METHVEN SHOWER VALVES WITH DIVERTERS 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
0800 804 222
Australia
1300 638 483
UK
0800 195 1602
www.methven.com
439831 ISSUE A
Technical Specifications:
Operating Pressure:
Min: 150kPa/1.5bar
Max: 500kPa/5bar*
Optimum: 150kPa/1.5bar - 500kPa/5bar
Operating Temperature:
Hot: Max 80°C*
Cold: Min 5°C
Inlet Connections:
All ½" BSP
* Regional specific regulations apply.
Please refer to your warranty statement
at www.methven.com
03-9609M
03-9807M
03-9203M
Model No (AU):
Shower Mixer with Diverter
Installation Guide

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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Diverter defaults to outlet 1
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.
Use silicone to seal around the body cover of the
mixer to the finished wall surface.
Wet the faceplate body and diverter seal.
Slide plate onto mixer body and position with notch in
plate towards the bottom.
Push handle on to cartridge pin, 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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Hex Key
Lock Nut
Cartridge
Shower Body
Diverter Assembly
Diverter Sleeve
Diverter Seal
Diverter Knob
Cap
Grub Screw
Handle
Faceplate
Faceplate Seal
Dome Cover
Body Cover
Hot
Cold
Outlet 2
Outlet 1 (Default)
MAX Ø 90mm
MIN Ø 30mm
MIN Ø 45mm
50mm
ID= 70 ±10mm
MAX Ø 55mm