Caple WDU050, WDU075, WDU100 Instruction Manual

Instruction manual for food waste disposer

Model code: WDU050, WDU075 WDU100

Contact Caple on 0117 938 1900 or [e-mail]

Safety information 2

Electrical connection 2

Installation instructions 5

Dimensions 9

Typical installations 9

Operating instructions 10

Troubleshooting 11

Service information 12

Thank you for choosing Caple. Please follow the information detailed in this instruction manual
carefully, and the appliance should provide many years of service.

Please write the model number and serial number for your food waste disposer below, you
can find these detailed on the rating label on the base of your appliance:
Model number:__________________________
Serial number:___________________________

www.caple.co.uk

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

INSTRUCTIONSPERTAININGTOARISKOFFIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK
ORINJURY TOPER

SONS

When usingelectrical appliances,basicsafetyprecautions should be followed, including the following:

Safety precautions

WARNING!

Electrical connection

WARNING

- Use this appliance only for it intended purpose, as
described in this instruction manual. Read all
instruction before using the waste disposal unit.

- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
required when an appliance is in use near children.

- DO NOT put your fingers or hands into the waste
disposer.

- If the appliance becomes jammed or a object is stuck,
turn off the power at the mains before attempting to
remove it.

- When attempting to loosen a jam, use a long
wooden object such as a wooden spoon.

- When attempting to remove objects from a waste
disposer, use non-magnetic long handled tongs to
pliers.

- To reduce the risk of materials being expelled when

in use and causing harm, do not put the following in
the disposer:

1. Clam or oyster shells

2. Caustic drain cleaners or similar

3. Glass, china or plastic

4. Large whole bones

5. Metal such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils or
aluminum foil.

6. Hot grease or other hot liquids

7. Whole corn husks

- This appliance must be installed in accordance to
local laws and standards. We recommend using a
qualified installer.

- Do not disassemble the appliance for any reason,
there are no serviceable parts

- When not using the disposer we recommend leaving the
stopper in place to help prevent items falling in.

- The appliance must be installed ensuring the reset button is
readily accessible.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the appliance.

- If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced
by a Caple engineer or a similary qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.

- Make sure the installation of this appliance is allowed by

the local authorities

- This marking indicated that this product should
not be disposed of with other household waste.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of materials. For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household waste disposal
service or the retailer where you purchased the product.

- For correct earthing instructions please see the 'Electrical
connection' section of this manual.

- Never use this appliance in a damp location (for example a
bathroom or laundry room)

- No not use this appliance to dispose fo hard materials such
as glass or metal.

- Switch off or unplug the appliance before attempting to
free a jammed rotor.

If you are not familiar with electrical installations and procedures, please contact a qualified electrician.

DANGER: An incorrect earth connection can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt to whether the waste disposal unit is correctly earthed. Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance, if it will not fit in the socket have a correct connection installed by a qualified electrician.
These appliances are meant for household use, do not use in a commercial application.

EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown earthing
provides a path of least resistance for the electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a equipment earthing conductor and earthed plug. The plug must be plugged into a appropriate
socket this is correctly installed and earthed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Electrical connection (cont.)

If youare notfamiliarwith electricalpowerand procedures,callaqualifiedelectrician.

1.ChooseapowercordnotlessthanH05VV-F,

2.Chosea powercordnotlessthanH05VV-F,
3G1.0mmand fittedwithaswitch,the switch
shallbedirectlyconnectedtothesupply
terminalsan dshallhave a contactseparation in
allpoles,providing fulldisconnectunder
overvoltagecategoryIII conditions(the full
disconn ecti onnot lessthan 3mm).

3.Make sure theswitch is easilyvisible

EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS:

This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown earthing provides a
path of least resistance for the electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a equipment earthing
conductor and earthed plug. The plug must be
plugged into a appropriate socket this is correctly
installed and earthed in accordance with the local
codes and ordinances.

DANGER:

Improperconnectionof the equipment-grounding
conductorcan resultina risk
ofelectricshock. Checkwith aqualified
electrician if youare in doubtasto whetherthe
appliance is properlygrounded.
NOTE:
Disconnect the electricpowerto disposer circuit
beforeinstallation. Turnthe circuit breakertothe
OFF position orremovethefuse.
A.Connect the disposer to220-240 Volt,50-60
HzACcurrentonly.
B.Ifaplug-in cord is used, useathree-prong

plug.A earthwire should beattached tothe
groundscrewin thebottomofthedisposer(end
bell).

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3G1.0mmincor porate with a plug rated 250V
13A (fuse inplug:250V,10A) approved byBSI
with matchedground wireforthe UK market
(Standa rd: BS1363-1)ora plug rated 250V16A
approve d byVDEwith match ed ground wire
(Standa rd: DINVDE062 0-1).

The powercord and/orconnectionsmust
comply with localcodesand ordinances.

For ModelsNot Equippedwitha Cord:

and accessible. Therecommenddistance
between this applianceand electricalswitch is
within 2m.

Toattacha powercord:

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Towireyourdisposerdirectlyinto the mains:
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS:

This appliancemustbe connected toa grounded, metal,
permanentwiringsystem, or an equipmentgrounding
conductormust berun with thecircuitconductorsand
connectedto the equipmentgroundingterminal orlead
on the appliance.
A.Ifyou useBXcable:

1.Theseproductsare designedforhousehold use.

2.Connecta linewireto blue leadofdisposerwith awire

nut. Connecttheneutralwire tothebrownleadof

disposer witha wirenut. Connectthe bare

groundwire
tothe ground screw.Theground wire should beclamped
and heldbya strain relief bracket.

3.Do not usearigid conduit forthewiringconnection.

4.Adedicatedacceptablemotorswitch,withtheoff
position marked,shallbe provided forthisdisposerat the
timeofinstallation (not included). Theswitch shallbe
mounted in sight ofthedisposerorthe
sinkopeningforthe disposer.
IfBXcableisnotused,provideaseparate ground wire
tothenearest reliableground, using the screwin the
end bell forthe ground wire.

Follow the lead connected to this blade marked with
a

'L'

and attach

that

lead to the blue wire on the

waste disposer.

NOTE:

When viewing

face ofelectrical plug
with the earth pin
attop, theleftblade
isconnected to the
identified wire.

Strain Relief bracket

C.Use acable clam pstrain
relief connectorwhere the
powercordenters the
disposer.

Nut

Redresetbutton

Ground screw

Wirenut

Remove
bottom cap

To house current
orthe power cor d

Bottom of the
disposer(end bell)

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Electrical connection(cont.)

Ifyou arenot familiar with electricalpower and procedures, contact aqualifiedelectrician.

Below are some typical electrical connections:

Wall outlet

Airswitch

Air switch Button

Control switch

Wall outlet

Disposer

Disposer

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INSTALLATION TWO: Alternately if you do not have a wall switch or
if you prefer, we also have a air switch available (product code

WDUAIR). This is available directly from Caple or the retailer you
purchased our appliance. This can be installed in the worksurface or

sink (see below).

INSTALLATION ONE: You can install this waste disposal unit
with a wall mounted control switch (not supplied) as shown
below.

Installation Instructions

Food waste disposer

Before you begin

Readtheseinstructionscompletelyandcarefully

CompletionTime-

IMPORTANT-Keep these instructions

IMPORTANT-

Observeallgoverningcodes

andordinances.

NotetoInstaller- Besuretoleavethese

instructionswith theConsumer.

NotetoConsumer-Keeptheseinstructionsfor

future reference.

SkillLevel-The installation of thisappliance requires

basicmechanicalskills.

Phillipsandflatblade screwdrivers

Channel lockpliers, slip joint

Hammer

Nutdriver

Preparation

1.

Disconnect electrical powersupplyto the disposer.

2.Remove the old disposerorsinkflange assembly.

3.Inspectdrain line.If itisheavilycoatedwithhardened
grease andaccumulations,clean out before you

proceed with the installation.

4.Removeroldsealingmaterialsandgasketingfrom
the sinkopening, both top and bottom.
NOTE: The top and bottomof the sinksurfacesmustbe
free of any materialsto preventleaks.

Additional materials you may need

1.Steel punch orwoodendowel

2.Petroleum jellyorliquidsoap

3.Hoseclamp

4.Dishwasherdrainconnector

5.Adjustable pipewrench

6.

Plumbers putty

(for ceramic sinks)

7.Stepped rubberdrain adapter

8.Wire nuts

9.Cable connector

10.Flexibledrain pipe

11.Powercord kit

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What you will need

The correct installation is the responsibility of the installer.

1 hour

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NOTE: Paycloseattentiontotheorderofthesinkflange
parts,astheyhavebeencorrectlyassembledbythe
factory.
A.Disassemblethesinkflangeassembly fromthe
disposerbyturningthemountringtotheleft(clockwise)
andremovingit.
B.Raisethemountringtowardthetopofthesinkflange.
Removethecushionmountandthemountring.Youmay
wanttopracticeinstallingthecushionmountatthispoint
beforeyouareunderthesink.
C.Unscrewthesupportringfromthesinkflangeand
removethefibergasket.Youarenowleftwiththesink
flangeandtherubbergasket.
D.Therubbergasketisusedinsteadofplumbers
puttywithstainlesssteelsinks.Someceramic sinkswill
requireputty or silicone.
E.Ifnoputtyisused,insertthesinkflangethroughthe
rubbergasketintothesinkopening.Donotturnthe
flangeonceitis seated.
F.Ifyouuseputtyinsteadofthegasket,formaring
aroundtheundersideofthesinkflange.Inserttheflange
intothesinkopening,pressdownhardtosqueezeout
excess putty.Fromunderthesink,trimoffexcessputty
flushwiththebottomedgeofthesinkopening.
G.Fromunderneaththesink,slipthefibergasketonto
theexposedsinkflange.Witharrowspointingup,screw
thesupportringontothesink

flangeandhandtightenuntil

thesinkfla

ngewillnotmove.

(NOTE: If your sink is more than
15mm thick you will need to flip

the supporting ring so the arrows
are pointing down. This will provide a greater distance on
the sink flange allowing it to be used on sinks up to
approximately 22mm thick). Atthispointyoumaywantto
insert the stopper into the sink and fill with water to

Hand-tightensinkflange

check thesinkf

langeseal andensuretherearenoleaks.
H.Placethemountringoverthesinkflangeandholdin
placewhileinstallingthecushionmount(largeside
down).Makesurethegrooveontheinsideofthecushion
mountfits overtheliponthe
sinkflange,similartoputting
thelid onaplastic container
Run yourfingers aroundtheentire

themountringcanbe pulleddownwardoverthe
cushionmountandwillbe

Groove

Top

freetoturn.

Components

Sinkflange
assembly

Stopper

Removable
splashguard

Sinkflange

Rubbersink
flangegasket

Sink

Fibergasket

supportring

Notearrows

indicating up

(

)

Mountring

Cushionmount
(noteTOPmark))

Elbowfange

screw

Discharge
elbow

Elbowgasket

base (end bell) RatingLabelinThisArea

(ElectricalConnections)

Hopper

Rubbergasket

CorrectlyInstalledSinkFlange

Sinkflange

Fibergasket

Sinkflange

Sink

Supportring

Mountingring
shouldbefree
tomoveupanddown

Groove

Cushionmount

InstallationInstructions

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Components and installation

Disposer

Tightening
Ears

Dishwashdischargeinlet

Intallation of the sink flange

Bottombeadof

cushionmount

Openarea
Noobstruction

Bottombead

(Shownforproperorientation)

cushionmountwithslight
pressure.Donotpress too
hard.Whenthecushion
mountis properly seated,

Cushionmountdetail

Bottombead

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InstallationInstructions

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Dishwasher connection (if required)

If you are connecting a dishwasher to you waste disposal unit, please complete the following steps. If you are

not connecting a dishwasher proceed to step 3 Attaching the discharge elbow.

Knockoutplug

2

Connect the hose

HoseClamp SteppedRubberAdapter

3

Connecting the discharge elbow

Connect the discharge elbow*

.**

.

Connectthedischargeelbowtothedisposer

Makesureallplumbingconnectionsaretight

Discharge
elbow

Rubber
gasket

*Dischargeelbowmustbeinstalledbyaprofessional.
** Someinstallations(seepage9forexamples)may
requiretheuseofaflexibledrainpipe.
NOTE: Ifthedishwasherconnectionis
madewithout
removingtheplug,thedishwashermayoverflow.

1

Knock out the plug

Using a blunt instrument (for example a steel punch or
wooden dowel) knock out the entire plug. Do not use a
screwdriver or shart tool. When the knocked out plug
falls into the disposer, you may remove it or simply grind
it up when you first use the applaince. This will not
damage the disposal unit in any way, but may take some
time to grind over several uses.

Connect the dishwasher hose using a hose clamp. If the

hose size is different you will need a stepped rubber

adapter.

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InstallationInstructions

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Connecting the disposer to the sink flange

1 Attach to the sink flange

Lineupthedisposer
underthesinkflange.
Guidethehopper
projectionsintothe
mountringslots. Turn
themountringabout
14/"totherightso
that thedisposeris
temporarilysupported

.

Mount
ringslot

Hopper
projection

2 Line up with the outlet pipe

Turnthemountringandthedisposeruntil the
disposerdischargeelbowlines
upwiththeoutlet pipeSeepage (9).

Outletpipe

Discharge
elbow

3 Lock the mount ring

.

Turnthemountringtotherightuntilitlocksuptight
Hopperprojectionsmustbetotheextremeleftof
themountingslotsIfthemountringishardtoturn.,
youmayaddasmallamountofpetroleumjellyor
liquidsoaptothehopperprojectionRunwaterand.
checkforleaks.

LockingDetail

Hopperprojectionin

"supported"

Position

Hopperprojectionin
"locked" position

Mounting
ring

4

Check for leaks

Checktheunitforleaks24hoursafterinstallationand
firstoperation.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT put your head or body under the disposer during the
installation as it could fall.

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InstallationInstructions

Dimensions

A: Disposerheight
B: Disposerfrombottomofsinkbowlto
centerlineofdischargeoutlet

C: Distancefromcenterlineofthedischarge

outlettoendofdischargetube
D: Disposerwidth
E: Distanceformdisposerverticalcenterlineto
centerlineofdischargeelbow

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D

E

Model

WDU050

WDU075

WDU100

A

B

D EC

365mm

392mm

432mm

176mm

184mm

184mm

70mm

70mm

70mm

197mm

216mm

216mm

137mm

141mm

141mm

Some typical installations

NOTE:

Dimensions

1. It is essential for the correct operation
of the waste disposer that this dimension
(a) shown on the right is 230mm -
300mm depending on the models listed
above, this will avoid standing water in
the motor housing.

2. Flexible drain pipe may be necessary
for this application

Double bowl outlet

Single bowl

Double bowl centre outlet

(a)

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OperatingInstructions

T

hisdisposerusesanti-jamswivelimpellers thatmakeaclicking

soundas th

ey swingintoplace.This

indicatesnormaloperation, and is not a fault.

Operatinginstructions

.Removethesinkstopperandturnonamediumflowofcoldwater.

.Slowlyinsertfoodwasteintodisposerandpositionstoppertominimizepossibleejectionofmaterialwhile

grinding

1

2

3

.

flush the drain line.

Helpful hints

A.Besurethedisposeris emptybeforeusingthe
dishwashersoitcandrainproperly.
B.Youmay wanttoleavethestopperinthedrain
whennotinusetopreventutensils andforeign
objects fromfallingintothedisposer.
C.TOSPEED UPFOOD WASTE DISPOSAL...Cut
orbreakuplargebones,melonrinds,grapefruit
skins andcorncobs.Itemssuchas largebones,
fibroushuskslikelimabeanpods andcornhusks
requireconsiderablecuttingtime.Forthis
reason,

youmayprefertoplacetheminthe

DO... DON'T...

Careandmaintenance

THEMOTORISPERMANENTLYLUBRICATEDFORLIFE.DO NOT ATTEMPTTOLUBRICATEYOUR DISPOSER,

Thedisposeris selfcleaningandscours itselfwitheachuse.

NEVERputlyeorchemicalcleanersintothedisposer,astheycauseseriouscorrosionofmetalparts.

Yourdisposerisequippedwitharemovablesplashguardforeaseofcleaningorreplacement.Remove
thesplashguardbypullingitoutfromthetop.Toreplace,insertintothesinkflangeandpushdownuntil
itisproperlyseated.

Ifanodourdevelops,runorangeorlemonrinds throughthedisposer.A dozenicecubes
sprinkledwithalittlehouseholdscouringpowderwillalsowork.

Turn on the waste disposer (by the wall switch or air switch).

4. After grinding is complete, turn off the waste disposer and run the cold water for at least a further 15 seconds to

recycling.

D. Grind peelings from citrus fruits to freshen up
drain smells.
E. Use a waste disposer cleaner or deodorizer as
necessary to relieve objectional odours caused by
any grease build up. Also remove and clean the
splash guard regularly.
F. Let the disposer run for 15 seconds after
shredding stops, then once turned off allow water
to rinse through for another 15 seconds, this will
ensure all the waste is thoroughly flushed through
the trap and drain.

A. Don't be alarmed if the disposer slows down when
grinding, the appliance is actually increasing torque (grinding
power) and is operating under normal conditions
B. Don't pour grease, oil or fat into your waste disposer or any
drain. It can build up in pipes and cuase drain blockages. Put
grease in a jar (when cooled) and dispose of in your bin.
C. Don't use hot water when grinding food waste, it is ok to
drain hot water into the disposer when it is not in operation.
D. Don't put tin cans, bottles, bottle caps, glass, china, leather,

cloth, crockery, rubber, string, feathers etc into your disposer.
It is designed for food waste only.
E. Don't fill the disposer with food all at once. Turn on the
cold water flow and gradually feed in the food waste.
F. To avoid possible drain blockages don't grind extremely
fibrous food waste like whole corn husks, artichokes, celery
etc.
G. Don't turn off your waste disposer until grinding has
completed and only the sound of the motor and water can be
heard.

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Troubleshootingtips

WARNING!

Beforeresetting,disconnect thepowersuppl, pleaseseeSAFETYNOTEabove. Theoverloadcontrolprevents
themotorfromoperatingshouldoverloadingoccur.This featureprotects yourhousewiringandyourdisposer.
When overloaded, themotor willstopautomatically.

Problem

PossibleCauses WhatToDo

l.lmproper seatingof the sink
flange(gasketchoice,puttyor
tightening).

2.Supportringis nottightened

properly

3.Defectivecushionmount.

Iftheleakisatthetop,itmay
be causedby:

.

Iftheleakisatthedischarge
e

lbow, the lea

kmaybecausedby
impropertighteningofthe elbow
flangescrews

.

The disposer leaks

The disposerdoesnotstart Resetbuttonhas beentripped.

Withthesplashguardremoved,checktoseeif
theturntablewill movefreelyusing a wooden
spoon.Iftheturntablemoves freely,replacethe
splashguardandchecktheresetbuttontoseeif
ithasbeentripped.Theresetbuttonisredand
locatedoppositethedischargeelbow,nearthe
bottomofthedisposer.Pushthebuttoninuntil
itclicksandremains depressed.Ifthereset
buttonhasnotbeentripped,checkforashorted
orbrokenwireconnectingthedisposer.
Checktheelectricalpowerswitch,fuseboxor
circuitbreaker.If the wiringandelectrical
componentsareintact,theunitmayhave
internalproblems thatrequireserviceor
replacement.

Turntablecannotrotate.

Iftheturntabledoesnotturnfreely,checkforan
objectl

odgedbetweentheturntableandthe
grindring.Dislodgetheobjectbymovingthe
turntablewithawooden spoon handle. Then
removethe object.Ifnoforeignobjectis
present,theremay beinternalproblems. Contact

Caple Service.

Loudnoises(other than
thoseduringgrinding
ofbonesandfruitpits)

Silverware, bottlecaporother
foreignobjecthasfallenintothe
disposer.

Reset
button

Remove the
splashguard

Turntable

Before calling Caple Service

Review the below chart before contacting Caple Service as you may find a simple solution, saving you both time and
money.

SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating any possible issues you MUST disconnect the power supply.

Remove the splash guard and remove the object
with long-handled tongs, then replace the splash
guard

Check the installation and correct as required.

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Guarantee

Caple undertake that if within the guarantee period stated on the guarantee card this appliance or any part thereof that is proved to
be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will at our option repair or replace the same free of any charge for
labour or materials on condition that:

- Documentation must be provided before a guarantee repair commences to confirm that the appliance is within the guarantee
period.

- The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate.

- The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the operating and maintenance
instructions.

- The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.

- All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by Caple Service Centre.

- Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the property of this company.

- If a service call is made and it is found that the installation has not been carried out correctly or customer misuse/abuse is involved
THE COST OF THE SERVICE CALL HAS TO BE PAID FOR BY THE USER BEFORE ANY SERVICE WORK IS CARRIED OUT.

Exclusions

This Guarantee does not cover:

- Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any removable parts.

- Costs incurred for calls to put right appliances improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

- Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are the subject of rental agreements.

- This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your statutory and legal rights.

Caple Service can be contacted by phone [phone] or email [e-mail]

CE Declarations of Conformity

This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation, Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC).

Guarantee and service

Caple

Fourth Way

Avonmouth

Bristol

BS11 8DW

www.caple.co.uk