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Introduction
The Opto product range is available as either built in or surface mounted shower valve variants with flexible shower heads.
Opto thermostatic valves provide close temperature stability and fail safe protection on appropriate high and low pressure systems.
For optimum performance the Opto product range has been designed to suit each specific water system. Please refer to the product
specification section below.
The Opto range is supplied with a 2 year comprehensive guarantee. In the event of any product problems, please contact the
Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959 560010.
Safety information
This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current Water Supply Regulations.
Opto is designed for domestic use only.
Product specification
Low pressure systems (gravity), systems beginning with the prefix OPG – incorporate a thermostatic cartridge part number 022809,
identified by an ORANGE ring on the face of the concealed valve cartridge and an ORANGE band on the temperature side of the
surface mounted valve cartridge assembly, part number 265509. Product is suitable for gravity stored systems. Pressure range
0.1 – 10.0 bar max (static).
Unbalanced systems (combination boilers), systems beginning with the prefix OPC – incorporate a thermostatic cartridge part
number 022802, identified by a PINK ring on the face of the concealed valve cartridge and a PINK band on the temperature side of
the surface mounted valve cartridge assembly, part number 265502.
The Opto systems suitable for combination boilers are designed to give optimum temperature control and stability from fully
modulating combination boilers and instantaneous gas water heaters. As assembled, a YELLOW flow regulator is fitted into the hot
entry of the ‘cartridge’ to meet the performance requirements of an 80,000 Btu appliance. For appliances of a higher rating, the
regulator must be replaced in accordance with the table below:
100,000 Btu = OLIVE regulator
120,000 Btu = BLUE regulator
DO NOT CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO AN APPLIANCE RATED AT LESS THAN 80,000 BTU.
Please refer to the flow regulator fitting instructions on pages 8 & 12 if the replacement of the factory fitted regulator
is necessary.
High pressure systems, systems beginning with the prefix OPH – incorporate a thermostatic cartridge part number 022803, identified
by an GREEN ring on the face of the concealed valve cartridge and an GREEN band on the temperature side of the surface mounted
valve cartridge assembly, part number 265501. Product is suitable for balanced high pressure systems e.g. unvented storage etc.
Pressure range 2.0 – 10.0 bar max (static).
Connections
The Opto shower range incorporates ‘push fit’ type connections for use with 15mm British Standard copper tube. Tube should be cut
with a rotary type cutter and lubricated using a silicone based lubricant or petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar) prior to insertion into
the fitting. If a hacksaw is used, the pipe ends must be thoroughly deburred and chamfered prior to insertion to the product.
Supply lines must be flushed clear of any debris before installation of the unit.
Any debris accumulation in the shower valve and head may result in damage and poor performance.
The Opto shower range is designed for conventional supplies with HOT on the LEFT and COLD on the RIGHT as viewed from the
front. However, built in Opto may be adapted for use with reversed supplies. Please refer to the reversed supplies fitting instructions
on page 19. Surface mounted Opto can be adapted for use with reversed supplies, but it will be necessary to contact Aqualisa
customer services on 01959 560010 to purchase reversed graphics to enable this operation. Please refer to the reversed supplies
fitting instructions on page 19.
Flushing
Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack the working parts of this unit. All soldering must be
completed and the pipe work thoroughly flushed through in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior to connection of
the product.
Important information