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Aqualisa MIDAS 110 Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 MIDAS Installation instructions 110/220...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION Page 3 Safety information Page 3 Product specification Page 3 CONNECTION TO SUPPLIES Page 4 Flushing Page 4 Filters Page 4 Isolation valves Page 4 Pressures Page 5 GRAVITY SYSTEMS Page 5 Siting Page 6 Pump installation Page 6 Stored water capacities Page 7 BALANCED HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Midas thermostatic valves provide close temperature stability and fail safe protection on appropriate high and low pressure systems. In the event of any product problems, please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959 560010 for assistance. Safety information This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current Water Supply Regulations.

  • Page 4: Connection To Supplies

    filters checked by a competent person at least every 12 months. In the event of any di culties please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline for assistance. Isolation valves Suitable full bore isolation valves must be fitted to both supplies in...

  • Page 5: Pressures

    It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the stated maximum overnight. A suitable PRV is available from Aqualisa. The Midas product range is not suitable for mixed supply systems, e.g. gravity hot and mains cold.

  • Page 6: Siting

    Siting For optimum performance, with gravity fed systems, the distance between the bottom of the storage cistern and the shower head should not be less than 1m (when using an adjustable height shower kit). Please refer to the system layouts on page 8. Pump installation UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST A PUMP BE FITTED DIRECTLY TO THE WATER MAIN.

  • Page 7: Stored Water Capacities

    Stored water capacities The minimum capacity of the cold storage cistern should not be less than 225 litres (50 gallons). The capacity of the hot cylinder must be capable of meeting the anticipated demand. BALANCED HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM The Midas range is designed to operate with unvented hot water storage systems up to a maximum pressure of 10 bar.

  • Page 8: Typical Water Systems

    TYPICAL GRAVITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION (suitable for use with Midas 110/220 shower valves) Head to be 1m minimum Refer to page 6 (siting) TYPICAL GRAVITY BOOSTED SYSTEM INSTALLATION (suitable for use with all Midas valves) Refer to special notes on page 6*...
  • Page 9 TYPICAL COMBINATION BOILER SYSTEM INSTALLATION (suitable for use with all Midas valves) TYPICAL UHW SYSTEM INSTALLATION (suitable for use with all Midas valves)
  • Page 10 TYPICAL THERMAL STORAGE UNIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION (suitable for use with all Midas valves)

  • Page 11: Midas Components

    MIDAS COMPONENTS Midas 110 shower Midas 110 shower column Midas 110 bath shower mixer...
  • Page 12 MIDAS COMPONENTS Midas 220 shower Midas 220 shower column Midas 220 bath shower mixer...

  • Page 13: Valve Installation Instructions

    MIDAS SHOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions are read and understood and that you have all the necessary components before commencing installation. Failure to install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely a ect the •...
  • Page 14 When using the eccentric elbows provided we recommend leaving su cient threads from the finished wall surface, after the cover plates have been fitted, to ensure adequate purchase for the exposed valve. If using alternative fixings, please refer to the installation instructions •...
  • Page 15 Place the cover plates onto the exposed ¾” threads, flush with the finished wall surface and apply a thin bead of mastic if required. The cover plate may vary from the image shown. Image shows 220 cover plates Ensuring the inlet washers are positioned within the valve inlets, o er the valve into position.

  • Page 16: 110/220 Adjustable Height Head Installation

    ect position on the recess of the spigot section on the mounting plate, place g plate in the 5 o’clock position and rotate clockwise until a stop is MIDAS are not to over tighten 110/220 ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HEAD e not to over tighten INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS nts between 520mm (minimum) and 830mm Drill and prepare two fixing points between 520mm (minimum)
  • Page 17 he rail under the handset holder. Carefully slide the gel hook onto the rail under the handset holder. Current Water Supply Regulations state that the handset should not be allowed to pass a point s state that the handset should not be allowed to pass a point 25mm 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray.
  • Page 18 Midas 110 shower head attachment i-swivel locking button on the handset whilst securing the ace the handset into the handset holder.
  • Page 19 Midas 220 shower head attachment Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct position, o er the hose onto the handset. Push the handset onto the hose to lock the anti-kink swivel connector and secure the handset to the hose. Once tightened, carefully pull the handset away from the hose to release the integral anti-kink swivel connection.

  • Page 20: Midas Shower Column

    MIDAS SHOWER COLUMN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions are read and understood and that you have all the necessary components before commencing installation. Failure to install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely a ect the •...
  • Page 21 If required, apply jointing tape to the threads and fit the eccentric elbow connectors su ciently to achieve a water tight seal, terminating at 150mm centres to suit the exposed valve inlets. Ensuring adequate provision to allow the water to discharge safely to waste, turn on the supplies to flush the system through.
  • Page 22 Attach the wall fixing bracket to the riser rail connector. Attach the fixed riser arm to the riser rail connector rotating the riser rail until it tightens. Using the hexagonal key supplied tighten the grub screw in the wall fixing bracket to secure the riser rail connector.
  • Page 23 Place the wall fixing plate into position and mark and prepare the e not to over tighten fixing points using the fixings provided, if suitable. Secure the wall fixing bracket to the wall using the screws provided, if suitable. Ensuring the fixed head washer is in place, carefully screw the s between 520mm (minimum) and 830mm shower head to the fixed riser arm taking care not to damage the gs provided, if suitable.
  • Page 24 This process can also be repeated for the fixed head by adjusting the control knob away from the wall. Midas 110 shower head attachment Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct position, depress the anti-swivel locking button on the handset and secure the handset to the hose.

  • Page 25: Midas Bath/Shower Mixer Wall Mount

    MIDAS BATH SHOWER MIXER - DECK MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Midas range bath shower mixers feature inlet pipe centres of 150mm. However deck mount adaptors are provided to allow installation to baths at standard 180mm centres. • Ensuring the inlet washers are fitted within the valve inlets, attach the deck mount adaptors to the bath/shower mixer.
  • Page 26 Turn on the supplies to the bath/shower mixer and turn the flow control knob on to flush the system through. Turn o the bath/shower mixer and attach the hose, ensuring the hose washer is in place. Follow the Midas 110/220 adjustable height head installation on page 16 to complete the installation.

  • Page 27: Midas Bath/Shower Mixer Deck Mount

    Construct suitable connections at 150mm centres terminating in ¾” BSP male threads (available separately from Aqualisa customer services, part no. 525301 (Midas 110), part no. 910549 (Midas 220). Ensuring adequate provision to allow the water to discharge safely to waste, turn on the supplies to flush the system through.
  • Page 28 Turn o the bath/shower mixer and attach the hose, ensuring the hose washer is in place. Follow the Midas 110/220 adjustable height head installation on page 16 to complete the installation. If required, refer to the commissioning instructions on page 32 to adjust the maximum temperature override button position.

  • Page 29: User Guide

    USER GUIDE MIDAS RANGE VALVE Temperature control Left side control knob as viewed from the front The valve is in the mid blend position when the temperature override button is at the top. The shower’s outlet temperature may vary to the indicator, depending on the temperature of the incoming supplies.

  • Page 30: 220 Shower Column & Bsm On/O /Flow Control

    220 Shower Column & BSM/On/O /Flow/divert Right side control knob as viewed from the front Turn the valve on by rotating the control knob towards the wall to operate the fixed head/bath filler, or away from the wall to operate the adjustable height head. Turn the valve o by rotating the control knob to the centre until a stop is reached and the nodule is pointing upwards.

  • Page 31: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Rotate the spray plate lever clockwise or anti-clockwise to select the desired spray pattern. N.B. ON THE MIDAS 110 HARMONY HEAD, WHEN THE LEVER IS IN THE 3 O’CLOCK POSITION WHEN VIEWED FROM BELOW, THE WATER SAVING MODE IS SELECTED. THIS PROVIDES THE SAME SPRAY...

  • Page 32: Midas Range Commissioning

    9. Secure the knob to the valve and refit the knob insert. SHOULD UNACCEPTABLE DAMAGE TO THE TEMPERATURE KNOB END CAP OCCUR WHEN REMOVING IT FROM THE TEMPERATURE KNOB, PLEASE CONTACT AQUALISA CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 01959 560010 TO ARRANGE A REPLACEMENT.

  • Page 33: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Water output is either all Reverse inlet supplies Check that the supplies hot or all cold, or cold only correspond with the inlet markings Water output is not hot The temperature of the hot The cylinder temperature enough water cylinder is too low...
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 36 Book your place! aqualisa.co.uk/training Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes. The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning. 01959 560042 ® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited.

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