Installation Requirements - Bristan Pear PEA PULLSNK C Installation Instructions & User Manual

Kitchen sink tap

Installation Requirements. . . .

Installation Requirements

This fitting needs to be installed in accordance with the following Installation Requirements

and Notes (IRN) to ensure they meet the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings)

Regulations 1999 and the Scottish Byelaws 2004. For further details contact your Local Water

Authority.

For backflow protection in premises or installations up to fluid category 5.

For

backflow protection in premises or installations up to fluid category 5.

The vertical distance of the outlet above the spill-over level shall be not less than 20 mm or

twice the diameter of the inlet pipe to the fitting, whichever is the greater. If the fitting cannot

be installed as indicated it shall be installed:-

a) With a backflow prevention arrangement suitable for the Fluid Category or

b) So that it draws water by gravity only from a cistern, cylinder or tank having a

permanently open vent pipe, the vertical distance between the point at which the pipe

or pipes supply water to the fittings is or are connected to the supply and the spill-

over level of any fixed appliances is not less than the dimensions stated above, and the

vent pipe or pipes supply(ies) no other fittings (other than a draining tap) at a lower

level.

It is essential that all pipe work is flushed through to remove debris and swarf that could

otherwise damage the fitting. Once the pipe work has been flushed through, turn off the water

supply at the stop valve.

Important:

Important: Independent stop valves complying with the current water regulations should be

Important:

fitted as a means of isolating both water supplies to the fitting for servicing and/or

maintenance work.

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