The thermostatic valves are equipped with filter strainers to treat any impurities. With time,
cleaning
these filters may become clogged up and therefore reduce mixer performance; to clean the
the thermostatic valves
valves, do the following:
■ Shut off the water (hot and cold) that is supplied to the shower unit.
■ Drain the water present in the mixer system by bringing the the diverter's ring nut (S) so
that it aligns with the "shower" symbol and completely open the valve (R); subsequently
re-close the stop valve by bringing the knob back to its previous position.
■ (1-2) Remove the tap (T) from the mixer knob, lifting it using the sharp point of a
screwdriver.
■ (3-4) Remove the screws (V) and slide out the knob (M).
■ (5-6) Unscrew the cap (C) and then remove the mixer's ring nut (G).
■ (7) Slide out the thermostatic valve (P).
Clean the filter strainers with a small brush and then rinse; if scale encrustations are
present, remove them using specifically designed products.
Reassemble the various components following the above described procedure in reverse
order.
Assemble the thermostatic valve so that the screw head(s) (Q) face downwards, so that they
can be inserted in the brass groove.
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