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Bristan SOQ2 SHCAR C Installation Instructions And User Manual

Sonique & acute thermostatic recessed, mini shower valves
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Installation Instructions
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Sonique & Acute
Thermostatic Recessed
Mini Shower Valves
Models covered: SOQ2 SHCAR C &
AE SHCAR C
Please keep this booklet for future
Reference.
Installer, when you have read these
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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions and User Guide Sonique & Acute Thermostatic Recessed Mini Shower Valves Models covered: SOQ2 SHCAR C & AE SHCAR C Please keep this booklet for future Reference. Installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them...

  • 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 0330 026 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 employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information 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. It also satisfies the requirements of the water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999 and current bylaws. BS 6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65°C.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Product Features 1. On/Off and Temperature Control Sonique Shower Valve shown Turn the control anti-clockwise to turn the shower on and increase the temperature. Turn the control clockwise to decrease the temperature and to turn the shower off. 2. Concealing Plate Conceals exposed pipework which is shown when the valve is installed in a wall cavity.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Inlet Connections: 15mm compression, with adjustable 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 Static Pressure: 10.0 bar Maximum Outlet Temperature: Factory pre-set to 41ºC (can be re-set to suit site conditions).

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Dimensions (mm’s) Sonique shower 43-67 valve shown Note: This valve is suitable for wall cavity depths between 43-67mm. *Note: The riser rail wall brackets can be positioned up or down the riser rail (max. 600mm apart) as required. This allows any existing holes to be reused or covered by the wall brackets.

  • Page 8: Pack Contents

    Pack Contents Shower Valve Concealing plate Filters x2 Inserts x2 Green flow regulator Yellow flow regulator Hexagonal key Valve fixings x2 Riser rail fixings x4 Showerhead (single function) Sealing washers x2 Shower hose Wall outlet Riser rail Need help? Give us a call on 0330 026 6273 and speak to one of our trained advisors.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements This shower valve must be installed in Important: If you install this shower 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 10 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 Reducing Shower Pump Essex...
  • Page 11 Installation Requirements These fittings need 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 Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 1.

  • Page 12: Installation Requirements

    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 1.0 Hot Supply Temperature (ºC) 55 to 65 55 to 65 Cold Supply Temperature (ºC) Equal to or less than 25 Equal to or less than 25...

  • Page 13: Flow Regulators

    Flow Regulators Selecting Flow Regulators Supply System Flow Regulator Cold Supply Hot Supply Cold Comments Maximum pressure 0.1 to 1.0bar 0.1 to 1.0bar loss ratio 5:1 1 to 5 bar 1 to 5 bar or Green Yellow ♦ Use arrangement or pumped pumped (7 litre)
  • Page 14 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: It is a requirement of Instantaneous Electric Heaters that a stable flow of water passes through the heater. This requirement can be satisfied by using a ‘flow stabiliser’...
  • Page 15 Installation – Shower Valve Before Installation Important: Water supplies to the mixer 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. water supply and close any isolating valves.
  • Page 16 Installation – Shower Valve cont. 3. Fit concealing plate Remove the control handle by prising out the cap and loosening the grub screw. Pull the Note: The concealing plate can be used as a template by drawing around the plate and measuring in by 15mm to give sufficient clearance.

  • Page 17: Shower Outlet

    Installation – Shower Valve Outlet 4. Fit wall outlet There are two methods of fixing the wall outlet depending on the wall type: A: With rear access once wall finished Remove the backnut from the wall outlet. Insert the wall outlet through a 21-24mm hole in the wall and secure with the backnut.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation – Riser Rail 1. Mark the position Note: If replacing an existing riser 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 19 Installation – Riser Rail cont. 3. Insert rail clamps Insert the rail clamps into both wall brackets. 4. Insert riser rail Rail clamp Push the riser rail up through the bottom wall bracket. Bottom wall Push the slider down onto the riser, Bracket ensuring it is the correct way up - as shown opposite.

  • Page 20: Shower Valve

    Installation – Riser Rail cont. Attaching the Shower hose 7. Connect shower hose to shower valve / Wall outlet Screw the shower hose (ribbed nut end) onto the shower valve / wall outlet ensuring that the rubber washer is fitted. 8.

  • Page 21: Riser Rail

    Operation On/Off and Temperature Control Turn the lever anti-clockwise to turn the shower on continue to turn to increase temperature. Turn the lever clockwise to decrease the temperature and turn the shower off. Riser rail Turning the slider handle will allow the slider to be raised and lowered and the angle of the showerhead to be adjusted.

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning notes for Thermostatic Mixing Valves The first step in commissioning a thermostatic mixing valve is to check the following: 1. The designation of the thermostatic mixing valve matches the application. 2. The supply pressures are within the valves operating range. 3.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Build up of 5. Replace all seals and grease with a scale in particularly hard water areas silicon grease supplied by Bristan (part combined with constant use means you number: SP-495-0002) and carefully refit. may need to clean your showerhead once a week.
  • Page 24 Maintenance cont. Adjusting the Temperature cap, loosen the grub screw using the hexagonal key and carefully pull the The shower valve has been factory set lever off. with equal (balanced) hot and cold 3. Using the hexagonal key, turn the water supply pressures with the hot temperature adjusting screw to alter water supply at 65ºC.

  • Page 25: In-Service Testing

    In-Service Testing Purpose The purpose of in service tests is to regularly monitor and record the performance of the thermostatic mixing valve. Deterioration in performance can indicate the need for service work on the valve and / or water supplies. Procedure Using the same measuring equipment or equipment to the same specification as used in the commissioning section, adjust the temperature of the mixed water in accordance...

  • Page 26: In-Service Testing

    In-Service Testing cont. Annex F of D 08 (informative) Frequency of In-service tests General In the absence of any other instruction or guidance on the means of determining the appropriate frequency of in-service testing, the following procedure may be used: 6 to 8 weeks after commissioning carry out the tests in ‘In-Service Tests’.

  • Page 27: 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 (pages 23-24). or varying Partially closed stop or service Open stop or service valve. temperatures.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause 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 22) and Adjusting the cold. Temperature in Maintenance section (pages 23-24). Outlet water Inlet filter partially blocked.

  • Page 29: Notes

    Notes Need help? Give us a call on 0330 026 6273 and speak to one of our trained advisors.
  • Page 30 Notes Need help? Give us a call on 0330 026 6273 and speak to one of our trained advisors.

  • Page 31: Guarantee

    Guarantee At Bristan, we want to make things as easy as possible for our customers. That’s why we offer solid guarantees on all our products, effective from the date of purchase, to give you peace of mind. To start your free guarantee visit www.bristan.com/register.
  • Page 32 Part Number: FI SOQ2/AE SHCAR C Issue: D5 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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