Bristan Regency R2 SHXAR C Mounting instructions

Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Regency Thermostatic
Surface Mounted Shower
Valve with Adjustable or
Rigid Riser
Models covered:
Models covered:Models covered:
Models covered: R2 SH AR C &
R2 SH RR C
Please keep this booklet for future
Reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave them
with the user.

Contents
Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading taps and showers expert. We have
designed this product with your enjoyment in mind. To ensure that it works to its
full potential, it needs to be fitted correctly. These fitting instructions have been
created to give you all of the information you need and, if you need any further help,
please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0844 701 6273.
Important Safety Information ………………………………………………………….
General Information ………………………………………………………………………..
Product Features …………………………………………………………………………….
Specifications …………………………………………………...................................
Dimensions ………………………………………………………................................
Pack Contents ………………………………………………………………………………..
Installation Requirements ……………………………………….........................
Flow Regulators ………………………………………………………………………........
Prior to Installation …………………………………………………………………………
Installation ……………………………………………………………………….................
Shower Valve ……………………………………………………………………………….
Adjustable Riser ………………………………………………………………………….
Rigid Riser .………………………………………………………………………………….
Operation ……………..........………………………………………………………………….
Commissioning ……………………………....………………………………………………
Maintenance …………………………….....………………………………………………….
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK ……………………..........................
Troubleshooting ……………………………………........………………………………….
Guarantee ……………………………………............……………………………………….
Service Policy ………………………………..............…………………………………….
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• Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain for future use.
• All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe provided they are installed,
used correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.
• If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must
If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must
If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must
employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber. employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
• Do not use if the showerhead or shower hose has been damaged or is blocked.
• Do not crush or kink the shower hose, this could damage the hose and cause leaks.
• Remove all packaging and check the components for damage before starting
installation.
• Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Before starting any installation please consider the following: Prior to
drilling into walls, check that there are no hidden electrical wires, cables or water
supply pipes. This can be checked with the aid of an electronic detector.
• If power tools are used do not forget to: - Wear eye protection
- Unplug equipment after use
•The fitting of isolating valves is required as close as is practical to the supply inlet
feeds of the thermostatic mixing valve.
•Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Before installing the new shower valve it is essential that you
thoroughly flush through the pipework in order to remove any remaining swarf, solder,
etc. Failure to carry out this procedure could cause problems or damage to the
workings of the shower valve.
• This product must not
must not must not
must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Important Safety Information
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General Information
This product has been tested to comply with the BS EN 1287:1999 (LP) and BS EN
1111:1999 (HP) thermostatic mixing valve standards.
BS6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65ºC. A
stored water temperature of 60ºC is considered sufficient to meet all normal
requirements and will minimise the build up of lime scale in hard water areas (see Map
of Hard Water Regions in the UK on page 31).
If the fitting is installed at low pressure (tank fed), then the minimum distance from the
highest installed position of the showerhead to the underside of the cold tank should be
at least 1 metre to ensure adequate performance.
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: Nominally equal (balanced) inlet supply pressures are recommended for optimum
performance with mixer showers.
This shower valve should be installed in compliance with the Water Supply (Water
Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Scottish Byelaws 2004.
If in doubt, contact a registered plumber or you Local Water Authority or the Secretary of
The Institute of Plumbing, address as follows;-
The Institute of Plumbing,
64 Station Lane,
Hornchirch,
Essex, RM12 6NB
Tel: [phone]
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Commercial
Heavy
Commercial
Health Care
Recommended Usage
Recommended UsageRecommended Usage
Recommended Usage
Domestic
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Product Features
1. On/Off Control
1. On/Off Control1. On/Off Control
1. On/Off Control
Turn the control anti-clockwise
to turn the shower on and increase
the flow of water.
Turn the control clockwise to
Decrease the flow of water and
Turn the shower off.
2. Temperature Control
2. Temperature Control2. Temperature Control
2. Temperature Control
Turn the control anti-clockwise to
increase the temperature.
Turn the control clockwise to
Decrease the temperature.
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Specifications
Inlet Connections:
Inlet Connections: Inlet Connections:
Inlet Connections: 15mm compression, with adjustable centres.
Operating Pressure Range:
Operating Pressure Range: Operating Pressure Range:
Operating Pressure Range: Min: 0.1 bar – Max: 5.0 bar – Maximum recommended
imbalance between hot and cold supply should not exceed a ratio of 5:1.
Maximum Static Pressure:
Maximum Static Pressure: Maximum Static Pressure:
Maximum Static Pressure: 10.0 bar
Maximum Outlet Temperature:
Maximum Outlet Temperature: Maximum Outlet Temperature:
Maximum Outlet Temperature: Factory pre-set to 41ºC (can be re-set to suit site
conditions).
Supply Requirements:
Supply Requirements:Supply Requirements:
Supply Requirements:
Minimum cold water supply temperature: 5ºC.
Maximum cold water supply temperature: 25ºC.
Maximum hot water supply temperature: 80ºC.
(a maximum hot water supply temperature of 60 – 65ºC is recommended for ablutionary
purposes).
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: The inlet hot water temperature must be at least 10ºC above the required blend
temperature (e.g. shower temperature 43ºC: minimum hot supply 53ºC.
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Dimensions (mm’s)
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Pack Contents – R2 SH AR C
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1 Shower Valve
2 Covers x2
3 Filters x2 (pre-fitted)
4 Green flow regulator (Pre-fitted)
5 Yellow flow regulator (Pre-fitted)
6 Backplate fixings x2
7 Riser rail fixings x2
8 Showerhead (single function)
9 Sealing washers x2
10 Shower hose
11 Riser rail
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Pack Contents – R2 SH RR C
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1 Shower Valve
2 Covers x2
3 Filters x2 (Pre-fitted)
4 Green flow regulator (Pre-fitted)
5 Yellow flow regulator (Pre-fitted)
6 Backplate fixings x2
7 Shower rose
8 Shower arm
9 Shower arm fixings x2
10 Sealing washer
11 Rose swivel joint
12 Top rail
13 Bottom rail
14 Rail connector
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Installation Requirements
This shower valve must be installed in
compliance with current water regulations.
If you have any doubts about the water
regulation requirements contact your local
water services provider or use the services
of a professional plumber.
This shower valve is suitable for use with
the following water supply systems.
•Gravity Fed Hot and Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and ColdGravity Fed Hot and Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Cold
(pressure Balanced)
•Gravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Mains ColdGravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
(differential pressure – see Specification
section on page 6.
•Instantaneous Water Heater
Instantaneous Water HeaterInstantaneous Water Heater
Instantaneous Water Heater
(combination boiler)
•Unvented System
Unvented SystemUnvented System
Unvented System
•Pumped System
Pumped SystemPumped System
Pumped System
Gravity Fed Hot and Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and ColdGravity Fed Hot and Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Cold
Important:
Important: Important:
Important: If you install this shower
valve with a gravity fed system, there must
be a minimum head (vertical distance)
from the underside of the cold water
storage tank to the showerhead position of
at least 1 metres.
Note: Pumped system (with Essex
Note: Pumped system (with Essex Note: Pumped system (with Essex
Note: Pumped system (with Essex
flange)
flange) flange)
flange) If you install this shower valve to a
pumped gravity fed system where the
minimum head (vertical distance) from the
underside of the cold water storage tank to
the top of the hot water cylinder is less
than 1 metre we recommend an Essex
flange is used as shown on page 11.
Flushing Pipework
Flushing PipeworkFlushing Pipework
Flushing Pipework
Important:
Important: Important:
Important: Before connecting the
shower valve (see Installation on pages 17-
22), supply pipework must
must must
must be flushed to
clear debris before connecting the shower
valve. Debris will reduce the performance
and life of the shower.
Gravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Mains ColdGravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
Gravity Fed Hot and Mains Cold
Cold mains supply Cold mains supply
1m min
1m
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