Periodic checks
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X Check connection and shower hoses periodically for the following:
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Watertightness
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Corrosion
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Mechanical damage
X Use original spare parts only.
X Replace damp or dripping hoses.
X Replace hoses with rusty or oxidized surfaces.
X Replace hoses that show signs of mechanical damage.
Replacement of the flexibles
X Don't use a wrench or other items to mount the flexibles on the tap side.
Mount these only by hand.
X Flush all pipes thoroughly before installation.
Operating data
Operating pressure (ideal)
Operating pressure (max.)*
Operating pressure (min.)*
Water temperature (ideal)
Water temperature (max.)
* Equal pressure is recommended.
X How to use the pressure reducers:
Pressure on the water network
From 0 to 2 bar
From 2 to 4 bar
From 4 to 6 bar
Over 6 bar
Value
3 bar
45 PSI
5 bar
70 PSI
1 bar
14.5 PSI
60 °C
140 °F
70 °C
158 °F
Reducers
Not needed
Shortest one
Longest one
Reduce the pressure through
the wall input tap
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300 kPa
500 kPa
100 kPa