Aqualisa Visage User manual

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Visage
Digital
Conce led with djust ble height
nd fixed he d
The W ste Electric l nd Electronic Equipment
(Producer Responsibility) Regul tion 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the U .
In the U this product can therefore be disposed of through
commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any liability under the
WEEE directive within the U .
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end
of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre

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Shower systems
Vis ge Digit l conce led
with fixed he d
Vis ge Digit l conce led
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Components
Components (HP & Combi djust ble) Components (Gr vity djust ble)
Components (HP & Combi fixed) Components (Gr vity fixed)

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Important information
S fety inform tion
This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current Water Supply Regulations.
ALL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTI0N MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING THE LATEST
REVISION OF BS 7671 (WIRING REGULATIONS) AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
This system should be installed so that other taps or appliances operated elsewhere within the premises do not significantly affect
the flow.
The shower must not be used with a hot water supply temperature of over 65ºC.
The processor is supplied factory pre-set at maximum temperature of 45ºC. The maximum temperature is fully adjustable to suit
site conditions. If adjusted, we recommend the outlet temperature is set to a MAXIMUM of 46ºC.
THE DIGITAL PROCESSOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE.
The Digital processor must be installed in an accessible location for servicing and maintenance.
The Digital processor must not be installed in situations where either the ambient temperature is likely to exceed 40ºC or where
freezing may occur.
The control must not be installed in situations where the ambient temperature is likely to fall below 5ºC or rise above 70ºC.
We do not recommend the use of Visage Digital in steam therapy facilities.
This appliance must be earthed.
Cables which are chased into the wall must be protected by a suitably sized conduit or sheathing to allow for removal in the
event of service and maintenance purposes. Ensure that the conduit is run to avoid the controller fixing holes.
Surface mounted cables must also be protected by a suitable approved conduit, even in a loft, where there may be a risk of
damage from vermin.
The power lead must only be replaced by the manufacturer or his accredited agent.
The user control is supplied from a safety low voltage source.
This product is suitable for domestic use only.
This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the product.
Inst ll tion of Digit l pumped processor (for gr vity stored systems)
The Visage Digital pumped shower system is designed to operate up to maximum static pressure of 100kPa
((1 bar)(10 metres head)(14.5psi)).
Under no circumstances must the pumped processor be connected directly to the water main or in line with another booster
pump.
The minimum actual capacity of the cold water storage cistern should be not less than 225 litres (50 gallons). The capacity
of the hot water cylinder must be capable of meeting anticipated demand.
Inst ll tion of Digit l st nd rd processor (for b l nced high pressure nd unvented
systems, combin tion boiler systems nd sep r tely pumped gr vity systems)
Pressures: The Visage Digital standard shower system is designed to operate up to a maximum static pressure of 800kPa ((8
bar)(115psi)). Where pressures are likely to exceed 800kPa ((8 bar)(115psi)), a pressure reducing valve must be fitted to the
incoming mains supply. A setting of 400kPa ((4 bar)(60psi)) is recommended. It should be noted that daytime pressures
approaching 600kPa ((6 bar)(80psi)) can rise above the stated maximum overnight.
Speci l notes for combin tion boiler systems
The appliance must have a minimum domestic hot water rating of 24kW (80,000BTU) and be of the type fitted with a fully
modulating gas valve.
If in any doubt, please contact the appliance manufacturer before installation commences.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINATION BOILERS, SEASONAL INLET TEMPERATURE CHANGE
WILL AFFECT THE PROCESSOR OUTLET FLOW RATE RESULTING IN VARYING SHOWER FLOW RATE AND FLOW CONTROL RANGE.
INLET TEMPERATURE CHANGE MAY ALSO CAUSE THE TEMPERATURE LED’S TO FLASH; THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY CHANGING THE
OUTLET TEMPERATURE.

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Important information
Speci l notes for sep r tely pumped gr vity systems
We recommend a twin ended pump with a MINIMUM pump rating of 1.5 bar. For optimum performance a twin ended 2.5 bar
pump should be used.
The minimum actual capacity of the cold water storage cistern should be not less than 225 litres (50 gallons). The capacity of the
hot water cylinder must be capable of meeting the anticipated demand.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A SINGLE ENDED PUMP.
Connections
This product incorporates ‘push fit’ type connections. 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 into the fitting.
If plastic pipe is used, the tube insert must not increase the tube diameter or extend the cut-off length by more than 2mm.
THESE FITTINGS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR STAINLESS STEEL TUBE.
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.
After inst ll tion
Familiarise the end user with the Visage Digital operation and hand them this guide. Complete and post the guarantee card
or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk

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Step-by-step instructions
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
opposite 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.
Visage Digital is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure it to a
suitable wall.
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Isolation valves are supplied with the Digital
processor and must be fitted on both inlets
and the blended water outlet. All pipe work
should be run in 15mm pipe. All pipe work
should be supported. For externally pumped
gravity fed installations, 22mm pipe work
should be run as close to the processor as pos-
sible before reducing down to 15mm.
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The inlet supply centres are 48mm. The inlet supply centres deviate from
EN1111 and EN1287, but are deemed to be a special case.
Please note arrow on isolation valve to indicate direction of flow.
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90mm
445mm
270mm
350mm
265mm
70mm
To ensure safe operation and installation of this product, the processor MUST be
installed in one of the orientations shown.
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Place the Digital processor on a solid
mounting surface, mark and prepare the
fixings before securing the processor to the
mounting surface using the screws provided.
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Flush out the 15mm hot and cold supply pipes.
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The maximum hot water inlet temperature must be no more than 65˚C.
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Choose the position for your Digital processor as close to the shower control
as possible.
The processor may be sited in the roof space above the proposed shower site,
in the airing cupboard or behind a screwed bath panel if more convenient.
If siting in the roof space, ensure that freezing cannot occur and that no
insulation material is placed under or over the processor. Please refer to the
system layout diagrams overleaf.
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!The optimum position for the Digital processor is in the roof space above the
shower site to take full advantage of the ease and speed of installation.
The distance between the Digital processor and shower control must be
within range of the 10m data cable supplied.
THE PROCESSOR MUST BE SITED IN A POSITION SO THAT ACCESS CAN BE
GAINED FOR TESTING AND SERVICE PURPOSES.
Connect the supply pipes to the Digital
processor, ensuring that the cold and hot
feeds are fitted into the appropriately
marked inlets.
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DO NOT SOLDER NEAR TO PLASTIC COMPONENTS
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Run a pipe from the mixed water outlet on the Digital processor through the
wall to the proposed siting for the shower hose or fixed head outlet.
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Place the backplate on the wall in the desired
location for the shower control and mark the
fixing points and the data cable entry point.
Remove the backplate and drill a Ø16mm hole
at the appropriate position for the data cable.
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The data cable should be run in conduit to allow for replacement if required.
Ensure the mounting holes do not pierce the data cable conduit.
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Drill and prepare the wall fixings for the controller using the fixings provided,
if suitable.
10
Run a thin bead of mastic within the mastic
groove at the rear of the back plate. Feed the
data cable through the back plate leaving a
working end of at least 100mm. Secure the
back plate to the wall using the screws
provided.
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Unscrew the two front cover fixings at the
base of the controller ensuring the captive
screws drop sufficiently to allow the front
cover to be pulled clear. Carefully lift the
controller from the bottom of the back plate
and pull the cover clear.
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Offer the data cable into the rear of the
controller in the correct orientation. Push the
data cable into position ensuring the cable
connector watertight seals are pushed fully
home.
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Locate the fixing lugs at the top of the
controller into position at the top of the back
plate and tilt the bottom of the controller
into place. Hold the controller in position and
secure to the back plate using the fixing screws
at the base of the controller.
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Unscrew the single fixing on top of the
processor box and carefully tilt the lid up and
off the location lugs and pull the lid clear.
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Connect the processor power lead to a double
pole 3 amp fuse switched spur incorporated in
the fixed wiring circuit, in accordance with
current wiring rules. Ensure that this is located
in an accessible, dry location and not in the
bathroom.
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THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
We recommend protecting surface mounted cables in suitable approved
conduit to avoid the risk of damage from vermin.
The data cable and power lead should also be clipped in place with ‘P’ clips
or similar to avoid accidents.
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Before any electrical adjustment is attempted, the electricity supply must be
turned off at the mains switch.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
PERSON.
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Connect the low voltage data cable into the
socket adjacent to the temperature adjuster
as indicated on the label. Feed the cable out
of the processor box ensuring it is correctly
routed within the data cable channel.
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The Digital processors are supplied factory set
with the flow rate at either ‘NORMAL HP’ or
‘NORMAL GRAVITY’ mode depending on which
shower system has be ordered.
STANDARD PROCESSORS ON BALANCED HP
SYSTEMS:
Standard processors fitted to balanced high
pressure systems may be set to ‘NORMAL HP’
or for water economy ‘ECO’ modes.
STANDARD PROCESSORS ON COMBINATION BOILER SYSTEMS:
For Standard Digital processors installed on combi boiler systems,
for optimum performance we recommend setting the flow rate to the
‘COMBI’ mode.
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N.B. The ‘ECO’ flow rate mode should not be selected for shower systems
fitted to combination boilers.
PUMPED PROCESSORS:
Pumped processors fitted to gravity systems may be set to ‘NORMAL
GRAVITY’ or for water economy ‘ECO’ flow rate modes.
WHEN MA ING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE PROCESSOR SETTINGS THE
POWER MUST BE ISOLATED.
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Run the shower at maximum temperature
(factory pre set to 45
0
C). If required, maximum
temperature adjustment can be made with a
flat bladed screwdriver using the ‘MAX’ TEMP
ADJUSTMENT’ control as indicated. When the
temperature has been set to the desired
position carefully replace the Digital processor
lid and secure the fixing hand tight only.
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Site conditions can affect temperature settings, installer to adjust as required.
ALL COPPER PIPE WOR MUST BE CROSS-BONDED AND CONNECTED TO A
RELIABLE EARTHING POINT
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Ensure the pipe work from the processor to
the required position for the hose outlet is
prepared using a ø15mm copper pipe.
Slide the 15mm gripper ring down the
projecting pipe up to the wall face.
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Trim the projecting pipe to a length of 15-22mm measured from the finished
wall surface, 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 the wall fixings.
5
Ensure the projecting pipe is clean and lubricate
again if necessary. Run a thin bead of silicone
sealant to the rear of the wall outlet. Refit the
wall outlet and secure it to the wall using the
screws provided. Refit the wall outlet cover plate.
6
Prepare two fixing points 540mm-555mm
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.
7
Pass the rail through the handset holder
whilst keeping the slider levers depressed
with the handset holder pointing in a
downward direction.
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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 must be passed through the gel hanger
which has been designed to also be utilised as a hose restraint.
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Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care to engage the location slot
onto the lugs.
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Fit the rail end clip into position into the top rail
end body and secure the rail assembly to the
wall using the screws provided, ensuring the
rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.
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Place the rail end covers into position and
push firmly into place.
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Carefully slide the gel hanger onto the rail under
the handset holder.
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Ensuring the hose washer is correctly fitted,
connect the hose to the wall outlet assembly
and run the shower for 15 seconds without the
handset attached to clear any internal debris,
which may be present. Turn off the shower and
pass the hose through the gel hook/hose
restraint (if required).
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Cut the outlet pipe to the finished length (55mm – 150mm measured from
the finished wall surface) using a rotary type cutter.
1
Ensure the pipe is clean and free of dust and
slide the fixing bush onto the pipe flush with
the finished wall surface.
2
Slide the fixed head arm over the fixing bush flush with the finished wall
surface and mark the four fixing points.
3
Carefully remove the fixed head arm and drill and prepare the fixings using
the fixings provided, if suitable.
4
Ensuring the fixing bush is clean and free
of dust, fit the 15mm O ring against the end
of the fixing bush. Lubricate the O ring using
a suitable silicone based lubricant.
5
Disengage the pivot clip and remove the
pivot from the bottom of the handset.
Ensure the hose washer is in the correct
position and screw the pivot into the hose,
using a suitable hexagonal key to tighten,
taking care not to over-tighten.
Reinsert the pivot into the handset and
engaged the pivot clip prior to placing the
handset into the handset holder.
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Refit the shower arm and secure it to the wall
using the screws provided.
6
Remove the shower head from the arm and run the shower for a few seconds
to clear any debris that may be present.
7
Check for leaks and if all is sound refit the
shower head to the fixed arm and push the
cover plate into position flush with the
finished wall surface.
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User guide
1. Turn the temperature dial to the required setting.
2. Press the ‘start’ button on the control.
3. The green LED display will flash until the selected temperature has been reached.
4. When the LED display is constant, step into your shower and enjoy!
5. The temperature may be adjusted once in the shower.
Adjustable head user guide
1. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray plate clockwise or anti-clockwise,
using the lever.
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.
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Fixed he d user guide
1. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray plate clockwise or anti-clockwise,
using the lever.
2. The angle of the fixed shower head 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.
Cle ning
Your Visage Digital shower system should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing-up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS
To reduce the need for chemical descaling in hard water areas, your shower head incorporates a ‘clear flow’ system
whereby any scale build up can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible tips of the jets during use. This should be
carried out as often as once a week in hard water areas.
Should chemical descaling of the head ever become necessary, simply remove the shower head and soak it in a mild
proprietary descalent.
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Part No: 468604 Issue 02 Apr 09