METHVEN Waipori 01-8185 User manual

Methven Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 15 104 813 390
Melbourne, Australia
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WMKA21005
IMPORTANT
Please read all of the instructions before installation
MA018185
Waipori Shower Mixer
with Diverter
01-8185
Use of this product is recommended for domestic and commercial applications.
Domestic and commercial warranty terms and conditions vary. Please refer to the Methven website
for full warranty terms and conditions - www.methven.com
All pipework must be thoroughly flushed prior to the installation of the mixer.
Inline filter washers must be installed 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.
Damage caused by hydrostatic testing is not covered by Methven’s warranty.
Methven recommends a licensed plumber carry out all installations in compliance with
the requirements of AS/NZS 3500. This product complies with AS/NZS 3718 regulations.
April 2012
Installation Guide
Ceramic Cartridge
Adjustment
Do not remove the ceramic cartridge
from the body while carrying out the
following adjustments.
Note: the cartridge is factory
set for maximum temperature.
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Remove half-dome (if attached) Flow limiting
adjustment
Mix
temperature
limiting
adjustment
+
+
-
Installation
1. Remove the body assembly cover. Do not
discard cover or screws (3).
2. Screw the body assembly (1) on to the
mounting stud positioned to observe the
installation depth range as follows:
Range of Install Depth, ID = 67 to 89 mm
Note: Two sizes of half dome (5 & 6) are
supplied.
Long dome (6) for 67-77 mm
Short dome for (5) for 77-89 mm
3. Connect body assembly (1) into system and
replace body assembly cover.
4. Cut holes in lining as pictured.
5. Remove body assembly cover prior to
application of the wall surface finish e.g.
tiles.
6. Lubricate the o-ring in the faceplate (2).
Place faceplate (2) over mixer body and
slide firmly over the mixer body until flat on
the wall surface. It is recommended that
a bead of silicone sealant is applied to the
back of the faceplate before fixing to the
finished wall surface. Screw the faceplate
(2) into the fixing ring using the screws
provided.
7. Place o-ring and appropriate half dome (5
or 6) over the body assembly (1). Fit diverter
knob (7) by screwing it onto the diverter
plunger. Fit handle (8) and fasten grub
screw with 2.5mm hex key (9) supplied.
Hole cut out
100mm
15
Do not discard screws ID
Hot
Cold
2
3
6
7
4100mm
25mm
50mm
Use appropriate Half Dome
for installation depth.

1
2
3
4
6
9
8
7
5
Screws
Product Components
Please check every component in accordance
with the table below
No. Item description Qty supplied
1 Body assembly 1
2 Faceplate 1
3 Screws 2
4 O-ring 1
5 Short half-dome 1
6 Long half-dome 1
7 Diverter knob 1
8 Handle with grub screw 1
9 2.5mm Hex key 1
THE METHVEN GUARANTEE
The warranty statement shall apply to all tapware & showers supplied by Methven
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THIS WARRANTY ISSUED BY: Methven Australia Pty Ltd, Melbourne Australia
Technical Specification
Inlet Connections: All 1/2" BSP
Operating Pressure: 150kPa - 500kPa
For optimum performance hot and cold water pressures should be equal.
AS/NZS 3500 stipulates a 500kPa maximum operating pressure at any outlet
within a building. Where normal pressure exceeds 500kPa, a pressure limiting
valve must be installed.
Operating Temperature: Recommended hot water supply 50°C, maximum 70°C. AS/NZS 3500 requires all
hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50°C.
Ceramic cartridges: Warranty claims will be void where the ceramic cartridge has malfunctioned due
to the presence of the following within the water supply:
Copper tube pieces
Plastic pieces
Sand, dirt or stones
Thread tape
Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies
Piping Requirements for Mixers
Avoid restrictive piping, fitting or sharp angled bends when plumbing the mixer
Do not hydrostatic test* the installation with this mixer installed. Damage to the ceramic cartridge may
occur, voiding warranty.
*Hydrostatic testing refers to placing the system under pressure, above the recommended operating
pressure, to determine water tightness and to uncover leaks or weak joints within the system.
Care and Cleaning
Never use abrasives to clean this product. Clean regularly with contamination free warm soapy water
and a damp soft cloth. Damage caused by using unsuitable cleaning agents is not covered by warranty.
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Handle
O-Ring
Faceplate
Body assembly
Diverter knob
Long half-dome
(52-63mm)
Short half-dome
(63-75mm)
Grub screw
2.5mm hex Key