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DH HTM 04-01 Specification D 08. • Valves operating outside the requirements of these standards are not covered by the TMV3 Scheme and are not guaranteed to operate as type 3 valves. • The National Health Service Estates (NHSE) Health Guidance Note (HGN) makes reference to three types of valve: •...
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Temperature Differential (Hot Inlet – Outlet) 12°C Supply Pressure Imbalance Maximum Static Pressure 10 Bar Product Dimensions Dimensions are given for ART 33 in Table 1 Table 1 Model DN Size ART 33 1/2” 50.9 ART 33 3/4” 50.9 TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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Maximum 46 Maximum 46 Temperature Differential (°C) • Thermostatic Mixing Valves are temperature sensitive devices and must not be subjected to extreme temperatures, either hot or cold, in use for installation. • Valves operating outside these conditions of use cannot be guaranteed to operate as TMV 3 valves. • Designations of Use HP - B / S / W / T44 LP - B / S / W Installation & Assembly TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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• Assemble the valve to the pipe work and ensure the hot and cold-water pipes have full penetration into the tailpieces. The compression fittings supplied allow for direct connection to BS 22mm OD tube or BS 15mm OD tube. TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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The supply temperatures are within the range permitted for the valve and by guidance information on the prevention of legionella etc. • If all these conditions are met, proceed to set the temperature as below: - • Remove the protective cap on top of the valve. • Back-out the nut using a hexagon wrench: To increase the temperature, turn clockwise To decrease the temperature, turn anti-clockwise TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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Record the temperature of the hot and cold-water supplies. • Record the temperature of the mixed water at the largest draw-off flow rate. • Record the temperature of the mixed water at a smaller draw-off flow rate, which shall be measured. • Isolate the cold-water supply to the mixing valve and monitor the mixed water temperature recording the maximum temperature achieved and the final stabilized temperature. • Record the equipment, thermometer etc. used for the measurements. • The final stabilised temperature must not exceed the values in the table below and must never exceed 46°C: - Application Max Temperature °C Bidet Shower Wash Basin Bath 46 (note 1) TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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24 – 28 Weeks +/- 1°C – 2°C In both periods 18 – 21 Weeks +/- Exceed 2°C In either period 18 – 21 Weeks • If there is a residual flow during the commissioning or bi-annual verification (cold water supply isolation test) then this is acceptable providing the temperature of the water seeping from the valve is no more than 2°C above the designated maximum mixed water TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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Remove the protective cap. • Unscrew the headwork of the valve. • Carefully remove the temperature sensitive thermal element and piston assembly and put to one side. • Remove the main spring and flow guide and carefully put to one side. • Inspect the components for contamination or damage. TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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There may be a need to periodically grease components. Please ensure that the grease is WRAS approved. • Remove the O-ring. • Clean the valve body and headwork using a propriety de-scaler. • Thoroughly rinse the body and headwork in clean water. • Carefully fit O-ring to body. • Carefully re-fit all components and perform the commissioning sequence. TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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Warranty • Albion Valves (UK) Ltd offer a 12 month guarantee of the ART 33 TMV. • The guarantee offered covers manufacturing / material defects. • The guarantee will be void should the product not have been fitted and maintained as per Albion Valves (UK) Ltd instruction. • Accidental damage is not covered by the guarantee. TMV3 ART 33 Screwed Rev 1...
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Delivery We know that time is money, and when a priority project depends on a part you can trust Albion to deliver – next day for all orders placed before 4:00PM. Choice We may have started out with a single brass ball valve, but our range has grown substantially since and we now consider ourselves to be a ‘One Stop Shop’...
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