VADO LIFE LIF-123T-CP User manual

Guarantee
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INSPIRATION
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Wall mounted exposed bath shower mixer
User Guide
Keep for future reference
All 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] needed to complete the
product repair.
This standard guarantee may be extended by registering your product to give up to a
12 year guarantee period. Once registered:
VADO chromed brassware and stainless steel products have a 12 year guarantee
(2 years parts and labour plus 10 years parts only).
VADO Sensori Smart Touch and Smart Dial products have a 5 year guarantee
(parts and labour).
VADO Identity and i-tech products have a 5 year guarantee (2 year parts and labour plus 3
years parts only).
All other VADO products have a 3 year guarantee (2 years parts and labour plus 1 year parts
only) [SEE NOTE 2].
VADO electric showers have a 2 years parts and labour guarantee.
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 3].
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 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 spare parts and shower hoses are under a parts only guarantee.
[3] 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.
Tel: [phone]
Email: aftersalesc[email protected]
LIF-123T-CP
LIF-131T-CP

Thank you for choosing VADO
Our products can be found in some of the most prestigious
hotel, commercial and residential developments across the
world, therefore you can expect exceptional product quality and
outstanding customer service.
This product has passed through stringent quality assurance
processes coupled with demanding lifecycle mechanical testing
to ensure it reaches the exacting standards that allow us to
offer our premium 12 year guarantee.
We work to ensure our product designs are harmonious with
all sanitaryware, so when you choose VADO, your choice of
coordinating items is unlimited.
With VADO, you can really let your inspiration flow.
For any technical or operational queries please contact our
experienced aftersales team on 01934 745163.
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Operation - Flow control
HOT COLD
Shower Spout
HOT COLD
Shower Spout
Spout
Handset
Turning the flow control handle in the direction of the arrow
increases the flow of water to the handset
Turning the flow control handle in the direction of the arrow
increases the flow of water to the spout
HOT COLD
Shower Spout
Flow control
handle in the
off position
Note: For illustrative purposes the wall mounted version is shown.
The same operation applies to the deck mounted version.
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Welcome
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HOT COLD
Shower Spout
HOT COLD
Shower Spout
Hot
Cold
Cold
Hot
Turning the temperature control handle in the direction of the
arrow increases the water temperature
Turning the temperature control handle in the direction of the
arrow decreases the water temperature
Operation - Temperature control
HOT COLD
Shower Spout
Temperature
handle in the
38° position
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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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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 when 38°C is aligned with the stop
mark (see fig 1).
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 commissioning as
follows.
Remove the handle. Pull off the screw cap on the underside
of the temperature handle. Using the supplied hexagonal key
release the grub screw within the handle.
Pull out the handle.
Ensure the step on the stop ring is the correct position
(see fig 2).
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 ball in the handle 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.
Commissioning
Temperature
handle
Hex key
Splines
Stop ring
Stop
Step
Step
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Stop ring
6 7

Maintenance:
We advise that the below is carried out annually as failure to
do so may result in invalidation of warranty.
Shut off the water supply to both hot and cold inlets, before
commencing any maintenance work below.
This thermostatic valve is fitted with a double filtering facility.
Filters are fitted on the water inlets and on the thermostatic
cartridge. Depending on the water quality, filters may become
dirty, causing reduced flow and inefficient working of the valve.
Inlet lters
Undo both locking nuts at the back of the valve and detach from
the wall (if maintaining wall mounted product) or the deck legs
(if mounted to the bath). Remove the filter washer, and soak in
descaling agent.
Thermostatic cartridge
To clean the filters, you must first remove the cartridge from
the housing.
Removing the Cartridge
1. Shut off the water supply to both inlets at the isolating valves.
Ensure the thermostatic valve has been successfully isolated.
2. Remove the temperature
control handle by pulling
off the screw cap on the
underside of the temperature
handle. Using a hexagonal
key release the grub screw
within the handle.
Pull out the handle.
Pull off the stop ring. Temperature
handle
Hex key
Stop ring
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Maintenance:
Step
Stop ring
Securing ring
Pliers
Grub screw
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Using a pair of long-nosed
pliers unscrew the securing
ring and remove.
3. Unscrew the grub screw
on the underside of the body
and pull out the thermostatic
cartridge.
4. Clean filters by rinsing them
under running water to remove any debris.
5. If there is limescale deposits then it is recommended to
immerse the cartridge for a few minutes in 50% white vinegar
+ 50% hot water, brush the filters gently and then rinse under
running water to clean all particles. If this is not effective, a
replacement cartridge should be fitted.
6. Before reassembling the cartridge, clean its housing with
a wet cloth and grease the ‘O’ rings using a suitable silicone
grease, insert the thermostatic cartridge into the body aligning
the hole in the body with the grub screw.
7. Screw the securing nut on and tighten using long-nose pliers,
careful not to overtighten.
8. Place the temperature stop ring
on the cartridge so the step is
located at 1 o’clock.
9. Turn the water supply on.
10. Check the water temperature to
ensure correct commissioning.
See previous section or Vado.com
for commissioning.
12. Secure the handle.

Notes:
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