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Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Regency Thermostatic
Surface Mounted Shower
Valve with Adjustable or
Rigid Riser
Models covered: R2 SHXAR C &
Models covered:
Models covered:
Models covered:
R2 SHXRR C
Please keep this booklet for future
Reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave them
with the user.
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Summary of Contents for Bristan Regency R2 SHXAR C
- Page 1 Installation Instructions and User Guide Regency Thermostatic Surface Mounted Shower Valve with Adjustable or Rigid Riser Models covered: Models covered: Models covered: Models covered: R2 SHXAR C & R2 SHXRR C Please keep this booklet for future Reference. Installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them with the user.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading taps and showers expert. We have designed this product with your enjoyment in mind. To ensure that it works to its full potential, it needs to be fitted correctly. These fitting instructions have been created to give you all of the information you need and, if you need any further help, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0844 701 6273. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information • Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain for future use. • All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe provided they are installed, used correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions. • If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must... -
Page 4: General Information
General Information This product has been tested to comply with the BS EN 1287:1999 (LP) and BS EN 1111:1999 (HP) thermostatic mixing valve standards. BS6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65ºC. A stored water temperature of 60ºC is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements and will minimise the build up of lime scale in hard water areas (see Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK on page 31). -
Page 5: Product Features
Product Features 1. On/Off Control 1. On/Off Control 1. On/Off Control 1. On/Off Control Turn the control anti-clockwise to turn the shower on and increase the flow of water. Turn the control clockwise to Decrease the flow of water and Turn the shower off. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Inlet Connections: Inlet Connections: 15mm compression, with adjustable centres. Inlet Connections: Inlet Connections: Operating Pressure Range: Operating Pressure Range: Operating Pressure Range: Operating Pressure Range: Min: 0.1 bar – Max: 5.0 bar – Maximum recommended imbalance between hot and cold supply should not exceed a ratio of 5:1. Maximum Static Pressure: Maximum Static Pressure: Maximum Static Pressure:... -
Page 7: Dimensions
Dimensions (mm’s) 110-155 Need help? Need help? Give us a call on 0844 701 6273 Need help? Need help? 0844 701 6273 0844 701 6273 0844 701 6273 and speak to one of our trained advisors. -
Page 8: Pack Contents
Pack Contents – R2 SHXAR C Shower Valve Covers x2 Filters x2 (pre-fitted) Green flow regulator (Pre-fitted) Yellow flow regulator (Pre-fitted) Backplate fixings x2 Riser rail fixings x2 Showerhead (single function) Sealing washers x2 Shower hose Riser rail Need help? Need help? Need help? Need help? Give us a call on 0844 701 6273... - Page 9 Pack Contents – R2 SHXRR C Shower Valve Covers x2 Filters x2 (Pre-fitted) Green flow regulator (Pre-fitted) Yellow flow regulator (Pre-fitted) Backplate fixings x2 Shower rose Shower arm Shower arm fixings x2 Sealing washer Rose swivel joint Top rail Bottom rail Rail connector Need help? Need help? Give us a call on 0844 701 6273...
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Page 10: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements This shower valve must be installed in Important: Important: If you install this shower Important: Important: compliance with current water regulations. valve with a gravity fed system, there must If you have any doubts about the water be a minimum head (vertical distance) regulation requirements contact your local from the underside of the cold water water services provider or use the services... - Page 11 Installation Requirements Instantaneous Water Heater Instantaneous Water Heater Instantaneous Water Heater Instantaneous Water Heater Unvented System Unvented System Unvented System Unvented System Cold mains supply Cold mains supply Pumped System Pumped System Pumped System (with Essex flange) Pumped System Pumped System Pumped System Pumped System Pumped System...
- Page 12 Installation Requirements These fittings need to be installed in These fittings need to be installed in These fittings need to be installed in These fittings need to be installed in Size of tap or Size of tap or Size of tap or Size of tap or Vertical distance Vertical distance...
- Page 13 Installation Requirements Conditions of use for Type 2 (Thermostatic mixer) valves Conditions of use for Type 2 (Thermostatic mixer) valves Conditions of use for Type 2 (Thermostatic mixer) valves Conditions of use for Type 2 (Thermostatic mixer) valves High Pressure Low Pressure Maximum Static Pressure (Bar) Flow Pressure, Hot &...
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Page 14: Flow Regulators
Flow Regulators Selecting Flow Regulators Selecting Flow Regulators Selecting Flow Regulators Selecting Flow Regulators Supply System Supply System Supply System Supply System Flow Flow Flow Flow Regulator Regulator Regulator Regulator Cold Cold Supply Supply Hot Supply Hot Supply Cold Cold Comments Comments Cold... - Page 15 Flow Regulators ♦ Regulators can be fitted if water economy is required. * * * * Yellow (5 litre) regulator may not be necessary on some gas water heaters. Important: Important: It is a requirement of Instantaneous Electric Heaters that a stable flow Important: Important: of water passes through the heater.
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Page 16: Prior To Installation
Prior to Installation This shower valve is supplied with two small and two large elbows to give varying centres. Note: Note: The shower valve is supplied Note: Note: with the small elbows fitted. Choose elbow configuration to suit Choose elbow configuration to suit Choose elbow configuration to suit Choose elbow configuration to suit Inlet centres... - Page 17 Installation – Shower Valve Before Installation Before Installation Before Installation Before Installation Important: Water supplies to the mixer Important: Important: Important: Flush through the pipework to ensure must be with hot on the left and cold on removal of debris. Turn off the mains the right when viewed from the front.
- Page 18 Installation – Shower Valve cont. 3. Attach shower valve 3. Attach shower valve 3. Attach shower valve 3. Attach shower valve Place the shrouds over the water supply Re-attach the shower valve to the backplate by tightening the grub screw. pipes.
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Page 19: Installation
Installation – Adjustable Riser 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position Note: Note: If replacing an existing riser Note: Note: rail, check to see if the existing Position the assembled riser rail onto the wall, holes can be reused or covered by bearing in mind the highest maximum position the new wall brackets. - Page 20 Installation – Adjustable Riser cont. 3. Insert riser rail 3. Insert riser rail 3. Insert riser rail 3. Insert riser rail Bottom wall Push the riser rail down through the bottom Bracket wall bracket. Push the hose retainer and handset holder down onto the riser, ensuring they are the correct way up - as shown opposite.
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Page 21: Shower Valve
Installation – Rigid Riser 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position 1. Mark the position Fit the assembled rigid riser into the shower valve top outlet and position against the wall surface. With the rigid riser vertical, mark the position of the top wall bracket fixings onto the wall surface. - Page 22 Installation – Rigid Riser cont. 3. Insert bottom rail 3. Insert bottom rail 3. Insert bottom rail 3. Insert bottom rail Push the shower valve outlet nut and olive onto the bottom riser. Firmly push the bottom riser into the shower valve outlet and tighten the nut fully with a suitable spanner.
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Page 23: Operation
Operation On/Off Control On/Off Control On/Off Control On/Off Control Turn the control anti-clockwise to turn the shower on and increase the flow of water. Turn the control clockwise to Decrease the flow of water and Turn the shower off. Cold Temperature Control Temperature Control Temperature Control... -
Page 24: Commissioning
Commissioning If there is no significant change to the set Commissioning notes for Commissioning notes for Commissioning notes for Commissioning notes for outlet temperature (+/-2ºC or less change Thermostatic Mixing Valves Thermostatic Mixing Valves Thermostatic Mixing Valves Thermostatic Mixing Valves from the original settings) and the fail-safe shut off is functioning, then the valve is The first step in commissioning a... - Page 25 5. 5. 5. 5. Replace all seals and grease with a silicon grease supplied by Bristan (part The hardness of the water in your area number: SP-495-0002) and carefully refit. will determine how often you should clean your showerhead.
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Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance cont. Adjusting the Temperature Adjusting the Temperature Adjusting the Temperature Adjusting the Temperature hexagonal key and carefully pull the temperature handle and shroud off. The shower valve has been factory set 3. 3. 3. 3. Push the temperature handle back with equal (balanced) hot and cold onto the cartridge spidle and turn to water supply pressures with the hot... -
Page 27: Map Of Hard Water Regions In The Uk
Hard Water Regions in the UK Soft to Soft to Soft to Soft to Hard to very hard Hard to very hard Hard to very hard Hard to very hard moderately soft moderately soft moderately soft moderately soft Above 200mg/l as 0 - 100mg/l as calcium carbonate calcium carbonate... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Remedy Remedy Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Remedy Remedy No flow or low Check showerhead, hose and Clean as necessary, refer to flow rate and / filters for any blockage. Maintenance section (pages 25-26). or varying Partially closed stop or service Open stop or service valve. - Page 29 Troubleshooting Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Remedy Remedy Symptom Symptom Cause Cause Remedy Remedy Maximum Maximum water temperature set Reset maximum water temperature. water incorrectly. Refer to ‘Maximum Temperature temperature Setting’ in Commissioning section too hot or (page 24) and Adjusting the cold.
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Page 30: Guarantee
Guarantee Bristan offers solid guarantees to provide *Labour provided by an approved Bristan engineer. Guarantee only applies to products you with complete peace of mind. with a manufacturing fault. A deferred payment will be necessary in order to secure Taps and Mixers... -
Page 31: Service Policy
Our service staff are fully qualified to advise on correct installation procedures and will be able to diagnose whether the fault will require a replacement part or a visit from a Bristan engineer. If required, a service call will be booked and either yourself or an appointed representative (who should be a person of 18 years or over) must be present during the visit. - Page 32 Part Number: FI R2 SHXAR/SHXRR C Issue: D2 Bristan Group Ltd. Birch Coppice Business Park Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1SG Web: www.bristan.com Email: enquire@bristan.com A Masco Company...
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