Bristan VR1000 User manual

Vandal Resistant
Shower Head
Fitting Instructions
Please keep these instructions for future reference
(FI VR1000) (REV D5)
All products must have access for servicing or replacement during the life of the product.
In the interests of continuous product development we reserve the right to alter specification as
necessary
THIS BOOKLET COVERS PRODUCT CODES:
VR1000
Bristan Group Ltd.
UK: Bristan Group, B78 1SG.
EU: Masco Europe S.à.r.l.
14 Rue Strachen
6933 Mensdorf
Luxembourg
Customer Service: [phone]
Web: www.bristan.com
Email: [e-mail]
A Masco Company
Before starting any installation project please consider:
Prior to drilling into walls, check there are no hidden electrical
wires, cables or water supply pipes with the aid of an electronic
detector. If you use power tools do not forget:
-Wear eye protection
-Unplug equipment after use
SAFETY
NOTE
800025/D

This shower head is intended to be used in conjunction with other
products, such as shower or blending valves, diverters and stopcocks from the Bristan
ranges in order to create asystem to suit your requirements.
The shower head should be arranged in your system with asupply of mixed water.
Connect the shower heads 15mmconnector to pipework using the 15mmconnections.
Secure the backplate to the wall using the fixings and wall plugs provided. Attach the
shower head to the backplate and secure with grub screw using ahexagonal key.
INSTALLATION (Concealed Pipework)
INSTALLATION (Exposed Pipework)
Secure the sealing plug to the front of the backplate, ensuring that the O-ring is fitted.
Loosely connect the shower head to pipe work to mark out the position on the back plate to
the wall. Remove the shower head and drill the wall. Then fix the backplate using the
screws and plugs provided. Replace the fixed head pipework, securing with agrub screw.
NOTE: Before finishing the installation, turn on water to supplies to
check for leaks at joints & connections.
ECONOMY FLOW CONTROL
When aVR1000 is installed with atime flow control we recommend that a7litre flow limiter is
fitted to limit the shower head flow rate. Please note that flow limiters are not supplied with this
product but can be purchased separately via www.bristan.com.
IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ
This fitting/fittings needs/need to be installed in accordance with the following Installation
Requirements and Notes (IRN) to ensure they meet the 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.
The fitting shall be installed so that its outlet discharges above the spill -over level of any fixed
appliance as indicated below:
For backflow protection in domestic or installations up to, and including, Fluid Category 3
AFTERCAREINSTRUCTIONS
Your fitting has ahigh quality finish and should be treated with care to preserve the visible
surfaces.
All surface finishes will wear if not cleaned correctly, the only safe way to clean your mixer is to
wipe with asoft 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.
1.
Size of tap or combination fitting.
2.
Vertical distance of outlet above spill -over level.
1. Not exceeding 1/2 in 20mm
2. Exceeding 1/2 in but not exceeding 3/4 in 25mm
3. Exceeding 3/4 in 70mm
If the fitting cannot be installed as indicated in the table it shall be installed:
a) with an approved double check valve assembly or some other no less effective
backflowprevention device immediately upstreamof the inlet; or
b) so that it draws water by gravity only from a cistern, or cylinder having a
permanently open vent pipe, and the distributing pipe supplies no other fitting
(other than draining tap) at alower level.
The vertical distance of the outlet above the spill -over level shall be not less than 20mm or
twice the diameter of the inlet pipe to the fitting, which ever is the greater.If the fitting cannot be
installed as indicated it shall be installed with abackflow prevention arrangement suitable for
the Fluid Category.
For backflow protection in premises or installations up to, and including Fluid Category 5