Aqualisa Varispray User manual

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Shower heads
Varispray and Turbostream
Fixed and adjustable height heads

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Components
Adjustable height shower head
Fixed concealed shower head
Fixed exposed shower head

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Important information
Introduction
The Aqualisa range of shower heads has been designed for use with the Aqualisa Thermo and Digital shower valves.
The installation of this shower head with anything other than an Aqualisa shower valve may result in poor shower performance.
If you have any questions at any stage during installation 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.
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 out in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior to
connection of the product.
Connections
The Aqualisa shower head range is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard copper tube. Tube should be cut using a rotary
type cutter and lubricated using a silicone-based lubricant or petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar) prior to insertion of the
fitting. Supply lines must be flushed clear of any debris before installation.
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.
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). If using a fixed head, the highest point of the
pipe work must be below the underside of the cistern.

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Step -by-step instructions
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are competent to do so. Prior to starting ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install
the product correctly and safely.
The adjustable height heads are supplied with universal fixings.
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Adjustable height head installation
Adjustable height slider rail set installation
The adjustable height heads are suitable to be fitted with either concealed or exposed
shower valves. A wall outlet assembly is supplied for installation with a concealed valve.
Drill and plug two holes 642mm-655mm
vertically apart using a spirit level to facilitate if
necessary. Fit the rail end clip into position and
loosely fit the lower bracket into position.
1
Pass the rail through the handset holder whilst
keeping the slider levers depressed with the
handset holder pointing in a downward
direction.
2
If the soapdish is required slide onto the rail under the handset holder.
3
Current water supply regulations state the handset should not be allowed to
pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray.
If this cannot be achieved, the hose restraint must be fitted. This is fitted to
the rail under the soapdish.
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Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care to engage the location slot
onto the lugs.
5
Fit the rail end clip fitting into position into the
top rail end body and secure the rail assembly
to wall using the screws provided ensuring the
rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.
6
Place the rail end covers into position and push
firmly into place.
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Wall outlet assembly installation
for use with a concealed valve
Ensuring the hose washers are in position,
connect the conical end of the hose to the
handset after passing it through the hose
restraint (if required). Attach the other end of
the hose to the valve or wall outlet.
8
Prepare pipe work from the shower valve to
the required position for the hose outlet using
a ø15mm copper pipe. Slide the 15mm gripper
ring down the projecting pipe up to the wall
face.
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NB. The wall outlet is supplied for use with 15mm pipe work.
However, if required, the outlet assembly can be adapted to accept 22mm
pipe work. Please follow the conversion guide opposite.
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Trim the projecting pipe to a length of 15-22mm using a rotary type cutter.
If a hacksaw is used, the pipe end must be carefully de-burred and chamfered.
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Clean and lubricate the pipe using a suitable (silicone based) lubricant.
3
Remove the wall outlet cover plate and carefully slide the wall outlet onto the
projecting pipe. Turn to the required position and mark the screw holes on the
wall face.
4
Remove the wall outlet and drill and prepare
suitable wall fixings. Ensure the projecting pipe
is clean and lubricate again if necessary.
Refit the wall outlet and secure it to the wall
using the screws provided.
5
Refit the wall outlet coverplate.
6
Remove the central ‘O’ ring (B) before removing the ‘O’ ring housing (C),
the support washer (D) and the outer ‘O’ ring (E).
2
Remove the support ring (A) by turning it anti-clockwise to unlock the
bayonet fitting.
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15mm-22mm wall outlet conversion guide
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Re-fit the support washer (D) and the outer ‘O’ ring (E) so that they sit
against the ledge inside the outlet body.
3
Push out the centre section of the support ring (A) to enable it to take 22mm
pipe.
4
Re-fit the support ring (A), rotating it clockwise until it locks in position.
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22mm15mm
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are competent to do so. Prior to starting ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install
the product correctly and safely.
The concealed fixed head is supplied with universal fixings.
The maximum panel thickness for installation of the fixed head is 35mm,
which includes a maximum tile thickness of 15mm.
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Fixed head concealed
Run a 15mm outlet pipe from the shower valve to the preferred position for
the fixed head arm. The pipe must terminate with a suitable ⁄÷™” BSP female
fitting.
1
If the spigot cannot be secured to the wall then the pipe must be secured
using a clip or another form of fixing.
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Secure the spigot into the ⁄÷™” female fitting
allowing it to project to a length of 31-46mm
measured from the finished surface using the
washer and back nut as required. A 12mm
hexagonal key can be inserted into the front
of the spigot to facilitate tightening.
2
If the spigot is to be secured before tiling then the depth of the tiles must be
taken into consideration.
The ⁄÷™” BSP tail can be trimmed to length if required.
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Insert the red ‹÷•” BSP plug into the front of the
spigot and tighten. Turn on the shower valve to
pressurise the system and thoroughly check the
outlet assembly for any leaks.
3
Turn off the valve and leave the plug in place to prevent ingress of debris
during the making good process. No parts of the shower system should be
cemented into the wall.
4
Carefully slide the cover plate down the fixed head arm to give clear access
to the fixing plate.
5
Carefully remove the plug from the fixing spigot remembering that the
system contains water that may be under pressure.
6
Ensuring that the spigot ‘O’ ring is clean
and slightly lubricated (using a silicone based
lubricant or petroleum jelly), slide the fixed
head arm over the mounting spigot until it
meets the wall surface.
7
Set the arm into position and mark the fixing
points. Remove the arm and drill and prepare
the wall fixings. Refit the arm and secure it to
the wall using the screws provided.
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Tighten the M5 locking screw located on the
underside of the fixing plate using the
hexagonal key provided and slide the cover
plate into position against the wall face.
9
Unscrew and remove the spray cassette and run the shower for a few seconds
to clear any internal debris, which may be present. Refit the spray cassette.
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In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are competent to do so. Prior to starting ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install
the product correctly and safely.
This system is usually fitted with an exposed Aquavalve 700 Thermo shower
valve and is supplied complete with the necessary fittings for installation with
this valve. However this fixed head kit can also be fitted with an Aquarian
Thermo shower valve, but an Aquarian manifold kit will need to be purchased
separately which will include the necessary fittings for use with the Aquarian
Thermo. Please refer to the Aquarian manifold installation instructions for full
fitting instructions.
The exposed fixed head system utilises a 19mm diameter tube and is
supplied complete with an adaptor for use with an exposed Aquavalve 700
Thermo. As assembled, the mixing valve has a ⁄÷™” BSP outlet situated on the
underside. In order to accommodate the exposed fixed head kit it will be
necessary to carry out the following procedures taking care to avoid any
damage to the plated surfaces.
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Fixed head exposed
Unscrew the Aquavalve 700 Thermo ⁄÷™” BSP
outlet connector from the bottom of the valve
body using either a 12mm hexagonal key or a
standard radiator key.
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Using a large flat bladed screwdriver remove
the body plug from the top of the valve taking
care not to damage the plated surfaces and
refit in the underside of the valve.
With the sealing ‘O’ ring in position, locate the
‹÷¢” adaptor into the top outlet and carefully
secure using either a 12mm hexagonal key or
standard radiator key.
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3
The riser tube and shower head assembly may now be fitted as follows:
Screw the formed shower arm to the riser tube.
The riser tube can be shortened if required by
trimming the plain end using a rotary type
cutter.
1
Carefully slide the fixing bracket up the riser
tube until the joint is hidden.
2
Locate the riser tube into the ‹÷¢” outlet and place in the required position
against the wall face.
3
Mark the required fixings holes and remove the riser tube assembly from the
valve. Prepare and fit the fixings ensuring no debris enters the shower valve.
4
Carefully slide the plated ‹÷¢” nut and ‘O’ ring
onto the riser tube and locate the assembly
into the ‹÷¢” valve outlet.
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Fix the wall stay and spacer to the wall using
the screws provided.
6
Carefully tighten the ‹÷¢” nut using either 31mm A/F spanner or a tool with
smooth jaws just sufficiently to compress the ‘O’ ring and achieve a
watertight seal.
7
Carefully screw the shower head to the shower
head arm taking care not to damage the
plated surfaces. Carefully tighten the shower
head with a suitable spanner or a tool with
smooth jaws just sufficiently to lock the head
in position.
8
Remove the spray cassette and run the shower for a few seconds to flush out
any debris that may be present and check for leaks. Refit the spray cassette.
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After installation...
Adjustable head user guide
1. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray cassette clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress the handset holder levers fully to enable
the slider to be moved up or down the rail.
3. Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling forwards or pushing back the shower head
against the knuckle ratchet in the holder.
Fixed head concealed and exposed user guide
1. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray cassette clockwise or anti- clockwise.
2. The angle of the fixed shower heads can be adjusted. The shower head is mounted on a multi
directional ball joint to allow for angular adjustment in any direction by carefully holding the shower
spray cassette and moving the head to the desired angle.
Run through the Aqualisa shower head operation with the purchaser and hand them this guide.
Complete and post the Aqualisa shower head guarantee card or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk.
.Cleaning
Your Aqualisa shower head system should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower heads incorporate rub clean teats. Any scale build up that
may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible tips of the jets during use.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, unscrew and remove the shower head cassette and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
It is imperative that descaling is carried out strictly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Substances that are not suitable for
plastics and electroplated surfaces must not be used.

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Shower operation
Turn the on/off knob fully anti-clockwise into the open position to turn the shower on.
N.B. The on/off knob MUST NOT be used as a method of flow control.
Rotate the temperature control lever to select a comfortable showering temperature using the temperature markings as a guide.
Turn the on/off knob fully clockwise into the closed position after use.
Tap operation
The Aquamixa Thermo is fitted with conventional ‘non rising spindle’ type taps. Turn taps anti-clockwise to fill the bath and turn clockwise
to close.
THE BATH FILL THROUGH THE TAPS IS NOT THERMOSTATIC.
After installation
Run through the Aquamixa Thermo operation with the end user and hand them this guide. Complete and post the Aquamixa Thermo
guarantee card or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk.
Cleaning
Your Aquamixa Thermo unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
User guide

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