BRISTAN COB1-2C Cobalt Basin Taps Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Cobalt Tap Range

Models covered:
COB 1/2 C, COB 3/4 C,
COB 1/2 BLK, COB 3/4 BLK
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Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s
leading taps and showers expert.
We have designed this product with your enjoyment in mind. To ensure that it works to its full potential, it needs to be fitted correctly. These fitting instructions have been created to give you all of the information you need and, if you  need any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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 product safely you must employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber.

• This fitting needs to be installed in accordance with, and meet the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and Scottish Byelaws 2004.

• Remove all packaging and check the fitting for damage before starting installation.

• Warning: Before starting any installation please consider the following: before drilling into walls, check that there are no hidden electrical wires, cables or water supply pipes. This can be checked with the aid of an electronic detector.

• If power tools are used do not forget to: – Wear eye protection
  – Unplug equipment after use

• Important: Remember to turn off the mains water supply before connecting to any existing pipe work. Fitting isolating valves to the inlet feeds is recommended for ease of maintenance.

• Warning: Before installing the new fitting it is essential that you thoroughly flush through the pipework in order to remove any remaining swarf, solder, etc.
  Failure to carry out this procedure could cause problems or damage to the workings of the fitting.

• Take care when handling the ‘flexible connecting pipes’, do not bend, twist or crush them. Only tighten the pipes by hand.

• This product must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee.

General Information

This product has been tested to the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and satisfies the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings Regulations 1999 and current bylaws. For full Installation Requirements & Notes (IRN) please visit www.wras.co.uk/directory.
Designed to comply with BS EN 200 for combination taps to be used within systems designed to BS 8558.
BS 8558 recommends hot water should should be stored and distributed at a temperature of not less than 60°C which will minimise the build up of limescale in hard water areas.
If the fitting is installed at low pressure tank fed), then the minimum distance from the highest installed position of the outlet to the underside of the cold tank should be at least 2 metres to ensure adequate performance, please note COB  BF C and COB BSM C requires 3 metres if installed on a low pressure system.
This tap should be installed in compliance with the Water Regulations. Where the supplies are unbalanced, i.e. Hot water from cylinder tank/ cold from the mains, approved check valves must be fitted in the supply pipes.
For further details contact your Local Water Authority.

Specifications

Maximum static pressure – 10.0 bar
System Requirements:
Gravity fed hot & cold (Equal pressures)
Gravity fed hot & cold (Differential pressure, maximum ratio 5:1)
Unvented systems
Instantaneous water heater (Combination boiler)

Dimensions (mm)

COB 1/2C, COB 1/2 BLK

COB 3/4 C, COB 3/4 BLK

Dimensions are nominal and in millimetres.

COB SMBAS C

COB 1HBF C

Installation Requirements

Flexible Connecting Pipes
Care must be taken when connecting the flexible connection pipes to the household pipework to ensure they do not bend sharply and kink or twist.
See below for recommended ways to fit the flexible connecting pipes.

Important: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor performance and damage to the flexible connecting pipes.
Important: Full access must be made available on installation for future maintenance/servicing purposes.

Installation – SMBAS, 1HBF

Screw the flexi/copper tails into the bottom of the tap body by hand only (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).

Place the plinth over the hole in the basin/ bath and feed the flexi tails through.

Slide the ‘C’ shaped rubber washer and the ‘C’ shaped metal washer onto the fixing rods up to the under­ side of the basin/ bath. To secure the tap body in place tighten the fixing nuts onto the fixing rods until they fully tightened against  the ‘C’ shaped metal washer. A suitable spanner can be used to fully tighten the fixing nuts.

Connect the flexi/ copper tails to the hot and cold water supplies. Turn on the mains water supply letting the water flow for a few minutes to flush through the system. Check all joints and connections for any leaks.
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Installation – COB 1/2, COB 3/4

Place the plinths over the holes in the basin ensuring that the washers are fitted between the plinths and the basin/ bath.

Feed the tap bodies through the holes in a basin/ bath.

Secure the tap bodies to the basin/bath by using the washer and metal backnut below the basin /bath.
Tighten the backnut onto the thread­ ed tails.A suitable spanner may be required to fully tighten the backnut.

Connect the hot and cold water supplies to the threaded tails using either a %” or ¾” BSP connector (not supplied).
Turn on the mains water supply etting the water flow for a few minutes to flush through the system. Check all joints and connections for any leaks.

Operation

Maintenance

General Cleaning
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 clothStains can be removed using washing up liquid. All bath cleaning powders and liquids will damage the surface of your fitting, even the non-scratch cleaners.
Note: Never use abrasive detergents or disinfectants or those containing alcohol, hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid.
Cleaning the Cartridge
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn off the mains water supply and close any isolating valves.
Prise out the cap, loosen the grub screw and remove the handle and shroud. Remove the cartridge retaining nut using a suitable spanner.
Remove the cartridge and clean thoroughly under cold water to remove any build up of limescale or debris.
If necessary replace the cartridge using parts supplied by Bristan only.
Replace the cartridge into the body, tighten the cartridge retaining nut using a suitable spanner. Replace the shroud and handle. Tighten the grub screw and push fit the cap.

Troubleshooting

valve.
Instantaneous water heater cycles on and off as flow rate or pressure is too low.| Increase water flow rate or pressure through system to meet required minimum working pressure of tap.
Head of water is below the minimum distance required.| Refer to ‘Specifications’ on page 5.
Hot or cold water being drawn off elsewhere causing pressure changes or instantaneous boiler temperature changes.| Do not use other water outlets when using the taps.
Airlock or partial blockage in the supply pipework.| Flush through pipework to ensure removal of debris and any airlocks.
Water
dripping from taps| This is normal for a short
time after using the taps.| This is caused by capilary action, the build up of water in the tap body.
If water continues to drip, possible biuld up of debris/ limescale in the cartridge/ valve| Remove and clean the car-tridge, refer to ‘Maintenance’ section on page 14-15 before removing the cartridge/ valve
Taps do not turn on| Closed isolation valve.| Open isolation valve.
Mains water supply turned off.| Turn on mains water supply

Guarantee

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