Table of Contents General Important Safety Information Specification Factory Default Settings Pack Contents Dimensions Installation Requirements Installation Comissioning Operation Fault Diagnosis Maintenance Spare Parts Limited Warranty and Remedy...
General Make sure that the Rada MX1 is installed by a competent installer. The product commissioning, clock (date/time) and tap set up can only be done in conjunction with the “RADA AP1” available from the Apple App store. Time and date setting is critical to ensure data reporting is correct.
Specification General Valve Maximum Ambient Temperature 122°F (50°C) 104°F (40°C) Minimum Ambient Temperature 33.8°F (1°C) 33.8°F (1°C) Maximum Humidity 95% rH 95% rH Electrical Valve Supply Voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz 12 V DC Rated Input Current 2.0 A Water Ingress Protection IP X4 IP X4...
Factory Default Settings Adjustable Fixed Range RADA App Tile / Section Temperature Temperature Units Min Value Max Value Varient Varient 1 Valve Setup / 4 Installation Setup 1. Setup Advice Info Field 2. Valve Identity Editable Text Field 3. Outlet Type and Sub Type Info Field 4.
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Factory Default Settings - continued Range Adjustable Fixed RADA App Tile/Section Temperature Temperature Units Min Value Max Value Varient Varient 13. Blocking Time 25 Min Seconds/min 14. Temperature Scale 9 Increments 9, 5 Increments 15. Tasks Apply Changes to Valve/Undo Changes 1 Valve Setup / 6 Duty Flush Setup 1.
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Factory Default Settings - continued Range Adjustable Fixed RADA App Tile / Section Temperature Temperature Units Min Value Max Value Varient Varient 9. Cool Down Timeout 2 Mins 2 Mins 10 Mins Seconds/Min 10. Flow Test Start/Stop 11. Flow Rate 12.
Pack Contents 0.78" - 1.49" 0 - 0.78" 20 - 38 mm 0 - 20 mm 2 x Fixing 2 x Fixing Screws Screws 1 Tap 1 Tap Fixing Kit 2 Flexible Tails 1 Power Supply 2 Flow Regulator/Filter Assemblies North America •...
Dimensions MX1 20 6.10” (155 mm) 2.44" (62 mm) 6.89” (175 mm) 30º 4.33" (110 mm) 3.93” (100 mm) 1.14" (29 mm) 14.29” (363 mm) 3.07" (78 mm) Connection to Power Supply Unit Total Cable Run: 3'6" (1.09 m) Total Cable Run with Extension Cable: 11'9" (3.59 m) PSU Mains Cable PSU 12V Cable Extension Cable...
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Dimensions - continued MX1 40 2.48" (63 mm) 7.68" (195 mm) 8.70” (221 mm) 5.90” 30° (150 mm) 140 mm (5.51”) 1.14" (29 mm) 14.29” (363 mm) 3.07" (78 mm) Connection to Power Supply Unit Total Cable Run: 3'6" (1.09 m) Total Cable Run with Extension Cable: 11'9"...
Installation Requirements The Rada MX1 basin mounted tap can be installed with either fleixbile tails or rigid pipes. The filter flow regulator unit must be fitted. Hot – Red Dot, Cold – Blue Dot. The arrow indicates flow direction. The unit must be accessible for service. Hot Inlet - Red Cold Inlet - Blue North America •...
Installation Measure the size of the basin hole. > 1 33" (34 mm) > 34 mm > 34 mm > 34 mm If the basin hole is greater than 1.33" (34 mm) fit the plastic spacer. > < 1.33" (34 mm) 34 mm Install the flexible tails or rigid pipes.
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Installation - continued Tighten the screws using a 1/8" (3 mm) hexagonal wrench Hot Inlet - Red Cold Inlet - Blue 0.78"-1.49" 0 - 0.78" 20 - 38 mm 0 - 20 mm DO NOT use jointing paste when making plumbing connections.
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Installation - continued Remove the protective caps 3.93" 3.93" 3.93” 3.93” 3.93" 3.93" 100mm 100mm (100 mm) (100 mm) (100 mm) (100 mm) 3.93” 3.93” 100mm 100mm Approx 3.93" (100 mm) Approx 3.93" (100 mm) for connection for connection to tap to tap 3.93”...
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Installation - continued Note: Ensure connection is dry and latch engaged on assembly Tighten the nut using a 7/23" (6 mm) hexagonal wrench. North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
Comissioning The Rada MX1 basin mounted tap will operate to factory settings when first installed. Download the "RADA AP1" from the Apple App Store and follow the on-screen instructions. Open hot and cold water supply and check for leaks. Note: Run the tap for 30 seconds in order for self calibration to take place North America •...
Operation The Rada MX1 basin mounted tap will operate to factory settings when first installed. Download the “RADA AP1” from the Apple App Store and follow the on screen instructions. North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
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Operation - continued Note: This tap has an over temperature limiting device, should blend temperature exceed safe conditions, the valve will shut down and reset automatically once temperature returns to a safe state North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
Fault Diagnosis As with most electronic equipment re-setting the mixing valve by powering it down at the mains, waiting a few seconds and powering it up again can often cure any issues. Symptoms Probable Cause Possible Remedy Product has entered an error mode indicated by a flashing Refer to Error Log “spanner”...
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Fault Diagnosis - continued Symptoms Probable Cause Possible Remedy Inlet water pressures too high Check specification. Inlet check valves / flow Flow rate too high Check and remedy. regulators not fitted Digital Mixing Valve failure Contact Rada. Inlet filters or check valves Check and remedy.
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Fault Diagnosis - continued Symptoms Probable Cause Possible Remedy Temperature adjustment set too Increase temperature control - Some models only Re-commission blend temperature Blend temperature set too low using “RADA AP1”. Inlet filters or check valves blocked Check and remedy. Outlet spout, hose or handset blocked Check and remedy.
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Fault Diagnosis - continued Symptoms Probable Cause Possible Remedy Run on time set too long Check settings in “RADA AP1” Power cycle the digital mixer (turn off and on again). Ensure inlet filters are No shut off/ Possible debris in Digital Mixing clean.
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A flashing “spanner” symbol indicates the product has gone in to an error mode. If repeated errors are logged this MUST be diagnosed and corrected by a technician. The “RADA AP1” can be used to disable the valve until fault diagnosis can be made. Using the “RADA AP1”, navigate to the Health Check Page tile 12, to read the error log.
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Error Codes Probable Cause Possible Remedy Non Product Fault - The supply Valve will self clear fault. conditions are out of specification Hot inlet water supply Reduce hot inlet water temperature to Temp imbalance temperature is too hot or between 131°F and 149°F (55°C and fluctuating 65°C), refer to “Specifications”.
Maintenance Cleaning Caution! Risk of product damage. Many cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances, and should not be used for cleaning stainless steel, enamel, plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned using a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, rinsed and then wiped dry with a soft clean cloth.
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Maintenance- continued Clean the filter Isolate water supplies Disconnect tails Separate the filter unit, Clean/replace filter. lower portion can remain Refit the components in Remove the filter. attached to supply elbow. reverse order. North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
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Maintenance- continued ☺ North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
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Spare Parts - continued Part Number Description MX1-Model D128094 Thermistor MX1-40 D128095 Interface Cover - Temperature MX1-40 D128096 Mount - Printed Circuit Board MX1-20 D128097 Mount - Printed Circuit Board MX1-40 D128098 Valve Assembly MX1-40 D128099 Valve Assembly MX1-20 D128100 Power Supply Cable MX1-40 D128101...
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Spare Parts - continued D128128 (x2) D128132 (x2) D128129 (x20) 2L and 6L/Min D129224 D128130 - 2 L/min D128131- 6 L/min D128102 D128103 D128114 D128123 (x4) D35448 (x3) D129223 8’2” (2.5m) Faucet Cover Plates D126263 D126262 North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com...
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Spare Parts - continued Part Description MX1-Model Number D128102 Fixture Pack MX1-20, MX1-20NT, MX1-40 D128103 Flexi Tails (1 pair) MX1-20, MX1-20NT, MX1-40 D128114 Power Supply Unit MX1-20, MX1-20NT, MX1-40 D128123 Seal Fixtures MX1-20, MX1-20NT, MX1-40 D128128 Filter Insert (pack of 2) MX1-20, MX1-20NT, MX1-40 D128129 Flow Insert (pack of 20)
Armstrong’s repair or replacement of the part or product, excluding any labor or any other cost to remove or install said part or product, or at Armstrong’s option, to repayment of the purchase price.
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