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Arka Thermostatic Mixer Valve with Care Kit

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AKW Medi-Care

Thermostatic TMV3 mixer and shower accessory kit.

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Application

Suitable for commercial care and healthcare environments.

Description

The Arka Thermostatic Mixer Shower is TMV3-approved for use in commercial care environments, and benefits from safe and reliable thermostatic protection. Designed to be easy to use by people with limited dexterity, the valve also features paddle levers which independently control water temperature and flow. The valve can be installed with concealed or exposed pipework. The AKW Care Shower Accessory Kit is available in various colours and finishes, with dark blue and mid-grey rails providing colour contrast for those with dementia or visual impairment.


Features and benefits:

  • Brass mixer valve with a durable and contemporary polished chrome finish.
  • Thermostatic protection prevents scalding and offers reassurance.
  • TMV3 approval ensures reliable and safe installation performance in high-risk commercial and healthcare environments.
  • The maximum pre-set temperature of 38°C can be manually overridden using button on valve and increased to 41°C if needed.
  • Rounded, easy-to-use paddle levers are designed for people of all abilities.
  • Two levers independently control temperature and flow.
  • Clearly marked icons on valve indicate temperature and flow settings.
  • Integral double-check valves ensure the elimination of backflow.
  • Central bottom outlet for connection to standard shower hoses.
  • Chrome wall-mounted fixing plates supplied with valve.
  • Surface-mounted pipework fixings available separately.
  • Optional water-saving model available with a fitted flow limiter for a maximum flow rate of 8 L/min.

General information

Color

Silver

Blue

Grey

Finish

Polished

Material

Stainless steel

Shape

Other

Length

1023 mm

Width

286 mm

Height

1023 mm

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Pr_40_20_87_75 Shower fittings packagePrimary

CAWS

N13/45 Wet room showers

N13/377 Wet room showers

N13/40 Shower units

N13/375 Shower units

Specification data - Shower fittings package

Approvals

Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS)-approved.
TMV3-approved.

Form

Wall-mounted shower mixer valve, flexible hose, spray handset and sliding rail kit.

Manufacturer guidance

AKW Care Shower Accessory Kit:

  • 1 m 150 kg (23.5 st) weight-loading riser rail.
  • Lever-operated sliding handset holder.
  • Three-spray-mode handset.
  • 2 m anti-kink hose.
  • Shelf with non-handed integral hose retainers.
  • Additional wall-mounted handset holder.

Materials

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Body

Brass.

Finish and colour

Mixer valve: Chrome; Shower rail: Chrome.

Mixer valve: Chrome; Shower rail: White.

Mixer valve: Chrome; Shower rail: Mid-grey.

Mixer valve: Chrome; Shower rail: Dark blue.

Flow rate (maximum)

20 L/min at 3 bar.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

8 L/min at 3 bar.

Guidance for specification option:

Optional water-saving model available with a fitted flow limiter.

Water supply temperature (maximum)

41°C.

Accessories

Not required.

AKW On/Off Shower Head 20-017-062.

AKW Easy-Clean Shower Head 13-012-269.

Surface-Mounted Pipework Fittings for Mixer Valve 25423.

Guidance for specification option:

Installation accessories.

Chrome Wall-Mounted Fixing Plates for Mixer Valve 25424.

Guidance for specification option:

Spares.

Sustainability data

Material

Stainless steel

Literature

Arka Thermostatic Mixer Valve with Care Kit

Arka Thermostatic Mixer Valve with Care Kit

AKW Beautiful Showering Brochure

AKW Beautiful Showering Brochure