Bristan OR2 SHXSM C Installation Instructions And User Manual

Bristan OR2 SHXSM C Installation Instructions And User Manual

Orta thermostatic surface mounted bar shower valve

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Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Orta Thermostatic Surface
Mounted Bar Shower Valve
Model covered: OR2 SHXSM 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 1 Installation Instructions and User Guide Orta Thermostatic Surface Mounted Bar Shower Valve Model covered: OR2 SHXSM C Please keep this booklet for future reference. Installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them with the user.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    These instructions are for your guidance to a safe and successful installation and should be left with the user. All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe providing they are installed correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.
  • 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 shower valve safely you must employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
  • Page 4: General Information

    3 metres to ensure adequate performance. If your water system has an insufficient head of water it may be necessary to install a shower booster pump. Order through your Bristan stockist. Note: Nominally equal (balanced) inlet supply pressures are recommended for optimum performance with mixer showers.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    Product features 1. Water Flow Control Water flow settings: To increase and decrease the flow of water from the showerhead. 2. Temperature Control Adjustable temperature control. To increase and decrease the water temperature. The ‘temperature stop notch’ is factory set to 38°C, but can be overridden by easing the handle past the ‘notch’.
  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements Important: If you install this shower This shower valve must be installed in compliance with current water valve with a gravity fed system, there must regulations. If you have any doubts about be a minimum head (vertical distance) the water regulation requirements contact from the underside of the cold water your local water services provider or use...
  • Page 7 Installation Requirements Instantaneous Water Heater Unvented System cold mains supply cold mains supply Pumped System Pumped System (with Essex flange) 1m min. 1m min. If less than 1m see note. 50mm cold mains supply cold mains supply Key: Isolating Shower Pump Reducing Essex...
  • Page 8 Installation Requirements Conditions of use for Thermostatic mixer valves High Pressure Low Pressure Maximum Static Pressure (Bar) Flow Pressure, Hot & Cold (Bar) 0.5 to 5 0.1 to 1 Hot Supply Temperature (˚C) 55 to 65 55 to 65 Cold Supply Temperature (˚C) Equal to or Less than 25 Equal to or Less than 25 Note: 46˚C is the maximum mixed water...
  • Page 9: Flow Regulators

    Installation Requirements Flow Regulators This shower valve is supplied with a 7 litre per minute flow regulator fitted in each water inlet which must be left in place when installed in conjunction with an instantaneous water heater/combination boiler. Fitting both flow regulators and turning the water heater/combination boiler to its hottest setting, will ensure a sufficiently hot water supply to the shower valve...
  • Page 10 Installation Requirements This fitting needs to be installed in Size of tap or Vertical distance accordance with the following Installation combination fitting of outlet above Requirements and Notes (IRN) to ensure spill-over level they meet the requirements of the Water 1.
  • Page 11: Dimensions

    Dimensions (mm’s) 105 - 155 *Note: The Riser rail wall brackets can be positioned up or down the riser rail as required. This allows any existing holes to be reused or covered by the wall brackets. The brackets can also be adjusted to sit in the middle of the tiles or in the tile joints.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Inlet connections: 15mm compression with 105 - 155mm between centres. Operating pressure range: Min. 0.3 bar - Max. 5.0 bar - Maximum recommended imbalance between hot and cold supply should not exceed a ratio of 5:1. Maximum outlet temp: Factory pre-set to 38°C at the temperature stop ‘notch’ which can be overridden to 46°C (can be re-set to suit site conditions).
  • Page 13: Pack Contents

    Pack Contents - OR2 SHXSM C 1 Shower valve 2 Cranked connectors x2 3 Covers x2 4 Filter washers x2 5 Plastic inserts x2 6 Showerhead (single function) 7 Rubber washers x2 8 Shower hose 9 Riser rail 10 Riser rail fixings x4/4...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Note: If required, any decorating should needs to be connected / supported with be complete now before starting the rigid pipework. (Wall mount fittings for Second Fix (page 15). exposed and concealed pipework are available. Order through your Bristan stockist.
  • Page 15: Second Fix

    Installation - Second Fix 1. Fit covers Ensure that the centres of the cranked connectors (2) are 130mm apart and level with each other. Screw the covers (3) over the cranked connectors (2), so they are flush against the wall. 2.
  • Page 16: The Riser Rail

    Installation - Riser Rail 1. Mark the position Note: If replacing an existing riser rail, check to see if the existing holes can Position the assembled riser rail on the be reused or covered by the new wall wall, bearing in mind the different heights brackets.
  • Page 17 Installation - Riser Rail cont. 3.Insert rail clamps Insert the rail clamps into both wall brackets. 4. Insert riser rail Push the riser rail up through the bottom Rail clamp wall bracket. Push the slider down onto the riser, ensuring it is the correct way up - as Bottom wall shown.
  • Page 18 Installation - Riser Rail cont. Attaching the Shower hose 7. Connect shower hose to shower valve Screw the shower hose (ribbed nut end) onto the mixer ensuring that the rubber washer is fitted. 8. Connect shower hose to showerhead Screw the shower hose (conical end) onto the showerhead ensuring that the rubber washer is fitted.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Water Flow Control (1) Water flow settings: Turn anti-clockwise to turn on and increase the flow of water. Turn clockwise to decrease the flow of water and turn off. Controls the amount or flow of water from the showerhead. Temperature Control (2) Adjustable temperature control.
  • Page 20: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning notes for If there is no significant change to the set outlet temperature (+/-2˚C or less change Thermostatic Mixing Valves from the original settings) and the fail- safe shut off is functioning, then the valve The first step in commissioning a is working correctly and no further service thermostatic mixing valve is to check the work is required.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Remove the plastic stop. and holding dirt, which normal cloths 2. Unscrew the cartridge anti-clockwise leave behind. Order through your Bristan and remove from the valve body. stockist (order code: ECLOTH). 3. Place the cartridge in a bowl and...
  • Page 22 Maintenance - cont. Adjusting the Temperature Let the water run until it has reached its maximum temperature. Check The shower valve has been factory set the temperature of the water with a with equal (balanced) hot and cold water thermometer. If the temperature is not as supply pressures with the hot water required, re-calibrate the shower valve: supply at...
  • Page 23: Map Of Hard Water Regions In The Uk

    Hard Water Regions in the UK Hard to very hard Soft to moderately soft Above 200mg/l as 0 - 100mg/l as calcium carbonate equivalent calcium carbonate equivalent Slightly hard to moderately hard 100 - 200mg/l as calcium carbonate equivalent L WN L WN L WN London area postcodes...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No flow or low Check showerhead, hose and Clean as necessary, refer to flow rate and filters for any blockage. Maintenance section (page 21). / or varying Partially closed stop or service Open stop or service valve. temperatures.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting - cont. Symptom Cause Remedy Maximum water Maximum water temperature Reset maximum water temperature too set incorrectly. temperature. Refer to ‘Maximum hot or cold. Temperature Setting’ in Commissioning section (page 20) and ‘Adjusting the Temperature’ in Maintenance section (page 22). Outlet water Inlet filter is partially blocked.
  • Page 26: Guarantee

    Guarantee Bristan offers solid guarantees to provide *Labour provided by an approved Bristan you with complete peace of mind. engineer. Guarantee only applies to products with a manufacturing fault. A deferred Taps and Mixers payment will be necessary in order to secure 5 year parts and 1 year labour*.
  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 Part Number: FI OR2 SHXSM Issue: D1 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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