HiB Elara Fitting Instructions

Brand: HiB

Model: Elara

Category: Sanitary ware

Type: Fitting Instructions

This manual is also suitable for

Atlas
Decca

Fitting Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this HiB product.

Please read through these instructions carefully and refer back to

them during installation to ensure that your product is ﬁtted safely

and that it retains its high quality ﬁnish.

WALL MOUNTED MIXER

Atlas Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome: Art No. N0TAP05ATL

Atlas Wall Mounted Mixer Black: Art No. N1TAP05ATL

Atlas Wall Mounted Mixer Brushed Brass: Art No. N2TAP05ATL

Decca Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome: Art No. N0TAP05DEC

Elara Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome: Art No. N0TAP05ELA

Atlas Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome, Black & Brushed Brass

Decca Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome

Elara Wall Mounted Mixer Chrome

FI #09 001 R210225 Ver 1.0 Jan 2021

• This product is intended for Domestic Use only

• Please read the instructions and warnings carefully before installing the

product and ensure this document is kept with the product for future

reference to ensure product longevity and in the interest of safety.

• If you give the product to another person, please give them this manual as

well.

• If any modiﬁcation is made it will invalidate the warranty and may render the

product unsafe.

• When drilling use appropriate eye protection.

• Beware of hidden cables or pipes. Take care if drilling on tiled surfaces in case

the drill slips.

• It is recommended that this product is installed by a person who is able to

meet the level of competence required in order to comply with relevant

regulations. If in doubt consult a qualiﬁed tradesperson.

• This product needs to be installed in accordance with, and meet the

requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and

Scottish Byelaws 2004.

• Before installing this product it is essential that you thoroughly ﬂush through

the pipework in order to remove any remaining swarf, solder, etc.

• Turn oﬀ the mains water supply before connecting to any existing pipe

work. Fitting isolating valves to the inlet feeds is recommended for ease of

maintenance.

• This product is designed for installation into a brick or masonry block wall,

if mounting onto other substrate ensure appropriate ﬁxing and batons (if

required) are used and the load bearing of the wall is suﬃcient.

• Dispose of packaging in accordance to local authority regulations.

• At end of life dispose of item according to local authority regulations.

Warnings for Safe Use

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Tools Required

Screwdriver

PTFE Tape

Pencil

Spanner

Tape

Measure

G½” BSP

Coupler

x 2

Spirit Level Drill

Figures

Fig 1 Fig 3

Fig 2

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Installation

This product must be ﬁtted by a qualiﬁed person according to any relevant

local byelaws. Failure to do so will void the product warranty.

For technical data, please refer to the Technical Data sheet,

available on hib.co.uk.

1. Determine the desired location of tap on the wall.

2. Plumb hot and cold water supplies into position as required. Pipe work must be

ﬂushed through prior to ﬁnal connection, as debris can cause damage to the tap

cartridge.

3. Mount body of tap onto wall or stud work as appropriate. Take care to ensure

that the tap body is mounted straight and level at this stage as per Fig. 1. Some

models have a built in spirit levels to help with this.

4. Connect the hot and cold water supplies into the tap body, using G½”

BSP connectors (not supplied). The use of pipe sealing cord or PTFE tape is

recommended when making the connection into the tap body.

5. Ensure that the system operates correctly at this point. Check that the mixer

valve operates and check carefully for any leaks.

6. Install the decorator’s caps provided with the tap, onto the handle and spout

locations as per Fig. 2. This will protect the tap from damage during wall ﬁnishing,

tiling etc.

7. Complete the surrounding wall ﬁnishing as desired.

8. Remove decorator’s caps. Fit shrouds or face plates into place and then ﬁx the

handle and spout into position. Once installed, tighten the grub screws to secure

in place as per Fig. 3.

Adjustment & Removal

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Care

Aftercare

In the unlikely event that this product should fail please contact the retailer from

which the item was purchased.

To preserve the high quality ﬁnish of your HiB product, please ensure you regard

the following care and cleaning recommendations:

• Avoid leaving excessive standing and surface water on the product for

prolonged periods of time.

• Clean the product with water and a so cloth, a mild detergent may be used if

required. Ensure any excess moisture is removed aer use.

• Do not use abrasive sponges or cleaning agents.

• Avoid the use of cleaning agents containing solvents, mineral or organic

acids, limescale removers and other household cleaners containing

acetic acid.

©HiB Copyright: No part of this document may be reprinted or duplicated without HiB consent. All sizes and measurements are approximate, but we do try

and make sure they are as accurate as possible. In the interest of continuous product development, HiB reserves the right to alter speciﬁcations as necessary.

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