BRISTAN IRBS3-CP Infrared Automatic Basin Spouts Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- BRISTAN
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions and User Guide
Infrared Automatic Basin Spouts
Models Covered:
IRBS3-CP, IRBS3-BN,
IRBS5-CP
Please keep this booklet for future reference.
The installer, when you have read these instructions please ensure you leave them with the user.
Contents
Thank you for choosing Bristan, the UK’s leading showers, and taps expert.
Your Bristan basin spout has a non-touch control that uses infrared sensing
technology to detect human presence. Once detected, the spout instantly
dispenses water and automatically stops once the user moves their hands away
to eliminate unnecessary water wastage, whilst creating a more hygienic
washroom solution.
All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe and comply to legislative requirements. Providing they are installed correctly and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions your user experience will not be affected.
For a safe and successful installation, these instructions should be used as guidance, thereafter they should be left with the user.
Important Safety Information
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Please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future use.
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All products manufactured and supplied by Bristan are safe provided they are installed, used correctly, and receive regular maintenance in accordance with these instructions.
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If you are in any doubt about your ability to install this product safely you must employ the services of an experienced qualified plumber/electrically qualified person.
• **Warning:** Do not operate the product if you suspect it is @frozen. Do not site the product where it might be subjected to freezing conditions. -
These fittings need to be installed in accordance with and meet the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and current bylaws.
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Remove all packaging and check the contents for damage before starting the installation
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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.
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If power tools are used do not forget to:
– Wear eye protection
– Unplug equipment after use -
Fitting isolating valves to the inlet feeds is required for ease of maintenance.
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Warning: Before installing the new spout 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 spout. This product must not be modified in any way as this will invalidate the
guarantee.
Specification
Power Supply Box Inlet Connection: G1/2”.
Power Supply Box Outlet Connection: G1/2”
Operating Pressure Range: Min. 1.0 Bar -Max. 5.0 Bar
Maximum Static Pressure: 10 Bar
Inlet Water Supply Temperature Range: 5°C – 45°C
Power Supply: AC: 220V-240V; 50/60HZ
DC: 6V (4 x AA alkaline batteries – Not Supplied)
Power Consumption: Static <0.3MW
Active: <3W
Sensing Range: IRBS3-CP/BN: 27-31cm
IRBS5-CP: 15-25cm
Self-close Override Time: 55 seconds ± 5 seconds
IMPORTANT
In order to meet Part G building regulations, an approved thermostatic
blending valve is required in order to install this tap correctly.
Please visit our website for more details on our blending valves.
https://www.bristan.com/search
This product has been tested to meet the requirements of the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and satisfies the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and current byelaws.
BS 6700 recommends the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65°C. A stored water temperature of 60°C is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements and will minimize the build-up of limescale in hard water areas.
This product should be installed in compliance with the current Water Regulations.
If in doubt, contact a registered plumber or your Local Water Authority or the Secretary of The Institute of Plumbing, address as follows;-
The Institute of Plumbing,
64 Station Lane,
Hornchurch,
Essex, RM12 6NB
Tel:01708 472791
Recommended Usage
Domestic| | Heavy Commercial|
Light Commercial| | Health Care|
Product Features
Water Efficient
When the user’s hands enter the sensing range, the indicator light in the sensor will illuminate. Water will flow out immediately until the user draws their hands back from the sensor.
The water will automatically stop after a maximum of 55 seconds ± 5 seconds to avoid wasting water. If more water is required wait 4 seconds and then place hands back in the sensing range.
More Hygienic
The proximity sensor removes the need to touch the spout body, reducing the
spread of germs and reducing the chance of cross-infection.
Battery Override
In the event of a power failure, the product will automatically switch to
battery-operated mode to ensure the spout continues to function. The tap can
also operate on the battery alone if no main power source is available.
Low Battery Warning
When the batteries run low and the power falls below 3.9V the sensor light
will flicker to indicate the batteries are running low and need replacing.
When the batteries are exhausted the sensor light will not light up.
Dimensions (mm)
IRBS3-CP/BN
IRBS5-CP
Installation Requirements
Electrical Connections
Regulations: The electrical installation must be carried out in accordance
with the national electrical regulations and installed by a qualified person.
Safety: In the interests of electrical safety a 30 mA residual current device (R.C.D not supplied) should be installed in the supply circuit. This may be part of a consumer unit or a separate unit.
Before starting work on the electrical supply ensure the power supply is isolated.
DO NOT allow the supply cord to contact hot surfaces. The cord should be safely routed and secured by cable clips.
Connections: The power supply box must be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the main supply using the factory fitted supply cord, via a switched fused spur off the ring main.
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your connection unit proceed as follows;-
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or is colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or is colored red.
Fuse: The following fuse size should be used.
| Model | Fuse Size (AMPS; |
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| IRBS3-CP | 3 |
| IRBS3-BN | 3 |
| IRBS5-CP | 3 |
Supply Cord Replacement
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a genuine Bristan supply cord. Contact Bristan Customer Services on 0330 026 6273 to request new spare parts.
Installation
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IRBS3-CP/BN
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Fit The Spout
Fit the spout to the sink/work surface ensuring the sensor cable is threaded through the hole in the sink/work surface.
Important: It is advised to ensure that the product is at least 360mm away from reflective surfaces to prevent the tap from automatically switching on and off. -
Secure Spout to Sink/Work Surface Thread the rubber washer and metal washer onto the fixing rod up to the underside of the sink/work surface.
Secure the spout in place by screwing the fixing nut onto the fixing rod.
Tighten the fixing nut using a suitable spanner. -
Connect Sensor Cable
Go to the ‘Electrical Connections’ section. -
Connect Water Supplies
Screw the flex hose into the bottom of the fixing rod, ensuring it is tightened fully by hand only.
Connect the flex hose to the power supply box. Go to the ‘Water Connections’ section.
IRBS5-CP
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Fit The Spout
Fit the spout to the sink/work surface ensuring the sensor cable is threaded through the hole in the sink/work surface.
Important: It is advised to ensure that the product is at least 360mm away from reflective surfaces to prevent the tap from automatically switching on and off. -
Secure Spout to Sink/Work Surface
Secure the spout in place by screwing the back nut onto the threaded tail. Tighten fully using a suitable spanner. -
Connect Sensor Cable
Go to the ‘Electrical Connections’ section. -
Connect Water Supplies
Screw the Flexi hose into the bottom of the fixing rod, ensuring it is tightened fully by hand only.
Connect the flex hose to the power supply box. Go to the ‘Water Connections’ section.
Inserting Batteries
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Your infrared spout is supplied with a backup battery pack. In the event of a power failure, the batteries will override the main power supply to ensure the spout continues to function.
Note: If you do not have the main power supply, this product can run off the battery pack.
Before fitting the power supply box into position on the wall/floor, batteries (not included) will need to be fitted.
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Remove Power Supply Box Cover
Remove all four screws in each corner of the power supply box and remove the cover. -
Remove Battery Box
Remove the battery case from the power supply box and remove the screw in the center of the case. -
Insert Batteries
Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery box ensuring they are inserted the correct way.
Note: Only use 1.5V AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries (preferably => 2000mAh for good battery life). -
Replace Battery Box
Replace the battery case cover. Replace and tighten the screw. Insert the battery case back into the power supply box. -
Replace Power Supply Cover
Replace the power supply cover and tighten all 4 screws ensuring they are all fully tightened.
Installation – Electrical Connections
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Position Power Supply Box
Position the power supply box onto the wall surface below the sink/work surface where it is easily accessible.
Note: Ensure that the power supply box is fitted the correct way up (see opposite) and that the flexible hose will reach from the underside of the spout to the power
supply box.
Using suitable fixings for the wall type secure the power supply box to the wall. -
Connect Power Supply Cable
Before starting any electrical work ensure the power supply is isolated. Wire the electrical power cable into a switched fused spur off the ring main. The blue wire should be wired to the neutral connection and the brown wire should be connected to the live connection.
Note: For full electrical requirements see ‘Electrical Connections’ in the ‘Installation Requirement’ section.
Important: The power supply box must be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the main supply using the factory-supplied power cable. -
Plug-In Power Cable
Plug the power cable into the power supply box. -
Connect The Sensor Cable
Plug the sensor cable from the spout into the power supply box to activate the infrared sensor.
IRBS5-CP Sensor Calibration
Before use, the sensor on the IRBS5-CP will need to be calibrated. To calibrate the sensor, press the button located on the side of the Power Supply Box for 3 seconds, and wait for approximately 30 seconds for the sensor to detect the sensing distance.
Note: Please make sure no other objects are blocking the tap sensor whilst calibrating
Installation – Water Connections
Connecting Water Supply
First, install an approved thermostatic blending valve to the hot and cold water supplies.
Before connecting the water supply to the power supply box flush through the pipework to ensure removal of debris. Once flushed through turn off the mains water supply and close any isolating valves.
Inlet Connection
The inlet connection on the power supply box is a 1/2” BSP male threaded
connection.
Connect the blended water supply to the power box using a 1/2” BSP female connector, ensuring a suitable sealing washer is used to create a water-tight connection.
NEED A BLENDING VALVE?
Please visit our website for more details on our selection of thermostatic blending valves.
https://www.bristan.com/search
Outlet Connection
IRBS3-CP & IRBS3-BN
The outlet connection on the IRBS3-CP/BN is a standard 1/2” BSP male threaded
connection.
Connect the spout Flexi hose (supplied) to the outlet connection, ensuring it
is tightened fully.
IRBS5-CP
The IRBS5-CP is supplied with a 1320mm outlet hose pre-fitted to the spout.
Push the outlet hose onto the outlet spigot on the power supply box. Ensure
the outlet hose is fully pushed onto the outlet spigot and crimp the hose
clamp using a pair of pliers to secure the hose onto the spigot.
Flexible Connecting Hose
Care must be taken when connecting the flexible connection hose from the power
supply box to the spout to ensure it does not bend sharply and kink or twist.
See below for recommended ways to fit the flexible connecting hose.
Important:
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor performance and damage
to the flexible connection hose.
Operation
Using the Automatic Basin Spout
Place the user’s hands under the spout within the sensing range. Once the user’s hands have been detected water will flow constantly until the hands are removed.
After 55 ± 5 seconds the water will stop flowing.
If the user requires more water remove hands from the sensing range and wait 4 seconds, then place the hands back into the sensing range and the water will flow again.
Sensing Range:
| IRBS3-CP/BN: | 27-31cm |
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| IRBS5-CP: | 15-25cm |
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
cloth. Stains 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 Inlet Filter
Before carrying out any maintenance, turn off the mains water supply and close any isolating valves.
In the hard water areas, it may be necessary to regularly clean the inlet filter in the power supply box to maintain optimum performance of the infrared spout.
Remove the inlet supply connection and remove the inlet filter. Run under cold water to remove any build-up of limescale and debris. Replace the filter and re-attach the inlet connection, ensuring that the sealing washer is also refitted.
Disposal and Recycling
End of Product Life
When this appliance has reached the end of its serviceable life, it should be
disposed of in a safe manner, in accordance with current local authority
recycling, or waste disposal policy.
Battery Disposal
Spent batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Contact
your local authority for information on waste disposal and recycling.
**** This symbol on the product or packaging indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
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| The spout does not operate e.g. no water flow | Sensor cable not connected |
Check that the sensor cable is connected. If not connected. connect sensor
cable. Refer to the ‘Electrical Connections’ section
Water supply not turned on| Turn on the water supply and open any
isolation/service valves
Blockage in water supply pipework| Remove pipework and flush to remove any
debris.
Remove inlet filter and clean under running water.
Inlet water pressure too low| Refer to the ‘Specification’ section for working
pressures
No mains electrical power to supply box| Connect power supply cable. Refer to
the ‘Electrical Connections’ section
Solenoid valve not opening| Contact Bristan Customer Services
No power to the power supply box| No mains power to the power supply box|
Connect power supply cable. Refer to ‘Electrical Connections’ section.
Mains power supply failed and no batteries fitted or batteries l ow| Check
mains power supply. Insert/change batteries. Refer to ‘Installation –
inserting batteries’ section
Flow or water too low| The Inlet filter is partially blocked| Clean
inlet filter. Refer to section
Partially closed stop or service valve in water supply pipework| Open stop or
service valve
Inlet water supply pressure too low| Refer to the ‘Specification’ section for
working pressures
The flow of water is too high| Inlet water pressure too high| Refer to
the ‘Specification’ section for working pressures
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Water only hot/ cold out of the spout| A blending valve needs to be
fitted to the water supplies in order for the tap to have a mixed water
temperature.| Please ensure an approved thermostatic blending valve is fitted
in installation.
Spout runs andomly without a user present| Object in the sensing range|
Ensure the sensing range is clear
Spout runs when walking past or when near| Reflective surfaces, i.e.
High Visibility jacket/clothing activate the sensor| Ensure that the product
is at least 360mm from reflective surfaces
Sensor light not working| Sensor light faulty| Contact Bristan
Customer Services
Circuit board faulty or has been allowed to get wet
Batteries are exhausted| Change batteries.
Refer to ‘Installation – inserting batteries’ section
Short cycles of batteries| Incorrect batteries fitted| Replace
batteries. Ensure batteries are 1.5V AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries (preferably
=>2000mAh) for good battery life
Infrared sensor flickering| Batteries running low
Issue: D4
Part Number: FI Infrared Ext.
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