Installation Instructions and User Guide Artisan Thermostatic Surface Mounted Bar Shower Valves Models covered: AR2 SHXMTFF2 C, AR2 SHXSMFF2 C, ARECO SHXSMFF2 C, AR2 SHXVOFF2 C & AR2 SHXLSMFF2 C Please keep this booklet for future reference. Installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them with the user. For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Contents Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading showers and taps expert. Your Bristan shower valve is a thermostatic mixer incorporating a wax capsule thermostat to ensure constant shower temperatures. These instructions are for your guidance to a safe and successful installation and should be left with the user. All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe providing they are installed correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.
Important Safety Information • Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain for future use. • All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe provided they are installed, used correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions. • If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this shower valve safely you must employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.
General Information Operating pressure range: Minimum 0.1 bar, Maximum 5.0 bar. Maximum static pressure: 10.0 bar. This product has been tested to the TMV2 scheme which complies with the BS EN 1287:1999 (LP) and BS 1111:1999 (HP) thermostatic mixing valve standards and satisfies the requirements of the water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999 and current bylaws. BS 6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65°C.
Product features 1. Temperature Control Adjustable temperature control. Turn the control clockwise to increase the temperature. 1 Turn the control anti-clockwise to decrease the temperature. 2 2. Flow Control Controls the amount or flow of water from the showerhead. Turn the control clockwise to turn on and increase the flow. Turn anti-clockwise to reduce the flow and turn off. 5 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Specifications Specifications Inlet connections: 15mm compression with 150mm between centres. Outlet connection: G1/2” Operating pressure range: Min. 0.1 bar - Max. 5.0 bar - Maximum recommended imbalance between hot and cold supply should not exceed a ratio of 5:1. Note: ARECO SHXSMFF C Min. 1.0 bar - Max. 5.0 bar Maximum static pressure: 10 Bar Maximum outlet temp: Factory pre-set to 38°C (can be re-set to suit site conditions).
Dimensions (mm’s) 73 276 150 660 36 73 276 150 78 7 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXMTFF2 C 1 1 Shower valve x1 2 Wall mount fixing plate x1 3 Olives x2 2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Rear covers x2 6 Front covers x2 3 4 7 Retro-fit covers x2 5 16 8 Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted) 9 Flow Regulators x2 (Loose in box) 17 6 10 Filter washers x2 11 Multi function handset x1 18 12 Sealing washers x2 13 Shower hose x1 7 14 Wall plate fixings x4/4 15 Riser rail fixings x4/4 8 16 Wall brackets x2 9 14 10 17 Riser rail x1 18 Slider x1 11 12 15 13 8 For latest prices
Pack Contents - AR2 / ARECO SHXSMFF2 C 1 Shower valve x1 1 2 Wall mount fixing plate x1 3 Olives x2 2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Rear covers x2 6 Front covers x2 3 4 7 Retro-fit covers x2 8 Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted AR2) 5 16 9 Flow Regulators x2 (Loose in box ECO) 17 6 10 Filter washers x2 11 Single function handset x1 18 12 Sealing washers x2 13 Shower hose x1 7 14 Wall plate fixings x4/4 15 Riser rail fixings x4/4 8 16 Wall brackets x2 9 14 10 17 Riser rail x1 18 Slider x1 11 12 15 13 9
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXVOFF2 C 1 1 Shower valve x1 2 Wall mount fixing plate x1 3 Olives x2 2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Rear covers x2 6 Front covers x2 3 4 7 Retro-fit covers x2 8 Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted) 5 11 9 Flow regulators x2 (Loose in box) 10 Filter washers x2 6 11 Wall plate fixings x4/4 7 8 9 10 10 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Pack Contents - AR2 SHXLSMFF2 C 1 1 Shower valve x1 2 Wall mount fixing plate x1 3 Olives x2 2 4 Fixing bridges x2 5 Rear covers x2 6 Front covers x2 3 4 7 Retro-fit covers x2 5 16 8 Plastic Inserts x2 (Pre-fitted) 9 Flow Regulators x2 (Loose in box) 17 6 10 Filter washers x2 11 Single function handset x1 18 12 Sealing washers x2 13 Shower hose x1 7 14 Wall plate fixings x4/4 15 Riser rail fixings x4/4 8 16 Wall brackets x2 9 14 10 17 Riser rail x1 18 Slider x1 11 12 15 13 11 For latest pri
Installation Requirements This shower valve must be installed in compliance with current water regulations. If you have any doubts about the water regulation requirements contact your local water services provider or use the services of a professional plumber. Important: If you install this shower valve with a gravity fed system, there must be a minimum head (vertical distance) from the underside of the cold water storage tank to the showerhead position of at least 1 metres.
Installation Requirements Instantaneous Water Heater Unvented System cold mains supply cold mains supply Pumped System (with Essex flange) Pumped System 1m min. 1m min. If less than 1m see note. 50mm cold mains supply Key: Isolating Valve cold mains supply Reducing Valve Shower Valve Pump Essex Flange 13 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Installation Requirements This fitting needs to be installed in accordance with the following Installation Requirements and Notes (IRN) to ensure they meet the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Scottish Byelaws 2004. IRN R001: See text of entry for Installation Requirements or Notes.
Installation Requirements Flow Regulators This shower valve is supplied with 2 x 7 litre per minute flow regulators loose in the box (pre-fitted to ARECO SHXSMFF2 C) which must be fitted in each water inlet when installed in conjunction with an instantaneous water heater/combination boiler.
Installation - New First Fix If this is a new installation follow First & Second fix installation. If replacing an existing shower valve proceed to Retro-fit installation on page 19. b) Screw fixing plate to the wall Using suitable screws for the wall type secure the wall mount fixing plate to the wall. There is a hole in each corner of the fixing plate for the fixings. Before Installation 1.
Installation - New First Fix 4. Cut supply pipework Once the wall mount fixing plate has been secured to the wall the water supply pipework will need to be trimmed back with the use of a pipe cutter. Note: The supply pipework must protrude 10mm +/-2mm past the brass insert. 5. Attach olives and fixing bridges Place olives (3) onto the protruding supply pipework. Important: The pipework must protrude 10mm +/- 2mm past the brass inserts.
Installation - New Second Fix 1. Fit covers Screw the covers (5 & 6) onto the fixing bridges (4). Note: The rear covers (5) screw onto the fixing bridges (4) flush upto the finished wall surface. The front covers (6) are adjustable up and down the fixing bridges (4) to allow for different wall / tile thicknesses. 5 6 4 2. Attach shower valve Place the filter washers (10) into the shower valve fixing nuts.
Installation - Retro-fit If replacing an exsisting shower valve the wall mount fixing plate is not required. Wall plates / fixing bridges 1. Fit Retro-fit covers Screw the Retro-fit covers (7) over the existing wall plates/fixing bridges, so they are flush against the wall. 7 2. Attach shower valve Place the filter washers (10) into the shower valve fixing nuts. Position the shower valve (1) against the existing wall plates/fixing bridges and carefully tighten the shower valve fixing nuts. Do not overtighten.
Installation - Riser Rail 1. Mark the position Position the assembled riser rail on the wall, bearing in mind the different heights of people likely to use the shower and the length of the hose when connected to the shower. With the riser rail vertical, mark the wall bracket positions onto the wall. Note: If replacing an existing riser rail, check to see if the existing holes can be reused or covered by the new wall brackets.
Installation - Riser Rail cont. 3.Insert riser rail Insert the plastic bracket insert as shown into the wall bracket and slide the riser rail down through the bottom wall bracket ensuring the two holes in the riser are on the top Bracket Insert Bottom wall bracket 4. Fit hose retainer & slider Push the hose retainer (first) and slider down onto the riser rial, ensuring they are the correct way up - as shown. Slider 5.
Installation - Riser Rail cont. 7. Connect shower hose to shower valve Screw the shower hose (ribbed nut end) onto the mixer ensuring that the rubber washer is fitted. 8. Connect shower hose to showerhead Screw the shower hose (conical end) onto the showerhead ensuring that the rubber washer is fitted. Place the showerhead into the slider. Single function showerhead shown as an example 22 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Operating the Shower 1. Temperature Control Turn the control clockwise to increase the temperature. Press the button in and continue to turn the control to override the maximum temperature. 1 Turn the control anti-clockwise to decrease the temperature. 2 2. Flow Control Turn the control clockwise to turn on and increase the flow. Turn anti-clockwise to reduce the flow and turn off.
Commissioning Commissioning notes for Thermostatic Mixing Valves The first step in commissioning a thermostatic mixing valve is to check the following: 1. The designation of the thermostatic mixing valve matches the application. 2. The supply pressures are within the valves operating range. 3. The supply temperatures are within the valves operating range. 4. Isolating valves (and strainers preferred) are provided.
Maintenance General Cleaning Cartridge Maintenance Your fitting has a high quality finish and should be treated with care to preserve the visible surfaces. All surfaces will wear if not cleaned correctly, the only safe way to clean your mixer is to wipe with a soft damp cloth. Stains can be removed using washing up liquid. All bath cleaning powders and liquids will damage the surface of your fitting, even the nonscratch cleaners.
Adjusting the Temperature Adjusting the Temperature correct, re-calibrate the shower valve: The shower valve has been factory set with equal (balanced) hot and cold water supply pressures with the hot water supply at 65˚C. 1. Remove the temperature control cover, undo the screw and carefully remove the handle but do not remove the plastic stop. If your operating conditions are different from those above, the outlet water temperature may differ from the factory setting. 2.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No flow or low flow rate and / or varying temperatures. Check showerhead, hose and filters for any blockage. Clean as necessary, refer to Maintenance section (page 26). Partially closed stop or service valve in water supply pipework to the shower valve. Open stop or service valve. Instantaneous water heater cycles on and off as the flow rate or pressure is too low. Increase water flow rate or pressure through system.
Troubleshooting - cont. Symptom Cause Remedy Maximum water temperature too hot or cold. Maximum water temperature set incorrectly. Reset maximum water temperature. Refer to ‘Maximum Temperature Setting’ in Commissioning section (page 25) and ‘Adjusting the Temperature’ (page 27). Outlet water temperature too hot / cold. Inlet filter is partially blocked. Check insert filters for any blockages and clean as necessary. Installation conditions outside operating parameters.
Notes Please use this page to add any notes you or your installer may have regarding the plumbing system / installation of this product. 29 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
Guarantee At Bristan, we want to make things as easy as possible for our customers. That’s why we design products that are easy to fit and use, and that are quality tested to make sure they won’t let you down. It’s also why we offer solid guarantees on all products, effective from the date of purchase, to give you peace of mind. Bristan’s shower valves are covered by a 5 year guarantee.
Guarantee cont. • Need help? If this product does not function correctly when first used, contact Bristan Care Customer Service on 0844 701 6273 where our expert team of advisors will be able to offer you help and advice. Spare parts We hold thousands of spares and we keep them for discontinued products for over seven years. Spares can easily be ordered online at www.bristan.com and are dispatched the same day.
Part Number: FI AR2 SHX2 Issue: D1 Bristan Group Ltd. Birch Coppice Business Park Dordon Tamworth Staffordshire B78 1SG Web: www.bristan.com Email: enquire@bristan.com A Masco Company 32 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.
