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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions and User Guide Artisan Thermostatic Surface Mounted Bar Shower Valves Models covered: AR2 SHXVOFF, AR2 SHXMTFF & AR2 SHXSMFF Please keep this booklet for future reference. Installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them... -
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
General Information Operating pressure range: Minimum 0.1 bar, Maximum 5.0 bar. Maximum static pressure: 10.0 bar. This product has been tested to the TMV2 scheme which complies with the BS EN 1287:1999 (LP) and BS 1111:1999 (HP) thermostatic mixing valve standards and satisfies the requirements of the water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999 and current bylaws. -
Page 5: Product Features
Product features 1. Water Flow Control Water flow settings: Off ( ), Medium (eco ) and High ( ). Controls the amount or flow of water from the showerhead. When in medium (eco ) setting the button must be pressed to increase the water flow. -
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 Type 2 (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...
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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
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) *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 150mm between centres. 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 outlet temp: Factory pre-set to 41°C (can be re-set to suit site conditions). Supply requirements: Minimum cold water supply temperature: 5°C. -
Page 13: Pack Contents
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXVOFF C 1 Shower valve 2 Wall plates x2 3 Olives x2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Covers x2 6 Filter washers x2 7 Wall plate fixings x4/4 8 Plastic inserts x2... -
Page 14: Ar2 Shxsmff C
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXSMFF C 1 Shower valve 2 Wall plates x2 3 Olives x2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Covers x2 6 Filter washers x2 7 Wall plate fixings x4/4 8 Plastic inserts x2 9 Showerhead (single function) 10 Rubber washers x2 11 Shower hose 12 Riser rail... -
Page 15: Ar2 Shxmtff C
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXMTFF C 1 Shower valve 2 Wall plates x2 3 Olives x2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Covers x2 6 Filter washers x2 7 Wall plate fixings x4/4 8 Plastic inserts x2 9 Showerhead (3 function) 10 Rubber washers x2 11 Shower hose 12 Riser rail... -
Page 16: Installation
Installation - First Fix Before Installation Flush through the pipework to ensure removal of debris. Turn off the mains water supply and close any isolating valves. 1. Prepare water supply pipes The centres of the hot and cold water supply pipes should be 150mm apart. Important: Water supplies to the mixer At least 30mm of the 15mm diameter must be with hot on the left and cold on... -
Page 17: Second Fix
Installation - Second Fix 1. Fit covers Screw the covers (5) over the wall plates/ fixing bridges (4), so they are flush against the wall. 2. Attach shower valve Place the filter washers (6) into the shower valve fixing nuts. Position the shower valve (1) against the fixing bridges and carefully tighten the shower valve fixing nuts onto the fixing... -
Page 18: 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 19 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.
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Page 20: Installation
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 21: Operation
Operation Water Flow Control (1) Water flow settings: Off ( ), Medium (eco ) and High ( ). Controls the amount or flow of water from the showerhead. When in medium (eco ) setting the button must be pressed to change the setting. -
Page 22: 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 23: Maintenance
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 24 Maintenance - cont. Adjusting the Temperature 1. Remove the temperature control cover, undo the screw and carefully remove the The shower valve has been factory set handle but do not remove the plastic stop. with equal (balanced) hot and cold water 2.
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Page 25: 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 26: 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 23). / or varying Partially closed stop or service Open stop or service valve. temperatures. - Page 27 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 22) and ‘Adjusting the Temperature’ in Maintenance section (page 23). Outlet water Inlet filter is partially blocked.
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 Notes Please use this space to add any notes you or your installer may have regarding the plumbing system/installation of this product.
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- Page 32 Part Number: FI AR2 SHX 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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