Armitage Shanks Avon 21 User manual

Avon 21 Self-closing mixer
(Push button)
INSTALLER: After installation please pass this instruction booklet to user
IMPORTANT
BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER THROUGH PIPEWORK TO REMOVE
ALL DEBRIS ETC. WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE VALVE MECHANISM
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
™
AS/NZS 3718 WMK 25822
SAI Global
WaterMark
B0993AA Self closing basin monobloc
mixer – push button with variable tem-
The more
stars the more
water efficient
WATER R ATING
www.waterrating.gov.au
In accordance with AS/NZS 6400
Licence No. 1459
Armitage Shanks Limited
3.0 litres per
minute

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Avon 21 Self closing basin monobloc mixer
B0993AA tted with exible inlet hoses.
This Avon 21 product is a self-closing mixer designed for water economy.
The product is tted with a simple press down handle for easy actuation.
Rotation of the handle permits water temperature adjustment.
The run-time until automatic shut off is adjustable.
This product is tted with an anti-vandal outlet & exible inlet hoses.
The inlet connectors include check-valves & lters.
TABLE OF CONTENT
1 PRODUCT BOX CONTENTS .................................................................3
2 DIMENSIONS .........................................................................................4
3 WATER SUPPLY CONDITIONS ..............................................................5
4 NATIONAL PLUMBING & DRAINAGE CODE .........................................5
4.1 WATER SUPPLY CONTROLLING DEVICES (EXTERNAL) .............................................5
5 INSTALLATION GUIDE ...........................................................................6
6 FLEXIBLE HOSE GUIDELINES ..............................................................8
7 TAP OPERATION .....................................................................................8
8 OUTLET DETAILS ...................................................................................9
9 RUN TIME ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................9
10 MAINTENANCE (CLEARING PILOT HOLE) .........................................10
11 CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT ..............................................................12
12 SPARE PARTS .......................................................................................13
12.1 (ABOVE THE BASIN ITEMS) ......................................................................................13
12.2 BELOW THE BASIN ITEMS: .......................................................................................14
13 CLEANING CHROME SURFACES .......................................................15

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1 PRODUCT BOX CONTENTS
Fit red or yellow
index pin
Basin seal
moulding
self-closing
mixer.
Run time
adjustment key
2x inlet connectors:
G3/8” male thread
to G1/2” male thread.
Outlet key
1x 2.5mm
hexagonal key
Fit blue
index pin
2x check valves, 2x lters &
2x housings
(G3/8” thread both ends)
Coloured index pins to be tted into the handle
as shown. Fit blue pin into the slot on the right.
Depending on local requirements, t either red
or yellow pin into the second slot. Discard the
extra pin.
stud type xing
kit
2x exible inlet
hoses. M8 male
to G3/8” female

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2 DIMENSIONS
38°
108
Ø56
150
44
50
270 147
max. 35
Ø35 +2
- 1
G1/2“
G3/8“
Note for installer: t the most suitable colour of index pin into the handle of
the basin mixer. Blue for cold water & either red or yellow for warm water.
See sect.1

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3 WATER SUPPLY CONDITIONS
P
T°C
KPa
10
Recommended
Recommended
MAX. 65
MAX.
1000
100
500
40
Supply temperatures:
Avoid supplying scalding water to the HOT inlet. Hot water temperature supply
should be controlled to circa 40°C.
In order to maintain water quality, the hot supply should be stored & distributed at
a temperature greater than 55°C.
Use of an appropriate temperature reduction device (i.e. tee pattern thermostat)
is recommended to ensure delivery of safe hot water temperatures from the mixer.
Supply pressures:
This product should be plumbed to balanced pressure water supplies for best
mixing performance.
The recommended working pressure for self-closing taps is 100 to 500 KPa.
Exceeding this pressure will adversely affect the operation of the taps.
This adverse effect can be overcome by using PRV to reduce the pressure
accordingly.
4 NATIONAL PLUMBING & DRAINAGE CODE
The products covered by this installation and maintenance instruction must be
installed in accordance with the provisions of AS/NZS 3500 & any relevant local
regulations. Installations not complying with AS/NZS 3500 may void the product
performance & warranty.
Armitage Shanks strongly recommends that this product is tted by a
professional installer.
4.1 Water supply controlling devices (external)
Pressure & temperature ranges of the incoming water supplies should comply
with the limits specied above.
NOTE: Maximum recommended static pressure in AS 3500.1.2 is 500 Kpa.
To avoid exceeding this pressure, install a suitable pressure reducing valve - PRV
(or pressure limiting valve - PLV) on both hot & cold incoming water supply
systems. A suitable location for a PRV on the hot supply may be on the cold inlet
to the heating appliance.
Similarly, if the water supply temperature ranges do not conform as above, then
suitable temperature controlling devices should be installed to achieve this.

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5 INSTALLATION GUIDE
1
4
5
3
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1. Before connection, ush water through pipe-
work to remove all debris etc.to prevent damage
to the valve mechanism.
2. ENSURE WATER SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN
ISOLATED.
3. Remove the xing kit parts if already assem-
bled to the xing stud. Fit the exible hoses into
the mixer body (if not already tted). Ensure the
basin seal is in place & orientated as shown.
The larger diameter of the seal should locate
into the base recess of the mixer. Offer the mixer
towards the basin hole.
This product (with exible hoses) will require
hoses to be manipulated into the basin hole one
at a time.
Red, blue & yellow index pins are supplied.
The appropriate coloured pins should be
pressed into the handle. See sec.1
Remember to t isolating valves*.
*Isolation valves should be tted to permit future maintenance of this product.
The cartridge mechanism includes a strainer.
DO NOT apply heat near this product. Heat generated by
soldering could damage plastic parts and seals.
4. Attach the rubber gasket to the clamping plate. With the gasket uppermost
slide this assembly onto the xing stud using the hole in the gasket & plate.
5. Hand tighten the nut against the clamping plate until the rubber gasket makes
contact with the underside of the basin.
Ensure the mixer spout is positioned correctly, & then tighten the nut securely
with a 13mm A/F socket (or spanner).

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6. Orientate the CV housings & inlet adaptors as
shown below.The parts should be assembled in
this sequence.
7. Check valves (CV) & lters (with integral
seals) should be located within the CV-housings
as shown. No need to separate these assem-
blies.
8. Tighten the CV-housings onto the inlet con-
nectors. Ensure the lter is in place as this also
provides the sealing method for this joint. Use
a 19mm A/F spanner on the CV housing & hold
the inlet connector steady with 22mm A/F span-
ner.
9. Fit the exible hoses to the top of the CV-
housings & tighten the exible hose nuts using
19mm A/F spanner. Again hold the inlet con-
nector steady with 22mm A/F spanner.A seal is
captivated within the nut of the exible hose .
10. Connect supply pipes (DN15, Ø12.7mm) to
the inlet connectors. Alternatively, exible hoses
(not supplied) can be used which have G1/2”
female end connections.
Ensure LEFT inlet exible hose
is connected to the HOT water
supply & conversely the RIGHT
inlet to the COLD.
SEE SECTION.6 FOR GUIDE-
LINES ON INSTALLING FLEX-
IBLE HOSES
Excessive force is not necessary
to achieve a good seal between
these parts.
RESTORE SUPPLIES & CHECK ALL JOINTS FOR LEAKS
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9
7
8
10
19
19
22
Flexible
hose
Check
valve (CV)
CV hous-
ing
Filter
(strainer)
with inte-
gral seal
Inlet
connector
Fit supply pipe
to G1/2” side

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6 FLEXIBLE HOSE GUIDELINES
7 TAP OPERATION
min.
80mm
min.
80mm
min.15mm
To operate this product, simply press the
handle downwards & then release. Wa-
ter will ow for the pre-set time (adjust-
able in seconds) & then the tap will
self close. To adjust the water tempera-
ture, rotate the handle as shown. Clock-
wise rotation will increase the water
temperature.
Flexible hoses tted are hand tightened into the
mixer. Tightening with tools to achieve a good
seal is not necessary. Avoid sharp bends, twist-
ing, kinking & stretching these hoses as this may
result in damage. Hold the exi hose steady whilst
tightening the nut.

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8 OUTLET DETAILS
1
4
2,5
1
2
1.
2.
3,8 L/min
Q
300KPa
This product is factory tted with a laminar PCA regulated outlet
which is secured with an anti-vandal (AV) housing.
Table 3 shows the ow rate performance for the ow regulator outlet
Table 3 Flow rate data (Q=ow rate)
To replace/clean/service the outlet, use the outlet
key supplied with the product to unscrew the AV
housing. 1. Using the side of the key marked
“junior” locate the key into the inner ring of the
housing. 2. Unscrew housing. Change the outlet
& re-secure the housing with the key, ensuring
the seal is in place.
Ensure the outlet housing is adequately tightened
to prevent leaks & run back.
9 RUN TIME ADJUSTMENT
This is a water saving product & is supplied set with a short run time. A
run time of typically 5 to 15 seconds will suit most applications.
The run time can be adjusted as detailed below; rst the handle must be
removed.
1 & 2 Handle removal
To remove the handle prise out the
small grommet located at the rear of the
handle. Insert the 2.5mm hexagon key
(supplied) into the hole & undo the
grub screw a few turns.
The handle should lift off from
the tap body.

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10 MAINTENANCE (CLEARING PILOT HOLE)
4. Check run time
Replace the handle temporarily & press it to check
the run time. If the run time is satisfactory secure
the handle (reverse sequence above). Otherwise
remove the handle & make further adjustments.
+
-
4
3 3. Adjustment
With the handle removed, engage the
“run time adjustment key” (provided) into
the cut-outs in the brass adjusting ring
Clockwise rotation will
provide longer run time, &
conversely anti-clockwise
rotation will provide shorter
run time. (Cartridge not
shown for clarity).
To access the
cartridge assembly,
rst remove the
brass housing shown.
The lobe on the brass
housing will prevent rotation
when secured gently in a vice. Use 22mm
spanner to unscrew the cartridge from the
housing.
TAKE CARE TO AVOID
DAMAGING BRASS
HOUSING
In the event that the tap begins to run continuously, it will be neces-
sary to manually clear the pilot hole inside the cartridge.
Handle removal: Firstly remove the handle as detailed in
section 9.
ENSURE WATER SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN ISOLATED.
Remove the cartridge from the tap body as detailed in section 11.

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Complete cartridge sub
assembly
Filter screen
Gently pull off lower cartridge cap
Press the spring a few times
with a nger. This will exercise the
pilot pin (integral to spring) and clear the pilot hole.
Before reassembling the cartridge cap, make sure that the lter screen is clean
(slides out from inside of cap). When reassembling, take care to ensure the
spring is straight & locates correctly into the boss at the bottom of the cap mould-
ing.
Finally ret the cartridge into
the tap, reset the run-time &
t the handle

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11 CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
22 15Nm
41
15Nm
3.
5.
4.
Before replacing the cartridge make sure:
1.The cartridge lter is not blocked with debris.
If debris is found, clean the lter.
2. Check the pilot hole in the cartridge is clear.
For more details see section 10.
After cleaning, ret the cartridge & recheck the product
Handle removal: Firstly remove the handle as detailed in section 9.
ENSURE WATER SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN ISOLATED.
3. With the handle removed, use a 41mm A/F spanner to unscrew the chrome
shroud.Lift off the chrome shroud complete with brass adjusting ring.
4. The cartridge & brass housing assembly can now be lifted out of the mixer
body.
5. The cup seal can be lifted out of the mixer if necessary.
To remove the cartridge from the brass
housing, see section 10. A 22mm
A/F spanner is required.
To reassemble
Fit a new cartridge into the brass housing
& tighten to 15Nm. Use a vice if necessary
(taking care not to damage parts).
With cup seal in position, slide cartridge
& brass housing assembly into
the mixer body. Ensure the
lobe on the brass housing is towards
the rear of the mixer as shown.
Replace the chrome shroud with adjusting
ring & tighten to 15Nm.
Adjust the run time as detailed in section 9.
Finally ret the handle.
TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE CHROMED SURFACES.

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12 SPARE PARTS
12.1 (ABOVE THE BASIN ITEMS)
B 960602 NU
With adjustment
key
B 960627 AA
A 960611 NU
S 960171 AA
Cartridge only
A 861044 NU
Cartridge plus
housing
A 861045 AA
A 861040 NU
A 860970 AA
with AV key
A 961810 NU
O-ring (pair)

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12.2 Below the basin items:
A 963680 NU
Single
B 964894 NU
A 861043 NU
A 861042 NU

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When cleaning chromed products use only a mild detergent,
rinse & wipe dry with a soft cloth. Ideally clean after each use to
maintain appearance.
Never use abrasive, scouring powders or scrapers. Never use cleaning agents
containing alcohol, ammonia, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, nitric acid,
phosphoric acid or organic solvents. Use of incorrect cleaning products / methods
may result in chrome damage which is not covered by the manufacturer’s guaran-
tee.
Outlet cleaning. On a regular basis the outlet should be inspect-
ed & cleaned. To unscrew and remove the outlet, see section 9.
In areas where lime scale build-up is prevalent this should be
avoided by regular cleaning. If it should build up, it will have to
be removed. An inhibited proprietary scale solvent can be used
such as a kettle de-scaling solvent but it is important to follow the
13 CLEANING CHROME SURFACES
manufacturer’s guidelines. After de-scaling it is important to rinse the parts
thoroughly in clean water.
Clean carefully and do not use abrasive materials or scrapers.

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0316 / A 868 113
Made in Germany
Armitage Shanks pursues a policy of
continuing improvement in design and
performance of its products.
This right is therefore reserved to vary
specication without notice.
Armitage Shanks limited
Armitage
Near Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 4BT
England
[phone]
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