Wickes 161414 Manual Lever Shower Valve Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Wickes

Table of Contents

GUARANTEE
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS SUPPLIED
HOW TO INSTALL
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Wickes 161414 Manual Lever Shower Valve

GUARANTEE

All products parts are manufactured to the highest standard and are covered by a 5 year manufacturing guarantee.**This does not affect your statutory rights.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before drilling into walls, use an electronic detector to check for hidden electrical wires, cables or water supply pipes.
Always wear protective equipment such as safety glasses and ear plugs whilst using power tools.

PARTS SUPPLIED

LIST

**Optional handle

** Select models , require lever Handle assembly. In that case:
a. Place Handle Seat onto Valve.
b. Insert Grub Screw and tighten using an Allen key.
c. Secure lever to Handle Seat.

HOW TO INSTALL

BEFORE YOU START

This product must be connected to the water supply in accordance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, and also comply with UK Building Regulations. If you are in any doubt about these requirements, contact a qualified plumber, your local water company or the Water Regulations Advisory Service (WRAS ).
a. Identify all components and check pack contents.
b. TURN OFF WATER MAINS SUPPLY. The mains stopcock is usually situated where the supply enters the building.
c. It is also recommended that the water heating arrangements are turned off.
d. Isolate the hot and cold supply pipes and drain both water systems. Ensure system is drained completely and leave all taps open. There is no need to drain the heating system.

SPECIFICATION

Operating Specification	Operating Pressures
Hot Water Supply – Max 75°C Recommended 60-65°C	Min 0.3 bar – Max 7.0 bar

Operating pressures on both hot and cold lines should be as even as possible in order to ensure the maximum efficiency of the mixer.

CONCEALED SHOWER VALVE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: before fitting the mixer, flush pipes thoroughly. Do not allow dirt, metal particles or shavings to block inlets. Once this is done, turn overwater supply.

The Valve will normally ship with the water outlet to the bottom and the cold inlet to the right (indicated by a blue dot). This means that the Lever Handle will point downwards when shower is oft. If you require the outlet from the top, do not simply turn the valve over. To change the outlet position:
a. Use an Allen key to unscrew the threaded outlet beneath the Valve Body.
b. With a sharp knife, remove the cap from the Valve Body plug (on top of unit).
c. Remove plug with Allen Key. Place plug in outlet’s previous position and vice versa. d. Tighten.
Prepare hot and cold inlet pipes with centers 150mm apart, cold supply to the right. For the mixer, create a hole no greater than 115mm, which is the diameter of the Wall Plate (4). The valve concealing cavity should be a depth of 50-60mm. For water inlet pipes, leave a minimum of 10mm exposed.
Including Sealing Washers (6), fit Elbows (7) loosely to the Valve Body (5).
Centre Wall Mounting Plate (11) between pipe ends and mark drill holes.
Drill holes and insert Wall Plugs (13).
Position Wall Mounting Plate (11) on wall and insert Wall Screws (12) and tighten, but not fully.
Push Valve Body (5) on to Wall Mounting Plate (11) and twist to engage lugs. It may require some maneuvering to ensure vertical alignment of the Valve Body.
Mark position of Wall Plate (4) on mounting area. Remove Valve Body (5) from wall mounting plate and re-align as marked. Then tighten screws holding Wall Mounting Plate (11) and re-fit Valve Body (5).
Place the Wall Plate (4) over the Valve Body (5). Use sealant as necessary, but first check that Lever Handle (1) can operate without contacting Wall Plate. Place Lever Handle (1) loosely on installed Valve Body and check clearance.
Secure Elbows (7) to inlet pipe ends using Nuts (9) and Copper Rings (8).
Place the Lever Handle (1) onto the Valve, to check that it moves freely left and right. When satisfied, fit Grub Screw (2) and tighten with an Allen key.
Insert Lidice (3) into Lever Handle.
Certain models require Lever Handle assembly. In that case:
a. Place Handle Seat onto Valve
b. Insert Grub Screw and tighten using Allen key,
c. Attach lever and I lighten.
Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
Fit Wall Elbow (14) using instructions overleaf.

WALL ELBOW FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (FOR CONEALED UNITS)

Sealant maybe used during installation

Before installation, flush out pipes, and then turn oll water supply.
Drill a hole in a suitable location into which the Wall Elbow (14) will be tilted.
Measure length of required pipe to link mixer to Wall Elbow installation. Place Wall Elbow (14) with Wall Trim (16) into hole. Depending on wall thickness, Wall Trim may be unnecessary.
Check required pipe length and cut pipe accordingly. II using compression tatting, ensure that pipe length allows tor a minimum 0110mm pipe to be inserted into the Wall Elbow’s tail end
II using copper pipes make sure they are bracketed.
II using plastic pipes or lexis-tails, the Back Nut (18) must be tatted to hold the Wall Elbow (14) position.
Remove the Wall Elbow (14) from the wall, place the 0-Ring (15) into the slot behind visible surface. Then, ii applicable, lit Wall Trim (16).
Place the Wall Elbow tail end through the hole in the wall and secure Back Nut (18).
Connect pipe nut including any necessary sealant. Tighten completely.
Turn on water supply and check tor leaks.

Ensure this product is used in an area ol adequate drainage and will not cause water damage.

CONCEALED INSTALLATION

**Optional handle

** Select models require Lever Handle assembly. In that case:
a. Pl ace Handle Seat onto Shower Valve.
b. Insert Grub Screw and tighten using an Allen key.
c. Secure Lever to Handle Seat.

EXPOSED SHOWER VALVE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: before filling the mixer, flush pipes thoroughly. Do nod allow dirt, metal particles or shavings to block inlets. Once this is done, turn off water supply

The Valve will I normally ship with fee water outlet to the bottom and the cold inlet of the right (indicated by a blue dot). This means that the Lever Handle will point downwards when shower is off. II you require the outlet from the top, do not simply turn the valve over. To change the outlet position:
a. Use an Allen key to unscrew the threaded outlet beneath the Valve Body.
b. With a sharp knife, remove the cap from the Valve Body plug (on top of unit).
c. Remove plug with Allen Key. Place plug in outlet’s previous position and vice versa.
d. Tighten.
Prepare hot and cold inlet pipes with centers 150mm apart , cold supply to the right. For water inlet pipes, leave a minimum of 10mm exposed.
Including Sealing Washers (6), lit Elbows (7) loosely to the Valve Body (5).
Centre Wall Mounting Plate (11) between pipe ends and mark drill holes.
Drill holes and insert Wall Plugs (13).
Position Wall Mounting Plate (11) on wall and insert Wall Screws (12) and tighten, but not fully.
Push Valve Body (5) on to Wall Mounting Plate (11) and twist to engage lugs. It may require some maneuvering to ensure vertical alignment of the Valve Body.
Remove Valve Body (5) from wall mounting plate and re-align as marked. Then tighten screws holding Wall Mounting Plate (11) and re-lit Valve Body (5).
Secure Elbows (7) to inlet pipe ends using Nuts (9) and Copper Rings (8).
Place the Lever Handle (1) onto the VA I’ve, to check that it moves freely left and right. When satisfied, lit Grub Screw (2) and tighten with an Allen key.
Insert Lidice (3) into Lever Handle.
Certain models require Lever Handle assembly. In that case:
a. Place Handle Seat onto Valve
b. Insert Grub Screw and tighten using Allen key,
c. Attach lever and tighten.
Turn on water supply and check for leaks.

EXPOSED SHOWERE VALVE INSTALLATION

**Optional handle

** Select models require Lever Handle assembly. In that case:
a. Place Handle Seat onto Shower Valve.
b. Insert Grub Screw and tighten using an Allen key.
c. Secure Lever to Handle Seat

AFTER CARE

Whilst modern plating techniques are used in the manufacture of this item, the surfaces will wear if cleaned incorrectly. Clean this product with a soft cloth and clean water. Do not use any abrasive agents or materials. Contact with abrasive agents or materials will invalidate your guarantee.

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