METHVEN FLEXISPRAY Shower Mixer with Diverter User manual

Care and Cleaning:
Never use abrasives or abrasive cleaning agents to clean this product. Clean regularly with
contamination free warm soapy water and a damp soft cloth.
Methven warrants this product against manufacturing defects and that it is suitable for use
under the general operating conditions specified in this instruction sheet. However, regional
regulations apply and may affect your warranty. Please refer to www.methven.com or call
customer service for full details.
New Zealand Australia UK
ISSUE A
Technical Specifications:
Operating Pressure:
Min: kPa/ . bar
Max: kPa/ bar*
Operating Temperature:
Hot: Max
Cold: Min
Inlet Connections:
All ½" BSP
* Regional specific regulations apply.
Please refer to your warranty statement
at www.methven.com
Shower Mixer with Diverter
Installation Guide
USE PARALLEL FITTINGS ONLY
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IMPORTANT: Please read all of the instructions before installation.
General:
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Methven recommends this product is installed by a licensed plumber in compliance with
all relevant regional regulations.
Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed. Damage to the ceramic
cartridge may occur.
All pipe work must be thoroughly flushed prior to the installation of the mixer.
In-line filters must be fitted on both hot and cold supplies to prevent foreign particles
damaging the ceramic cartridge.
Do not remove the ceramic cartridge from the mixer when installing.
After installation all connections must be checked for leaks.
All outlets used primarily for personal hygiene shall deliver water at a safe temperature as
per regional regulations.
This mixer is not recommended for use in uncontrolled heating systems such as wet-backs
or solar heating units unless a suitable tempering valve is fitted.
The default position of the divertor is to direct water to the lower outlet.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure a waterproof seal is achieved between the
product and mounting surface. If in doubt about the quality of the seal, remove the
product and reinstall using silicone to ensure a seal is achieved.
Step 1
Leave plastic covers in place during the installation.
Plastic cover shape may vary depending on product.
Installation depth, ID = 70 ± 10mm. This is defined as
the distance between the mounting surface and the
finished wall surface.
Secure the mixer body on to the supporting timber
ensuring that it is oriented square and vertical.
Step 2
Flush all pipe-work thoroughly prior to the next step.
Connect mixer body to hot and cold supplies and
outlets ensuring a good seal at each joint.
Leak test installation prior to closing wall cavity.
Step 3
Wall lining should be cut or finished to observe the
dimensions of the holes provided in the diagram
on the right.
Step 4
Remove plastic covers.
Apply silicone to the faceplate to create a seal with the
finished wall surface. Ensure that the silicone does not block
Wet the faceplate body and diverter seals.
Slide faceplate onto mixer body and position with notch
towards the bottom.
Push handle on to cartridge lever, tighten grub screw
firmly with hex key provided and cap the grub screw
hole with the chrome cover.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn off the water supply.
Installation:
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Hot
Cold
Outlet 2
Outlet 1
MAX Ø mm
MIN Ø mm
MIN Ø mm
60mm
ID= 7 ±mm
MAX Ø mm
Cap
Grub Screw
Handle
Faceplate
Hex key
Mixer Body
Plastic Covers
the notch in the faceplate.