- Test the cistern before installation as it may have been damaged in transit.
- The base shall be adequately and uniformly supported over its whole area.
- A hole cutting tool should be used to ensure a circular hole free from notches.
- Do not use heated metal tubing.
- Always support the cistern wall whilst drilling.
- Puipes should be supported and aligned so as not to distort the cistern.
- Back nuts should not be over tightened
- Cisterns arranged to receive expansion water shall be fitted internally and externally at all outlet connections with suitably protected washer plates. WARNING: For sealing connectors, use PTFE tape. Under no circumstances use jointing compounds or putty in contact with the cistern.
- The centre of the ball-valve shall be 38mm from the top of the cistern.
- The cistern should be positioned that it is not in close proximity to heaters, light bulbs or other sources of heat.
