THERMOSTATIC INLINE CONTROL SHOWER VALVES Installation & aftercare instructions Please retain for future reference DUAL INLINE CONCEALED VALVE SV2204 / SV4404 / SV5504 / SV6604 SV7704 / SV8804 / SV9904 / SV1304 TRIPLE INLINE CONCEALED VALVE SV2205 / SV4405 / SV5505 / SV6605 SV7705 / SV8805 / SV9905 / SV1305 TMV2 / Buildcert Ref No: RR2 TMV2 / Buildcert Ref No: RR3 Aero Bora Wessex Express Customer Services, Roper Rhodes Ltd, Brassmill Lane Trading Estate, Bath, BA1 3JF TEL: 01225 303 900 FAX: 01225 448 877 Email: sales@roperrhodes.co.uk Web: www.roperrhodes.co.uk Insight Storm Stream Factor Shown as example REF: KH.RR.SV10 07.10 V2
INTRODUCTION This guide provides instruction for the installation operation and maintenance of Roper Rhodes concealed dual and triple control Shower Valves. It is beyond the scope of this guide to provide detailed instructions for the installation of auxiliary products which may be attached to these valves. These shower valves must be installed in accordance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and in accordance with the BuildCert TMV2 scheme. OPERATING CONDITIONS OF USE Before installation the operating conditions of use must be checked. The table below contains details of the necessary conditions of operation. If your water supply cannot meet these conditions then the valve cannot be guaranteed to operate as a Type 2 TMV2 certified shower valve. This valve is suitable for use in both low pressure (BS 1287) and high pressure (BS 1111) operating conditions. Unbalanced Water Supply Valves must always be operated within either the range for BS 1287 OR BS1111 as described in the table below. Valves cannot operate effectively where a hot or cold pressure system crosses the boundaries of the two ranges. In addition the maximum ratio of unbalanced hot and cold water pressures for the valves to operate effectively is 5:1. Hot or cold pressure must be reduced or boosted so as to work within the required range. AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS Whilst this item has a high quality durable finish, it should nevertheless be treated with care. Surfaces should be cleaned using only a soft damp cloth and clean water & dried using a soft cotton cloth. Bath / shower cleaning products, even non-scratch ones could damage the finished surface. 10-YEAR GUARANTEE We have complete confidence in this Roper Rhodes product and as such it is offered with a 10-year guarantee against defects in manufacture. The guarantee requires that this product be used in the manner for which it was intended and that it is installed & maintained in accordance with the fitting instructions and local water bylaws. The guarantee covers products in domestic use only. The guarantee is invalidated should the valve be damaged by water borne debris. Make sure that supply pipes are clear of any debris prior to installation, this is particularly important on new plumbing installations. In the unlikely event that this product should fail during the guarantee period we will either replace the faulty part or the complete unit as appropriate. Maximum Water Pressure Concealed Dual and Triple Control shower valves are suitable for use with all water supply systems up to a maximum of 5.0 Bar. Operating pressures above 5.0 Bar will require the installation of pressure reducing valves. MAX Static (BAR) Flow Pressure (BAR) Hot and Cold Hot Supply ( C) Cold Supply ( C) Mixed Water ( C) Low Pressure BS1287 10 0.1-1.0 55-65 MAX 25 MAX 44 High Pressure BS1111 10 0.1-5.0 55-65 MAX 25 MAX 44
OPERATION VALVE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND COMPLIANCE Rotate: 1/4 turn anticlockwise to open outlet Rotate: Clockwise for COLD Anticlockwise for HOT *MAX temperature should be 44 C Rotate: 1/4 turn anticlockwise to open outlet Rotate: Clockwise for COLD Anticlockwise for HOT *MAX temperature should be 44 C Rotate: 1/4 turn clockwise to open outlet The valve must be installed so that it is readily accessible for commissioning and maintenance in accordance with the TMV2 scheme. The valve must be installed with isolation valves on both the hot and cold water systems as close as possible to the valve; so as to allow the valve to be commissioned and tested correctly. The valve is supplied with integral strainers on the hot and cold water supplies therefore in-line strainers should not be required. The valve is fitted with integral check valve cartridges which command the water supply, therefore the thermostatic valve is protected against cross-flow due to unbalanced line pressures as required by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. TESTING It is recommended that showers do not exceed 44 C. The valve temperature should never exceed 46 C. After commissioning, carry out the cold failure test to ensure the valve is operating correctly and check the valve after installation to ensure it operates at the correct outlet temperature. MAINTENANCE If required removal and cleaning of the thermostatic cartridge can be carried out by removing the cartridge fixing bolt (take note of the orientation of the cartridge). The cartridge can be pulled from the housing and cleaned using cold running water. To re-install dry the o-ring seals on the cartridge body and lightly grease using a silicone grease only. Replace the cartridge ensuring the locating lug is located in the recess on the hot inlet side (left) of the valve. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Solution TESTING METHOD The valve should be tested to ensure correct operation at commissioning and thereafter at stated intervals decided by the user but never at greater than 12 monthly intervals. The testing will only require a normal thermometer with a scale greater than 65 C. The temperature sensitive element of the thermometer should always be fully inserted into the water flow. 1. Measure the mixed water temperature. 2. Carry out a cold fail/safe shut-off test by using the isolation valve to shut off the water to the cold supply. Wait 5 seconds, if water is still flowing check that the water temperature is below 44 C. The flow should stop or reduce to a trickle. 3. Open the cold water isolation valve and measure mixed water temperature. If there is no significant change from the original settings and fail/safe shut off is functioning the valve is working correctly and no further service is required. If the outlet temperature has drifted by more than 2 C, or if the fail/safe function does not work, a full service or re-commissioning is required. We recommend that in these circumstances you contact a plumber for advice as servicing should only be undertaken by a competent person. After installation shower only runs HOT or COLD and will not mix. Shower will not run hot enough when first installed Hot & Cold supplies are plumbed the wrong way round. Remove the thermostatic cartridge, undo the 52mm AF clamp nut and pull the cartridge out (using temperature control knob to aid removal). Rotate the cartridge 180 degrees and re-assemble Maximum temperature needs adjusting, see temperature setting guide WATER SUPPLY - (WATER FITTINGS) REGULATIONS 1999 This valve complies with the requirements of the above regulations and installation should be carried out in strict compliance with them. COMMISSIONING Cold water running back through the valve i nto the hot water system. Check and clean the check valve cartridges and filters located under the check valves. Most problems associated with the operation of thermostatic shower valves are caused by debris in the new pipe work getting into the thermostat. These problems are easily avoided by thoroughly flushing the pipe work BEFORE the shower valve is fitted. If you require further assistance beyond the guide below contact the help line on 01225 303 900
MOUNTING DUAL AND TRIPLE SHOWER VALVES Handle Cover plate Handle stop Handle fixing collar Check valve Shower valve body Mounting lug *Note Correct side to connect hot and cold water supply 1/2" inlet *Note Do not use tapered threaded adapters to connect to water supply. 1. Determine the mounting position for the shower valve. 2. Prepare the recess in the wall in which to mount the valve. Ensure the cover plate will hide the cut recess after installation of the valve. The depth of the recess for both these valve types should be: MIN 70mm, MAX 90mm. 3. Mount the valve in the recess using the fixing lugs and supplied fixing screws to secure (see diagram opposite). 4. When the valve is securely mounted into the wall make the plumbing connections using PTFE tape. Inlets and outlets are all tapped 1/2" BSP. IMPORTANT: Do not use tapered threaded adaptors, this may damage the valve body. 5. Connect the water outlet to the valve primary outlet connection e.g. shower head 6. Triple inline valves only: Connect the secondary outlet to the auxiliary connection e.g. body jets or secondary shower handset. 7. Turn on the water supply and test all pipe work for leaks. 8. Remove Hot & Cold check valves, flush out the installation, clean the filters and refit. Re-check pipe work and valve for leaks.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE THERMOSTAT AND INSTALLATION OF THE HANDLES Dual inline valve Triple inline valve Fitting the Temperature Control Handle: Check the valve after installation to ensure it operates at the correct outlet temperature. To set the maximum temperature rotate the spindle of the thermostat until the maximum showering temperature is reached (clockwise for cold, anti-clockwise for hot) It is recommended showers do not exceed 44 C. The handle temperature limiting stop is situated on the underside of the handle body. Fit the handle onto the thermostat spindle so that the stop inside the handle butts up against the right hand side of the fixed stop on the thermostat body. Shower head Shower head This will prevent the handle from turning beyond the maximum desired temperature. When correctly fitted the handle should only be capable of being turned from the stop in the direction of the cold arrow. Hot 55 C-65 C Hot 55 C-65 C Screw the temperature control knob firmly in position using the grub screw to the side of the handle (For Wessex style handles only, secure the handle by removing the indices cover at the top of the handle and tightening the screw into the top of the thermostat spindle) Check once more the maximum desired temperature can not be exceeded. The valve temperature should never exceed 46 C. Fitting the Flow Control Handles: Fit the remaining handle(s) onto the on-off flow control. by tightening the grub screw at the side of the handle. Triple handle valves have an additional on-off outlet to allow for control of secondary components e.g. body jets or shower heads. Cold MAX 25 C Body jet Cold MAX 25 C Handle grub screw Handle arm Dual inline valve Fixing screw Thermostat fixed stop Recess depth: MIN 70mm MAX 90mm
ASSEMBLY OF COVER PLATE 9. The valve is supplied with plastic protection covers. These can be left in place to protect the thermostat until assembly of the plate and handles and final commissioning of the valve is required. At this time, remove the protection cover whilst keeping the chrome retaining sleeve in place over the thermostat body. 11. Apply a small bead of silicone behind the front cover plate and slide over the body into position. Smooth off against the wall finish. Wall Plastic protective cover caps Silicone Chrome retaining sleeves Cover plate assembly 10. Insert the fixing collars (packed inside the handle box) through the holes in the cover plate and secure to the back of the plate using the black rubber retaining rings supplied. See below. Handle fixing collar Cover plate Rubber retaining ring
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DIMENSIONS Stream concealed inline triple control SV7705 120 280 71 133 98 238 Recess depth 70-90mm
Inline valve cartridge removal instructions Inline Valve Cartridge Removal Instructions These instructions provide a guide for removal, replacement and maintenance of the inline valve cartridge. Maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the TMV2 regulations. A guide to maintenance and testing is provided in the shower valve instruction and maintenance booklet provided with the shower valve. These instructions apply to both inline dual and triple control valves. The dual valve has been used to illustrate the removal of the cartridge. Continues on next page >
Inline valve cartridge removal instructions Ensure water is isolated at the hot and cold inlets prior to any work carried out. 1. Remove the handles and cover plate cover plate. The instruction and maintenance guide supplied with the shower valve describes detailed instruction for assembly and disassembly of the handles. Follow this guide to ensure handles are re-assembled so that the temperature handle is set to the correct temperature. 2. Isolate the hot and cold water at the check valve points Isolation valve Isolation valve Continues on next page >
Inline valve cartridge removal instructions 3. Using a large AF Spanner remove the cartridge locking nut. There are location points at each side of the valve cavity which the cartridge lugs locate into. 4. Before removal of the cartridge remember the position within the valve body. Continues on next page >
Inline valve cartridge removal instructions If you are reversing the cartridge remove the cartridge and turn 180 degrees so that the locating lug Location points on the cartridge sits into the location cavity at the opposite side. If you are cleaning or replacing the cartridge remember the position of the locating lug for replacing back into the location cavity. 5. The cartridge will be placed tightly inside the body of the valve. To aid removal of the cartridge re-place the temperature handle and pull the cartridge out of the body To replace all components reverse the procedure above.
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions These instructions provide a guide for removal, replacement and maintenance of the MK1 concentric valve cartridge. Maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the TMV2 regulations. A guide to maintenance and testing is provided in the shower valve instruction and maintenance booklet provided with the shower valve. These instructions apply to both concealed and exposed concentric valves. The concealed valve has been used to illustrate the removal of the cartridge. Identification The MK1 exposed shower valve can be identified by the marking RR4 on the reverse of the flow handle The MK1 concealed shower valve can be identified by the marking RR5 on the reverse of the flow handle
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Warning: Before removal, to prevent damage to the cartridge always turn the flow control handle to fully OPEN (turn anti-clockwise). Failure to do so will cause the body of the cartridge to break under pressure and will invalidate your guarantee. Ensure water is isolated at the hot and cold inlets prior to any work carried out. 1.1 If applicable remove the cover plate. Exposed valves do not include a cover plate. Isolate the hot and cold water at the isolation elbows. Isolation valves are included on the concealed valve only. For exposed concentric valves there should be isolation valves fitted inline in the pipe work. Isolation valve Isolation valve
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions 1.2 Turn the flow handle to the fully open (on) position to prevent damage to the cartridge body. 1.3 Remove the temperature control handle via the grub screw using a hex key 1.6 Remove the body cover ring by turning anti-clockwise
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Flow handle stop Flow ring stop 1.5 Remove the flow control handle remembering that the stop on the handle meets with the right hand side of the stop on the stop ring. Flow handle stop position 1.7 Remove the flow control stop ring remembering the original position for later re-installation.
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions 1.8 Using a large AF Spanner remove the cartridge locking nut by turning anti clockwise. Location points Valve is supplied with the temperature stop pointing downwards when the hot inlet is on the left side and the cold on the right 1.9. Before removal of the cartridge remember the position within the valve body. There are location points at the top and bottom of the valve cavity which the cartridge lugs locate into. If you are reversing the cartridge remove the cartridge and turn 180 degrees so that the locating lug on the cartridge sits into the location cavity at the opposite side.
MK1 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Location lug If you are cleaning or replacing the cartridge remember the position of the locating lug for replacing back into the location cavity. The cartridge will be placed tightly inside the body of the valve. To aid removal of the cartridge replace the temperature handle and pull the cartridge out of the body To replace all components reverse the procedure above. Note When replacing the flow control handle ensure that it is set against the stop so that the water flow is fully turned off but not so that excessive force is applied to the flow handle DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Over forcing the flow handle when turning off the flow will cause permanent damage and even leaks. If unsure seek further advice.
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions These instructions provide a guide for removal, replacement and maintenance of the MK2 concentric shower valve cartridge. Maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the TMV2 regulations. A guide to maintenance and testing is provided in the shower valve instruction and maintenance booklet provided with the shower valve. These instructions apply to both concealed and exposed concentric valves. Identification There are 2 versions of the concentric shower valve MK1 and MK2. These instructions are for removal of the MK2 shower valve cartridge. Firstly, identify that you have the correct instruction document for this valve. The MK2 shower valve and cartridge is identified by the markings below: The MK2 exposed shower valve can be identified by the marking RR4 C2 on the reverse of the flow handle The MK2 concealed shower valve can be identified by the marking RR5 C2 on the reverse of the flow handle
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Shower valves with markings RR4 C2 and RR5 C2 use the MK2 concentric cartridge pictured below. Positioning lug
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Removal Instructions The concentric concealed valve has been used to demonstrate cartridge removal. This procedure is the same for both concealed and exposed shower valves. Ensure water is isolated at the hot and cold inlets prior to any work carried out. 1.1 If applicable remove the cover plate. Exposed valves do not include a cover plate. Isolate the hot and cold water at the isolation elbows. Isolation valves are included on the concealed valve only. For exposed concentric valves there should be isolation valves fitted inline in the pipe work. Isolation valve Isolation valve
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions 1.2 Turn the flow handle to the fully open (on) position to prevent damage to the cartridge body. 1.3 Remove the temperature control handle via the grub screw using a hex key
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions 1.5 Remove the brass fixing collar. Flow handle stop Flow ring stop 1.6 Note for replacing. The stop on the handle meets with the right hand side of the stop on the stop ring.
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions 1.7 Remove the body cover ring by turning anti-clockwise Flow handle stop position 1.8 Remove the flow control stop ring remembering the original position for later re-installation.
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions Location points Valve is supplied with the temperature stop pointing downwards when the hot inlet is on the left side and the cold on the right 2.0 Before removal of the cartridge remember the position within the valve body. There are location points at the top and bottom of the valve cavity which the cartridge lugs locate into. If you are reversing the cartridge remove the cartridge and turn 180 degrees so that the locating lug on the cartridge sits into the location cavity at the opposite side. Location lug If you are cleaning or replacing the cartridge remember the position of the locating lug for replacing back into the location cavity.
MK2 concentric valve cartridge removal instructions The cartridge will be placed tightly inside the body of the valve. To aid removal of the cartridge re-place the temperature handle and pull the cartridge out of the body. To replace all components reverse the procedure above. Note When replacing the flow control handle ensure that it is set against the stop so that the water flow is turned off but not so that excessive force is applied to the flow handle DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Over forcing the flow handle when turning off the flow will cause permanent damage and even leaks. If unsure seek further advice.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - FLOW RATES Stream shower valves Concealed inline two function shower valve SV7705 TOP OUTLET ONLY Inlet Pressure 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 2 3 (Bar) Outlet Pressure 0.08 0.15 0.23 0.31 0.38 0.99 1.96 2.94 (Litres/Minute) Flow Rate 5.20 7.70 9.20 10.90 12.10 21.00 21.60 36.40 BOTH OUTLETS OPEN - TOP Inlet Pressure 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 2 3 (Bar) Outlet Pressure 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.39 0.48 0.99 1.97 2.96 (Litres/Minute) Flow Rate 0 0 3.60 4.28 5.20 11.40 19.00 22.90 BOTH OUTLETS OPEN - BOTTOM Inlet Pressure 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 2 3 (Bar) Outlet Pressure 0.09 0.19 0.29 0.39 0.50 0.99 1.99 2.99 (Litres/Minute) Flow Rate 7.40 10.20 12.30 14.90 15.70 23.80 33.60 41.90 BOTTOM OUTLET ONLY Inlet Pressure 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 2 3 (Bar) Outlet Pressure 0.09 0.19 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.95 1.91 2.86 (Litres/Minute) Flow Rate 7.00 9.40 11.30 13.00 14.40 20.50 29.50 35.90