NewTeam NT 973-T Mounting instructions

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Customer Service Dept.
Brunel Road
Earlstrees Industrial Estate
Corby
Northants
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Installation Instructions
and User Guide
PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOKLET
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NEWTEAM NT/973/T/S/CP & NT/974/T/R/CP
THERMOSTATIC MIXER SHOWER
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Product Features
1NEWTEAM 973-T/974-T SHOWER VALVE
NewTeam 973-T/974-T
NT 973-T
NT 974-T

Contents
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Please read this booklet carefully and ensure a competent person undertakes the
installation.
Note: Following the headings in sequence will guide you through the installation
and operation of your NewTeam 973-T/974-T Mixer Shower
Refer to back cover for Guarantee, Customer Service and Replacement Parts Policy.
In the event of any query regarding installation please contact the NewTeam Customer
Service Department
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] • E-mail: [email protected]
In line with our policy of continual product development the specifications may be
varied and product design altered. We reserve the right to depart from the details
given in this manual without prior notice.
Installation and Operating Instructions
for NewTeam Thermostatic Mixer Shower
• 973-T
• 974-T
INTRODUCTION
• Site Requirements
• General
INSTALLATION
GUARANTEE
CLEANING & LUBRICATION
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE
3 - 4
Pages
5 - 7
8 - 9
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Introduction
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973-T/974-T
Installation and operating instructions for the 973-T/974-T Thermostatic Mixer Shower.
The valve is supplied with the hot inlet on the left and the cold inlet on the right when
viewed from the front. The hot supply must be connected to the inlet port marked ‘H’.
Please read these instructions carefully, and ensure the shower valve is
installed to The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations. If in doubt, contact a
registered plumber or the Secretary of Institute of Plumbing, address as follows:
Institute of Plumbing
64 Station Lane
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 6NB
Tel: [phone]
To ensure the correct operation of your shower mixing valve it is
important to fully understand your site installation. This thermostatic mixing valve will
suit the following
High Pressure
Low Pressure
Mains Pressure
Pumped Pressure (refer to pump installation manual)
Unequal Pressure
Gravity Pressure
The shower mixing valve may require slight adjustment depending on your site
installation the following may apply.
GRAVITY FED
Fig 1 shows a typical layout. The distance between the bottom of the cold water tank
and the shower head must be a minimum of 1 meter (0.1 bar).
Make the connection into the hot water supply pipe from the cylinder ensuring that it
is the first draw off on the vertical pipe below the expansion pipe tee. If this is not
possible a direct connection must be made from the hot water cylinder with an
Essex flange.
The cold water supply should be taken directly from the cold water storage tank
positioned 60mm below the cold connection which feeds the hot water cylinder.
The above installation is recommended for most showers, if however your cold supply
is mains pressure then the following will be required.
Site Requirements
General
Hot Water Tank
Cold Water
Storage Tank
1m. (39”) min.
Fig 1 - Typical Installation Diagram
1 Metre
Min.
60mm
Mains
Water
Supply

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MAINS COLD SUPPLY
A) *Hot supply between 1 to 4 metres (0.1-0.4 bar)
Mains cold supply up to 10 bar.
*Fit 7 litre (green) limiter into cold inlet elbow only.
B) *Hot supply above 5 metre (0.5 bar)
Mains cold supply up to 10 bar.
*Fit 5 litre (yellow) limiter into hot inlet elbow.
*Fit 7 litre (green) limiter into cold inlet elbow.
UNVENTED SYSTEM
Fit 5 litre (yellow) limiter into hot inlet elbow.
Fit 7 litre (green) limiter into cold inlet elbow.
This will give a shower outlet of about 10litres/min. (2.2 gallons per min).
(Cold supply to shower from same source as hot).
INSTANTANEOUS GAS WATER HEATER & COMBINATION BOILER (UNVENTED)
The hot supply from the heater is to be connected to the hot inlet elbow and cold
inlet elbow connected to the cold supply. Fit 7 litre flow limiter (as supplied) into the
cold inlet elbow.
INSTANTANEOUS (NON STORAGE)
7-9kw Electric Water Heaters (Unvented)
This will require a 5 litre (yellow) flow limiter as supplied into Cold outlet only.
IMPORTANT: It is a requirement of Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters that a
stable flow of water passes through the heater.
This requirement can be satisfied by using a Flow Stabiliser and should be adjusted
to give a temperature of between 50 & 55°C from the heater.
Flow Stabilisers should be fitted prior to the heater.
PUMPED SHOWERS
Your thermostatic shower is also ideal for power shower installation and can be
matched to the NewTeam range of shower pumps.
Installation (Contd.)
Exposed Elbow AssemblyConcealed Elbow Assembly
Compression
Nut
Olive
Isolating Elbow
Filter/Seal
Flow Limiter
Adaptor
Check Valve
O’Ring
Mixer
Hot
Cold
Inlet Filter
White
Plastic
Spacer
White Plastic
Orifice Disc
Brass
Locking Ring
Flow Limiter

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General
1) Before commencing it is advisable to install non-restrictive isolating valves on
both hot and cold supplies for flushing out and servicing purposes.
2) It is important that both supply pipes are flushed before connecting mixing valves
to ensure no pipe/plumbing debris enters the mixing valve.
3) A simple way of flushing out the pipes is to fit the outlet adaptor to the pipe and
secure with the compression nut and olive, fit the hose to the adaptor and flush
out pipes to the waste.
4) We recommend fitting the strainers to ensure no debris enters the mixing valve.
5) In hard water areas the mixing valve may require more frequent cleaning and
servicing.
6) The temperature of your stored water must not exceed 65ºC. A stored water
temperature of 60ºC is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements
in line with the British Standard 6700.
Pipe Position
Surface Mounted Fitting –NT-973
Before mounting the valve to the wall, the position for the pipe work should be
decided. Three inlet positions - top, bottom and rear are possible simply by rotating
the elbows in the valve body (only on exposed versions). With the elbow screwed
fully against the valve body it can be unscrewed a maximum of 1.5 turns to allow for
lateral tolerance.
Recessed Fitting –NT-974
Ensure isolating elbows are in the correct fixing position (i.e. rear entry) and secure
position with elbow swivel nut using the filter seal to create a water tight joint
between elbow and valve body. Ensure all openings in wall are sealed against
water ingress.
Surface Mounting –NT-973
1) Use the surface mounting backplate as a template for the fixing holes.
2) Drill and plug the wall to suit, screws are provided. The fixings supplied are for
use with solid walls. For fixing to plasterboard, suitable alternative fixings will
be required.
3) Fit the grubscrew loosely to the backplate and secure the backplate to the wall.
4) Locate the valve body to the wall and lock with the grubscrew. Fit the outlet
adaptor to the valve - exchange with the blanking plug for top outlet.
5) Connect the inlet pipes to the valve with compression fittings, please ensure the
hot supply is connected to the inlet port ‘H’.
Fig 2 –Pipe Position Surface Mounted
NT-973 Valve

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Fig 2a –Pipe Position Recessed Valve
NT-974 Valve
Recessed Fixing –NT-974
It is essential that when installing a recessed mixing valve, full access to the valve
can be achieved for servicing purposes. Isolating valves are supplied as standard on
concealed models and should be fitted with the filter plate provided.
Rear access to the mixing valve is always preferred wherever possible (e.g. an airing
cupboard or paneled walls), as this removes the need to disturb any tiling or deco-
rating features at the front of the valve. You must ensure a minimum depth of 57mm
from the back of the valve to the finished surface.

Fitting your Shower
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*Ensure the valve has been securely fixed to the wall and is in the correct place*
For this shower kit you need to assemble the riser, this is done by inserting the
risers into the push fit adaptor. (As below). We recommend dipping the ends of all
tubes in dilute soap solution to ease assembly of all push fits.
Once that has been done place the riser into the compression adaptor on the top of
the shower valve. Tighten the compression nut to the point where the tube no longer
rotates in fitting, then tighten a further 1/2to 2/3of a turn to make the joint. Now place
the exposed shower arm onto the riser (This might be a tight fit) you will now have
the location for the three holes. Mark the hole locations and drill and plug, you are
then able to secure the exposed shower arm to the wall.
Once everything is secure, screw the shower head onto the arm and the set up is
complete.
Fitting the Riser Rail –NT-973 only
Fig 3 - Fitting the Riser Rail
Fig 4 - Recessed Shower Arm –NT-974-T
Fig 5 - Surface Mounted Shower Arm –NT-973-T

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Temperature Setting
Fig 6 - Temperature Setting
The maximum mixed water temperature should be limited to ensure no undesirable
temperature is obtained. If necessary adjust as follows:
1) Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the maximum temperature position.
2) Remove the control knob spokes and remove fixing grub screw. The control knob
can now be removed (DO NOT REMOVE INDICE).
3) Remove spindle screw and rubber seal.
4) Using a thin flat screwdriver through the centre of the spindle, turn the adjusting
screw to alter the temperature.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise (-) for cooler temperature.
Turn the adjusting screw anti-clockwise (+) for warmer temperature.

Service/Maintenance
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Service/Maintenance
If your Thermostatic Mixing Valve fails to operate it could be the result of
incorrect installation. Please refer to installation and site requirements.
If the valve has operated correctly for a time, but no longer performs
acceptably, it may require servicing/cleaning. Proceed as follows;
1) Isolate hot and cold supplies.
2) Remove the headwork assembly and spline adaptor if applicable
3) Unscrew the cartridge (standard right hand thread).
4) Remove the thermostat, distributor assembly and spring.
5) Remove all visible ‘o’rings and washers from the body.
NOTE: Do not adjust the bottom cap setting.
29mm spanner required (standard thread).
Ensure that you DO NOT damage the valve, pipe work or backplate when
undoing the headwork.
Ensure that you don’t damage the faces of the piston.
M5 GRUB SCREW
Cartridge Assembly
Knob & Sleeve
Thermostat
& Piston Assembly
Concealed Elbow
Assembly
Note :-
Do Not Remove
Indice To Remove
Lever
Concealing
Plate & Seals
Exposed Elbow
Assembly Flow
Limiter
Kit
Illustration Shows A
Concealed Backplate
Fig 7 - Service and Maintenance

Cleaning and Lubrication
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General
1) Do not at any time use bath cleaning liquids, powders or specified non-scratch
cleaners on Surface finishes. In order to avoid surface wear on any of your
shower fittings when cleaning, always use a damp cloth. For persistent stains
or marks, you may use a domestic washing-up liquid.
2) Examine all seals and replace if necessary.
3) Use silicon based grease on all seals (light smear only). A maintenance kit
is available, which contains all seals and grease from your local stockist
or manufacturer.
Re-Assembly
1) Replace the spring in the bottom of the valve followed by the piston and
thermostat.
2) Screw the cartridge back into the shower valve and fully tighten.
3) Replace the sleeve and push the knob back into place, replace the screw and
knob cap
NOTE: Do not adjust the bottom cap unless you are installing a new cartridge. If
this is the case, screw the bottom cap fully clockwise until it stops, then unscrew
anti-clockwise 3/4 turn only.
General Fault Diagnosis
If your Thermostatic Mixing Valve fails to operate either immediately upon installa-
tion or after a period of time, the following points should be checked;
1) Isolate supplies and ensure that both hot and cold supplies are reaching the
valve body. You may need to dis-connect supply pipes to ensure this.
2) Ensure that there is no debris between the faces of the piston and it’s mating
faces, the bottom of the valve body and the cartridge.
3) Check that the valve has been installed correctly in accordance of its
particular feed system (i.e use of flow limiters where necessary).
4) Check that the hot water temperature source is sufficient; preferred maximum
of 65°C.
Spare Parts
Part No. Description
SKBQ1500-973S Seals Kit
SKBQ1500-973C Cartridge Kit
SK1500-3 Thermostat and Piston Assembly
SK1500-12 Flow Limiter Kit
CV1600CP Exposed Elbow Assembly
SK INLET-4 Concealed Elbow Assembly
SKBQ1503-973K Knob & Sleeve
SKTS1501-5CP Concealed Plate & Seals

Installers Notes
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Guarantee/Service Policy
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Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing a NewTeam product, which has been designed, manufactured
and tested, in the U.K., to the highest standards.
Guarantee. 1 Year - Parts and Labour
This guarantee applies to products purchased within the United Kingdom or Republic of
Ireland, but does not apply to products used commercially.
This is provided that:
1. The guarantee registration card is completed and returned within ten days complete with a copy
of proof of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for any servicing requirements.
2. The product is installed and operated in accordance with our instructions and has not been
misused or damaged.
This in no way affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
The information on the Guarantee card helps NewTeam to process any claims and contact you about
your product and its maintenance if required. The registration of your personal details is
purely for Newteam use, and the other information helps us to make products for the future.
NewTeam Shower products are designed, manufactured and tested to the highest standards.
Should a complaint arise, products are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials for a
period of 12 months from the date of purchase, when in domestic use. For your guarantee to be valid,
your shower must be installed by a competent person, in accordance with the instruction manual.
Failure to do so will result in a service call charge being levied.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available
outside these hours at our discretion, in which case a premium will be charged.
NewTeam will repair or replace (at our option), free of charge, any faulty components during the guar-
antee period, provided it has been maintained and operated in accordance with our
instructions, and has not been misused or damaged.
Modification or repair of this product by person(s) not authorised by Newteam will invalidate this guar-
antee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Service Policy - Replacement Parts Policy
IMPORTANT:
IN THE EVENT OF PRODUCT OR COMPONENT MALFUNCTION, DO NOT TAMPER WITH
OR REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM SITE. Telephone NewTeam Customer Service
Department on 01536 264 012 and be prepared with the date of purchase, model number and
a description of the complaint.
Our service staff are fully qualified to advise on correct installation procedures and will be able
to diagnose whether the fault will require a replacement part or a visit from a NewTeam engineer.
If required, a service call will be booked, and either yourself or an appointed representative (who
should be a person of 18 years or over) must be present during the visit.
All site visits to product within the guarantee period will be carried out free of any parts or
labour charges provided the conditions of the guarantee have been adhered to.
All site visits to product out of guarantee will be subject to charges for parts and labour which
is payable by you or your appointed representative at the time of the visit. Charges will also be
levied on cancelled appointments, unless advised to NewTeam at least 24 hours in advance of
the agreed date and time.
We reserve the right not to undertake work where payment cannot be made to our engineer at
the time of the visit.
NewTeam hold stocks of components for all their range of products and these will be
maintained for the duration of their life.
Should a product be discontinued, spare parts stocks will be maintained, but in the event of a
part becoming unavailable NewTeam reserve the right to supply a substitute of equal quality.
The following payment methods can be used to obtain spare parts:
By post, pre-payment of proforma invoice by cheque or postal order.
By telephone quoting credit card (Mastercard, Visa or Visa Delta) details.
Part No. 404-0156 Issue 01/04
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
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