TO STEP 13. If the valve is being installed for use with a gas fired instantaneous (multipoint) water heater or a combination boiler, an OPC3100 system should be fitted.
- Page 8 The Opto built in valve is supplied with an outlet cap on the bottom of the valve allowing for a top outlet connection. The bottom outlet can be used by simply removing the cap and repositioning it on the top outlet. If the cap is removed please ensure that when replaced, the membrane in the cap is in place and that the cap is done up tight.
- Page 9 Aqualisa logo is positioned at the bottom of the wall plate.
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Page 10: Exposed Valve
Prior to starting, ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely. Opto shower valves are supplied with universal fittings. Components In most cases for hollow wall fixing it will be necessary to first install a suitable sound fixing surface within the cavity area before fixing the valve. - Page 11 Briefly run the hot and cold supplies to flush out any debris that may be present in the system. IF FITTING AN OPG4111 GRAVITY OPTO, OR AN OPH4111 HIGH PRESSURE OPTO, PLEASE PROCEED TO STEP 10. If the valve is being installed for use with a gas fired instantaneous (multipoint) heater or a combination boiler, an OPC4100 system should be fitted.
- Page 12 Refit the lower shroud by locating the lugs into the back plate and moving the shroud into position. Align the fixing screws with the screw holes, and fix into place ensuring not to over-tighten the fixing screws. The installation may now be checked for leaks. Turn the on/off knob (left hand knob) fully forwards to ensure the valve is fully turned off.
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Page 13: Shower Head Installation
Shower head installation - Adjustable height head Opto shower heads are supplied with universal fittings. A wall outlet assembly is supplied with concealed flexible systems OP_3111. However, if installing an exposed system OP_4111, please proceed to step 7. Prepare the pipe work from the shower valve to the required position for the hose outlet using a ø15mm copper pipe. - Page 14 Pass the rail through the handset holder whilst keeping the slider levers depressed with the handset holder pointing in a downward direction Carefully slide the gel hook onto the rail under the handset holder. Current water supply regulations state the handset should not be allowed to pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray.
- Page 15 Turn off the shower and pass the hose through the gel hook/hose restraint (if required). Disengage the pivot clip and remove the pivot from the bottom of the handset. Ensure the hose washer is in the correct position and screw the pivot into the hose, using a suitable hexagonal key to tighten, taking care not to over-tighten.
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Page 16: User Guide
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. This Opto shower valve requires minimum maintenance, even in hard water areas. In order to ensure the internal working parts are unaffected by any water borne deposits, the following procedure should be adopted regardless of whether the shower is in regular use. -
Page 17: Shower Head Operation
3 To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray plate clockwise or anti-clockwise. Shower head cleaning and maintenance Your Opto shower head system should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. -
Page 18: Reversed Supplies
Exposed valve The exposed Opto valve is designed for conventional supplies with HOT on the Left and COLD on the Right as viewed from the front. However, the exposed valve can be adapted for use with reversed supplies, but it will be necessary to contact Aqualisa customer services on 01959 560010 to purchase reversed graphics to enable this operation. -
Page 19: Typical System Diagrams
Typical system diagrams... - Page 20 Typical system diagrams continued...
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Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble shooting guide Symptom Possible cause Action Water output is either all hot Reversed inlet supplies Check that the supplies or all cold, or cold only correspond with the inlet 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... - Page 22 Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk Email: enquiries@aqualisa.co.uk Part No:413801 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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