Bristan Vantage VTX 1/2 C User manual

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reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave them
with the user.
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
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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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