(1) Pre-installation Notes
The watermark shower mixer tap conceal bath faucet hand held set stainless steel manufactured by Chinese faucet factory is a premium product certified by international Watermark standard. Before installation:
- Verify wall structure meets recessed requirements (concrete wall thickness≥10cm, lightweight walls need reinforcement)
- Hot/cold water pipe spacing must strictly comply with 150mm±2mm standard
- Professional plumber recommended to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3500.1
(2) Required Tools
For installing watermark shower mixer tap conceal bath faucet hand held set stainless steel:
- Laser level (accuracy 0.5mm/m)
- 25mm hole saw
- Torque wrench (15-20N·m)
- Waterproof sealant (AS 3740 compliant)
- Pressure tester (0-1MPa range)
(3) Preparation Steps
- Shut off main water supply and drain pipes
- Use pipe detector to confirm no electrical wires/other pipelines
- Mark tile positions using template from Chinese faucet factory
- Pre-install valve bracket and conduct waterproof test (30min at 0.8MPa)
(4) Standard Installation
- Embed valve body into bracket using stainless bolts (M8×60)
- Use specific expansion tool for PEX-A pipe connections
- Recommended overhead shower height: 2-2.2m (laser positioning required)
- Handheld shower rail vertical deviation ≤1°
(5) Testing & Inspection
- Initial 30min flushing (flow rate≥8L/min)
- Thermostatic test: 38℃±1℃ stability
- Check all joints with fluorescent leak detector
- Flow switching test ≥500 cycles
(6) Troubleshooting
- Temperature fluctuation:
- Check pressure balance (difference≤0.05MPa)
- Clean filter (120mesh standard from Chinese faucet factory)
- Uneven cover plate:
- Adjust with 0.1mm shims
- Verify recessed box verticality
(7) Safety & Maintenance
- Monthly pressure balance valve inspection
- Quarterly descaling (pH 5.5-7.5)
- Chinese faucet factory recommends seal replacement every 2 years
- Avoid acidic cleaners (pH<4 damages stainless finish)