Safety notes . Only allow experts carry out the installation work. . CAUTION DAMAGE BY WATER! Prior to installation please turn the general water supply off. . Ensure that all gaskets have the correct fit. . These taps are not suitable for use on low pressure and small electrical storage heaters. . We recommend the installation of a filter into the appliance or at least the use of angle valves with filter, in order to avoid the inflow of foreign matter, which could damage the cartridge. . This tap is only intended for use in private households! Only suitable for use in rooms with a temperature over 0 C, when there is danger of frost, sut off the water supply and empty the tap. · Take care when adjusting the warm water. Danger of scalding! . Incorrectly installed fittings can cause water damages! . Please ensure that no caustic or corrosive products such as detergents or household cleaning products make contact with the connection hoses; this can lead to water damages. . Despite careful production, sharp edges can occur. Please exercise caution!Disposal Your washbasin tap is delivered in a solid pa- ckaging, in order to protect it against transport damages. The packaging consists of recyclable materials. Dispose it in an environmentally suitable manner. Do not throw the product into the normal domestic waste at the end of its service life, but ask your municipal administration about the possibility of an environmentally friendly disposal. Technical data . Flow pressure: recommended 1.5 bar; install a pressure reducer at more than 6 bar . Water temperature: max. 80 ℃ A Installation Instructions . Only hand-screw the connecting pipes, do not use pliers or a wrench! . After installing the tap please unscrew the mixer nozzle, flush the pipeline and the tap thoroughly for a longer time, in order to flush out contaminations and residues. . Do not twist or tension pipes! At first use check connections for leaktightness! . Check all connections carefully after first-time use to make sure that they are tight. . We do not assume any warranty for incorrect installation - in particular for subsequent damages! Instructions for care Sanitary taps require special care. Therefore, please observe the following instructions: · Chrome-plated surfaces are sensitive to lime- dissolving agents, acidic cleaning agents and all kinds of abrasives. . Never clean coloured surfaces with abrasive, corrosive, or alcoholic agents. . Only clean your taps with clear water and a soft cloth or a shammy. . Please make sure that no detergent is allowed to enter the cartridge enclosure as this can cause the lever to become stiff and cause noises.Do not forget to unscrew the mixing nozzle in regular intervals and to remove possibly calcareous residues or foreign matter. It is advisable to replace the mixing nozzle with a new one in the case of extreme contamination. Maintenance . Please note that a cartridge is an expendable part and that the cartridge may need to be replaced every 1-2 years if the water has high levels of limescale or dirt. You will find illustrated instructions on how to replace the cartridge on our website under the following link: web.fjschuette.de/ Austausch_Kartusche-Ventiloberteil.pdf . Please check all joints and connections for leaks or visible damages at regular intervals. . In case of any leaks or visible damages to the fitting or connection hoses, these should be immediately checked by a specialist and replaced if necessary. Decommissioning . Cut off the water supply before dismantling the product. . Pay attention to escaping residual water. . Disassemble the product in the reverse order of the assembly instructions. 1 The illustrations are to be considered as fiaurative representations. deviations of the product are possible. Subject to technical modifications. GUARANTEE CARD Franz Joseph Schütte GmbH assumes a manufacturer's warranty for the fittings you have purchased in accordance with the war- ranty conditions on our websi