Bristan Vantage VTX 1/2 C User manual

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Installation Instructions
Vantage Basin Taps With
Cross Head Handles
Models covered: VTX 1/2 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
Pack Contents .......................................................................... 5
Product Features...................................................................... 6
Specifications ........................................................................... 7
Dimensions............................................................................... 8
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 9
Installation................................................................................ 10-11
Maintenance ............................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 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.
•Do not crush or kink the shower hose, this could damage the hose and cause leaks.
•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 fitting 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.
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General Information
Operating pressure range: Minimum 0.2 bar, Maximum 5.0 bar.
Maximum static pressure: 10.0 bar.
Designed to comply with BS EN 200 for single taps, for water systems of type 1 and 2
general technical specifications and to be used within systems designed to BS 6700.
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.
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.
These taps and mixers 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.
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Pack Contents
1. Flexible Connecting Pipes x2
2. Tap Body x2
3. Plinth x2
4. Cover Cap x2
5. Easy Fit Base x2
6. Backnut & Washer x2
7. 10mm Hexagonal Key x2
12
3
4
5
6
7
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Product Features
Cross Head Handles
Easy to use 1/4 turn cross head handles
make operating the taps easy when the
users hands are wet.
Built in Isolation Valves
Both flexible connecting pipes come with
built in isolation valves, making servicing
and maintenance quick and easy.
Easy Fit Base
A unique patented easy fit base makes
fitting the tap bodies simple, quick and
easy for the installer.
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Specifications
Inlet Connections: 15mm Compression fitting with integral isolation valve
Minimum working pressure: 0.2 bar
Maximum working pressure: 5.0 bar
Maximum static pressure: 10.0 bar
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)
Important: To ensure the tap fittings are securely fastened to the basin we
recommend the relevant torque setting (table shown below) is applied to the ‘Push-fit
connector’ when tightening to the back nuts.
These fittings need to be installed in accordance with the following Installation
Requirements and Notes (IRN) to ensure they meet the requirements of the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Scottish Byelaws 2004.
IRN R001
See text of entry for Installation Requirements or Notes.
IRN R006
This tap or combination tap assembly has a Type AUK3 air gap and is therefore for installation
in any premises to protect against a backflow risk up to a Fluid Category 5.
Fitting Torque
Basin Taps 20 - 25 Nm
Patent
Applications
PCT/GB2011/051010
TW100118586
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Dimensions
Dimensions are nominal and in millimetres.
37
116
108
44
47
140
Max thickness 30
15mm Compression fitting with integral isolation valve
50
300
64
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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.
The Integral Isolation Valves
The integral isolation valves must be
accessible with a suitable flatblade
screwdriver for turning on and for future
servicing purposes.
See below for recommended ways to fit the
flexible connecting pipes.
See below for the off and on positions of the
isolation valves.
Slight
bend
90°
Angle
Kink Curved
round
Twists
Closed / Off
position
Open / On
position
Important: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor performance and damage
to the flexible connecting pipes.
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Before installation
Flush through the pipework to ensure
removal of debris. Turn off mains water
supply and close any isolating valves.
1. Attach push-fit connectors
Place the ‘push-fit connectors’ into the
holes in the basin top, ensure the rubber
‘O’ ring is fitted to the underside.
Position the ‘back nuts’ under the basin
(with rubber seal on top), ensuring the
locating pin fits into the cut-out in the
back nuts. Tighten by turning the 10mm
hexagonal key clockwise, once threading
has started you can let go of the back nuts.
Important: The push-fit connectors
must be fully tightened to the back nuts
before attaching the flexible connecting
pipes.
2. 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’ and
turn the integral isolation valves to the
'closed' position as shown on page 6.
Important: Only tighten the flexible
connecting pipes by hand. Do not
overtighten.
Connect the flexible connecting pipes to
the household water supply pipes.
3. Cover cap
If required place the cover caps over the
push-fit connectors until the tap body is
ready to be fitted.
Installation
Push-fit
connector
Back nut
with rubber
seal
‘O’ ring
Under
the
basin
10mm
hexagonal
key
Cover cap
Flexible
connecting
pipe
Locating
pin
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4. Fit the tap body
Remove the cover caps and place the
plinths over the push-fit connectors.
Grease the push-fit connectors using the
sachet of grease provided. Push-fit the tap
body onto the connectors.
Align the body and tighten both grub
screws 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.
Installation
Plinth
Push-fit the grey rubber plugs into the
grub screw holes.
Turn on the mains water supply and
open the isolating valves using a suitable
flatblade screwdriver.
Operation
Move the hot lever left and the cold lever
right to increase the flow of water.
2.5mm
hexagonal key
Push-fit connector
Hot
Cold
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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.
Bristan recommend E-cloth for
cleaning all of our bathroom
& kitchen products. Using
just water, E-cloth gives a
smear free, deep clean by breaking up
and holding dirt, which normal cloths
leave behind. Order through your Bristan
stockist (order code: ECLOTH).
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn
off the mains water supply and close any
isolating valves.
Loosen the grub screw (but do not
remove) using a 2.5mm hexagonal key,
turning anti-clockwise. Remove the head
and unscrew the shroud.
Using the correct size spanner unscrew
and remove the valve. Wash the valve with
clean running water and make sure that
any debris has been removed. Dry and
lightly grease the seal (only use silicone
grease), replace the valve shroud and
head.
Cleaning the Valves
General Cleaning
Important: Tighten the valve with the
correct size spanner and apply appropriate
force/torque. Do not overtighten.
2.5mm
hexagonal
key
Valve
Head
Tap body
Shroud
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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.
Head of water is below the
minimum distance required.
Refer to 'Specification' on page
7.
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,
possibly due to the ceramic disc
valves
Remove valves and clean, refer
to 'Maintenance' section on page
12 before removing the tap.
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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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
years 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
Web: www.bristan.com
Email: enquir[email protected]
A Masco Company
Part Number: FI VTX 1/2 C
Issue: D1
Useful contact details:
Customer Service:
0844 7016273
Customer Service Email:
Customercar[email protected]
Customer Service Fax:
0844 7016275
Reception:
0844 7016274
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