Step-by-step from VitrA

FIT WITH CONFIDENCE

Step-by-step guide to VitrA's Fit & Forget concealed frames

Darren Paxford, National Sales Manager, VitrA

VitrA’s Fit & Forget concealed frames campaign ‘does just that’ says Darren Paxford, National Sales Manager at VitrA. “You really can fit a VitrA frame without worrying about future problems. Providing access has been a concern for installers with some systems so VitrA frames have a panel gap on the body and an easy to remove flush plate that provides optimum opening space to access the cistern for servicing or repairs. Every frame is WRAS approved and as more consumers seek a reduced flush volume it is great that we can provide frames that operate at 3/6 litres and 2.5/4 litres. Not only do they create an opportunity to save huge amounts of water they are easy to install too.

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1. We recommend you empty the box and layout all of the pieces away from your working area and check that everything needed is there and you can familiarise yourself with the instructions. The water and waste inlets/outlets should be in place at the right height for the WC pan before starting the job. 2. Position the lower bolts and plates to secure the frame to the wall and floor. Check that the frame is level both vertically and horizontally using a spirit level. Mark the position of the drill holes. Remove the frame and drill in the required positions. 

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3. The frame should be a minimum of 160mm and a maximum of 240mm from the wall. VitrA frames are height adjustable so the WC can be positioned to suit the user.

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6. Complete the wall with dryboard or similar then tile as wished, leaving the box and the fittings below exposed. Carefully run a sharp knife around the box cover so that it can be lifted away. Water test at this point. 4. Bolt the frame to the wall, checking levels as you work. Remove the cover from the small box at the top of the cistern and fit the incoming cold connection as shown. The incoming cold can be isolated on VitrA frames without turning the water off in the rest of the property.

5. Fit the waste connector – VitrA provides a collar that helps to locate the waste connector accurately. Attach the soil pipe to the WC connector.

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7. Now replace the inner splash guard cover and fit the back plate that holds the chosen flush plate in position, cropping the bolts so that they project by 23mm. 8. Attach your chosen flush plate and then the WC pan to the waste connector and bolts, flush to test.