METHVEN Aroha 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
MA019168
Aroha Shower Mixer
01-9168
Use of this product is recommended for domestic and commercial applications.
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.
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.
JUNE 2012
Installation Guide
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Installation
1. Screw the body assembly (1) on to the
mounting stud positioned to observe
installation depth, ID (to front of finished
wall lining e.g. tiles) as follows:
Range of Install Depth, ID = 42-62 mm
Note: Two sizes of half dome (5 & 6) are
supplied.
Long dome (6) for 42-52 mm
Short dome (5) for 52-62mm
2. Connect body assembly (1) into system
and replace body assembly cover.
3. Cut hole in lining as pictured.
4. Wall lining e.g. tiles should be finished as
close as possible to the plastic template.
Remove plastic template prior to next
step.
5. 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 with the
faceplate’s (2)drain slot at the bottom. It
is recommended that a bead of silicone
sealant is applied to the back of the
faceplate before fixing to the finished wall
surface.
6. Push inner dome (3) onto cartridge
spindle, fit o-ring (4) and appropriate half
dome (5 or 6) over the body assembly (1)
and align to the form of the faceplate.
Fit handle (7) and fasten grub screw with
2.5mm hex key (8).
4.
6.
5.
Finished
Wall
1.
3.
2.
Hot
Cold
Plastic
template
ID
ø 50mm
Max cut out in
wall lining

2.5mm Hex Key
8
Faceplate
Body assembly
Lever Handle
Long Outer Dome
(42-52mm)
Inner Dome
O-ring
Short Outer Dome
(52-62mm)
7
3
2
1
4
5
6
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: Ceramic cartridge can be damaged 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.
*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.
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