VADO AXCES ASTRA Series Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION /
USER MANUAL
This instruction booklet covers model:
AX-AST-100/CD-CP, AX-AST-100-CP, AX-AST-300-CP
Version 1, 1-9-19
VADO
Wedmore Road, Cheddar,
Somerset, England BS27 3EB
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ASTRA
MONO BASIN MIXER WITH
POP-UP WASTE

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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
Operating Specifications
Important - please read
Operating Pressure
Minimum operating pressure 0.2 bar
Maximum operating pressure 5 bar
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.
Contents of Packaging
Installation guide &
User manual
Mixer with seal
to suit your model
Fixing Kit
Flexible hoses x 2
Metal washer
Rubber washer
Threaded rod
Nut
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INSTALLATION /
USER MANUAL
ASTRA
MONO BASIN MIXER WITH
POP-UP WASTE
Waste
Waste control
rod with
extension

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113mm300mm
148mm 151mm
1/2”
Dimensions
Installation - Quick guide
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Installation
Before installing your new mixer, flush
through the pipe work to ensure removal
of debris, turn off the water supply.
Ensure the seal is in place in the bottom
of the mixer body.
Position the mixer on the basin. From
the underside of the basin screw the
two flexible pipes to the hot and cold
connections in the mixer body, the hot
should be to the left and the cold to the
right, hand tighten only.
Screw the threaded rod into the small
hole inside the mixer body.
Slide the rubber and metal washer over
the rod, the rubber washer should be
on top. Screw on the nut and tighten to
clamp the mixer to the basin.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the nut as
this may damage the basin.
Connect the water supply to the inlet
pipes. The hot water should be connected
to the left pipe and cold to the right.
CAUTION: When
installing the
flexible hoses do
not kink, or bend
them more than the
60mm diameter as
shown right.
60mm
Installation - Quick guide
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Seal
Rubber
washer
Metal
washer
Nut
Hot flexible
pipe
Cold flexible
pipe
Threaded
rod

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Installation - Pop-up waste
Dissemble the pop-up waste and
reassemble onto the basin.
Insert the vertical control rod (with
knob) down through the hole in the
back of the mixer body and screw
into the extension rod.
Unscrew the ball joint retainer
on the side of the pop-up waste
body. Insert the short end of the
horizontal control rod (with ball
joint) into the waste, slide on the
clamping washer and clamp in
position by refitting the ball joint
retainer. Do not over tighten.
Slide one end of the spring plate
onto the horizontal control rod,
followed by the link and finally
other end of the spring plate.
Slide the control rod link onto the
vertical control rod and loosely
tighten.
Test the action of the pop-up
waste and fully tighten the rod
link. Adjust the ball joint retainer
and control rod link as required.
Turn on the water supply and turn
the mixer on fully to flush through
any possible debris from the mixer.
Finally check all new connections
for leaks.
Operation
Cold
Hot
Operation pop-up waste
Pull the waste control rod up to close
the plug and fill the basin.
Push the waste control rod down to open
the plug and empty the basin.
Turning the handle clockwise will
increase the water temperature.
Turning the handle anti-clockwise will
decrease the water temperature.
Vertical
control rod
extension
Control
rod
Horizontal
control rod
Ball joint
retainer
Clamping
washer
Control
rod link
Plug
Plug
housing
Seal
Seal
Body

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Cleaning instructions
The electroplating on this product is finished to the highest standard. Due care needs
to be taken to ensure the appearance is retained.
We recommend cleaning all products with a soft damp cloth ONLY and advise strongly
against the use of all aggressive/corrosive cleaning products i.e. powders and liquids.
If these instructions are not followed, this may invalidate your guarantee in the event
of a problem occurring.
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All AXCES by VADO products come with a 2 year guarantee as standard. Within this
guarantee period VADO will provide replacement parts and any labour [SEE NOTE 1,
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS] needed to complete the product repair.
This standard guarantee may be extended by registering your product to give a 10 year
guarantee (2 years parts and labour plus 8 years on parts supply only.).
Operational components such as, but not limited to; thermostatic cartridges, diverters,
headworks and flow control, waste mechanisms, shower hoses, O-rings and seals are
guaranteed for 2 years parts and labour plus 3 years on parts supply only.
Guarantee Conditions
Our products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase until
the expiry of the relevant guarantee period shown above.
The guarantee is only valid if:
•The product has been installed, used and maintained in accordance with VADO's
instructions and subjected to normal use only.
•The defect is not due to use of an unsuitable or inadequate water or power supply.
•The defect is not due to accident, misuse, neglect or incorrect/inappropriate repair (other
than by VADO or VADO authorised agents) or damage caused by foreign objects
or substances.
•The extended guarantee is only available if you have completed the Guarantee Registration
Process. This can be done via the VADO website or via phone to our aftersales team.
Registration must be completed within 6 months from date of purchase.
Under the extended guarantee period VADO will, at its option, offer to supply any
replacement product (or component part) assessed to be defective [SEE NOTE 2].
The guarantee (whether standard or extended) is non-transferable to any subsequent owner.
All claims under the guarantee should be notified in the first instance to our Aftersales
department, contact details below, this must be done no later than the last day of the
relevant guarantee period. All claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase (sales
receipt or delivery note) from an official AXCES by VADO dealer.
The guarantee does not extend to any consequential loss or damage.
After repair or replacement, the relevant guarantee period will be calculated from the
original date of purchase.
VADO operates a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right
to change the product, packaging and documentation specifications without notice.
NOTES:
[1] Labour via our engineer network is only available in the UK. Attendance by a VADO
engineer or sub-contract engineer will be under our standard terms and conditions.
[2] VADO reserves the right to charge in advance for a product (or replacement part) pending
collection and investigation (at VADO expense) to confirm a defect is due to a manufacturing
issue. If a defect is found the charge will be refunded or cancelled.
This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
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