CONCEALED BODY- (CAT.NO.

)-ALD-661/681/683/661E*/681E*/683E*

EXPOSED-(CAT.NO.)-5661K/5681K/5683K/10661KPM/10681KPM
/10683KPM/15661KPM/15681KPM/15683KPM/81661KPM/
81681KPM/81683KPM/85661K/85681K/85683K/37661K/37681K/
37683K/35661KPM/35681KPM/35683KPM

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

AQUAMAX CONCEALED THERMOSTATIC SHOWER MIXER

30 Max. 83
Min. 63 3/4"BSP OUTLET

110
3/4"BSP COLD INLET
205 x 66
253 x 70

3/4"BSP HOT INLET

90

Plastic protective cover

Plug
Concealed body

ALD-661
Note: * Aquamax body with lugs suitable for dry wall installation

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 270 x 106
250 x 85

30
30

Min.63
Max.83
Min. 63
Max. 83

COVER
PLASTIC PROTECTIVE
ALD-681

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COVER
PLASTIC PROTECTIVE

ALD-683
3/4" BSP (outlet) 3/4" BSP (hot inlet)
3/4" BSP (hot inlet)
3/4" BSP (outlet)

3/4" BSP (outlet)

106
35

PLUG

3/4" BSP (cold inlet)

PLUG
3/4" BSP (outlet)
3/4" BSP (cold inlet)
3/4" BSP (outlet) 90
90
155 155
INDEX
 Requirements
 Features
 water temperature regulation
 anti scald function
 child/safety lock
 Installation guidelines
 pre–installation
 assembling the thermostatic cartridge
 installation (complete)
 Function
 Maintenance & troubleshooting

REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS
1) Pressure : 0.2 Bar- 5 bar (maximum static pressure 10bar)
2) Pipe Line : Inlets and outlets to be made 3/4”BSP/20mm
3) Temperature : Hot water (60-65 degree centigrade)
Maximum hot water 80 degree centigrade
cold water (ambient water temperature)

NOTE:
This product should only be fitted by a qualified/certified plumber and should not
installed by a non-qualified person or else guarantee may be considered invalid.
For a claim made under our warranty, written certification of your installers can be
required. For further information ask JAQUAR GROUP.

1) Pressure should be balanced at both hot and cold inlets and pressure variation in
both lines must not be more than 1 bar.
2) If installing a pressure pump always install the pump before the shower valve.

FEATURES

 Water temperature regulation

Thermostatic mixer controls the temperature of the outlet irrespective of the
temperature of the water coming in the hot inlet from hot water tank.
For example: - If the temperature of hot inlet varies from 40°C to 60°C or vice-versa the
temperature of the outlet water will still remain the same as set by the end user.

 Anti scald function

Under the condition of cold water supply getting cutting off and only hot water supply is
available the Aquamax saves the person from burning by blocking the hot water supply
immediately.
 Child/Safety lock

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 Aquamax thermostatic shower mixer comes with default 38° ± 1 Celsius. The safety lock
on the handle ensures the person not getting burned even due to an accident, since to
attain a temperature greater than 38°C, the safety lock has to be pressed and the handle
turned anti-clockwise simultaneously.

II
Wall flange

I III
Diverter handle

OFF

Safty lock
+

Thermostatic handle

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
PRE–INSTALLATION
1) Separate all the contents from the packaging and inspect the product for transport
damages. After it has been installed, no transport or surface damage will be honored.
2) Ensure thorough cleaning of all lines before start installation procedure, entry of any
foreign particle (dirt, debris, etc.) may damage the product.
3) Inlets and outlets lines to be made 3/4”BSP/20 mm and should be balanced for
optimum results.
4) Remember to turn off the water supply before connecting to any existing pipeline.
Warning! Please check for any hidden pipes and cables before drilling holes in the
wall.
5) Ensure sufficient space to be left inside the wall withing marking of minimum and
maximum on the plastic protective cover for the ease of installation of concealed
body as well as exposed parts .
6) Place the thermostatic concealed body with plastic protective covers in the wall
recess such that it lies perpendicular to the base. Please make sure that the plastic
protective covers must remain on body until all masonry/finish work to be done.
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 7) Jaquar advise you to install at least 2 “Y STRAINER” in the main supply line, coming
from overhead tank. Please make sure that “Y STRAINER” have to be placed, where it
can be easily accessed for cleaning.
FACE OF THE FINISHED WALL

WALL FLANGE

DIVERTOR HANLDE

CONCEALED BODY

THERMOSTATIC HANDLE

N.R.V.

MIN. ADJUSTMENT 63MM

MAX. ADJUSTMENT 83MM

INSTALLATION (COMPLETE)

1) Stop the water supply before proceeding with the installation procedure.
2) Put the concealed thermostat body onto the wall and mark the position of the fixing
lugs.
3) Make sure the valve is set back from the front face of the wall within given minimum
and maximum depth to allow for plasterboard, tiling and filling etc.
4) Drill the holes and mount concealed thermostat body to the wall using suitable
fixings.
5) Connect the inlet and outlet properly with concealed body packed in plastic
protective covering & tighten it firmly.
6) After completion ensure thorough cleaning of the outlets with water so as to remove
any possible debris stuck in it after masonry work.
7) Now take off the plastic protective cover and fit the exposed parts carefully.
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 8) Slide the wall flange carefully and tighten both handles with screws. Operate the
handles and check for proper functioning.

ASSEMBLING THE THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE

Special care has to be taken when you fix it on to the concealed body because if it placed
wrongly it may lead to improper mixing of water.
 Tighten the cartridge in to the concealed body with the help of spanner.
 Check for the black marking on the cartridge and align the adapter with marking.
 Slide the sleeve on to the body carefully while checking the o-ring on the body as
shown in the figure below.
 Now place the handle with safety lock such that it locks at 38°C and tighten it with
screw.
HANDLE

SCREW

KNURLING ADAPTOR

THERMOSTATIC SLEEVE

BODY NUT

CARTRIDGE LOCK

BLACK MARK ON BRASS

SPINDLE & CARTRIDGE

THERMOSTATIC CARTRIDGE

After a long time usage of thermostatic valve, there will be some waste debris from the
water pipe on and around the control cock or thermostatic cartridge, which will affect the
flow and sensitivity of automatically temperature adjustment.
1) Pull out the thermostatic cartridge. Wash it with clean running water, dry and lightly
grease the seals (only use silicone grease).
2) Put back the thermostatic cartridge. Check the above assembly picture of
thermostatic cartridge, then tighten it in the concealed body.

NOTE:
1) ENSURE INSTALLING THE CONCEALED BODY PERPENDICULAR TO THE BASE FOR
CORRECT FIXATION OF WALL FLANGE CHECK WITH THE HELP OF A LEVELER.
2) In ALD-683/ALD-683E cartridge also has a special function that allows two water
flows simultaneously, this is useful in case of a shower. When a person needs to
function 2 outlets together. As described below:
FUNCTION
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  When the knob points on ‘OFF’ position marked, there is no water supply from
outlets.
 When the knob points at position marked “I”, “II” or “III” water will flow from outlet
line “I”, “II” or “III” respectively..
 When the knob points in between any of the above two positions marked water will
flow through both respective outlets

MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

Your product has a good quality finish and should be treated with care to preserve the
visible surfaces. All finishes will wear if not cleaned properly. Following the below guidelines
may be helpful in preserving the look of your newly acquired faucet.
1) Don’t use abrasives, acids, alcohols & others harsh substances for cleaning faucet
instead "GLITZ" may be used. For process to use “GLITZ” please contact Jaquar’s
customer care.
2) The other safe way to clean your product is to wipe with a soft damp cloth.
You have just installed a “JAQUAR PRODUCT” and we would like to thank you for putting
your trust in us. For any more information or request, please contact your nearest
orientation/service center or visit our website www.jaquar.com.

NOTE: To avoid damage, please remove all chrome parts before any maintenance takes
place.

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
IMPROPER MIXING N.R.V BLOCKED/DIRTY REMOVE AND CLEAN N.R.V WITH PLAIN WATER

WATER LEAKAGE O-RING DAMAGED/BROKEN REMOVE & REPLACE THE DAMAGED O-RING
REDUCED WATER REMOVE THE VALVE & CLEAN FILTER MESH AT HOT
BLOCKED/DIRTY VALVE
FLOW & COLD ENDS.
NO WATER/LOW ONE OR BOTH SUPPLIES
TURN BOTH WATER SUPPLIES
FLOW ARE NOT ON TO UNIT

*The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical modifications without prior notice.
*This installation manual is subject to change without further notice.

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