
Model Year built:
6161.86 from 02/1998
en_INT
Connection fitting concealed pipe interrupter
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
Standards and regulations 6
2.2
Intended use 6
2.2.1
Areas of use 6
2.3
Product description 7
2.3.1
Overview 7
2.3.2
Drinking water connection 7
2.3.3
Technical data 8
2.4
Required 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 11
3.2
Assembly 11
3.2.1
Mounting the pipe interrupter 11
3.2.2
Connecting the tub inlet 15
3.2.3
Leakage test 15
3.3
Cleaning and maintenance 16
3.4
Disposal 18
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1 About these instructions for use
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, maintain 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 relevant national laws, standards, regulations, directives and other technical provisions take priority
over the German/European directives specified in this manual: The
information herein is not binding for other countries and regions; as said
above, they should be understood as a recommendation.
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2 Product information
2.1 Standards and regulations
The following standards and regulations apply to Germany / Europe.
National regulations can be found on the relevant web site of your
country at
viega.com/standards
.
Regulations from section: Drinking water protection
Scope / Notice Regulations applicable in Ger-
many
Provided that the installation was
carried out in compliance with the
instructions in section
Ä Chapter
2.3.2 „Drinking water connection“ on page 7
, the concealed
pipe interrupter meets the requirements defined in the standards.
EN 1717
2.2 Intended use
2.2.1 Areas of use
The concealed pipe interrupter connection fitting model 6161.86 is suitable for Multiplex drain/overflows and for Rotaplex Trio drain/overflows.
A corresponding rosette Visign RU1 model 6161.80 or Visign RU2
model 6161.89 is not included in the scope of delivery and must be purchased separately.
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2.3 Product description
2.3.1 Overview
Fig. 1: Components
1 - 16-mm Sanfix PE-Xc pipe and adapter elbow, 16 x ½ inch
2 - concealed pipe interrupter, pre-mounted
3 - 16-mm Sanfix PE-Xc pipe and connection screw fitting
2.3.2 Drinking water connection
To prevent the intrusion of non-drinking water into the drinking water
pipelines, concealed pipe interrupters are installed between the mixer
tap and an inlet. The Viega concealed pipe interrupters can be used as
a safety mechanism, if the following points are ensured during installation:
n
The direction of flow runs from diagonally downward to vertically
downwards. Pipelines are not allowed to rise downstream from the
pipe interrupter.
n The pipe interrupter must be installed at least 150 mm above the
highest possible non-drinking water level.
n There must not be any shut-off downstream from the pipe inter-
rupter.
n The pipe interrupter must not be involved in the pressure test with an
installed membrane, the membrane is destroyed during a pressure
test and the pipe interrupter cannot perform its function. If a pressure
test is required, the insert with the membrane must be exchanged for
a connecting piece, model 6161.83.
n Pipe interrupters may only be used with compatible components.
For details on standard requirements see, see
Ä „Regulations from sec-
tion: Drinking water protection“ on page 6
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2.3.3 Technical data
Dimensions of the concealed
pipe interrupter connection fitting
Ä Chapter 3.1.2 „Installation dimensions“ on page 10
Diameter of the pipelines 16 mm
Thread size of the screw fittings ¾ inch
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0,05
0,1
0,15
0,2
0,25
0,3
0,35
0,4
0,45
1
2
Fig. 2: Flowthrough diagram
1 - Flowthrough (litres per minute)
2 - Flow pressure (
Δp / MPa)
2.4 Required accessories
A rosette must be purchased separately and a top stem must be fitted
to complete the mounting of the pipe interrupter.
The rosette Visign RU1, model 6161.80, is suitable for the top stem of
the concealed pipe interrupter.
Rosette
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The rosette Visign RU2, model 6161.89, is suitable for the top stem of
the concealed pipe interrupter.
If a pressure test is required, the insert with the membrane must be
exchanged for the connecting piece shown here, model 6161.83.
Two screws are required for the fixing of the concealed pipe interrupter.
Accessories for a pressure test
Mounting material and connection screw fittings
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3 Handling
3.1 Assembly information
3.1.1 Mounting conditions
The following requirements exist for the mounting of a pipe interrupter:
n The pipe and line, in which the pipe interrupter is installed, are suit-
able for the supply of drinking water.
n The tub fitting has been installed and the connection lines are acces-
sible.
3.1.2 Installation dimensions
Fig. 3: Dimensional drawing pipe connections
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¾
90
Ø 60
¾ 35 100 17
60-130
Fig. 4: Dimensional drawing pipe interrupter
3.1.3 Required tools and materials
The following tools are required for mounting:
n fine-toothed saw
n water pump pliers
The following material must be available during mounting:
n concealed pipe interrupter DN20
n mounting material
n rosette
3.2 Assembly
3.2.1 Mounting the pipe interrupter
Tool
Material
Preparations
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Fig. 5: Minimum installation height 150 mm
Make sure that the pipe interrupter is installed at least 150 mm
above the highest possible non-drinking water level.
Note that the direction of flow must run from diagonal to vertical
downwards.
Make sure that the line does not continue to rise downstream from
the pipe interrupter.
Make sure that you have the required accessories (rosette, connection sets) to be able to carry out the mounting work completely.
Make sure that during assembly, the protective plug is to be found
on the top stem.
Depending on the type of mounting, the connection of the mixing tap
and the pipe interrupter can made with pipes and a press connection or
with plastic pipes.
Connecting the water inlet
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To connect the water inlet:
Seal the adapter elbow and twist into the connection of the mixer
tap.
Connect the pipe of the pipe interrupter with the adapter elbow.
Push the union nut and clamping ring onto the water-bearing pipe.
Push the narrow end of the screw fitting into the pipe as far as it will
go.
Push the free end of the screw fitting into the connection of the pipe
interrupter.
Screw the connection together. Euro cone connections are not
compatible.
Adjust pipe interrupter.
Mark drill holes.
Drill holes.
Mounting
Connecting and tiling
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Screw the pipe interrupter tight with two screws (spanner size 4.5
up to 5).
Encase the pipe interrupter and connection line in mortar.
Tile the wall.
If the shaft top is too long:
Shorten shaft top with a fine-toothed saw. Take care to shorten to
the proper length. The shaft top must be flush with the height of the
tiles.
If impurities have managed to enter the shaft top during the work,
clean shaft top.
Shortening the shaft top
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If the shaft top does not need to be shortened and it has been determined that there are no longer any impurities in the shaft top:
Remove protective plug.
Hold the rosette with the open side facing downwards.
Mount the rosette onto the shaft top.
3.2.2 Connecting the tub inlet
To connect the tub water inlet:
Push the union nut and clamping ring onto the water-bearing pipe.
Push the narrow end of the screw fitting into the pipe as far as it will
go.
Push the free end of the screw fitting into the connection elbow.
Screw in the pipe tight with the union nut onto the connection
elbow. Euro cone connections are not compatible.
Insert the connection elbow into the overflow unit. The connection
elbow must click into place in the overflow unit with a noticeable
clicking sound.
3.2.3
Leakage test
The leakage test is only carried out as a visual inspection.
Check drain/overflow fitting for visible leaks.
Removing the protective plug
Mounting the rosette
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3.3 Cleaning and maintenance
NOTICE!
Product damage due incorrect maintenance
Limescale deposits can destroy or be detrimental to the
functioning of the membrane in the insert of the pipe interrupter and must therefore be removed. If the insert and the
membrane in the pipe interrupter are either not or incorrectly cleaned, then the product's functionality may be
restricted or destroyed. Non-drinking water can contaminate drinking water.
To ensure the constant functionality of the pipe interrupter:
– Have limescale deposits removed by trade professio-
nals, as described in this chapter.
– In the case of extensive limescale deposits have insert
and membrane replaced by trade professionals, as
described in this chapter.
Remove rosette.
Grip and pull the insert out of the casing using multigrip pliers horizontally.
Cleaning or replacing the insert and membrane
Removal for cleaning
Small amount of limescale and
contamination
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Carefully rinse the insert.
Use a new insert (model 6161.82).
Hold the cleaned or new insert with multigrip pliers and insert into
the casing of the pipe interrupter from the front.
Large amount of limescale and
contamination
Installation after cleaning
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Re-mount the rosette.
The rosette can be cleaned by every user, if necessary. The rosette may
only be cleaned using mild cleaning agents containing soap and a soft
cloth.
Scouring milk and cleaning agents or disinfectants containing the following ingredients may not be used:
n alcohol
n ammoniac
n hydrochloric acid
n phosphoric acid
n acetic acid
3.4 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.
Cleaning the rosette
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