SUSSEX VFMT Voda Floor Mount Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: SUSSEX

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SUSSEX VFMT Voda Floor Mount Mixer Instruction Manual
Floormount mixer Fixing distances
Product code
New concrete floor (pre-pour)
Existing concrete floor
Fixing and connections (Fig. 2 & 3)
Back-filled recess (Fig. 4)
Floormount mixer Wooden floor Rough-in
Rough-in (Wooden floor)
Fixing and connections (Fig. 2 & 3)
Back-filled recess (Fig. 4)
Floormount mixer Concrete floor Fit-off
Fit-off (Concrete floor)
Floormount mixer Installation kit Fit-off
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Floormount mixer Fixing distances

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

Floormount mixer Concrete floor Rough-in

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).
Remove cut section and drill for the appropriate concrete ‘tie-rods’ into side walls of
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
Postion fixing valve into concreted recess
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
Ensure the valve is level and well
Tighten “end caps” and perform water testing, and ensure there are no water
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
After mortar has set, seal the area between mortar and the Fixing

*To install this floormount fixing valve, a 50mm step down (recess) is required in the concrete slab. The floormount fixing valve is supplied with end caps, pressure plate and fixing bolts. Leave intact until final fit off with the floormount mixer.

Floormount mixer Wooden floor Rough-in

Rough-in (Wooden floor)

Fix a 100x50mm min 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 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 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
Ensure the valve is level and well

Fixing and connections (Fig. 2 & 3)

Connect 1/2” elbows (or male/female nipples) to Fixing Valve in preparation for the hot/cold water
Postion fixing valve into concreted recess

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
Ensure the valve is level and well
Tighten “end caps” and perform water testing, and ensure there are no water
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
After mortar has set, seal the area between mortar and the Fixing Valve

Floormount mixer Concrete floor Fit-off

Fit-off (Concrete floor)

Prior to installing, ensure floor around fixing valve is completely
Raise the floormount cover
Remove “end caps” and retain if
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

NOTE: “Front” of Floormount Mixer must face the bath or wash vessel.

Align and fit supplied M8
Before fully tightening, allow water flow and check for water
Tighten M8 bolts and check Floormount Mixer is 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
Check mixer function and look for any leaks.