
Model Year built:
6142.33 from 06/2015
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Rotaplex Drain/Overflow Functional Unit
Instructions for Use

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Table of contents
1 About these instructions for use 4
1.1
Target groups 4
1.2
Labelling of notes 4
1.3
About this translated version 5
2 Product information 6
2.1
Intended use 6
2.1.1
Areas of use 6
2.2
Product description 6
2.2.1
Overview 6
2.2.2
Technical data 7
2.3
Accessories 8
3 Handling 10
3.1
Assembly information 10
3.1.1
Mounting conditions 10
3.1.2
Installation dimensions 10
3.1.3
Required tools and materials 10
3.2
Assembly 11
3.2.1
Mounting overflow 11
3.2.2
Mounting the drain 11
3.2.3
Connecting overflow and drain 12
3.2.4
Connecting the wastewater system 13
3.2.5
Mounting equipment set 14
3.2.6
Leakage test 15
3.3
Control 15
3.4
Maintenance 16
3.5
Disposal 16
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1 About these instructions for use
Trade mark rights exist for this document, further information can be
found at www.viega.com/legal-notices.
1.1 Target groups
The information in this instruction manual is directed at the following
groups of people:
n Heating and sanitary professionals and trained personnel
n Operators
n Consumers
It is not permitted for individuals without the abovementioned training or
qualification to mount, install and, if required, service this product. This
restriction does not extend to possible operating instructions.
The installation of Viega products must take place in accordance with
the general rules of engineering and the Viega instructions for use.
1.2 Labelling of notes
Warning and advisory texts are set aside from the remainder of the text
and are labelled with the relevant pictographs.
DANGER!
This symbol warns against possible life-threatening injury.
WARNING!
This symbol warns against possible serious injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol warns against possible injury.
NOTICE!
This symbol warns against possible damage to property.
Notes give you additional helpful tips.
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1.3 About this translated version
This instruction for use contains important information about the choice
of product or system, assembly and commissioning as well as intended
use and, if required, maintenance measures. The information about the
products, their properties and application technology are based on the
current standards in Europe (e. g. EN) and/or in Germany
(e. g. DIN/DVGW).
Some passages in the text may refer to technical codes in Europe/
Germany. These should serve as recommendations in the absence of
corresponding national regulations. The pertinent national laws, standards, regulations and guidelines, as well as other technical guidelines,
have priority over German/European guidelines in this manual: The
information is not binding for other countries and territories and should,
as mentioned, be considered as support.
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2 Product information
2.1 Intended use
2.1.1 Areas of use
NOTICE!
Risk of damage due to unsuitable liquids.
To avoid damaging the drain, only introduce the following
liquids:
– Liquids with a pH-value higher than 4
– typical household water with a maximum temperature of
95 °C
The Rotaplex drain/overflow is a combined drain and overflow with
odour trap for bathtubs with a 90 mm drain hole.
The drain/overflow is suitable for extra long bathtubs.
Detailed information regarding all bathtub models and the corre-
sponding Viega drains / overflows can be found in the catalogue or on
the Internet.
An equipment set with rotatable rosette, valve cone and cover plate
must be purchased separately.
2.2
Product description
2.2.1 Overview
The following components are included in the scope of delivery of the
Rotaplex drain / overflow:
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Fig. 1: Component overview
1 - fixing screws
2 - valve cone
3 - valve top
4 - double seal
5 - drain elbow
6 - union nut
7 - sliding ring
8 - seal
9 - odour trap
10 - pipe extension
11 - overflow pipe
12 - Bowden cable
13 - sleeve
14 - overflow unit
15 - profile seal
16 - O-ring
17 - fixing flange
2.2.2 Technical data
Drainage capacity (at an accumulation height of 300 mm)
1.25 l/s
Overflow capacity (at an accumulation height of 60 mm)
0.63 l/s
Diameter of bathtub drain hole 90 mm
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DN (nominal diameter) drain support
40 / 50 mm
Length of Bowden cable 1070 mm
Length 150–680 mm
Height
Dimensions and installation depth
Ä Chapter 3.1.2 „Installation
dimensions“ on page 10
Water head seal 50 mm
2.3 Accessories
The accessories shown here are not included in the scope
of delivery. If required, it must be purchased separately.
Equipment sets
As this product is a the functional unit (without rotatable rosette and
valve cone), you require an equipment set to enable complete mounting.
Equipment sets contain a rotatable rosette for the overflow and a valve
cone for the drain of the functional unit. You can find a choice of different models in various designs in the catalogue.
Equipment set Rotaplex Visign R3: Model 6156.0
Required accessories
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Equipment set Rotaplex Visign R5: Model 6142.01
Rotaplex extension set
It is possible to extend the odour trap below the bathtub in the case of
bathtubs with a very thick floor. The extension set, model 6141.7, is
available for such cases.
Optional accessories
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3 Handling
3.1 Assembly information
3.1.1 Mounting conditions
The following requirements exist for the mounting of the drain / overflow:
n The bathtub is installed.
n The drainage line is installed all the way to the bathtub.
n The underside of the bathtub is accessible.
3.1.2 Installation dimensions
Fig. 2: Dimensional drawing
The following values are valid for L (length) and H (height):
L = 150–680
H = 180–480
3.1.3 Required tools and materials
The following tools are required for mounting:
n fine-toothed saw
n slotted screwdriver
The following material must be purchased separately and must be available during mounting:
n equipment set
Tool
Material
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3.2 Assembly
3.2.1 Mounting overflow
Proceed as follows to the mounting of the overflow:
Fit profile seal in the overflow unit.
Push the rubber sleeve onto the overflow unit pipe until the lower
edge is flush with the edge of the overflow pipe.
Place the O-ring in the annular gap of the fixing flange.
Hold the overflow unit on the overflow opening of the bathtub from
the outside.
Screw the fixing flange into the overflow unit by hand.
Pliers or other tools may damage the fixing flange. Only turn the
fixing flange by hand.
3.2.2 Mounting the drain
Proceed as follows to mount the drain:
Place the double seal into the drain opening of the bathtub.
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Position the drain unit on the double seal from below in such a position that the upstand of the drain unit is placed in the recess of the
double seal.
Fit the valve top in the double seal.
Place the fixing screws in the drain unit and pull hand tight.
INFO! Cordless screwdrivers or similar tools can damage the
product. Only tighten the screws by hand.
3.2.3 Connecting overflow and drain
After the overflow and the drain have been mounted, you must connect
them both using the overflow pipe. Proceed as follows:
Requirements:
n The overflow is mounted in the overflow opening.
n The drain is securely mounted on the base of the bathtub.
NOTICE! Connections where the pipes are not inserted far
enough into each other become leaky. For this reason, maintain
a minimum insertion depth of 15 mm for every connection.
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Mount union nut, sliding ring and seal.
Screw together overflow and extension pipes.
Maintain an insertion depth of at least 15 mm!
Hold the pipe of the overflow unit parallel to the overflow pipe and
mark the positions where the drain and the overflow should be connected.
Maintain an insertion depth of at least 15 mm!
Cut the overflow pipe to the marked length and, if necessary,
deburr.
Push the top end of the overflow pipe into the rubber sleeve.
Maintain an insertion depth of at least 15 mm!
Push the union nut, sliding ring and seal onto the bottom end of the
drain elbow.
Screw the union nut on the drain unit.
3.2.4 Connecting the wastewater system
Proceed as follows to connect the drain/overflow to the wastewater
system:
Requirements:
n The overflow and drain units are installed on the bathtub.
n The connection between overflow and drain has been made.
If the wastewater pipe only has a diameter of 40 mm, cut off drain
elbow.
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Push union nut, sliding ring and seal onto the drain elbow.
Screw the union nut on the drain unit.
Align the odour trap in such a way that the drain elbow can be connected to the wastewater pipe. Turn the drain for this purpose.
Push wastewater pipe in the drain elbow.
3.2.5 Mounting equipment set
The equipment set is not included in the scope of delivery
and must be purchased separately.
To avoid damage to the rosette and valve cone, only mount the equipment set after finishing all other work on the building site. Proceed as
follows:
Align and install rotatable rosette into the overflow unit.
Turn rotatable rosette to the right (open position) and hold.
Fit valve cone.
The pin on the underside of the valve cone must be led through the
middle hole of the valve top into the recess in the drain unit and be
felt to click into place (see detailed illustration).
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Place the cover plate onto the valve top and affix.
The holes on the underside of the cover plate must be placed onto
the heads of the screws.
3.2.6 Leakage test
The leakage test is only carried out as a visual inspection.
Check the points marked in the following drawing with particular care:
Check drain fitting for visible leaks.
3.3 Control
The drain / overflow are controlled via rotatable rosette on the overflow.
Proceed as follows to open or close the drain:
Turn rotatable rosette to the left.
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The drain closes itself.
INFO! The valve cone sinks and prevents the water from
draining away. The cover plate does not alter its position.
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Turn rotatable rosette to the right.
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The drain opens itself.
INFO! The valve cone lifts and the water can flow away.
The cover plate does not alter its position.
3.4 Maintenance
NOTICE!
Risk of damage due to unsuitable cleaning agent.
The following cleaning agents can damage chrome-plated
surfaces and therefore may not be used:
– scouring agent
– abrasive sponges
– lime, plaster or cement dissolver
– solvents or other acidic cleaning agents
Normal soap or a mild cleaning agent can be used for regular care and
prevention of lime scale on the rotatable rosette and valve cone. Under
no circumstances should scouring agent or scratching objects be used.
Strong stains, even around the drain unit and the siphon, can be
removed using typical household cleaner. It should be noted that the
cleaning agent should be rinsed off after the prescribed soaking time.
There should be no residue on the components.
3.5
Disposal
Separate the product and packaging materials (e. g. paper, metal,
plastic or non-ferrous metals) and dispose of in accordance with valid
national legal requirements.
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