Bristan Artisan AR2 SHXMTFF2 C Mounting instructions

Please keep this booklet for future
reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave them
with the user.
Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Artisan Thermostatic
Surface Mounted Bar
Shower Valves
Models covered: AR2 SHXMTFF2 C,
AR2 SHXSMFF2 C, ARECO SHXSMFF2 C,
AR2 SHXVOFF2 C & AR2 SHXLSMFF2 C

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Contents
Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading showers and taps expert.
Your Bristan shower valve is a thermostatic mixer incorporating a wax capsule
thermostat to ensure constant shower temperatures. These instructions are for your
guidance to a safe and successful installation and should be left with the user.
All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe providing they are installed
correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.
Important Safety Information................................................... 3
General Information ................................................................. 4
Product Features...................................................................... 5
Specifications ........................................................................... 6
Dimensions............................................................................... 7
Pack Contents ......................................................................... 8-11
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 12-16
Suitable Systems ................................................................. 12-13
WRAS.................................................................................... 14
Flow Regulators................................................................... 15
Installation................................................................................ 16-22
First Fix ................................................................................ 16-17
Second Fix............................................................................ 18
Retro-Fit............................................................................... 19
Riser Rail ............................................................................. 20-22
Operating the Shower .............................................................. 23
Commissioning......................................................................... 24
Maintenance ............................................................................. 25
Adjusting the Temperature ...................................................... 26
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 27-28
Notes......................................................................................... 29
Guarantee ................................................................................. 30-31

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Important Safety Information
•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 shower valve safely you must
employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
•These fittings need to be installed in accordance with, and meet the requirements of
the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
•Warning: Do not operate the shower valve if you suspect it is frozen. Do not site
the shower valve where it might be subjected to freezing conditions.
•Do not crush or kink the shower hose, this could damage the hose and cause leaks.
•Remove all packaging and check the contents for damage before starting installation.
•Before starting any installation please consider the following: before 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
•Fitting isolating valves to the inlet feeds is required for ease of maintenance.
•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 shower valve must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the
guarantee.

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General Information
Operating pressure range: Minimum 0.1 bar, Maximum 5.0 bar.
Maximum static pressure: 10.0 bar.
This product has been tested to the TMV2 scheme which complies with the BS EN
1287:1999 (LP) and BS 1111:1999 (HP) thermostatic mixing valve standards and satisfies
the requirements of the water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999 and current
bylaws.
BS 6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65°C.
A stored water temperature of 60°C 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 26).
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 2 metres to ensure adequate performance.
Note: Nominally equal (balanced) inlet supply pressures are recommended for optimum
performance with mixer showers.
These shower valves should be installed in compliance with the Water Regulations.
If in doubt, contact a registered plumber or your Local Water Authority or the Secretary
of The Institute of Plumbing, address as follows;-
The Institute of Plumbing,
64 Station Lane,
Hornchurch,
Essex, RM12 6NB
Tel:[phone]
Recommended Usage
Domestic Heavy
Commercial
Light
Commercial Health Care

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Product features
1. Temperature Control
Adjustable temperature control.
Turn the control clockwise to increase the
temperature.
Turn the control anti-clockwise to
decrease the temperature.
2. Flow Control
Controls the amount or flow of water from
the showerhead.
Turn the control clockwise to turn on and
increase the flow.
Turn anti-clockwise to reduce the flow
and turn off.
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Specifications
Specifications
Inlet connections: 15mm compression with 150mm between centres.
Outlet connection: G1/2”
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.
Note: ARECO SHXSMFF C Min. 1.0 bar - Max. 5.0 bar
Maximum static pressure: 10 Bar
Maximum outlet temp: Factory pre-set to 38°C
(can be re-set to suit site conditions). If the temperature is re-set to suit different site
conditions the valve will work adequately however the TMV2 scheme will not apply.
Supply requirements:
Minimum cold water supply temperature: 5°C.
Maximum cold water supply temperature: 25°C.
Maximum hot water supply temperature: 80°C.
(a maximum hot water supply temperature of 60 - 65°C is recommended for
ablutionary purposes)

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Dimensions (mm’s)
660
660
150
276
78
73
150
73
276
36

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Pack Contents - AR2 SHXMTFF2 C
1Shower valve x1
2Wall mount fixing plate x1
3Olives x2
4Fixing bridges x2
5Rear covers x2
6Front covers x2
7Retro-fit covers x2
8Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted)
9Flow Regulators x2 (Loose in box)
10 Filter washers x2
11 Multi function handset x1
12 Sealing washers x2
13 Shower hose x1
14 Wall plate fixings x4/4
15 Riser rail fixings x4/4
16 Wall brackets x2
17 Riser rail x1
18 Slider x1
1
2
4
5
6
14
15
16
3
7
8
9
10
11 12
17
18
13

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Pack Contents - AR2 / ARECO SHXSMFF2 C
1Shower valve x1
2Wall mount fixing plate x1
3Olives x2
4Fixing bridges x2
5Rear covers x2
6Front covers x2
7Retro-fit covers x2
8Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted AR2)
9Flow Regulators x2 (Loose in box ECO)
10 Filter washers x2
11 Single function handset x1
12 Sealing washers x2
13 Shower hose x1
14 Wall plate fixings x4/4
15 Riser rail fixings x4/4
16 Wall brackets x2
17 Riser rail x1
18 Slider x1
1
2
4
5
6
14
15
16
3
7
8
9
10
11 12
17
18
13

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Pack Contents - AR2 SHXVOFF2 C
1Shower valve x1
2Wall mount fixing plate x1
3Olives x2
4Fixing bridges x2
5Rear covers x2
6Front covers x2
7Retro-fit covers x2
8Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted)
9Flow regulators x2 (Loose in box)
10 Filter washers x2
11 Wall plate fixings x4/4
1
2
4
5
6
11
3
7
8
9
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