Wickes Mirang 229417 User manual

Free stand Bath Shower
Mixer
Fitting instructions
Please note: Tap head shown is for illustration purposes only.
Please keep these instructions for future reference and request of replacement parts.

We have taken great care to ensure that this product reaches you in perfect
condition. However should any parts be damaged or missing please contact your
point of purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights. In addition if you
require replacement parts your point of purchase will be happy to assist.
Contents
1. Tools required
2. Parts Supplied
3. Specifications
4. Installation
5. Aftercare
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Tools required
(Tools not supplied)
Parts Supplied
Specifications
The taps is suitable for use at water supply pressures of 0.5 bar (min.) to 5 bar (max.).
This pressure rating is determined by the manufacturer using soft water under test
house conditions and may differ to the retailer´s recommendation.
BS 8558 recommends hot water should be stored and distributed at a temperature
of not less than 60°C which will help minimise the build-up of limescale.
For further details contact your Local Water Authority.
This taps should be installed in compliance with the UK Water Regulations.
(a) Identify all components and check pack contents.
(b) Turn off water mains supply.
NO. Description Qty
1 Spout 1
2 tap assembly 1
3Cover 1
4 Wall screw 3
5 Rail bracket 1
6 Wall plug 3
7 Grub screw 1
8 Allen key 1
9 Handset 1
10 Shower hose 1
3
1
7 8
9
10
2
3
4
5
6

Installation
1. Prepare the recess and pipework on
the floor. Please refer to the
dimension drawing on the right.
2. Prepare 2 boards for fixing mixer
body and pipework. Please refer to
the dimension drawing on the right.
3. Place the cover(3) to the rail of the
tap assembly, screw the rail bracket(5)
to the thread of the rail until securly.
4. Fit this assembly to board and mark
screw holes.
3
Rail
5
4
G½" male connector
(Hot and cold water)
Hot water
Cold water

5. Driling 3 holes on the board.
Note: Only one of the board is need
to drill.
6. Secure this assembly to board using
wall screw (4, if suitable) and wall
plug (6, if suitable).
7. Connect the flexible hose to hot and
cold supplies. Do not over tighten.
8. Secure board to the floor.
Important - Use appropriate fixings
suitable for floor type/construction.
Drill holes to suit required fixings
(Use wall plugs if suitable).
Note: do not overbend the flexible
hose during installation.
9. Turn on the water supply and check
for leaks on connection points.
5
G½" Female connector
(not supplied)
4
6
Flexible hose

10. If watertight, Secure other board to
the floor.
11. Gently push the spout(1) into the
mixer body. See diagram on the
right.
12. Screw the grub screw(7) to mixer
body and tighten using an allen
key(8).
6
1
8
7
1
8
7

13. Ensuring the hose washer is in
position, attach the conical end of
the shower hose(10) to handset(9)
and tighten.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Ensuring the hose washer is in
position, attach the non-conical end
of the shower hose(10) to outlet of
the mixer body.
Then place the shower hose(10) in
the handset holder.
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9
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INST NM345 (Rev.1.0)
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Aftercare
Cleaning the cartridge (if water dripping from tap)
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn off the mains water supply. If unsure
contact a qualified tradesman.
Remove the cap, grub screw, handle and cover.
Remove the retaining nut using a suitable spanner, pull the cartridge from the mixer
body, clean thoroughly under cold water to remove any build up of
limescale or debris.
If necessary replace the cartridge.
Replace the cartridge into the body, tighten the valve using
a suitable spanner.
Replace retaining nut, cover and handle,
tighten the grub screw and re-fit cap
to handle.
Cleaning the flow straightener (if no flow or low flow rate)
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn off the mains water supply. If unsure
contact a qualified tradesman.
Remove the shell, flow straightener and sealing washer from the pull
out hose, clean thoroughly under cold water to remove any build up
of limescale or debris.
Re-fit the flow straightener, sealing washer and shell to pull out hose.
General cleaning
Whilst modern plating techniques are used in the manufacture of these fittings, the
plating will wear if not cleaned properly. The safest way to clean your product is
to wipe with a soft damp cloth. Stains can be removed using washing up liquid.
All cleaning powders and liquids will damage the surface of your fitting even the
non-scratch cleaners.
Cap
Grub screw
Handle Cover
Retaining nut
Cartridge
Mixer body
Sealing washer
Shell
Flow straightener