Wickes Rhine 161615 User manual

Deck 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 0.2 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 Water Regulations.
(a) Identify all components and check pack contents.
(b) Turn off water mains supply.
NO. Description Qty
1 Tap Body 1
2 Washer 1
3 Anti-Rotational Washer 2
4 Backnuts 2
5 Wall Bracket 1
6 Shower Hose 1
7 Handset 1
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Installation
1. Fit Tap Body (1) to bath, ensuring that the Washer (2) is fitted between the Tap
Body (1) and the bath.
2. Fit Anti-Rotational Washer (3) over inlet legs. Then fit Backnuts (4) to the inlet
legs and tighten. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Connect to the water supply using suitable plumbing joints.
4. Fix Shower Hose (6) to Tap Body (1) using the Rubber Washer supplied with the
shower hose. Rubber Washer to be fitted between the Shower Hose (6) and the
Tap Body (1). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
5. Fix Wall Bracket (5) to the wall at the required height ensuring the Handset (7)
will fit correctly into the Wall Bracket (5).
6. Turn on the hot and cold and mains water supply. Check for leaks
immediately. It is always advisable at this stage to flush out the system.
To do this, open both valves fully and allow water to flow for approx.1
minute. This will remove any foreign matter
within the installation.
7. Finally turn on all the water heating
arrangements.
8. Assemble Shower Hose (6) to Handset (7)
using Rubber Washer supplied with
Shower Hose (6).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Aftercare
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.
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