Viega 6960 Instructions For Use Manual

Model Year built:

6960 from 01/2010

en_INT

Tempoplex Plus drain, high drainage
capacity

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

3 Handling 8

3.1

Assembly information 8

3.1.1

Mounting conditions 8

3.1.2

Installation dimensions 8

3.2

Assembly 8

3.2.1

Mounting the drain 8

3.2.2

Connecting the wastewater system 11

3.2.3

Leakage test 11

3.3

Maintenance 11

3.4

Cleaning the drain 12

3.5

Disposal 13

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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 Tempoplex Plus drain is a drain with odour trap and a ball joint
drain (DN 50) for shower trays with 90 mm drain holes. The drain is suit­able for shallow shower trays and provides a high drainage capacity.

Detailed information regarding all shower tray models and the corre­sponding Viega drains can be found in the catalogue or on the Internet.

2.2

Product description

2.2.1 Overview

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fig. 1: Components

1 - cover plate
2 - immersion pipe
3 - fixing flange with screws
4 - seal
5 - odour trap
6 - ball joint drain pipe (DN 50)

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2.2.2 Technical data

Drainage capacity at an accumulation height of
15 mm

0.85 l/s

Diameter drain hole 90 mm

DN (nominal diameter) drain support 50 mm

Height 90 mm

Dimensions and installation depth

Ä Chapter 3.1.2 „Installation dimensions“ on page 8

Water head seal 50 mm

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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:

n The shower tray is installed.
n The drainage line is installed all the way to the shower tray.
n The underside of the shower tray is accessible.
n The drainage capacity is sufficient at an accumulation height of

15 mm.

3.1.2 Installation dimensions

Fig. 2: Dimensional drawing

3.2 Assembly

3.2.1 Mounting the drain

If the shower tray floor is thicker than 10 mm, you must separate the
seal as follows:

Separate seal

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Cut the seal into two pieces at the sealing bead.

Proceed as follows to mount the drain:

Place the seal on the sealing surface of the drain and push into the
holding groove.

Position the body of the drain unit with seal under the shower tray.
Push the upper part of the seal through the drain hole.

INFO! If one of the seals has to be separated, place one part
of the seal on the drain casing and the other part in the drain
hole.

Insert seal

Secure drain

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Insert screws by hand.

NOTICE! Only use a screwdriver, not a cordless screwdriver.

Tighten screws evenly.

Insert immersion pipe into the odour trap.

Press the cover plate onto the three fixing points.

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3.2.2 Connecting the wastewater system

Proceed as follows to connect the drain to the wastewater system:

Requirement:

n The drain unit is installed onto the shower tray.

Turn ball joint drain socket until the required position has been
reached.

Push wastewater pipe onto the drain socket.

3.2.3 Leakage test

The leakage test is only carried out as a visual inspection.

Check drain fitting for visible leaks.

3.3

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.

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3.4 Cleaning the drain

NOTICE!
Be careful not to damage the odour trap when cleaning the
drain system.

Remove cover plate.
Remove the immersion pipe upwards.

For free access to the drain pipe:
Grip the closing plug on the lug with pliers and pull off.

Clean the drain carefully to avoid damaging the fitting.

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Insert closing plug flush with the surface.

Make sure to position the closing plug properly. The lug must be
positioned vertically.

Insert immersion pipe.

Mount cover plate.

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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