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Installation Instructions Thermostatic Bar Shower Valve ALTO ECOTHERM A4740AA Shower valve with wall bracket A4741AA Shower pack incl. three function kit and wall bracket A5637AA Shower valve with lever handle and wall bracket A6385AA Shower pack incl. three function kit with Cat 5 hose retaining and wall bracket IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER...
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A4740AA A4741AA A6385AA G3/4 G1/2 Fig.1 A5637AA G3/4 G1/2 Fig.2 Dimensions (in millimetres) may vary within permitted tolerances...
The fittings covered by these instructions should be installed in accordance with the Water Regulations published in 1999*. Ideal Standard strongly recommends that these fittings are installed by a professional fitter. *A guide to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Water Byelaws 2000, Scotland is published by WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Unit 13, Willow Road, Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin, Gwent, NP11 4EG.
SUPPLY CONDITIONS Table 1 Conditions of use BSEN1111 BSEN1287 Operating pressure range: High Pressure Low Pressure Maximum static pressure 10 bar 10 bar Flow pressure hot and cold 0.5 to 5.0 bar 0.1 to 1.0 bar Hot supply temperature 55 to 65°C 55 to 65°C Cold supply temperature 5 to 20°C...
WATER REGULATIONS CATEGORIES OF RISK The water regulations published in 1999* take a new approach to backflow in that they look at different categories of risk. The installer must assess the risk from the various categories of fluid in adjacent appli- ances before determining the level of backflow protection required for a particular installation.
Fig. 5 SLIDING RAIL – CATEGORY 5 HOSE RETAINING INSTALLATION GUIDE The thermostatic mixing valve must be installed in such a position that maintenance of the TMV and its valves and the commissioning and testing of the TMV can be undertaken. IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER THROUGH PIPEWORK TO REMOVE ALL...
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Note: Tile closely to the pipe to ensure gasket Palce gasket on the rear of wall mount plate effectiveness Tighten up the two screws until secure. Note: For plaster board duct it will be necessary to fit extra strong cavity anchor plasterboarad fixings as shown.
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Fit 15mm Olives x2 Fit the olives to the pipes prior to screwing the two 3/4“ connectors into the wall mount plate using a 1/2“ allen key. 1/2“ The connectors will have to be securely screwed in to form the necessary com- pression joint between the olive, wall plate and connector.
OPERATION A 4740 AA A4741 AA A 6385 AA Shower valve handle controls ATTENTION: TEMPERATURES HIGHER 40°C CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. Right handle controls water flow rate. • This handle is shown above parked in the off position. •...
OPERATION A 5637 AA Shower valve handle controls ATTENTION: TEMPERATURES HIGHER 40°C CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. Right handle controls water flow rate. • This handle is shown above parked in the off position. • Rotating this handle downwards commences water flow. By rotating the handle 90° from the off position the user will encounter economy flow “stop”...
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE STOP The maximum mixed water temperature is factory °C max set at 40°C. 40˚C To change this temperature, remove the tempera- 104°F ture control handle. see sect.11 Remove the temperature limit stop (black H- shaped plastic part) and reinsert it in the appropi- 43˚C ate recess on the handle carrier.
COMMISSIONING & PERIODIC CHECKS The following procedures should be carried out after installation and every 12 months after to ensure that the valve is functioning correctly. Check that: 1. The application of the thermostatic valve matches the approved designation. 2. The supply pressures are within the recommended range for the application. 3.
THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT A 4740 AA, A4741 AA & A 6385 AA This thermostatic cartridge is protected from water borne debris by mesh filter screens. These should be checked and cleaned before contemplating replacing the cartridge. To replace the thermostatic cartridge: (REMEMBER TO TURN OFF WATER SUPPLIES) 1.
THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT A 5637 AA This thermostatic cartridge is protected from water borne debris by mesh filter screens. These should be checked and cleaned before contemplating replacing the cartridge. To replace the thermostatic cartridge: (REMEMBER TO TURN OFF WATER SUPPLIES) 1.
FLOW CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT To replace the flow control cartridge: (REMEMBER TO TURN OFF WATER SUPPLIES) A 4740 AA, A 4741 AA & A 6385 AA 1. Prise out the index button. 2. Remove handle screw. 3. Pull off the flow control handle. 4.
COLD WATER ISOLATION (CWI) TEST CWI test is a guide to showing the performance of the thermostat. Prior to CWI test: • Make sure that the Black H Clip is positioned in the 40°C slot on the temperature adjustment carrier (see section 6) Remove temperature handle to check.
CLEANING When cleaning the shower valve always use soap based cleaners. never use abrasive or scouring powders and never use cleaners containing alcohol, am- monia, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, organic solvents or disinfectants. ISOLATING VALVES Isolation valves (not supplied with this product) MUST be fitted to permit future maintenance.
SPARE PARTS A 4740 AA, A4741AA & A 6385 AA A 962 361 LJ A 861 006 AA A 962 998 NU A 861 005 AA A 963 427 NU F 961 044 NU A 962 230 NU A 963 432 NU A 963 400 NU A 962 605 NU B 960 721 NU...
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Ideal Standard pursues a policy of continuing im- CUSTOMER CARE HELP LINE provment in design and performance of its products. 0870 129 6085 This right is therefore reserved to vary specification without notice. CUSTOMER CARE FAX 01482 499611 Ideal Standard is adivision of...
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