SUSSEX VFM200TSXFMMIK Floormount Water Mixer Installation Guide

SUSSEX VFM200TSXFMMIK Floormount Water Mixer

Product Information

The Voda Floormount Mixer is a high-quality tapware product designed for installation on either concrete or wooden floors. It is available in three different sizes: 160mm, 200mm, and 250mm. The product codes for each size are CBMVFMT, CBMVFM200T, and CBMVFM250T, respectively. Additionally, there are variations of the floor mount mixer available with different features such as a hand-held attachment (VFMHT), a curved outlet (VFMMCT), and a curved basin mixer (VFMBMCT). The product is compliant with AS/NZS 3718:2005 standards and should be installed by a Licensed Plumber following the guidelines provided in AS/NZS 3500:2003. The recommended working water pressure for this tapware is between 300-500 kph, and the maximum water temperature it can handle is 65 degrees Celsius.

Concrete Floor Installation

To install the Voda Floormount Mixer on a new concrete floor, follow these steps:

1. Create a 50mm step down (recess) in the concrete slab where the floor mount mixer will be located. The recessed area should be at least 200 x 300mm in size, but it can be larger if needed.
2. Ensure that the recessed area is flat and level.
3. Install the Floormount Fixing Valve by using the supplied end caps, pressure plate, and fixing bolts. Leave these components intact until the final fit off with the floor mount mixer.
4. Make necessary water connections and test them.
5. Fill in the recessed area and any channeling with a mortar mix.
6. Once the mortar has set, seal the area between the mortar and the Fixing Valve.

Existing Concrete Floor Installation

If you are installing the Voda Floormount Mixer on an existing concrete floor, follow these steps:

1. Cut a 400 x 400mm section through the concrete slab at the desired location for the floor mount mixer.
2. Remove the cut section and drill holes for concrete tie-rods into the side walls of the cavity.
3. Fit the tie-rods and pour concrete to create a 50mm step down (recess) from the original concrete floor surface.
4. Ensure that the recessed area is flat and level.
5. Create a minimum 50 x 50mm channel for hot and cold water lines to be chased into the recessed area.
6. Complete water connections, test them, and fill in the recessed area and channeling with a mortar mix.
7. Seal the area between the mortar and the Fixing Valve once the mortar has set.

Wooden Floor Installation

If you are installing the Voda Floormount Mixer on a wooden floor, follow these steps:

1. Fix a 100x50mm minimum noggin 50mm below the top of the joists at the desired location for the floor mount mixer.
2. Remove the m8x25mm bolts and pressure plate from the floor mount mixer to suit wooden flooring.
3. Using a 6mm Allen key, remove the Floormount Mixer Adapter Plate, Connecting Fitting, Floormount Mixer Valve Body, and Floormount Mixer Valve Base Plate.
4. Install the necessary components for wooden floor installation, including an end cap with seal, M8 bolts, and an elbow.
5. Ensure that the recessed area is flat and level.
6. Complete water connections, test them, and fill in the recessed area with a suitable material such as tile glue or waterproof particle board.

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Product code

• VFMT Floormount mixer 160mm
• VFM200T Floormount mixer 200mm
• VFM250T Floormount mixer 250mm
• VFMHT Floormount mixer with hand held
• VFMMCT Floormount mixer with curved outlet
• VFMBMCT Floormount basin mixer curved

New concrete floor (pre-pour)

• To install the Floormount Fixing Valve a 50mm step down (recess) is required in the concrete surface where the floormount is to be located.
• The recess area is to be a minimum of 200 x 300mm to allow enough room for the fixing valve to be fitted.
• NOTE: This can be a larger area if unsure of exact mounting position.
• Important: the recess area is required to be 50mm deep and must be flat and level.

Existing concrete floor

• Cut 400 x 400mm section through concrete slab where the floormount mixer is to be located (Fig. 1).
• emove cut section and drill for the appropriate concrete ‘tie-rods’ into side walls of cavity.
• Fit ‘tie-rods’ and pour concrete to create a 50mm step down (recess) from the original concrete floor surface (Fig. 1).
• NOTE: Recess area must be flat and level.
• Hot and cold lines can be chased into the recessed area by cutting a minimum 50 x 50mm channel (Fig. 1).

Fixing and connections (Fig. 2 & 3)

• Connect 1/2” elbows (or male/female nipples) to Fixing Valve in preparation for the hot/cold water lines.
• Postion fixing valve into concreted recess area.
• NOTE : Align “Front” to face bath or wash vessel.
• Mark and drill for 8mm “dyna bolt” or other appropriate anchoring bolts (not supplied).
• Fix Floormount Fixing Valve and complete hot and cold water line connections.
• Ensure the valve is level and well anchored.
• Tighten “end caps” and perform water testing, and ensure there are no water leaks.
• Leave end caps, pressure plate and fixing bolts in the valve to protect the threads until final fit-off.

Back-filled recess (Fig. 4)

• Once all water connections are made and tested, fill in the recessed area and channelling up to the Fixing Valve with a mortar mix.
• After mortar has set, seal the area between mortar and the Fixing Valve.

Rough-in (Wooden floor)

• Fix a 100x50mm min noggin. 50mm below the top of the joists in the position where the floormount mixer is to be located (Fig. 1).
• NOTE: the floormount mixer has been supplied to suit a concrete installation. Some parts need to be changed to suit a wooden floor.
• To suit wooden flooring, remove the m8x25mm bolts and the pressure plate. Using a 6mm allen key, remove the two connection fittings (O-ring sealed) and replace with the longer version (tighten well).
• Add the Floormount Mixer Adapted Plate. Replace the Pressure Plate and loosely fit the M8x40mm bolts (Fig. 2).
• NOTE: the shorter connection fittings and M8x25mm bolts will not be required.
• Add appropriate elbows or 1/2” BSP nipples to allow for hot/cold water connections (not supplied).
• Secure Floormount Mixer Valve to coggin using appropriate wood screws (not supplied).
• NOTE : “FRONT” to face water vessel.
• Complete hot/cold water connections.
• Ensure the valve is level and well anchored.

Fixing and connections (Fig. 2 & 3)

• Connect 1/2” elbows (or male/female nipples) to Fixing Valve in preparation for the hot/cold water lines.
• Postion fixing valve into concreted recess area.
• NOTE: Align “Front” to face bath or wash vessel.
• Mark and drill for 8mm “dyna bolt” or other appropriate anchoring bolts (not supplied).
• Fix Floormount Fixing Valve and complete hot and cold water line connections.
• Ensure the valve is level and well anchored.
• Tighten “end caps” and perform water testing, and ensure there are no water leaks.
• Leave end caps, pressure plate and fixing bolts in the valve to protect the threads until final fit-off.

Back-filled recess (Fig. 4)

• Once all water connections are made and tested, fill in the recessed area and channel up to the Fixing Valve with a mortar mix.
• After mortar has set, seal the area between mortar and the Fixing Valve.

Fit-off (Concrete floor)

• Prior to installing, ensure floor around fixing valve is completely sealed.
• Raise the floormount cover flange.
• Remove “end caps” and retain if required.
• Connect hot and cold hoses from Floormount Mixer (a second person may be required to assist).
  • NOTE: the hose connection has a self sealing fitting. No sealant is required.
• Tighten the hex nuts of the hose fittings using an appropriate spanner (tighten well).
• Carefully lower the mixer to meet the pressure plate.
  • NOTE: “Front” of Floormount Mixer must face the bath or wash vessel.
• Align and fit supplied M8 bolts.
• Before fully tightening, allow water flow and check for water leaks.
• Tighten M8 bolts and check Floormount Mixer is level. If levelling is required, loosen M8 bolts and adjust levelling screws as required.
• To complete the installation, lower the cover flange until it meets the finished floor surface.
• Check mixer function and look for any leaks.

Fit-off (Wooden floor)

• Prior to installing, ensure floor around fixing valve is completely sealed.
• Raise the floormount cover flange.
• Remove “end caps” and retain if required.
• Connect hot and cold hoses from Floormount Mixer (a second person may be required to assist).
  • NOTE: the hose connection has a self sealing fitting. No sealant is required.
• Tighten the hex nuts of the hose fittings using an appropriate spanner (tighten well).
• Carefully lower the mixer to meet the pressure plate.
  • NOTE: “Front” of Floormount Mixer must face the bath or wash vessel.
• Align and fit supplied M8 bolts.
• Before fully tightening, allow water flow and check for water leaks.
• Tighten M8 bolts and check Floormount Mixer is level. If levelling is required, loosen M8 bolts and adjust levelling screws as required.
• To complete the installation, lower the cover flange until it meets the finished floor surface.
• Check mixer function and look for any leaks.

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