Ideal-Standard Easybox Slim Series User manual

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EASYBOX SLIM
Built-in dual-control thermostatic shower valves in this product range are:
A5877AA Circular escutcheon with on/off ow control
A5878AA Square escutcheon with on/off ow control
A5879AA Circular escutcheon with 3 function diverter (to bath, off, or shower)
A5880AA Square escutcheon with 3 function diverter (to bath, off, or shower)
A5958AA Shower pack: ow control, circular escutcheon, 3 function kit & wall elbow
A5959AA Shower pack: ow control, square escutcheon, 3 function kit & wall elbow
IMPORTANT
BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER
THROUGH PIPEWORK TO REMOVE ALL
DEBRIS ETC. WHICH COULD DAMAGE
THE VALVE MECHANISM
Installation Instructions
Thermostatic Built-In Shower Valves
INSTALLER
After installation please pass
this instruction sheet to user
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Low prole valves suitable for slim duct systems

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63 - 73
40 - 50
58 - 68
47 - 57
144
G 1/2
G 1/2
G 1/2
Ø185
28 37
75
G 1/2
151
200
220
A5877AA circular escutcheon shower valve
shown with valve-box, trim & mounting bracket.
63 - 73
40 - 50
58 - 68
47 - 57
144
G 1/2
G 1/2
185
G 1/2
185
28 37
G 1/2
151
200
220
75
A5880AA square escutcheon shower valve.
shown with valve-box, trim & mounting bracket
Inlets & Outlets are threaded G1/2“.
The escutcheon plate can oat 10mm
between min & max markers thus per-
mitting mounting depth to vary.
Inlets & Outlets are threaded G1/2“.
The escutcheon plate can oat 10mm
between min & max markers thus per-
mitting mounting depth to vary.

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For guidance on how to install the shower kit, please refer to the sepa-
rate instructions provided with the kit.
G 1/2
G 1/2
G 1/2
G 1/2
30-65
5-40
18
144
148 82
148
82
Ø128
MIN
MAX
Valve-box dimensions with OPTIONAL legs tted
max 313
550
128
33
609
110
Ø56
Ø56
G1/2
609
110
Ø56
Ø56
Shower kit supplied with square
escutcheon product A5959AA
Shower kit supplied with circular
escutcheon product A5958AA

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 5
2 SUPPLY CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 6
3 WATER REGULATIONS ............................................................................ 7
4.0 PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES: ................................................................ 8
4.1 OVERVIEW OF KITS 1 & 2 .............................................................................................8
4.2 KIT-1 MOUNTING DEPTH CONTROL ............................................................................8
4.3 MOUNTING OPTIONS, QUICK OVERVIEW ................................................................10
4.4 WALL TYPES, QUICK OVERVIEW............................................................................... 11
4.5 VALVE-BOX ORIENTATION .......................................................................................... 11
4.6 KIT-1 DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................12
4.7 VALVE-BOX SEALING SYSTEM ..................................................................................13
5.0 INSTALLATION GUIDE – KIT.1 ............................................................. 14
5.1 CONNECTING PIPE-WORK - PRELIMINARY .............................................................14
5.2 MOUNTING METHODS ................................................................................................15
5.3 USING OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE FIXING LEGS (METHOD C) ..................................16
5.4 MOUNTING VALVE-BOX INTO A SOLID WALL ...........................................................17
5.5 MOUNTING VALVE-BOX INTO A PRE-FABRICATED POD WALL .............................. 19
5.6 MOUNTING VALVE-BOX INTO A PANEL .....................................................................20
5.7 MOUNTING VALVE-BOX INTO A TIMBER STUD WALL .............................................. 21
5.8 COMPLETING PIPE-WORK .........................................................................................23
5.9 EXAMPLES OF INSTALLATIONS .................................................................................23
6.0 PREPARATION FOR CHROME TRIM (KIT-2) ...................................... 29
6.1 DESCRIPTION OF CHROME TRIM (KIT-2) .................................................................30
6.2 INSTALLATION OF CHROME TRIM (KIT-2) ................................................................. 30
6.3 PRODUCTS WITH INTEGRAL DIVERTER ..................................................................33
7 OPERATION ............................................................................................ 33
8 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE STOP ......................................................... 35
9 CALIBRATION OF THERMOSTAT ........................................................... 35
10.0 ISOLATING VALVES & MAINTENANCE ............................................ 35
10.1 COMMISSIONING & PERIODIC CHECKS. ................................................................ 36
10.2 FREQUENCY OF REGULAR SERVICING .................................................................36
11 THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT .................................. 37
12 FLOW CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT ................................................... 38
13 DIVERTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT ........................................... 38
14 CHECK-VALVE CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT .................................... 40
15 CLEANING CHROME TRIM .................................................................. 40
16 SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................... 41

5
1 INTRODUCTION
The ttings covered by these instructions should be installed in accordance
with the Water Regulations published in 1999*.
Ideal Standard strongly recommends that these ttings are installed by
a professional tter.
*A guide to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Water Byelaws 2000, Scotland is published by
WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Fern Close, Pen-y-Fan Industrial Estate, Oakdale, Newport, NP11 3EH.
ISBN 0-9539708-0-9
These thermostatic shower mixers are designed to be installed on normal UK low pressure storage tank fed
systems, unvented high pressure systems, modulating instantaneous water heaters or modulating combina-
tion (combi) boilers. They are suitable for all pumped applications.
WATER REGULATIONS
Hot and cold water supply pressures must be reasonably balanced and from a common source - both from
storage or both from a supply pipe. (IRN 101). The mixers will function within specication on unequal pres-
sures up to a ratio of 5 : 1, but it is not recommended that the cold supply be connected to the rising main
and hot to the tank fed supply as the pressure differential is likely to exceed the 5:1 ratio. (See table 1) The
minimum pressure for correct operation is 0.1 bar (1m head). Pressure head is measured as the vertical
distance between the bottom of the cold water storage tank which feeds the hot water system and the high-
est point on the shower spray plate. When installing with a shower pump the use of a secondary tapping
from the cylinder is highly recommended.
The picture below shows the various methods of connecting the hot water pipe to the cylinder - the most
preferred on the left and the least preferred on the right.
The tting should be so installed as to be readily accessible for examination, repair, replacement or opera-
tion. (IRN 111).
The temperature of the hot water must not exceed 85ºC but the installer’s attention is drawn to code of
practice BS 6700 which recommends that stored hot water should normally never exceed 65ºC. For correct
operation of the valve, a minimum of 55ºC is required.
most preferred solution least preferred solution
Essex flange 22mm Surrey flange
22mm outlet
From vertical
expansion pipe
22mm pipework
Figure 1
Preferred arrangements for cylinder tapping
From underside of
expansion pipe off-set
at 60º 22mm pipework
In accordance to BSEN1111 & BSEN1287 the valve has approval for the following applications:
High and Low Pressure HP-S and LP-S: A5877AA, A5878AA, A5958AA & A5959AA (shower valves)
High Pressure HP-S and HP-T: A5879AA & A5880AA (tub ll/shower mixers)
Note: If water supply is fed by gravity then supply pressures should be veried to ensure the conditions
of use are appropriate for the valve.

Table 1 Conditions of use for Type 2 valves
Valves operating outside of these conditions cannot guaranteed to perform as type 2.
Approval only applies when the valves are installed without the ow regulators.
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BSEN1111 BSEN1287
Operating pressure range: High Pressure Low Pressure
Maximum static pressure 10 bar 10 bar
Flow pressure hot and cold 0.5 to 5.0 bar 0.1 to 1.0 bar
Hot supply temperature 55 to 65 °C 55 to 65 °C
Cold supply temperature up to 25 °C max up to 25 °C max
Temperature differential characteristic (TDC) 10 °C 10°C
MODULATING COMBI BOILER
This thermostatic shower valve is designed for use with modulating
combination boilers.
When installing on a modulating combination boiler it is sometimes possible
for the interaction of a thermostatic valve with the combi to cause the boiler
to cut out and cut in again, with the result that the water will become
alternatively cold and hot. To overcome this, a 4 L/min ow regulator
should be tted upstream of the thermostatic valve. It should be tted in any
15mm compression tting in the dedicated cold supply pipe.
It is important to choose a compression tting located in a position which is accessible after installation and
it must be tted the correct way round for the direction of ow. The regulator can be tted in either the inlet
or outlet side of the compression tting. If tting in an outlet side, ensure the o-ring is seated fully in the vis-
ible rebate around the edge of the regulator. Use the tip of a small screwdriver or similar to achieve this.
Ensure the tail of the pipe is not fouling the regulator (shorten if required) and do up the compression tting
as normal. In a minority of cases, where the boiler is of a type which stores a small quantity of very hot water,
it may also be necessary to t a 4 l/min ow regulator in the hot supply.
flow direction
through
flow regulator
Isolation valves MUST be tted to permit future maintenance of these products. Strainers are
included with this product inside the check valve housing, see 5.8.
Isolation valves should be tted as close as is practicable to the water supply inlets of the thermostatic
shower valve, in an easily accessible location. See 10 for more details.
These regulators (code A962570NU) can be obtained by contacting fastpart:
2 SUPPLY CONDITIONS
For more information on spare parts why not visit our spare website
www.fastpart-spares.co.uk
fast
trap

CATEGORIES OF RISK
The water regulations published in 1999* take a new approach to backow in that they look at different
categories of risk. The installer must assess the risk from the various categories of uid in adjacent appli-
ances before determining the level of backow protection required for a particular installation. Figures 3 &
4 describe the protection required in various installations.
CATEGORY 3 RISK
Water in a shower tray, basin or bathtub is considered to be a uid category 3 risk which is a uid which
represents a slight health hazard if it were to nd it’s way back into the supply pipe. For this reason it must
not be possible for any exible shower head to be able to enter any adjacent washbasin, bath or shower
tray unless appropriate protection is employed. (See Figure 3). If it is desired to allow the hand spray to
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zone of backflow
risk for longer
hose
spill
over
level
bath or shower tray
25mm minimum air gap
required if check valves are
not fitted
spill over
level
washbasin
zone of
backflow risk
for shorter
hose
no additional
backflow protection
required
cold and hot water supplies
to shower valve will need
additional check valves on each
service if longer hose is fitted
zone of backflow risk
for restrained hose
which is longer than
system design hose
- not permitted -
zone of backflow
risk for unrestrained
hose
zone of backflow risk
for restrained hose
w.c.
spill-over
level
shower tray
or bath tub
bidet
w.c.
spill-over
level
restrained hose giving
the 25 mm air gap is
permitted
25mm
minimum
unrestrained
hose would
not be
permitted
be used inside say a bathtub or a basin
it is essential that double check valves
be tted to the inlet on both hot and cold
supplies to the thermostatic valve. Alter-
natively single check valves can be tted
at the inlets and an additional check valve
should be tted in the valve outlet.
No check valves need be tted if the hand
spray is prevented from reaching closer
than 25mm of the spill over level of any
such xture.
CATEGORY 5 RISK
Water in a Sink, WC or Bidet is considered
to be a uid category 5 risk which is a uid
which represents a serious health hazard
if it were to nd it’s way back into the
supply pipe. For this reason it must not be
possible for any exible shower head to
be able to enter any adjacent Sink, WC or
Bidet. If the exible hose to be tted could
reach into any such vessel, the require-
ments to the system design are so one-
rous it is better not to t a exible. Rather,
a xed overhead showerhead should be
considered. (See Figure 4).
It will also be seen that this risk could
change should the hose be taken out of
the restraining device or should a longer
replacement hose be tted at a later date.
Installers and householders are advised to
take account of these factors when tting
replacement hoses.
For pumped applications the pipe supply-
ing the pump must not in addition supply
an ascending spray bidet.
Fig. 3 Backow risk from a uid category 3
Fig. 4 Backow risk from a uid category 5
3 WATER REGULATIONS

This installation instruction covers two main products types (both dual control):
• Products with integral on/off ow control: A5877AA, A5878AA, A5958AA, & A5959AA.
The temperature and the ow rate of the water can be adjusted using the two control handles
on the valve. The outlet device is normally a shower.
• Products with integral 3 function diverter: A5879AA & A5880AA.
The temperature of the water can be adjusted with the lower control handle on the valve.
The upper handle is used to diverter the mixed water to either a shower device, a bath ll
device or to switch off the water ow.
4.0 Pre-installation notes:
4.1 Overview of kits 1 & 2
For built-in products the installation is normally carried out in two stages:
During rst-x (kit-1) the valve-box is installed into the wall or panel.
During second-x (kit-2) the chromed trim is tted, usually after nishing (tiling) the wall.
4.2 Kit-1 mounting depth control
IMPORTANT: For trouble-free installation of these built-in products the depth controls shown
must be observed. Using a spirit level ensure valve-box is level in all 3 directions.
The valve-box is marked with MIN & MAX depth settings, the nished wall (after tiling) should lie
between these markers as shown
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
Finished wall or panel
Lines on valve.box
serve as trimming guide
for installing kit-2
When calculating depth, consider
thickness of plaster, tile adhesive,
& tiles (if applicable).
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4.2 Kit-1 mounting depth control cont’
Effectively, the escutcheon plate can oat 10mm, between the MIN & MAX (markers on the valve-box) thus
permitting the mounting depth to vary by 10mm.
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58 Min 68 Max
Valve-box
shoulder
Min shroud
exposure
Max shroud
exposure
Cosmetically, when the escutcheon plate is
furthest back (valve-box trimmed at MIN), this
exposes more of the shroud diameters under
the handle.
Conversely, when the escutcheon plate is
furthest forward (valve-box trimmed at MAX),
the shroud diameters under the handle are
hardly noticeable.
Valve-box shoulder
The valve-box shoulders are created by the bosses surrounding the ports of the valve.
For example, if the valve-box is being panel mounted, the large diameter of the valve-box will pass through
a hole in the panel & eventually stop against these shoulders.
See 5.7 for an example of how these shoulders can be used as a stop face.
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MIN
MAX
I
These products can be mounted using one (or a combination) of these 3 methods:
MIN
MAX
I
A. Directly through the valve-box using the 4 corner
slots onto a solid surface. This method does not allow for
any depth adjustment.
NOTE:
All fixing methods utilise
the 4 slots positioned in the
corners of the valve-box.
B. Using the mounting bracket supplied & attach to any one of 4 sides
C. Using adjustable xing legs (OPTIONAL) in either direction (x4 positions)
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Legs with feet to rear:
Towards a brick wall.
Legs with feet forward:
Towards a panel.
For adjustable leg details, see 5.3
4.3 Mounting options, quick overview

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4.4 Wall types, quick overview
These built-in products are designed for easy installation into most common wall types.
These low prole valves are especially suitable for slim duct systems where the minimum wall cavity depth
can be as little as 45mm.
• Solid brick walls: See 5.4
Installer can chase-out brick work to create a cavity and then choose a mounting option.
Alternatively, the installer may surface mount the valve onto a wall & then build a
framework for a false partition or panelling system to conceal the valve-box & pipes.
• Pre-fabricated “pod” style bathrooms: See 5.5
The valve-box can easily be mounted from the rear of the pod wall during pod
construction. This simplies plumbing. The chromed trim can then be tted from the
front (from inside the pod) after tiling.
• Panel mounting: See 5.6
Valve-box can be panel mounted providing access is available from rear for xing the
valve-box to the panel & for attaching pipe-work.
• Partition walls: See 5.7
The valve-box can easily be mounted into a timber stud or metal frame construction wall.
A versatile mounting bracket is supplied with this product which permits the valve-box to
be anchored to a timber noggin or stud using any one of the four valve-box sides.
4.5 Valve-box orientation
It is important to maintain the valve-box orientation correct through out the installation. Otherwise the handle
positions & escutcheon marking will be incorrect.
COLD
BOTTOM
TOP
HOT
TOP
Valve-box shown correctly orien-
tated with plaster guard removed.
Ensure valve-box is level in all directions.
VALVE-BOX SHOULD NOT BE MOUNTED ONTO
A HORIZONTAL SURFACE.
Valve-box shown correctly
orientated with plaster guard
in place.

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4.6 Kit-1 description
The built-in valve-box is supplied with a plaster guard (protective cover) tted as shown. The plaster guard
prevents debris entering into the valve-box during installation. Additionally, the plaster guard also serves as
an aid to levelling the valve-box whilst mounting onto a wall or panel.
OBSERVE ORIENTATION OF VALVE-BOX, SEE 4.5.
2x inlets
at sides
2x outlets at
top&bottom
Sealed valve-box
4 mounting slots in
corners of valve-box Trimming
guide lines
Valve assembly
inside
Plaster guard
Plaster guard
locating lugs
This clip can be used to hold a miniature
spirit level (not supplied)
4 bosses can be used as a platform
for a spirit level during installation
IMPORTANT: The valve-box is tted with seals to prevent any water from leaking into the
wall cavity. Therefore the inside of the valve-box should not be drilled otherwise water
tightness will be lost. See 4.7.
ALWAYS UTILISE THE 4 SLOTS PROVIDED IN THE CORNERS
OF THE VALVE-BOX FOR MOUNTING THESE PRODUCTS.
Latching clips: (pair supplied) are used to attach and secure the mounting bracket (&
adjustable legs) to the valve-box by using a pair of corner slots. A mounting bracket is also
supplied, see 4.3B.
Blanking plug: (threaded G1/2”) to permit one mixed water outlet (either top or bottom) to
be blanked-off (if it is not required). Use a 10mm Allen Key to drive plug. Plug is not sup-
plied with diverter version of products.
Fleece mat: (tiling aid) is supplied to help protect the wall cavity from water splashes
which might penetrate from any gaps in the tiles around the valve-box. The mat should be
placed over the valve-box and bonded to the wall using tile adhesive immediately prior to
tiling (see 4.7).
The eece mat is soft & exible (water resistant) & will stretch around the valve-box diam-
eter. For panel installations, the mat can be discarded & a suitable sealant should be used
around the panel hole.

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The built-in valve-box is designed with an extensive sealing system to prevent water penetration in two ways:
Firstly, any trickles of water resulting from a minor leak inside the valve-box are prevented from entering into
the wall cavity. Secondly, any water spray from the shower area is prevented from entering the valve-box.
Fleece mat: is bonded between the
wall & the tiles. Mat prevents spay water
from the shower entering into the wall
cavity.
See positioning illustration below:
Lateral seals: All 4 pipe connection ports are
reliably sealed all round.
These seals prevent water trickles from minor
leaks from the valve-box entering into the wall
cavity.
Valve-box lid: has precision seals injec-
tion moulded to it, thus preventing seals
from being lost.
Lid prevents spay water from the shower
entering into the valve-box.
O-ring seals: Both handle shrouds are
sealed with o-rings, preventing spay
water from the shower entering into the
valve-box.
Leak warning system: In the event of a leak occurring inside the valve-box, the accumulated water will
begin to drip from the gap between the temperature handle & the shroud. If a drip occurs, this indicates there
is a problem & the chrome trim kit should be removed & the leak xed. This leak path is designed to freely
permit drainage of water from inside the valve-box into the wet area of the bathroom (but prevent water from
escaping into the wall cavity).
IMPORTANT: inside of valve-box should not be drilled otherwise water tightness will be lost.
4.7 Valve-box sealing system

5.0 Installation guide – kit.1
The thermostatic mixing valve must be installed in such a position that maintenance of the TMV and its
valves and the commissioning and testing of the TMV can be undertaken.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE CONNECTION, FLUSH WATER THROUGH PIPEWORK TO RE-
MOVE ALL DEBRIS ETC. WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE VALVE MECHANISM
NOTES:
These products are intended for installation into vertical walls. Installing
into a horizontal surface is not recommended.
Isolating valves should be installed into the supply pipe-work to permit
future servicing & maintenance.
5.1 Connecting pipe-work - preliminary
G1/2
G1/2
COLD water
supply pipe
HOT water
supply pipe
Example: Bottom outlet to tub ll
Some pipe-work can be connected to the
valve-box prior to mounting into the wall.
Example: Top outlet
to shower
• Apply PTFE tape or similar
to inlet elbow threads.
• Hold connector in
valve-box stationary,
using 25mm open
ended spanner.
Tighten elbow into
connector
Alternatively, instead of PTFE tape, use a WRAS approved thread sealant; e.g.: Loctite 577 or Permabond
A1044. DO NOT SOLDER NEAR VALVE-BOX.
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Water supply pipes
Water supply pipes can be from any direction. Where supplies are provided from above, this normally
permits better drain down of pipe-work. Pipe-work should be secured to the wall or panel using suitable
xing clips.
DO NOT apply heat near this product. Heat generated
by soldering could damage plastic parts and seals
Suitable pipe connectors
All 4 connections to this product are threaded G1/2” female. Suitable pipe connectors can be obtained from
all good plumbers merchants (not supplied).
Examples of a straight coupler and an elbow: 15mm compression to G1/2” male are shown here:
Remember: a blanking plug
is supplied (see 4.6) & can be
used on one outlet.
Use: elbows on the inlets &
straight couplers on the outlets.
5.2 Mounting methods
With ref to 4.3, decide on the most appropriate mounting method for the wall type.
If using options Bor C, attach the mounting bracket (or xing legs) to the valve-box.
Using mounting bracket (method B).
To attach the mounting bracket to the valve-box:
First decide on which one of the four sides of the valve-box will be used for mounting.
Insert the two lobes of the bracket into an appropriate pair of slots in the valve-box.
If necessary, the bracket can be inserted into the valve-box from the rear.
Once the bracket is fully inserted into the valve-box, push the two latching clips home into their slots until
they click in place.
Valve-box with mounting
bracket & latching clip tted.
For mounting bracket dimensional
information see page 2
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Method B: cont.
Attaching the mounting bracket to either top or bottom of the valve-box permits the product to be secured to
a timber noggin (horizontal) in a partition wall. Alternatively, attach the bracket to either side of the valve-box
to utilise a nearby timber stud (vertical) for xing.
To attach the xing legs to the valve-box:
For a solid wall insert each leg into a slot from the rear. Select a suitable depth by aligning a groove on the
leg to the clip-slot then push the latching clip home until it clicks.
Similarly for panel mounting insert each leg into a slot from the front. Select suitable depth & secure all 4
legs with latching clips.
Note; If further depth adjustment is required, the latching clips can be easily be removed by pulling on the
projecting lobe of the clip. Slide the leg along the slot until a more suitable leg-groove is visible, and then
ret the latching clips to secure.
ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The xing legs have 4 grooves permitting 4 depth settings.
Ensure all 4 legs are secured at the same depth.
The legs should be orientated as shown in the previous illustration, with the 5 xing
holes outwards to permit screws to be easily tted.
For leg dimensional information & orientation, see page 3.
NOTE: Adjustable legs are not supplied with these products. Contact fast-
part to purchase a leg kit by quoting spares code: A963131NU.
Each kit contains 4 adjustable legs and 4 latching clips.
For wall mounting,
t legs from rear.
Fit latching clips to
secure legs
Valve-box with
legs tted to rear
5 screw
holes
For panel mounting,
t legs from front
5.3 Using OPTIONAL adjustable xing legs (method C)
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Before commencing, decide on which installation method to adopt from the two detailed below. Mark the
wall at the desired location for the valve-box. Decide on preferred mounting option (see 4.3). Note: before
mounting, it may be easier to t pipe connectors to the valve-box (see 5.1).
CAVITY METHOD requires the installer to chase-out the brick-work to the required depth. Then mount the
valve-box & pipe-work into this cavity. The cavity can then be closed-off for example with plaster board. Cut
large hole in the covering plaster board to suit the valve-box diameter (see below).
FALSE-PARTITION METHOD requires the installer to mount the valve-box directly
onto the wall, then build a false partition or use a panelling system in front of the wall to conceal the valve-box
& pipe-work. The false wall can be just local to the valve area.
Cut large hole in the covering panel to suit the valve-box diameter (see below).
Ø133
Check level & valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Conrm valve-box is projecting correctly from the wall; such
that the nished wall will fall between the depth markers (see 4.2).
For both methods, drill at lease 4 xing holes in the wall & t suitable wall plugs for screw type being used.
Ensure valve-box is securely attached to the wall.
Use suitable sup-
porting washers
under the screw
heads
The large hole to be cut in the panel or plaster board
should be Ø133mm (5.1/4”), which permits some clearance
around the valve-box diameter (Ø129mm)
ENSURE THIS HOLE IS ADEQUTELY SEALED. USE THE
FLEECE MAT SUPPLIED WHEN TILING OR USE A SUIT-
ABLE SEALANT FOR PANEL INSTALLATIONS.
WARNING: Cavity should only be closed off when all
pipe-work has been checked for leaks.
Remember isolating valves must be installed in an
easily accessible location
5.4 Mounting valve-box into a solid wall
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5.4 Mounting valve-box onto a solid wall, cont’
MIN
MAX MIN
MAX
Cavity, either chased-out brickwork
or timber studs
Solid wall Either tiled plaster board
or panelling system
Use suitable support-
ing washers under the
screw heads
Mounting option A (direct) through the
valve-box using the 4 corner slots
Observe depth
Note: using mounting option A, (direct) provides the shallowest cavity depth, but does not permit any depth
adjustment.
Mounting option C illustrated here using
OPTIONAL adjustable xing legs.
Adjustable legs Observe depth
18
For adjustable leg details, see 5.3

These products can be installed into a modern pre-fabricated pod style bathroom.
The valve-box can be mounted into the pod wall from the rear during the pod construction. Note: before
mounting, it may be easier to t pipe connectors to the valve-box (see 5.1).
Typically, a pod wall is constructed with vertical steel members (40mm “U” section)
set at 300mm centres. Framework is then lined internally with 15mm re resistant plaster board. Decide on
preferred mounting option (see 4.3).
BRACING BRACKET METHOD where the installer can design & fabricate a metal bracket to brace over
two vertical members of the pod wall. The bracing bracket is normally bolted to the vertical members. The
valve-box can then be bolted onto this bracket either directly using the 4 corner slots (M8 bolts max) or by
using the OPTIONAL legs (M5 bolts max).
A large hole should be cut in the plasterboard (see 5.4) to permit diameter of valve-box to pass though.
Check level & valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Conrm valve-box is projecting correctly inside pod; such that
the nished wall will fall between the depth markers (see 4.2).
MIN
MAX
Mounting option A (direct) can be used to x the valve box to the bracket us-
ing suitable xing bolts (M8 max).
Bolts can be tted from the front or from the rear to secure the valve-box to
the bracing bracket.
Use suitable supporting washers under the bolt heads if necessary. To ensure
valve box is securely fastened to bracket, use at least 4 bolts.
Vertical steel
members
Adjustable legs
Bracing bracket
Observe depth
Plasterboard
Mounting option C illustrated above using OPTIONAL adjustable xing legs
5.5 Mounting valve-box into a pre-fabricated pod wall
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For adjustable leg
details, see 5.3

5.6 Mounting valve-box into a panel
Recommended panel thickness should be in the range 14.5 to 26mm. Cut large hole in the panel (see 5.4)
at the desired location for the valve-box. Decide on preferred mounting option (see 4.3). Two mounting
methods are discussed below.
Note: before mounting, it may be easier to t pipe connectors to valve-box (see 5.1).
DIRECT MOUNTING OPTION (A) can be used with long wood
screws and suitable washers. Guide the valve-box into the large
hole, until it stops against the rear of the panel. Check level &
valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Conrm valve-box is projecting
from the front of the panel between the min
& max depth markers (see 4.2). Pack-out if necessary.
Fit a screw into each corner slot of the valve-box from
the rear to secure to panel. Care should be taken to
prevent screws drifting towards the large hole.
ADJUSTABLE LEGS OPTION (C) t the OPTIONAL legs to the valve-box, from the front; to the desired
depth (see 4.3C & 5.3). Guide the valve-box into the large hole, until the legs stop against the rear of the
panel. Check level & valve-box orientation (see 4.5). Conrm valve-box is projecting from the front of the
panel between the min & max depth markers (see 4.2). Adjust leg positions if necessary.
Mount the valve-box to the panel using wood screws though the leg xing holes
MIN
MAX
IMPORTANT: Ensure the panel is capable of supporting the valve-box securely with the screws being used.
Check that the screw length will not penetrate through the front of the panel & spoil the visible surface.
Mounting option C illustrated above using OPTIONAL adjustable xing legs.
Observe
depth
Plasterboard
Adjustable
legs
20
For adjustable leg
details, see 5.3