KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
VALA
This instruction booklet covers model:
AX-VAL-123+K-CP
INSTALLATION /
USER MANUAL
VADO
Wedmore Road, Cheddar,
Somerset, England BS27 3EB
tel 01934 744466
fax 01934 744345 BATH SHOWER MIXER
WITH SHOWER KIT
www.vado.com
[email protected] Version 1, 1-8-19
Important - please read Contents of Packaging
Please read these instructions carefully before starting installation and keep for
future reference. KEEP FOR FUTU
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Remove all packaging and check the product for missing parts or damage before VALA
starting installation.
Any alterations made to this product and fittings may infringe water regulations and
will invalidate the guarantee.
The installation must comply with all Local/National Water Supply Authority
Regulations/Byelaws and Building and Plumbing Regulations. INSTALLATIO
USER MANUAL
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To be installed in accordance with BS EN806.
We strongly recommend that you use a qualified and registered plumber. BATH SHOWER
WITH SHOWER
MIXER
KIT
Valve body
Installation guide &
General installation User manual
Fixing Kit Handset Holder
This fitting is a mixing device and therefore water supplies should be reasonably
balanced.
When installed, the fitting must comply with the requirements of the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.
For further information, contact the Water Regulations department of your local water
supplier (see the WRAS website www.wras.co.uk for details) or the Water Regulations Offset connector x 2
Advisory Scheme by email (
[email protected]) or telephone: 01495848454.
Before making any inlet pipe connections, all supply pipes MUST be thoroughly flushed Holder
to remove debris. Failure to do so could result in damage or low flow from the mixer
unit. Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 Schedule 2 Section 13.
The fitting of isolating valves to the inlet feeds is advised for ease of maintenance.
Please take great care when installing this mixer not to damage its surface. Shrouds x 2
Please note if installing in an enclosed environment, access should be left for servicing
and maintenance. No costs relating to inadequate access can be accepted.
Washer x 2 Handset
Operating Specifications
Operating Pressure
Minimum operating pressure 1 bar
Maximum operating pressure 5 bar
Shower hose with 2 washers
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Dimensions Installation - Quick guide
141mm 1 1
2
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3
4
2 3
1 4
0 5
110mm
2 3
1 4
0 5
2 3
1 4
150mm
0 5
1/2”
122mm
2
180mm
60mm
150±20mm
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Installation - Quick guide Installation
Offset connector
4 5 ½” connector
Shroud
Control Hot
handle
Cold
Locking nuts
Rubber washers
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Shower hose
connection
Before installing your new mixer, flush through the pipe work to ensure removal of
debris, turn off the water supply.
Prepare the wall with 2 flush ½” connectors at 150mm centres. Connect the water
supply to the inlet pipes. The hot water should be connected to the left hand pipe.
Using PTFE tape screw on the 2 offset connectors followed by the shroud.
Place a rubber filter/washer in each of the locking nuts on the valve and screw onto
the connectors, some adjustment can be made to the offset connectors to align the
centres and level up the valve.
Note: The valve must be connected to rigid pipe work for support.
Place a rubber washer into the nut end
of the hose and attach it to the mixer
outlet.
Rubber
washer
Nut
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Installation Operation:
Handset holder
Pencil
Warning! Please check for any hidden
pipes and cables before drilling holes in
the wall.
If you are fitting the unit to a partition wall
or a wall of particularly soft substrate you
will need specialist fixings.
Holder
Select the position for the shower holder
bracket and mark the 2 fixing positions
with a suitable pencil.
Holder
Remove the holder from the wall.
Suitably fix the holder to the wall using
appropriate fixings.
Wall plugs Lifting the mixer lever upwards will Pull the diverter handle and turn
(if required) increase the flow of water. clockwise to lock into position.
Turn clockwise again to release the
Screws
diverter and go back to the primary outlet.
Handset
Place one of the rubber washers into the
cone end of the hose and screw to the
Showerhead.
Handset
Washer
Cone end
of hose Moving the mixer lever from left to right Moving the mixer lever from right to left
will decrease the water temperature. will increase the water temperature.
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Cleaning instructions: Guarantee
Our products are finished to the highest standard and due care needs to be taken to All AXCES by VADO products come with a 2 year guarantee as standard. Within this
ensure their looks are retained. guarantee period VADO will provide replacement parts and any labour [SEE NOTE 1,
We recommend cleaning all products with a soft damp cloth ONLY and advise strongly GUARANTEE CONDITIONS] needed to complete the product repair.
against the use of ALL cleaning products i.e. powders and liquids. This standard guarantee may be extended by registering your product to give a 10 year
guarantee (2 years parts and labour plus 8 years on parts supply only.).
If the above instructions are not followed this will invalidate your guarantee in the event
of a problem occurring. Operational components such as, but not limited to; thermostatic cartridges, diverters,
headworks and flow control, waste mechanisms, shower hoses, O-rings and seals are
guaranteed for 2 years parts and labour plus 3 years on parts supply only.
Guarantee Conditions
Our products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase until
the expiry of the relevant guarantee period shown above.
The guarantee is only valid if:
•The product has been installed, used and maintained in accordance with VADO's
instructions and subjected to normal use only.
•The defect is not due to use of an unsuitable or inadequate water or power supply.
•The defect is not due to accident, misuse, neglect or incorrect/inappropriate repair (other
than by VADO or VADO authorised agents) or damage caused by foreign objects
or substances.
•The extended guarantee is only available if you have completed the Guarantee Registration
Process. This can be done via the VADO website or via phone to our aftersales team.
Registration must be completed within 6 months from date of purchase.
Under the extended guarantee period VADO will, at its option, offer to supply any
replacement product (or component part) assessed to be defective [SEE NOTE 2].
The guarantee (whether standard or extended) is non-transferable to any subsequent owner.
All claims under the guarantee should be notified in the first instance to our Aftersales
department, contact details below, this must be done no later than the last day of the
relevant guarantee period. All claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase (sales
receipt or delivery note) from an official AXCES by VADO dealer.
The guarantee does not extend to any consequential loss or damage.
After repair or replacement, the relevant guarantee period will be calculated from the
original date of purchase.
VADO operates a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right
to change the product, packaging and documentation specifications without notice.
NOTES:
[1] Labour via our engineer network is only available in the UK. Attendance by a VADO
engineer or sub-contract engineer will be under our standard terms and conditions.
[2] VADO reserves the right to charge in advance for a product (or replacement part) pending
collection and investigation (at VADO expense) to confirm a defect is due to a manufacturing
issue. If a defect is found the charge will be refunded or cancelled.
This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
Tel: 01934 745163
Email: [email protected]
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