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Safety Notice. Please be aware
The Kubex SOLO Walk in Bath is supplied
'bath only'. It does not include any ancillary equipment such as
brassware, shower equipment or a temperature limiting device.
(Anything shown in photographs of the bath
are for illustrative purposes.)
Serious injury can result in using a
walk-in bath that does not have a means of limiting the temperature of
the incoming hot water and therefore protecting the occupant from the
risk of scalding.
Protection from Scalding in a walk in bath
It is important to use either
thermostatically controlled taps and shower equipment or a device known as a
thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) which installs along the route of the
pipe work to the bath. The TMV is
adjustable and designed to limit the temperature of the incoming hot
water supply. Should the
temperature of the hot water on its way to the bath become hotter than
the temperature set on the valve, cold water is blended with it to
reduce the temperature to that selected hence dangerously hot water is
prevented from reaching the taps/shower.
Thermostatic blending valves operate under
a scheme known as the TMV Scheme and range from 1 to 3 - where TMV3 is the
best. The higher the number, the more accurate the control. TMV3's are
what you could expect to find in a hospital for example. Thermostatic
Blending Valves should not be confused with 'thermostatically controlled
shower equipment'. Blending valves limit temperature, thermostatic
control stabilises +/- to a degree or so. It is hoped this description
has helped you can understand
the function and necessity of such a device.
Beware - Some unscrupulous installers have
in the past tried to
save money (upping profitability) by omitting to install TMV3 devices.
Of course, they aren't the ones to suffer agonising pain when scalding
water suddenly hits your feet. Do the job properly and a walk-in bath
will enhance your enjoyment and freedom to bathe in perfect safety.
Please bear this advice in mind when you
consider purchasing this type of product. Cutting corners can be lethal. TMV equipment is of course
available separately, it's just not included in the price quoted for this
particular
bath.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have and explain the
various blending valves available.
Please don't hesitate to call for advice |
