Amicio Shower Column
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1. a Remove the push fit connector from the plastic outlet pipe b To ensure that the pipe is not too long when cut off move the fascia as close as possible to the wall channel and mark with a pencil the plastic outlet pipe against the end of the drench arm c Cut the pipe as shown in the above diagram making sure that there are no sharp edges on the end of the pipe d Fit the push fit connector over the end of the pipe and then onto the end of the drench arm Make sure that the push fit connector is fully engaged 1114271 W2 D 10 a b c d Loosen the two back screws Drench Arm Housing Loosen the back two screws on the drench arm housing Lift the drench arm slightly so that the top of the fascia fits beneath the drench arm housing Push the front fascia onto the wall channel until it clicks into position along its length Make sure that it locates correctly over the clips at the bottom of the wall channel Once the front fascia is in position install the front screws to the drench arm housing and tighten the back screws to secure in position 11 1114271 W2 D 14 Install the Shelf Optional Accessory a The shelf comes fully assembled and needs disassembling before you fit it to the shower valve 1114271 W2 D 12 a b c Connect one end of the shower2. Kohler is a registered trade mark The company reserves the right to alter product specifications wit notice THE BOLD LOOK Or KOHLER 1114271 W2 D B94 Fb Kohler Co March 2013
3. cleaned with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution and then wiped dry using a soft cloth Chrome Parts Use only cleansers expressly specified for chrome 17 1114271 W2 D 1 Isolate the water supply Loosen the four screws on the drench arm housing Remove the front two SCrews 3 Gently lift up the drench arm and pull the front fascia off 4 Disconnect the push fit connection 1114271 W2 D 18 1 Disconnect the push fit connections from the hot and cold supplies 2 Remove the front fascia from the shower enclosure 19 1114271 W2 D 1 Rotate the shower head hose through 180 degrees so that you can get access to the grub screw 2 Loosen the two grub screws 1 Pull the valve forward sufficiently to gain access to the filters 2 Remove and clean replace the filters 3 Reassemble the shower column in reverse order 1114271 W2 D ACCESSORIES Genuine accessories can be purchased direct from Customers Services our contact details can be found on the back cover of this guide or from approved stockists or merchants Shelf Glass 400893 A glass shelf that can be fitted to the bottom of the valve assembly 21 1114271 W2 D SPARE PARTS 1690 070 Drench Head Arm A 1690 071 Arm Support 1690 069 1690
4. the TMV2 or TMV3 helathcare schemes e Accidental or wilful damage e Product purchased ex showroom display What to do if something goes wrong If your product does not function correctly when you first use it contact your installer to check that it is installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual If this does not resolve the issue contact our Customer Services Team who will offer you or your installer help and advice i r Helpdesk Service Our Customer Services Team is comprehensively trained and can offer help and advice spare parts accessories or a service visit We will need you to have your model name model number and date of purchase KOHLER Website www KOHLER co uk From our website you can download additional user guides or request a service visit Spares and Accessories We hold the largest stocks of genuine Kohler spares and accessories Contact us for a price and to purchase spares or accessories Service Repairs No one knows our products better than our nationwide team of Service Technicians We can carry out service or repair work to your product both during and after the guarantee period Ask about our fixed price service repairs To Contact Us UK 0844 571 0048 Fax 0844 571 7157 E mail info kohler co uk Eire Only 0044 844 571 0048 Fax 0044 844 571 7157 Kohler Mira Limited Customer Services Dept 1 Penrose Place Skelmersdale WN8 9PR By Post
5. 067 Divertor Pipe Handset 1690 051 Backplate er Assembly p j Assembly 10 I i Hoo C TO 5 q 1690 072 Flexible Pipes and Push Fit 1736 739 Connection Hose Paa 1690 080 Wall Channel 1870 mm 1690 081 Wall Channel 1900 mm 1690 073 1690 082 Wall Channel 1950 mm Base Cap 1114271 W2 D 22 1690 069 Drench Head 1690 064 Handset Holder 1690 068 Shroud 5 400893 Shelf 1690 077 Fascia 1870 mm 1690 078 Fascia 1900 mm 1690 079 Fascia 1950 mm A 1690 044 Temperature Lever 1660 152 Filter Pack 1690 046 Valve Body 1690 045 Flow Lever 1690 050 Divertor Connector 1690 048 1690 065 Divertor Valve Divertor Pipe 1690 049 Divertor Lever 23 1114271 W2 D CUSTOMER SERVICE S Guarantee Your product has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee which starts from the date of purchase To activate this guarantee please return your completed registration card visit our website or free phone 0800 0731248 within 30 days of purchase UK only Within the guarantee period we will resolve defects in materials or workmanship by either repairing the product providing new goods and parts to you in replacement or refunding up to but not in excess of the original purchase price as we may choose This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights and is s
6. A KOHLERCOMPANY Amicio Shower Column S j These instructions must be left with the user Installation and User Guide IAHE BOLDIOOK OF KOHLER INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a quality KOHLER product To enjoy the full potential of your new product please take time to read this guide thoroughly having done so keep it handy for future reference The following pages aim to provide comprehensive installation instructions plus advice on how to care and maintain your product We recommend that the unit is installed by a qualified plumber or engineer General 1 Read all of these instructions 2 Retain this guide for later use 3 Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the installation site 4 Follow all warnings cautions and instructions contained in this guide GUARANTEE For domestic installations Kohler guarantee the Amicio Shower Column against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase shower fittings for one year For non domestic installations Kohler guarantee the Amicio Shower Column against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase For terms and conditions refer to the back cover of this guide RECOMMENDED USAGE Application Shower Column and Fittings Domestic v Light Commercial v Heavy Commercial x Healthcare x TOOLS RE
7. QUIRED N 6 0 mm 1114271 W2 D 2 PACK CONTENTS Amicio Shower Column mt Q 0 1 x Wall Channel O 1 x Magnetic Clamp Bracket Q 1 x Handset U 1 x Shower Hose supplied with 2 x hose seals U 1 x Front Fascia and Thermostatic Mixing Valve U 1x Component Pack 2 O 4 x Wall Plugs g7 g U 4 x Fixing Screws 0 2x Screws Drench Arm Housing Do U 1 x Drench Arm QO 3 x Fixing Screws L Optional fixing screws La 6 for panel installation 0 1 x Drench Head 0 1x Installation Template Documentation U 1x Guarantee Registration Document 3 1114271 W2 D _ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of these instructions 2 Follow all warnings cautions and instructions contained in this guide 3 The clamp bracket contains a magnet Users fitted with a heart pacemaker or ICD should follow their normal safety precautions for products that contain magnets There are no magnets in the showerhead SPECIFICATIONS Pressures e Max Static Pressure 10 Bar e Max Maintained Pressure 5 Bar e Min Maintained Pressure Gravity System 0 1 Bar 0 1 bar 1 Metre head from cold tank base to overhead showerhead e For optimum performance supplies should be nominally equal Temperatures Factory Pre set Blend Shower 43 C Optimum Thermostatic Control Range 35 C to 43 C achieved wit
8. ckage e Installation conditions outside operating parameters refer to sections Specifications and Commissioning Symptom Fluctuating or reduced flow rate Cause Rectification e Check the shower drench head or handset hose and filters for any blockage Make sure that the maintained inlet pressures are nominally balanced and sufficient refer to section Specifications e Make sure that the inlet temperature differentials are sufficient refer to section Specifications e Air lock or partial blockage in the pipework Symptom Water leaking from drench head or shower handset Cause Rectification e Normal for a short period after shut off e Check that the pressures are not in excess of the specifications for the product Renew the divertor valve assembly 1114271 W2 D 16 MAINTENANCE General Maintenance Providing the shower column has been correctly installed and is operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this guide difficulties should not arise If any maintenance is required then it must be carried out by a competent tradesperson to whom the maintenance instructions are provided Before replacing any parts ensure the underlying cause of the malfunction has been resolved Cleaning Warning Many household cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances and should not be used for cleaning painted plated or plastic fittings These finishes should be
9. d any hidden cables or pipes when you drill into the walls d For solid walls drill with a6 mm masonry bit not supplied and plug using the wall plugs supplied Note For other types of wall structure alternative fixings may be required e Put the wall channel in position and partially install the fixing screws TU a Screw the drench head onto the drench arm b Do not overtighten 7 1114271 W2 D a If not already fitted insert the drench arm through the drench arm housing au gt Suitable Height For All Users a Move the drench arm up or down so that the drench head is at a suitable height and showering position for all users b Lock the drench arm in position by tightening the three grub screws Make sure that the drench arm is at the correct angle 1114271 W2 D 8 a b c Sy ON Locate the front fascia in the clips at the bottom of the wall channel and connect the flexible pipes Hot and Cold identified to the hot and cold water supplies Make sure that the push fit connectors are fully engaged With the levers on the mixing valve set to the off position turn on the water supply and check for leaks If no leaks are present turn off the water supply 9 1114271 W2 D Drench Arm lt Fascia Outlet Pipe NO
10. h supplies of 15 C cold 65 C hot and nominally equal pressures Recommended Hot Supply 60 C to 65 C Note The mixing valve can operate at higher temperatures for short periods without damage however this could detrimentally affect thermostatic performance For safety and performance reasons it is recommended that the maximum hot water temperature is limited to 65 C Cold Water Range up to 25 C Minimum Recommended Differential between Hot Supply and Outlet Temperature 12 C Thermostatic Shut down For safety and comfort the thermostat will shut off the mixing valve within 2 Seconds if either supply fails achieved only if the blend temperature has a minimum differential of 12 C from either supply temperature 1114271 W2 D 4 INSTALLATION Install the Shower Column Note The installation template can be used on either wall to suit your particular application a Use the installation template supplied to mark the positions for the holes for the pipes x a Install the hot and cold pipework as shown in the above diagram Note We recommend using end feed solder fittings as compression or push fit fittings may prevent the front fascia clipping the wall channel Note Individual hot and cold isolating valves must be fitted in the supply pipes outside of the showering area Caution It is essential at this point that the supply pipework is thoroughly flushed through before co
11. hose to the valve outlet and the other end to the showerhead Make sure that the hose seals are installed correctly Note The end of the hose with two flats is attached to the valve and the end without the flats to the handset Install the handset holder on the front face of the shower panel with the drain hole at the bottom Note The handset holder is magnetic and will stick anywhere above the shower valve Note Make sure the rubber base of the magnetic spray holder is clean of all debris before attaching to the fascia for first time Fit the handset in the handset holder Note There are two positions for the handset within the holder to enable the user to change the angle 13 1114271 W2 D OPERATION Amicio Shower Column Turn the temperature control lever clockwise to decrease the temperature and anticlockwise to the preset maximum temperature Turn the flow lever clockwise to the maximum flow Turn the divertor lever clockwise to select the handset anticlockwise to select the drench head Mid point to select both the handset and the drench head 1114271 W2 D 14 COMMISSIONING Maximum Temperature Setting Before using the shower the maximum temperature must be checked to make sure that it is at a safe level It has been preset to approximately 43 C at the factory but due to variations in site conditions the maximum temperature may need adjustment No
12. nnection to the mixer Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and will not be covered under the guarantee Cover the end of the pipework with some tape to make sure that no debris falls into the pipes when drilling 1114271 W2 D 915 mm 36 l a Hold the wall channel in position on the shower tray and make sure that it is upright b If the distance between the drench arm housing and the ceiling is less than 915 mm 36 temporarily install the drench arm before fixing the wall channel to the wall 1114271 W2 D 6 a Put the wall channel in position on the shower tray b Using a spirit level make sure that the wall channel is upright c Mark the positions for the fixing holes on one side of the channel 3 off then remove the wall channel Note There are three fixing holes on each side of the wall channel It is better to use the fixing holes on only one side of the wall channel This is to ensure that the wall channel does not become distorted on uneven wall surfaces Note For added stability the centre screw hole on the other side of the wall channel can be used but care must be taken that you do not distort the wall channel when tightening the screw Note The optional fixing screws 3 off can be used for extra stability if the wall channel is against an aluminium extrusion from the shower enclosure Note Make sure that you avoi
13. te Make sure that the hot water temperature is at least 55 C and that there is sufficient supply 1 Turn on the mixer to the maximum temperature i e fully anticlockwise and allow the temperature to stabilise 2 Test that the temperature of the water from the shower outlet is hot enough If the temperature is too hot or too cold adjust as follows Carefully remove the concealing cap using a suitable tool Unscrew the securing screw and remove the temperature lever bearing 5 Lift the temperature lever and move it back one serration on the temperature control gear 6 Return the lever to the maximum temperature stop and check the temperature if it is still not hot enough repeat the procedure Aa 9w pe Concealing Cap gt Pa Rubber Seal Lift the temperature lever and move back one serration Temperature Lever Bearing r SS Wy Re engage with the control gear and return to the maximum temperature stop 7 Once the maximum temperature is satisfactory refit the temperature control bearing and fit and tighten the securing screw 8 Refit the concealing cap make sure that the rubber seal is correctly fitted 15 1114271 W2 D FAULT DIAGNOSIS Symptom e Only hot or cold water from the mixer outlet e Outlet temperature too hot too cold Cause Rectification e Inlets reversed hot supply to cold supply Rework inlet pipework No hot water reaching mixer Check the filters for any blo
14. ubject to the following conditions e The guarantee applies solely to the original installation under normal domestic use and to the original purchaser only e The product must be installed and maintained in accordance with the instructions given in this guide e The product must be inspected and issues reported before installation e Servicing must only be undertaken by us or our appointed representative Note if a service visit is required the product must be fully installed and connected to services e Repairunderthis guarantee does notextend the original expiry date e The guarantee on any replacement parts or products ends at the original expiry date e For shower fittings or consumable items we reserve the right to supply replacement parts only The guarantee does not cover e Call out charges for non product faults such as damage or performance issues arising from incorrect installation improper use inappropriate cleaning lack of maintenance build up of limescale frost damage corrosion system debris or blocked filters or where no fault has been found with the product Water or electrical supply waste and isolation issues Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential or indirect loss of any kind e Damage or defects caused if the product is repaired or modified by persons not authorised by us or our appointed representative e Routine maintanance or replacement parts to comply with the requirements of
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