BRISTAN APL BF C Appeal Bath Filler User Guide

June 13, 2024
BRISTAN

RISTAN APL BF C Appeal Bath Filler

Specifications

  • Dynamic Water Pressure

    Maximum Static Pressure: 10.0 bar

  • Inlet Water Temperature

Maximum Hot 60°C

  • Inlet Connections

3/4″ BSP

  • Outlet

Housed M24 Flow Straightener

Pack Contents

Operation

Tools Required for Installation/ Maintenance

  • Adjustable Spanner

  • Hexagonal Keys

  • Philips Head Screwdriver

  • Box Spanner (Inlets)

  • Box Spanner (Cartridge)

Prior to Installation

All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe to use provided that they are installed, operated and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.

This product needs to be installed in accordance with, and meet the requirements of The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 and The Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014. For full Installation Requirements & Notes (IRN) please visit www.wrasapprovals.eo.uk/approvals-directory
Isolation valves must be fitted to the inlet water supplies to ensure ease of future maintenance.
Before installing this product the water supply must be thoroughly flushed in order to remove any swarf, solder etc. Full access must be made available for future maintenance/servicing purposes.
This product must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Spare Parts

To replace any spare parts for your tap, why not scan the QR Code or visit www.bristan.com and search for your product.

Important

The images shown are for illustrative purposes only.
The tap you have purchased may look different to those pictured in this booklet but will follow the same installation steps.
Your contents page will be specific to your product.
If you find your product or any of its components differ from those shown on the contents page, please contact our customer support

Installation

  1. Feed the tap body through the plinths and ensure rubber plinth seals are in place Once aligned, feed the threaded tails through tap holes

  2. Some plinths will need to be aligned with a pre-attached grub screw in the tap.
    Align the hole on the plinth with the exposed grub screw and ensure the rubber seal is correctly in place before attaching washer and backnut.

  3. To secure the taps to the bath, use a box spanner to tighten the metal backnuts underneath ensuring the washer is correctly positioned in between the backnuts and the bath

  4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies to the threaded tails

General Cleaning

Bristan products are made from premium materials, with hand polished, electroplated, PVD or EPD finishes.

Your taps or shower should be regularly cleaned with warm water, a mild pH- neutral liquid soap, and polished with a soft cloth. Any residues from soap, toothpaste, shampoos and shower gels can cause blemishes if not rinsed off straight after use.

Household bleaches and cleaners contain harsh chemicals and may damage the surface finish. Avoid using abrasive cloths, scouring pads, scrub sponges, steel wool or anything similar.

Maintenance – Cartridge Valve Replacement

  1. Remove indice by pulling it loose, then undo hex grub screw to remove handle.
    lndice will be placed on either the front or back of the hand

  2. Remove the shroud, screw and spline adapter if your model has them.
    (When replacing, ensure valve is fully closed with the handle parallel to the spout)

  3. Unscrew the cartridge/ valve using a box spanner.
    Check any seals and O-rings for damage. Replace cartridge/ valve if necessary.
    Reverse the steps to replace the cartridges/ valves and handles

Maintenance Clean Replace Outlet

  1. Using an adjustable spanner, unscrew gently to remove the outlet

  2. If provided, insert the key tool into the outlet and twist to release it

  3. Using a coin, insert into the slot on the outlet and twist to release it

  4. Check all loose parts for any damage, then soak using a suitable solution to de-scale

  5. Reverse the steps to replace the outlet

Love Your Chrome

Bristan offers an effective chrome-friendly cleaning kit for use with your taps and showers. Scan the QR Code or search for ‘CLEAN KIT0l’ on www.bristan.com.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Remedy
No flow or low flow rate Partially closed isolation valve.

Open isolation valve.
Head of water is below the  minimum distance required.| Refer to specification for minimum distance required.
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 residual water tension, the build up of water in the tap body.
| If water continues to drip, possibly due to the ceramic disc valves| Remove valves and clean, refer to ‘Maintenance’ section before starting any maintenance.
| Closed isolation valve.| Open isolation valve.
Taps do not

turn on

| Mains water supply turned off.| Turn on mains water supply.

Notes

Please use this space for any notes you or your installer may have regarding the installation/plumbing of this product

Contact Us

BRISTAN

Bristan Group Ltd.
UK: Bristan Group, B78 lSG.
EU: Masco Europe S.a.r.l. 14 Rue Strachen 6933 Mensdorf Luxembourg

Customer Service: +44330 026 6273
Web: www.bristan.com
Email : enquire@bristan.com

A Masco Company

Our Guarantee

At Bristan, we want to make things as easy as possible for our customers. That’s why we offer solid guarantees on all our products, effective from the date of purchase, to give you peace of mind. To start your free guarantee simply scan the QR code and register your product.
Alternatively visit www.bristan.com/register.
For any other queries, please call our Customer Service on 0 330 026 6273 where our expert team of advisors will be able to offer you any help and advice.
For full guarantee terms and conditions visit www.bristan.com/service- centre/guarantees

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