Bristan Colonial Tap Series Wiring diagram

Installation Instructions & User Guide
Installation Instructions & User GuideInstallation Instructions & User Guide
Installation Instructions & User Guide
Colonial Tap Range
Colonial Tap RangeColonial Tap Range
Colonial Tap Range
Please keep these instructions for future reference and request of replacement parts
Please keep these instructions for future reference and request of replacement partsPlease keep these instructions for future reference and request of replacement parts
Please keep these instructions for future reference and request of replacement parts

Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading taps and showers expert. We have
designed this product with your enjoy ent in ind. 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 infor ation you need and, if you need any further help, please do not hesitate
to give us a call on 0844 701 6273.
I portant Safety Infor ation 03
General Specifications 03
Di ensions 04-06
Installation 07-14
Basin & Bath Taps 07
Basin Mixer
08
-
09
Contents
ContentsContents
Contents
Basin Mixer
08
-
09
Bidet Mixer 10-11
Bath Shower Mixer 12 - 13
Bath Filler 14
Maintenance 15-16
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK 17
Troubleshooting 18
Guarantee 19
02

Important Safety Information
Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information
Important Safety Information
• Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain for future use.
• All products anufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe provided they are installed
correctly, used correctly and receive regular aintenance in accordance with these
instructions.
• If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you ust e ploy the
If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you ust e ploy the If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you ust e ploy the
If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you ust e ploy the
services of an experienced qualified plu ber.
services of an experienced qualified plu ber.services of an experienced qualified plu ber.
services of an experienced qualified plu ber.
• Re ove all packaging and check the co ponents for da age before starting installation.
• This product ust
ust ust
ust not be odified in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee.
• These fittings need to be installed in accordance with and eet the require ents of the Water
Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
General Specifications
General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications
General Specifications
Operating pressure range (bar)
Min
Max
Operating pressure range (bar)
Min
Max
Basin Taps 0.2 7.0
Bath Taps 0.2 7.0
Basin Mixer 0.2 7.0
Bidet Mixer 0.2 7.0
Bath Shower Mixer 0.2 7.0
Bath Filler 0.2 7.0
Maxi u static pressure – 10.0 bar
NOTE:- No inally equal (balanced) inlet supply pressures are reco ended for opti u
Perfor ance of ixer taps.
Designed to co ply with BS EN 200 for single taps / co bination taps for water syste s of type 1
and 2 general technical specifications and to be used within syste s designed to BS 6700.
BS 6700 reco ends the te perature of stored water should never exceed 65°C. A stored water
te perature of 60°C is considered sufficient to eet all no inal require ents and will ini ise
the build up of li e scale in hard water areas.
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Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions
½" Basin Taps
½" Basin Taps½" Basin Taps
½" Basin Taps ¾" Bath Taps
¾" Bath Taps¾" Bath Taps
¾" Bath Taps
90
49
113
50
88
G 1/2
Ø46
30
110
50
85
30
G 3/4
Ø50
158
130
Basin Mixer
Basin MixerBasin Mixer
Basin Mixer
04
255
Min18 – Max40
Ø15
118
83
157
G1-1/4"

Dimensions Cont
Dimensions ContDimensions Cont
Dimensions Cont
155
Min18 – Max40
255
113
62
84
Bath Filler
Bath FillerBath Filler
Bath Filler
05
Bath
BathBath
Bath Filler
FillerFiller
Filler
Ø15
157
G1-1/4"
183
95
155
50
152
130
180
Ø51
Min18-Max40

251
152
130
Ø51
180
06
Bath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower MixerBath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower Mixer 187
130
75
Min18-Max40
50
G3/4"

Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
½" Basin & ¾" Bath Taps
½" Basin & ¾" Bath Taps½" Basin & ¾" Bath Taps
½" Basin & ¾" Bath Taps
1. Identify all co ponents are present prior to starting installation.
2. Install the taps to the basin.
3. Using the washer (7) and backnuts (8) secure the taps to the basin by tightening the
backnuts onto the threaded tails (a suitable spanner aybe needed to fully tighten the
backnuts (8).
4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies to the taps.
5. Turn on both water supplies and turn both taps to
the open position letting the water flow for a few
inutes to check all joints and connections for
any leaks. 2
3
1. Indice x2
1
2. Handle Screw x2
3. Handle x2
4. Shroud x2
5. Valve x2
6. Tap Body x2
7. Washer x2
8. Backnut x2
4
7
8
07
6
5

Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont
Basin Mixer
Basin MixerBasin Mixer
Basin Mixer
1. Identify all co ponents are present prior to starting installation using the diagra
overleaf.
2. Fit the ixer body (6) to the basin.
3. Fit the washer (7) between the basin ixer and the top of the basin, and ‘C’ shaped
rubber washer (8) and the ‘C’ shaped etal washer (9) to the underside of the basin and
screw the fixing stud (10) into the botto of the ixer body (6). Tighten the fixing nut (11)
on to the fixing stud (10) to secure the basin ixer in place.
4. Fit the copper connecting pipes (12) to the ixer (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) and connect
the hot and cold water supplies.
5. Fit the pop up waste (14) to the basin ensuring a rubber washer is fitted between the
basin and the waste. Use a pure silicon sealant where necessary. Place the other rubber
washer under the basin and tighten the botto of the waste to secure in place. Connect
the drainage pipe (not supplied) to the waste.
6. Fix both pop up rods in position, the vertical rod slides down through the hole in the back
of the ixer body.
7. In order to fill the basin, pull the pop up waste knob (15) up. To release the water push
the pop up waste knob (15) back down.
8. Turn on both water supplies and turn the handles into the open position, letting the water
flow for a few inutes to check all joints and connections for any leaks.
1. Indice x2 8. ‘C’ Shaped Rubber Washer x1
2. Handle Screw x2 9. ‘C’ Shaped Metal Washer x1
3. Handle x2 10. Fixing Stud x1
4. Shroud x2 11. Fixing Nut x1
5. Valve x2 12. Copper Connecting Pipes x2
6. Mixer Body x1 13. Horizontal waste rod x1
7. Washer x1 14. Pop up Waste x1
15. Pop up waste knob x1
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1
7
Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont.
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.
Basin Mixer
Basin MixerBasin Mixer
Basin Mixer
5
2
3
4
8
2
15
6
13
11
10
09
12
9
8
14

Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont
Bidet Mixer
Bidet MixerBidet Mixer
Bidet Mixer
1. Identify all co ponents are present prior to starting installation using the diagra
overleaf.
2. Fit the ixer body (6) to the basin.
3. Fit the washer (7) between the bidet ixer and the top of the bidet, and ‘C’ shaped rubber
washer (8) and the ‘C’ shaped etal washer (9) to the underside of the basin and screw
the fixing stud (10) into the botto of the ixer body (6). Tighten the fixing nut (11) on to
the fixing stud (10) to secure the basin ixer in place.
4. Fit the copper connecting pipes (12) to the ixer (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) and connect
the hot and cold water supplies.
5. Fit the pop up waste (14) to the basin ensuring a rubber washer is fitted between the
basin and the waste. Use a pure silicon sealant where necessary. Place the other rubber
washer under the basin and tighten the botto of the waste to secure in place. Connect
the drainage pipe (not supplied) to the waste.
6. Fix both pop up rods in position, the vertical rod slides down through the hole in the back
of the ixer body.
7. In order to fill the basin, pull the pop up waste knob (15) up. To release the water push
the pop up waste knob (15) back down.
8. Turn on both water supplies and turn the handles into the open position, letting the water
flow for a few inutes to check all joints and connections for any leaks.
1. Indice x2 9. ‘C’ Shaped Metal Washer x1
2. Handle Screw x2 10. Fixing Stud x1
3. Handle x2 11. Fixing Nut x1
4. Shroud x2 12. Copper Connecting Pipes x2
5. Valve x2 13. Horizontal waste rod x1
6. Mixer Body x1 14. Pop up Waste x1
7. Washer x1 15. Pop up waste knob x1
8. ‘C’ Shaped Rubber Washer x1 16. Flow Straightener x1
10

Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont.
..
.
Bidet Mixer
Bidet MixerBidet Mixer
Bidet Mixer
1
2
3
4
5
15
7
9
6
8
16
12
14
13
10
11
11

Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont.
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.
Bath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower MixerBath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower Mixer
1. Identify all co ponents are present prior to starting installation using the diagra
overleaf.
2. Install the ixer body (6) to the bath.
3. Using washers (7) and the backnuts (8) secure the ixer body (6) to the bath by
tightening the backnuts (8) onto the threaded tails (a suitable spanner aybe needed to
fully tighten the backnuts (8).
4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies using ¾" tap connectors (not supplied).
5. Fit the shower hose (12) to the hose outlet, using the s all washer and the handset (13)
to the hose using the s all washer.
6. Turn on both water supplies and turn the handles to the open position, letting the water
flow for a few inutes to check all joints and connections for leaks.
7. To switch fro bath to shower ode, turn the diverter lever (10), to revert back to bath
filling ode turn the diverter lever back.
1. Indice x2 8. Backnut x2
2. Handle Screw x2 9. Diverter Mechanis x1
3. Handle x2 10. Diverter Lever x1
4. Shroud x2 11. Cradle x1
5. Valve x2 12. Shower Hose x1
6. Mixer Body x1 13. Handset x1
7. Washer x2
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Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont.
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.
Bath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower MixerBath Shower Mixer
Bath Shower Mixer
12
13
11
3
6
7
8
1
2
4
5
10
9
13

Installation cont
Installation contInstallation cont
Installation cont.
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.
Bath Filler
Bath FillerBath Filler
Bath Filler
1. Identify all co ponents are present prior to starting installation.
2. Install the ixer body (6) to the bath.
3. Using washers (7) and the backnuts (8) secure the ixer body (6) to the bath by tightening
the backnuts (8) onto the threaded tails (a suitable spanner aybe needed to fully tighten
the backnuts (8).
4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies using ¾" tap connectors (not supplied).
5. Turn the handles in both directions, letting the water flow for a few
inutes to check all joints and connections for leaks.
1. Indice x2 5. Valve x2
2. Handle Screw x2 6. Mixer Body x1
3. Handle x2 7. Washer x2
4. Shroud x2 8. Backnut x2
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2
1
7
8
3
4
5
6

General Cleaning
General CleaningGeneral Cleaning
General Cleaning
Your fitting has a high 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 da p cloth. Stains can be
re oved using washing up liquid. All
bathroo cleaning products (powders
and liquids) will da age the surface of
your fitting, even the non-scratch
cleaners.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Never use abrasive detergents or
disinfectants or those containing
alcohol, hydrochloric acid or phosphoric
acid.
Bristan reco end E-
cloth for cleaning all of
Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance
Maintenance
See ap of Hard Water Regions in the UK on
page 17 to see the water type in your area.
Tip:
Tip: Tip:
Tip: If the showerhead is heavily scaled or
has not be aintained for a long period of
ti e a solution of hot water and white vinegar
ay be needed to clear the scale.
Mix a 50/50 solution and rub the nozzles
thoroughly with the solution aking sure the
solution gets into all of the nozzles.
Wash off the solution with clean water.
cloth for cleaning all of
our bathroo & kitchen
products. Using just
water, E-cloth gives a
s ear free, deep clean by breaking up
and holding dirt, which nor al cloths
leave behind. Order through your Bristan
stockist (order code: ECLOTH).
Cleaning the Showerhead
Cleaning the ShowerheadCleaning the Showerhead
Cleaning the Showerhead
The hardness of the water in your area
will deter ine how often you should
clean your showerhead. Build up of scale
in particularly hard water areas co bined
with constant use eans you ay need to
clean your showerhead once a week. To
ensure continued perfor ance the
showerhead needs to be regularly
descaled.
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Maintenance cont
Maintenance contMaintenance cont
Maintenance cont
We advise that your fitting is regularly
serviced in hard water areas to aintain
opti u perfor ance (see ap of Hard
Water Regions in the UK on page 17.
If your fitting begins to leak the following
should be carried out;
Isolate both hot and cold water supplies to
the tap by either:
•Turning the water supply off at the ains
stopcock or
•Turning off the isolation valves to the tap.
Cleaning the Valves
Cleaning the Valves Cleaning the Valves
Cleaning the Valves
9. Push the handle onto the valve spindle.
10. Tighten the handle screw and push-fit the
Indice back into position.
Handle Screw
Indice
1. Prise the Indice fro the handle.
2. Loosen the handle screw and pull the
handle fro the valve spindle.
3. Unscrew the shroud fro the valve.
4. Using a suitable spanner re ove the valve
fro the tap body.
5. Clean the valve and the seating inside the
tap body.
6. If necessary replace the valve
Please visit www.bristan.co /sparesfinder in
order to find spare parts for this product.
7. Replace the valve into the tap body and
tighten fully using a suitable spanner.
8. Screw the shroud onto the valve.
Handle
Shroud
Tap Body
Valve
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Hard to very hard
Hard to very hardHard to very hard
Hard to very hard
Above 200 g/l as
calciu carbonate
equivalent
Soft to
Soft to Soft to
Soft to
oderately soft
oderately softoderately soft
oderately soft
0 - 100 g/l as
calciu carbonate
equivalent
Slightly hard to
Slightly hard to Slightly hard to
Slightly hard to
oderately hard
oderately hardoderately hard
oderately hard
100 - 200 g/l as
calciu carbonate
equivalent
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UKMap of Hard Water Regions in the UK
Map of Hard Water Regions in the UK
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Sy pto
Sy ptoSy pto
Sy pto Cause
CauseCause
Cause Re edy
Re edyRe edy
Re edy
No flow or poor flow
rate.
Partially closed stop or service
valve in water supply pipework to
the tap.
Open stop or service valve.
Head of water is below the
ini u distance required.
Refer to the Specification section
for ini u pressures required.
Possible airlock / blockage in
supply pipework
Re ove water supplies fro the
fitting and flush the syste to
re ove any airlocks / debris.
Valve not opening fully. Service fitting. Refer to
aintenance section on page 15-
16.
Water dripping for a few
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.
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting
seconds.
Constant dripping /
leaking when the tap is
not in use.
Valve not fully shutting off. Service fitting and replace
cartridge / valve. Refer to
aintenance section on page 15-
16.
Fitting does not turn on. Water supplies not turned on. Check that the water supplies to
the fitting are turned on.
Closed stop or service valve. Open stop or service valve.
Water does not co e
out of the showerhead
when using the bath
shower ixer.
Diverter echanis not fully
open.
Open the diverter echanis
fully by turning the diverter lever.
Insufficient water pressure /
header height.
Refer to the specification section
for ini u pressures required.
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Bristan Guarantee
Bristan GuaranteeBristan Guarantee
Bristan Guarantee
Bristan offers solid guarantees to provide you with co plete peace of ind.
Taps and Mixers
Taps and MixersTaps and Mixers
Taps and Mixers
5 year parts and 1 year labour*. Gold, painted and special finishes 3 years parts only.
All subject to proof of purchase.
Mixer Shower Valves
Mixer Shower ValvesMixer Shower Valves
Mixer Shower Valves
5 year parts. 5 year labour* (subject to registration), or 1 year with proof of purchase.
Gold, painted and special finishes 3 years parts only.
Pu ps and Power Showers
Pu ps and Power Showers Pu ps and Power Showers
Pu ps and Power Showers
2 year parts. 1 year labour* (subject to registration).
Electric Showers/Instantaneous Water Heaters
Electric Showers/Instantaneous Water HeatersElectric Showers/Instantaneous Water Heaters
Electric Showers/Instantaneous Water Heaters
2 year parts. 1 year labour* (subject to registration).
Accessories
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories
5 year parts only. Includes bathroo s accessories, shower accessories (e.g. hoses, handsets and poles), wastes,
WC levers and light pulls. Gold, painted and special finishes 3 years parts only.
Sanitaryware
SanitarywareSanitaryware
Sanitaryware
5 year parts only. Subject to proof of purchase.
*Labour provided by an approved Bristan engineer. Guarantee only applies to products with a anufacturing fault.
A deferred pay ent will be necessary in order to secure any visits by our engineers which will be charged if the
proble is found not
notnot
not to be a anufacturing fault. If the fault is found to be down to a anufacturing error, the
pay ent will be released and not charged.
This guarantee applies to products purchased within the United Kingdo or Republic of Ireland, but does not apply
to products used co ercially.
to products used co ercially.
The guarantee is only available to original purchasers who have proof of purchase.
The installation ust allow ready access to all products for the purpose of inspection, aintenance or
replace ent.
Any part found to be defective during the above guarantee period will be replaced without charge, providing that the
product has been installed in accordance with the instructions, used as intended, and regularly serviced.
Servicing should be carried out at regular intervals of no ore than 12 onths and ore frequently in hard water
areas (heavy li e scale) areas.
In the unlikely event that any proble s are encountered with the product’s perfor ance on installation, you ust
obtain guidance/authorisation fro our Custo er Service Depart ent, and be able to supply proof and date of
purchase, before any re edial action is taken.
The guarantee excludes general wear and tear and da age caused by accident, isuse or neglect, and does not
cover the following:
. Co ponents that are subject to general wear and tear such as filters, seals, ‘O’ rings and washers etc.
· Da age caused by faulty installation
· Da age caused by li e scale or any waterborne debris
· Da age caused by inappropriate cleaning products (see user instructions)
· Da age caused by the use of non-Bristan parts
· The product being used for a purpose other than intended by the anufacturer.
In the interests of continuous product i prove ent Bristan reserves the right to alter specification as necessary.
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This booklet covers product codes
K ½ C / K ½ G / K ¾ C / K ¾ G
K BAS C / K BAS G/ K BID C / K BID G
K BF C / K BF G / K BSM C / K BSM G
Helpline
HelplineHelpline
Helpline
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