Bristan K SNKSL EF C User manual

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Installation Instructions
Colonial Single Lever
Easyfit Sink Mixer
Model covered: K SNKSL EF C

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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 contact us.
Important Safety Information................................................... 3
General Information ................................................................. 4
Specifications ........................................................................... 4
Dimensions............................................................................... 5
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 6
Installation................................................................................ 7-8
Operation .................................................................................. 9
Maintenance ............................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 11
Notes......................................................................................... 12-13
Guarantee ................................................................................. 14-15
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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 product safely you must
employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
•This fitting needs to be installed in accordance with, and meet the requirements of the
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
•Remove all packaging and check the fitting for damage before starting installation.
•Warning: 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
•Important: Remember to turn off the mains water supply before connecting to any
existing pipe work. Fitting isolating valves to the inlet feeds is recommended for ease
of maintenance.
•Warning: Before installing the new fitting 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 fitting.
•Take care when handling the ‘flexible connecting pipes’, do not bend, twist or crush
them. Only tighten the pipes by hand.
• This product must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee.
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General Information
This product has been tested to the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and
satisfies the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and
current bylaws. For full Installation Requirements & Notes (IRN) please visit
www.wras.co.uk/directory.
Designed to comply with BS EN 200 for combination taps to be used within systems
designed to BS 8558.
BS 8558 recommends hot water should should be stored and distributed at a
temperature of not less than 60°C which will minimise the build up of limescale in hard
water areas.
If the fitting is installed at low pressure (tank fed), then the minimum distance from the
highest installed position of the outlet to the underside of the cold tank should be at
least 2 metres to ensure adequate performance.
This tap should be installed in compliance with the Water Regulations. Where the
supplies are unbalanced, i.e. Hot water from cylinder tank / cold from the mains,
approved check valves must be fitted in the supply pipes.
For further details contact your Local Water Authority.
Specifications
Operating pressure range (bar) Min Max
0.2 5.0
Maximum static pressure – 10.0 bar
Inlet Connections: M10 1/2" BSP Flexible Tails with Isolation Valves
System Requirements:
Gravity fed hot & cold (Equal pressures)
Gravity fed hot & cold (Differential pressure, maximum ratio 5:1)
Unvented systems
Instantaneous water heater (Combination boiler)
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Dimensions
Dimensions are nominal and in millimetres.
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280
298
225
G1/2”

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Installation Requirements
Flexible Connecting Pipes
Care must be taken when connecting the flexible connection pipes to the household pipework to
ensure they do not bend sharply and kink or twist.
See below for recommended ways to fit the flexible connecting pipes.
Slight
bend
90°
Angle
Kink Curved
round
Twists
Important: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor performance and damage
to the flexible connecting pipes.
Important: Full access must be made available on installation for future maintenance/
servicing purposes.
Isolation Valves
The isolation valves must be accessible with a suitable flat-blade screwdriver for turning
on and for future servicing purposes.
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Closed / Off
position
Open / On
position

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Installation
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1. Fit push-fit connector
Place the ‘push-fit connector’ into the hole in the
basin top. Ensure the rubber washer is fitted to
the underside.
2. Attach hot and cold connectors
Position the backnut under the basin (with the
rubber seal on top), ensuring the locating pin fits
into the hole in the backnut. Insert and loosely
tighten the threaded cold connector by turning the
6mm hexagonal key clockwise.
Once threading has started you can let go of the
backnut. Before fully tightening the cold
connector, place the ‘hot connector’ into the
push-fit connector - ensure it fits fully through the
basin hole.
Note: The hot connector has 2 flat edges at the top
to allow it to fit fully down and close to the top of
the cold connector. Failure to do this may prevent
the tap fitting onto the connector.
Important: The push-fit connector must be
fully tightened to the back nut before attaching the
flexible connecting pipes.
connector
Rubber
washer
6mm
hexagonal
key
Backnut with
rubber seal
Under
the
basin
Cold
connector
Hot
connector
Locating
pin

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Installation Cont.
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3. Attach flexible connecting pipes.
Important: Before connecting the flexible
connecting pipes, please refer to the specific
installation requirements on page 6.
Carefully screw the ‘flexible connecting pipes’ into
the ‘push-fit connectors’. Fit the isolation valves
(supplied) to the flexible connection pipes and turn to
the 'closed' position as shown on page 6.
Note: A flexible connecting pipe can be fed up
through the hot connector hole and then screwed on
if required.
Important: Only tighten the flexible connecting
pipe by hand. Do not overtighten. Connect the
isolation valves/flexible connecting pipes to the
household water supply pipes.
4. Cover cap
If required place the cover cap over the push-fit
connector until the tap body is ready to be fitted.
5. Fit the tap body
Remove the cover cap and place the plinth over the
push-fit connector. Grease the push-fit connector
using the sachet of grease provided. Push-fit
the tap body onto the connector. Align the body and
tighten the grub screw at the rear of the body, using
the long end of the 2.5mm hexagonal key as shown
below until finger tight. Remove the hexagonal key
and insert the short end into the grub screw and
tighten an extra ¾ to 1 complete turn more to ensure
the tap body is securely tightened to the push-fit
connector.
Important: The fitting must be securely attached
to the base.
Turn on the mains water supply and open the
isolating valves using a suitable flat blade
screwdriver. (See page 6)
Tap body may vary to the one shown
here
Cover cap
Flexible
connecting
pipes
Hot
connector
2.5mm
hexagonal key

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Operation
Off
On
Hot Cold
Temperature Control
Flow Control

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Maintenance
Your fitting has a high quality finish and
should be treated with care to preserve
the visible surfaces. All surfaces will
wear if not cleaned correctly, the only safe
way to clean your mixer is to wipe with a
soft damp cloth. Stains can be removed
using washing up liquid. All bath cleaning
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.
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn
off the mains water supply and close any
isolating valves.
Unscrew the handle lever and loosen the
grub screw. Remove the handle.
Remove the shroud, cartridge retaining
and the cartridge.
Clean the cartridge thoroughly under cold
water to remove any build up of limescale
or debris.
If necessary replace the cartridge using
parts supplied by Bristan only.
Replace the cartridge, cartridge retaining
nut and the shroud. Replace the handle,
tighten the grub screw and screw the
handle lever back in.
Cleaning the Cartridge
General Cleaning
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Grub
Screw
Handle
Handle Lever
Cartridge
Retaining Nut
Shroud
Tap Body
Cartridge

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Grub
Screw
Handle
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Remedy
No flow or low
flow rate
Partially closed isolation valve. Open isolation valve.
Instantaneous water heater
cycles on and off as flow rate or
pressure is too low.
Increase water flow rate or
pressure through system to
meet required minimum working
pressure of tap.
Head of water is below the
minimum distance required.
Refer to 'Specifications'
on page 4.
Hot or cold water being drawn
off elsewhere causing pressure
changes or instantaneous boiler
temperature changes.
Do not use other water outlets
when using the taps.
Airlock or partial blockage in the
supply pipework.
Flush through pipework to
ensure removal of debris and
any airlocks.
Water dripping
from taps
This is normal for a short time
after using the taps.
This is caused by capilary action,
the build up of water in the tap
body.
If water continues to drip,
possible build up of debris/
limescale in the cartridge.
Remove and clean the valve,
refer to 'Maintenance' section
on page 10 before removing the
cartridge.
Taps do not
turn on
Closed isolation valve. Open isolation valve.
Mains water supply turned off. Turn on mains water supply.
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Notes
Please use this space to add any notes you or your installer may have
regarding the plumbing system/ installation of this product.
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Notes
Please use this space to add any notes you or your installer may have
regarding the plumbing system/ installation of this product.
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Guarantee
At Bristan, we want to make things as
easy as possible for our customers. That’s
why we design products that are easy to
fit and use, and that are quality tested to
make sure they won’t let you down. It’s
also why we offer solid guarantees on all
products, effective from the date of
purchase, to give you peace of mind.
Bristan’s Bathroom Taps are covered by
a 5 year guarantee. This also includes 5
year labour cover *(subject to
registration) which means that, in the
unlikely event that there is a problem in
the first year
after purchase, we’ll send one of our
expert engineers to fix it.
*Labour is provided by an approved
Bristan Care engineer or appointed
representative. The guarantee only applies
to products with a manufacturing fault.
There will be a call out charge for any
incidents where no fault has been found
with the product, or if the issue is due to
poor installation or maintenance.
Guarantee Terms and Conditions
This guarantee is in addition to your
statutory and other legal rights and is
subject to the following conditions:
• The product was purchased within
the United Kingdom or Republic of
Ireland.
• The guarantee applies solely to the
original purchaser with proof of
purchase.
• The installation must allow ready access
to all products for the purpose of
inspection, maintenance or replacement.
• Repair under this guarantee does not
extend the original expiry date. The
guarantee on any replacement parts or
product ends at the original expiry date.
• Any part found to be defective during
the guarantee period will be replaced
without charge, providing that the product
has been installed in accorance
with the instructions given in this guide
and used as the manufacturer intended.
The guarantee does not cover:
• Damage or defects caused by;
- General wear and tear (including
special non-chrome finishes;
components such as filters, seals, ‘O’
rings and washers)
- Incorrect installation
- Repair using non-Bristan parts
- Accidental or wilful misuse
- Corrosion and the use of
inappropriate cleaning products
- System debris including the build
up of limescale (which can be
controlled through regular servicing
and maintenance)
• Compensation for loss of use of the
product or consequential loss of any
kind.
In the interests of continuous product
improvement, Bristan reserves the right to
alter product specifications without notice.
The Bristan Product Guarantee does not
affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
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Guarantee & Service Policy
• Need help?
If this product does not function cor-
rectly when first used, contact Bristan
Care Customer Service on 0844 701 6273
where our expert team of advisors will be
able to offer you help and advice.
• Problems during the guarantee period
In the unlikely event that you encounter
any problems with the product during the
guarantee period, contact Bristan Care
Customer Service on 0844 701 6273 with
your proof of purchase and we will work to
resolve the problem quickly.
Bristan Care Customer Support
Bristan customers also benefit from the
support of Bristan Care, our
comprehensive customer support package
which offers:
Technical support hotline
(Tel: [phone]) with access to fully
trained advisers who can offer installation
advice, talk you through quick
maintenance checks, or recommend the
best course of action to fix any problems
with a product.
Expert advice
Find easy to follow ‘how to’ video guides
and technical FAQs online at
www.bristan.com. Our guides take you
step-by-step through many product instal-
lations and you can find plenty of easy
guides to quick product fixes and servic-
ing.
Spare parts
We hold thousands of spares and we keep
them for discontinued products for over
seven years. Spares can easily be ordered
online at www.bristan.com and are
dispatched the same day.
Expert plumbing engineers
If we can’t solve the problem over the
‘phone or with a spare part, then we’ll
send out one of our Bristan Care
engineers to take a look. Bristan Care
engineers provide free support for
products that are within guarantee, but
are also available to service products that
are out of guarantee for a small charge.
For details, please call Bristan Care
Customer Service on 0844 701 6273.
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Bristan Group Ltd.
Birch Coppice Business Park
Dordon
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1SG
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Part Number: K SNKSL EF C
Issue: D1
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