Viega 6168.5 User manual

Instructions for Use
Simplex drain/overflow
for standard bathtubs and for bathtubs with
drain hole Ø52
Model Year built (from)
6168.5 07/2019
INT

Table of contents
1About these instructions for use 3
1.1 Target groups 3
1.2 Labelling of notes 3
1.3 About this translated version 4
2Product information 5
2.1 Intended use 5
2.1.1 Areas of use 5
2.2 Product description 6
2.2.1 Overview 6
2.2.2 Technical data 7
3Handling 8
3.1 Assembly information 8
3.1.1 Mounting conditions 8
3.1.2 Installation dimensions 8
3.1.3 Required tools and materials 9
3.2 Assembly 9
3.2.1 Mounting overflow 9
3.2.2 Mounting the drain 9
3.2.3 Connecting the wastewater system 10
3.3 Disposal 10
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1 About these instructions for use
Trade mark rights exist for this document; for further information, go to
viega.com/legal.
1.1 Target groups
The information in this instruction manual is directed at the following
groups of people:
nHeating and sanitary professionals and trained personnel
nOperators
nConsumers
Individuals without the abovementioned training or qualification are not
permitted to mount, install and, if required, maintain this product. This
restriction does not extend to possible operating instructions.
The installation of Viega products must take place in accordance with
the general rules of engineering and the Viega instructions for use.
1.2 Labelling of notes
Warning and advisory texts are set aside from the remainder of the text
and are labelled with the relevant pictographs.
DANGER!
This symbol warns of possible life-threatening injury.
WARNING!
This symbol warns of possible serious injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol warns of possible injury.
NOTICE!
This symbol warns of possible damage to property.
This symbol gives additional information and hints.
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1.3 About this translated version
This instruction for use contains important information about the choice
of product or system, assembly and commissioning as well as intended
use and, if required, maintenance measures. The information about the
products, their properties and application technology are based on the
current standards in Europe (e.g. EN) and/or in Germany
(e.g. DIN/DVGW).
Some passages in the text may refer to technical codes in Europe/
Germany. These should serve as recommendations in the absence of
corresponding national regulations. The relevant national laws, stand‐
ards, regulations, directives and other technical provisions take priority
over the German/European directives specified in this manual: The
information herein is not binding for other countries and regions; as said
above, they should be understood as a recommendation.
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2 Product information
2.1 Intended use
2.1.1 Areas of use
NOTICE!
Risk of damage due to unsuitable liquids
To avoid damaging the drain, only introduce the following
liquids:
nTypical household wastewater with temperatures up to
95 °C
nThe pH value must be higher than 4 but lower than 10.
The Simplex drain/overflow is a combined drain and overflow for bath‐
tubs with a 52 mm drain hole.
Please note, this model has no odour trap. A separate
odour trap must be installed to complete the mounting.
The drain/overflow is suitable for standard bathtubs with the drain on
the head end.
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2.2 Product description
2.2.1 Overview
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Fig. 1: Component overview
1 valve cone
2 fixing screw
3 valve top
4 Sealing
5 Sealing
6 drain unit with odour trap
7 drainpipe
8 Bowden cable
9 Flexible overflow pipe
10 overflow unit
11 profile seal
12 fixing flange
13 rotatable rosette
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2.2.2 Technical data
Drainage capacity (at an accumu‐
lation height of 300 mm)
with Viega odour trap
0.92 l/s
Overflow capacity (at an accumu‐
lation height of 60 mm)
with Viega odour trap
0.63 l/s
Diameter of bathtub drain hole 52 mm
Length of Bowden cable 560 mm
Length / height 590 mm
Dimensions and installation depth Ä Chapter 3.1.2 „Installation
dimensions“ on page 8
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3 Handling
3.1 Assembly information
3.1.1 Mounting conditions
The following requirements exist for the mounting of the drain / over‐
flow:
nThe bathtub is installed.
nThe drainage line is installed all the way to the bathtub.
nThe underside of the bathtub is accessible.
3.1.2 Installation dimensions
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Fig. 2: Dimensional drawing
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3.1.3 Required tools and materials
The following tools are required for mounting:
nsocket spanner (size 14)
nfine-toothed saw
nflat-blade screwdriver
The following material must be purchased separately and must be avail‐
able during mounting:
nOdour trap
3.2 Assembly
3.2.1 Mounting overflow
Proceed as follows to the mounting of the overflow:
▶Fit the profile seal in the overflow unit.
▶Hold the overflow unit on the overflow opening of the bathtub from
the outside.
▶Screw the fixing flange into the overflow unit by hand.
Align and fit the rotatable rosette.
NOTICE! Only turn the fixing flange by hand. Pliers or other
tools may damage the fixing flange.
▶Shorten the overflow pipe and also the connection pipe on the over‐
flow unit if required.
▶Push the overflow pipe onto the overflow unit.
3.2.2 Mounting the drain
Proceed as follows to mount the drain:
Tool
Material
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▶Place the double seal onto the drain unit in such a way that the
recess is positioned above the connecting pipe.
▶Hold the drain with the double seal onto the drain hole of the
bathtub from below.
▶Pull the upper part of the double seal through the drain hole.
▶Fit the valve top in the drain hole.
▶Place the fixing screw in the drain unit and tighten with a socket
spanner (size 14) or a Viega mounting aid.
▶Push the union nut, sliding ring and seal onto the bottom end of the
overflow pipe.
▶Place the overflow pipe in the drain unit and screw together.
Maintain the insertion depth of at least 15 mm.
3.2.3 Connecting the wastewater system
The drain unit must be connected to an external odour trap as there is
no odour trap integrated into the drain fitting.
The drain unit is equipped with a horizontal DN 40 connection pipe for
the connection.
Proceed as follows to connect the drain fitting to the wastewater
system:
Requirements:
nThe overflow and drain units are installed on the bathtub.
nThe connection between overflow and drain has been made.
3.3 Disposal
Separate the product and packaging materials (e. g. paper, metal,
plastic or non-ferrous metals) and dispose of in accordance with valid
national legal requirements.
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