Bristan Hourglass HOU BSM C Wiring diagram

Contents
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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
acall on 0330 026 6273
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Important Safety Information
General Specifications
Dimensions
Installation Requirements
Installation
Basin & Bath Taps
Basin Mixer
Bath Filler
Bath Shower Mixer
Maintenance
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK
Troubleshooting
Guarantee
Notes
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04 –05
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07 –12
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08
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10 –12
13 –15
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Dimensions
½" Basin Taps
Basin Mixer
¾" Bath Taps
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Dimensions Cont.
Bath Filler
Bath Shower Mixer
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Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ
This/these fitting/fittings needs/need to be
installed in accordance with the following
Installation Requirements and Notes [IRNI to
ensure they meet the requirements of the
Water Supply [Water Fittings! Regulations 1999
and the Scottish Byelaws 2004.
IRN R001: HOU½ C, HOU¾ C, HOU BAS
C/BLK, HOU BF C/BLK, HOU BSM C/BLK
See text of entry for Installation Requirements or
Notes.
IRN R005: HOU BF C/BLK, HOU BSM C/BLK
This tap or combination tap assembly has a Type
AUK2 air gap and is therefore only suitable for
installation in domestic premises or in other
premises to protect against abackflow risk up to a
Fluid Category 3, unless additional backflow
protection for the higher risk is included in the
installation.
IRN R006: HOU½ C, HOU¾ C, HOU
BAS C/BLK This tap or combination tap is
installed so that its base is no lower than the
spillover level of the receiving vessel [for
example, a sink or washbasin]. a Type AUK3 air
gap is achieved which permits installation of the
tap in any premises where backflow protection
up to Fluid Category 5is required at the tap.
IRN R010: HOU BAS C/BLK, HOU BF C/BLK
Schedule 2-15111
Water supplies shall be a reasonably balanced
pressures from a common source [e.g. hot and
cold supplies both from the same storage or both
from a supply pipe]. Where the fitting is supplied
from unbalanced supplies [e.g. hot and cold
supplies from separate sources] a'Listed' single
check valve or some other no less effective
backflow prevention device shall be fitted
immediately upstream of both hot and cold water
inlets.
IRN R030 -HOU BSM C/BLK -Schedule 2-15
[11 Multiple inlet fittings installed in domestic
premises or in other premises to protect against
a backflow risk up to a Fluid Category 3,
incorporating a self cancelling diverter
acceptable as a backflow prevention device [HC]
and having an AUK2 or AUK3 air gap, shall be
installed in accordance with IRN R010.
Multiple inlet fittings installed in premises other
than domestic to protect against a backflow risk
up to a FluidCategory 5, incorporatingaself
cancelling diverter acceptable as a backflow
preventiondevice[HC only]and havingan AUK2
or AUK3 air gap, shall be installed in accordance
with IRN R010. Alternatively the fitting shall be
supplied in accordance with IRN R040 unless the
shower head is constrained above the spill-over
lever of the bath, wash basin or shower tray.
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Installation
½" Basin &¾" Bath Taps
1. Identify all components are present prior to starting installation.
2. Position the O ring [10] in the groove on the underside of the tap body and install the
taps to the basin/bath.
3. Using the washer [11] and metal backnuts [12]. secure the taps to the basin by
tightening the backnuts onto the pre-fitted threaded tails. A suitable spanner may be
required to fully tighten the backnuts [12].
4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies to the taps.
5. Turn on the water supplies and open both taps letting the
water flow for a few minutes to check all joints and
connections for any leaks.
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1. Grub Screw Cap x2
2. Grub Screw x2
3. Handle x2
4. Shroud x2
5. O-Ring x2
6. Spline Adaptor x2
7. Ceramic Disc Valve x2
8. Tap Body x2
9. Anti-Splash x2
10. O-Ring x2
11. Rubber Washer x2
12. Metal Backnut x2
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Installation Continued
Basin Mixer
1. Identify all components are present prior to starting installation using the diagram below.
2. Fit the mixer body (7) to the basin ensuring the O-Ring (9) is fitted between the basin and
mixer body (7)
3. From the fixing kit (10), screw the 2 fixing rods into the bottom of the mixer body (7). Push
the C shaped rubber and metal washers onto the threaded rods and tighten by screwing the
fixing nuts accordingly
4. Screw in (by hand only) the flexible connecting pipes (11) to the mixer body (7), (DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN) and connect the hot and cold water supplies
5. Fit the clicker waste (11) to the basin, ensuring a rubber washer is fitted between the basin
and waste. Use a pure silicon sealant where necessary. Place the other rubber washer under
the basin and secure in place by tightening the backnut. In order to fill the basin, push down
the middle of the waste. To release the water, press the middle again
6. To operate the tap, lift the handle up and turn in both directions. Let the water flow for a few
minutes to check all joints and connections for leaks.
1. Grub Screw Cap x1
2. Grub Screw x1
3. Handle x1
4. Shroud x1
5. Cartridge Retaining Nut x1
6. Cartridge x1
7. Mixer Body x1
8. Anti-Splash x1
9. O-Ring x1
10. Fixing Kit x1
11. Flexible Tails x2
12. Clicker Waste (Not Shown)x1
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Installation Continued
Bath Filler
1. Identify all components are present prior to starting installation
2. Position O-Rings (10) in the groove on the underside of the mixer body (8)
3. Using the washers (11) and the backnuts (12), secure the mixer body (8) to the bath by tightening
the backnuts (12) onto the pre-fitted threaded tails. A suitable spanner maybe needed to fully
tighten the backnuts (12)
4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies using ¾” tap connectors (not supplied)
5. To operate, turn the handles in both directions letting the water flow for a few minutes to check
all joints and connections for leaks
1. Grub Screw Cap x2
2. Grub Screw x2
3. Handle x2
4. Shroud x2
5. O-Ring x2
6. Spline Adaptor x2
7. Ceramic Disc Valve x2
8. Mixer Body x1
9. Anti-Splash x1
10. O-Ring x2
11. Rubber Washer x2
12. Metal Backnut x2
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Installation Continued
Bath Shower Mixer
1. Identify all components are present prior to starting installation
2. Position O-Rings (11) in the groove on the underside of the mixer body (9) and
install to the bath
3. Using the washers (12) and the backnuts (13), secure the mixer body (9) to the
bath by tightening the backnuts (13) onto the pre-fitted threaded tails. A
suitable spanner may be required to fully tighten the backnuts (13)
4. Connect the hot & cold water supplies using ¾” tap connectors (not supplied)
5. Fit the shower hose (15) to the hose outlet using the small washer and the
handset (16) to the hose using the small washer
6. Fit the wall bracket (not shown) to the wall using the fixings supplied, ensuring
the handset (16) and hose (15) reach it.
7. Turn the handles in both directions, letting the water flow for a few minutes to
check all joints and connections
8. To switch from bath to shower mode, pull the diverter knob (7) up, to revert
back to bath filling mode, push the diverter knob back down
1. Grub Screw Cap x2
2. Grub Screw x2
3. Handle x2
4. Shroud x2
5. O-Ring x2
6. Spline Adaptor x2
7. Diverter Knob x1
8. Ceramic Disc Valve x2
9. Mixer Body x1
10. Anti-Splash x1
11. O-Ring x2
12. Rubber Washer x2
13. Metal Backnut x2
14. Diverter Mechanism x1
15. Hose x1
16. Handset x1
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Installation Continued
Bath Shower Mixer
HOU BSM C
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Installation Continued
Bath Shower Mixer
HOU BSM BLK
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Maintenance
General Cleaning
Your fitting has ahigh quality finish and
should be treated with care to preserve
the visible surfaces. All finishes will
wear if not cleaned correctly. The only
safe way to clean your product is to wipe
with a soft damp cloth. Stains can be
removed using washing up liquid. All
bathroomcleaningproducts (powders
and liquids)will damage the surface of
your fitting, even the non-scratch
cleaners.
Note: Never use abrasive detergents or
disinfectants or those containing
alcohol, hydrochloric acid or phosphoric
acid.
See map of Hard Water Regions in the UK on
page 16 to see the water type in your area.
Tip: If the showerhead is heavily scaled or has
not been maintained for a long period of time,
a solution of hot water and white vinegar may
be needed to clear the scale.
Mix 50/50 solution and rub the nozzles
thoroughly with the solution, making sure the
solution gets into all of the nozzles.
Wash off the solution with clean water.
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Maintenance Continued
Cleaning the valves –Basin Taps, Bath Taps, Bath Fillers and Bath Shower Mixers
We advise that your fitting is regularly services in hard water areas to maintain optimum
performance (see map of Hard Water Regions in the UK on page 15)
1. Remove the cap at the rear of the
handle to reveal the grub screw
2. Unscrew the grub screw and pull
handle upwards from the shroud
3. Unscrew the shroud and using a
suitable spanner, remove the valve
from the tap body
4. Using a suitable cleaner, clean the
valve and the seating inside the tap
body
5. If necessary, replace the valve
Please visit
www.Bristan.com/sparesfinder in order
to find spare parts for this product.
6. Replace the valve into the tap body
and tighten fully using a suitable
spanner
7. Replace handle assembly
8. Turn on water supply and check for
leaks.
9. Contact our helpline if the problem
persists 0330 026 6273
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Isolate both hot and cold water supplies
to the tap by either:
•Turning the water supply off at the
mains or stopcock
•Turning off the isolation valves to the
tap

Maintenance Continued
Cleaning the valve –Single Lever Basin Mixer
We advise that your fitting is regularly services in hard water areas to maintain optimum
performance (see map of Hard Water Regions in the UK on page 15)
1. Remove the cap at the rear of the
handle to reveal the concealed grub
screw
2. Unscrew the grub screw and pull the
handle upwards from the shroud
3. Unscrew the shroud, remove
cartridge retaining nut and pull out
the cartridge
4. Carefully clean the cartridge, seals
and seating
5. If necessary, replace the cartridge
Please visit
www.Bristan.com/sparesfinder in order
to find spare parts for this product
6. Replace the cartridge into the tap
body and tighten retaining nut fully
7. Replace all remaining components
and turn on water supply
8. Check for leaks and contact our
helpline if problem persists.
0330 026 8503
Isolate both hot and cold water supplies
to the tap by either:
•Turning the water supply off at the
mains or stopcock
•Turning off the isolation valves to the
tap
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
No flow or poor flow
rate.
Cause
Partially closed stop or service
valvein water supply pipeworkto
the tap.
Head of water is below the
minimum distance required.
Possible airlock/ blockage in
supply pipework
Cartridge/Valvenot opening
fully.
Remedy
Open stop or service valve.
Referto the Specification section
for minimum pressures required.
Remove water supplies from the
fitting and flush the system to
removeanyairlocks/ debris.
Service fitting. Refer to
maintenance section on page 12-
14.
Water dripping for afew
seconds after the tap
has been turned off.
This is caused by ·capillary
action· and residual water in the
spout being siphoned out. This
should only last for a couple of
seconds.
Cartridge/ Valve not fully
shutting off.
Constant dripping/
leaking when the tap is
not in use.
Fitting does not turn on. Water supplies not turned on.
Closed stop or service valve.
Diverter mechanism not fully
open.
Water does not come
out of the showerhead
when using the bath
shower mixer. Insufficient water pressure/
header height.
Service fitting and replace
cartridge/ valve. Refer to
maintenance section on page 12-
14.
Check that the water supplies to
the fitting are turned on.
Open stop or service valve.
Open the diverter mechanism
fully by pulling the diverter knob
up.
Refer to the specification section
for minimum pressures required.
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NOTES
Please use this space to add any notes which you or your installer may have regarding the
plumbing system/installation of this product
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Bristan Group Ltd.
UK: Bristan Group, B78 1SG.
EU: Masco Europe S.à.r.l.
14 Rue Strachen
6933 Mensdorf
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Issue: D5
Part Number: HOU½ C, HOU¾ C, HOU BAS C, HOU BF C, HOU BSM
C,HOU BAS BLK, HOU BF BLK, HOU BSM BLK