VADO STRA-149RRK-CP User manual

Thermostatic shower valve with rigid riser and shelf
STRA-149RRK-CP
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This instruction booklet covers model:
STRA-149RRK-CP.
Version 1, 1-3-18

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Please read these instructions carefully before starting installation and keep for
future reference.
Remove all packaging and check the product for missing parts or damage before
starting installation.
Any alterations made to this product and fittings may infringe water regulations and
will invalidate the guarantee.
The installation must comply with all Local/National Water Supply Authority
Regulations/Byelaws and Building and Plumbing Regulations.
To be installed in accordance with BS EN806.
We strongly recommend that you use a qualified and registered plumber.
General installation
Important - please read
This fitting is a mixing device and therefore water supplies should be reasonably
balanced.
When installed, the fitting must comply with the requirements of the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
For further information, contact the Water Regulations department of your local water
supplier (see the WRAS website www.wras.co.uk for details) or the Water Regulations
Advisory Scheme by email ([e-mail]) or telephone: [phone].
Before making any inlet pipe connections, all supply pipes MUST be thoroughly flushed
to remove debris. Failure to do so could result in damage or low flow from the mixer
unit. Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 Section 13.
The fitting of isolating valves to the inlet feeds is advised for ease of maintenance.
Please take great care when installing this mixer not to damage its surface.
Please note if installing in an enclosed environment, access should be left for servicing
and maintenance. No costs relating to inadequate access can be accepted.
Operating Specifications
Operating Pressure
Minimum operating pressure 1 bar
Maximum operating pressure 5 bar
Contents of Packaging
Installation guide &
User manual Wall bracketRiser bracket
Thermostatic shower valve with rigid riser
STRA-149RRK-CP
Installation Guide
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Thermostatic shower valve with rigid riser and shelf
User Guide
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Accessory box 1
Accessory box 2
Valve
Quick t connectors
Screws
x 9
Wall plugs
x 9
Hex keyFilter/washers

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Contents of Packaging
Handset
Riser
Shower hose with 2 washers
Shower head with washer
Riser arm
Dimensions
456mm
151mm383mm
15mm
30mm
60mm
1067mm
711mm
250mm

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Installation - Quick guide
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05
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05
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05
150mm
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6
x 2
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Installation - Quick guide

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Installation - Quick guide
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Installation - Quick guide
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Installation
Filter/washer
Olive
Nut
Place a rubber filter/washer in each of the locking nuts on the valve and screw onto
the connectors.
Slide on the olive, screw on and tighten
the nut.
Before installation flush through the
pipe work to ensure removal of debris,
turn off the water supply.
Locking nuts
Installation
Note: Make sure that the valve is
positioned to allow room for the riser
rail to be fitted later (see dimensions on
page 6).
Prepare the wall with 2 copper pipes
at 150mm centres, making sure both
pipes are level. Connect the water
supply to the inlet pipes. The hot water
should be connected to the left hand
pipe.
Wall plugs
150mm
Screws
Warning! Please check for any
hidden cables and pipes before drilling
holes in the wall.
Remove the nut and olive from the
connector.
Drill the 4 marked holes to a suitable
depth for the wall plugs and secure with
supplied screws. Repeat for the other
connector.
Position the valve making sure it is
level. From below mark the position of
each connector. Remove the valve, and
the connectors. Place the connector
back onto the wall and mark the 4
screw holes in each connector.
Temporarily screw both quick fit
connectors onto the valve.

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Installation - riser rail
Hexagonal
key
Riser
bracket
Riser
bracket
Screws
Screwdriver
Riser arm
Riser Grub screw
Riser
Riser
Push the riser onto the connection on
the top of the valve being careful not to
damage the O-rings.
Slide the riser bracket onto the top of
the riser, make sure it passes the grub
screw.
Push the riser arm into the hole in the top
of the riser being careful not to damage
the O-rings.
Using the supplied hex key tighten the
grub screws to secure the risers together.
Slide the riser bracket up so it covers the
joint in the riser.
Make sure that the joint is exactly in the
middle of the bracket and secure in place
using the two screws.
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Replace the riser onto the valve.
Slide the riser bracket into the wall
bracket.
Secure riser in position using the grub
screw on the underside of the bracket.
Finally tighten the grub screw to secure
the riser to the valve.
Installation
Hex key
Hex key
Screw
Wall bracket
Wall plug
Warning! Please check for any
hidden cables and pipes before drilling
holes in the wall.
Place the bracket within the marked
position and mark the centre of the hole.
Drill the marked hole to a suitable depth
for the wall plug and secure with supplied
screw.
Riser
Make sure that the riser is vertical and
mark around the wall bracket with a
pencil.

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Washer
Hose
Handset
Installation - Shower hose
Washer
Hose
Shower head Washer
Shower head
Make sure there is a rubber washer in
place in the shower head and screw onto
the riser arm.
Handset
Place one of the rubber washer into the
cone end of the hose and screw to the
handset.
Valve
Place the second rubber washer into the
nut end of the hose and attach it to the
valve outlet.
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Commissioning
The valve has been factory set under balance pressures and hot water supply at 65°C.
When your specific operating conditions are significantly different from the above, the
temperature of the water may vary from the setting.
When the difference is too great, you can adjust the calibration of the valve to suit
individual requirements of the installation:
1. Check the temperature of the water being delivered from the outlet with a
thermometer.
Note: temperature readings should be taken at normal flow rate after allowing for the
system to stabilise.
2. If the temperature is not 38°C proceed to reset the calibration as follows.
Remove the handle.
Ensure the step on the stop ring is located at 12 o'clock.
Do not remove the plastic stop ring. Turn the spline of the thermostatic valve clockwise
to decrease the temperature and anti-clockwise to increase the temperature until 38°C
is achieved at outlet.
Note: the sensing part of the thermometer probe must be fully submerged in the water
that is to be tested.
Replace the handle making sure that the pin is against the step.
Once the handle has been attached ensure the temperature does not exceed 46°C when
turned entirely anti-clockwise.
Your valve setting is now commissioned.
Step
Cover
Screw
Stop ring
Valve
Temperature
handle