METHVEN FLEXISPRAY User manual

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*
Optimum: kPa/ . bar - kPa/ bar
Operating Temperature:
Hot: Max °C*
Cold: Min °C
Inlet Connections:
All ½" BSP
* Regional specific regulations apply.
Please refer to your warranty statement
at www.methven.com
SINK MIXER
Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn-off the water supply. It is recommended
to fit isolation valves to both the hot and cold supply.
Installation:
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Care and Cleaning:
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Never use abrasives or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean this product. Clean regularly
with contamination free warm soapy water and
a damp soft cloth.
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the
instructions before installation.
General:
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.
If limited water flow is experienced, locate
aerator and filter washers and clean away
foreign material as required.
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.
Correct
Incorrect
Do not stretch or twist hose
DO NOT crush
Hose or swaged
Ends
R35mm Min
20mm
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Cut a single 35mm diameter hole into the mounting surface or use existing hole.
Insert o-ring provided into the groove in the bottom of the base ring.
Unscrew
mounting nuts and remove mounting plate, mounting gasket and one flexible inlet hose
if necessary.
Place base ring over hole ensuring that the o-ring remains in place.
Feed hose and
mounting studs through the base ring and hole in the mounting surface.
Screw second hose into base of mixer if removed in step 3.
Fit triangular mixer support if required, e.g. stainless sinks.
Slide
mounting gasket and mounting plate onto mounting studs.
Position the mixer as desired.
Tighten mixer body to the mounting surface using the
mounting nuts supplied.
Please Note:
Make sure the o-ring in the base ring seals completely around the hole in the mounting surface.
Unequal pressure installation only:
Attach non-return valve nipple to the hot inlet hose.
12. Connect the ½” BSP Female hose fittings to the hot and cold supplies. Turn on the water supply
and check carefully for leaks. Retighten joints if necessary.
13. Low and Unequal pressure installation only:
Unscrew aerator. Replace with Flow Straightener.
Base Ring
O-ring
Support
Mounting
Gasket
Mounting
Plate
Mounting
Nut
Flexible
Inlet Hose
Base
Ring
Hex Key
Mounting Studs
Non-return
Valve
Ferrule
Aerator
Washer
Flow Straightener