FERON
Australian bathroom & kitchen

Installation Guides

What to check before you start, step-by-step guides by product type, and the tapware guide to download.

FERON products must be installed by a licensed plumber.

All work must comply with AS/NZS 3500.1:2025 and applicable local plumbing regulations. Installation by an unlicensed person, or DIY installation, may void the manufacturer's warranty.

Before you install

  • Not suitable for use with gravity-fed water systems (roof-tank supply without a mains-pressure pump).
  • Flush all water supply lines thoroughly for at least 3 minutes to remove debris that may affect the flow-regulated aerator or damage the cartridge.
  • Flexible connecting hoses must be connected to isolating stop valves.
  • Recommended operating pressure: 150–500 kPa. Pressure test to AS/NZS 3500.1 at 1.5× maximum working pressure, held for at least 60 minutes with no pressure drop or leakage.
  • Hot and cold inlet pressures should be equal. Where an imbalance occurs, install a pressure-reducing or balancing valve to match them.
  • Maximum water temperature: 80°C. Domestic bathroom outlets require a tempering valve to limit the outlet temperature to a maximum of 50°C per AS/NZS 3500.4, to prevent scalding.

Important

  • Do not apply heat directly to the mixer body when brazing or soldering. Use flexible isolating hose connections to avoid brazing near the body.
  • Before waterproofing and tiling, pressure test the mixer and check for leaks and correct operation.
  • Ensure enough thread or mixer body remains exposed beyond the finished wall or tile surface for correct trim installation. FERON is not responsible for issues resulting from incorrect rough-in depth.
  • The warranty covers replacement parts or products only, not labour, installation, removal, tiling, waterproofing, transportation or any consequential costs.

Installation by product type

Basin & sink mixer
  1. Place the O-ring washer over the mounting hole in the sink or basin.
  2. Insert the mixer body through the mounting hole.
  3. Position the horseshoe washer and horseshoe plate onto the mounting bolt, and secure the mixer from underneath with the mounting nut.

For mixers with a threaded base

  1. Place the rubber ring on top of the metal plate and install both onto the threaded base.
  2. Hand-tighten the fixing ring onto the threaded base, then tighten the three fixing screws evenly.
  3. Connect the flexible hoses and hand-tighten securely. Do not use a spanner or wrench, as this may damage the O-ring. Red band = hot, blue band = cold. Hoses must connect to individual isolating stop valves, complying with AS/NZS 3500.1 Clause 5.4.2.
Shower & bath diverter mixer
  1. Install and secure the mixer body within the wall cavity. Facing the mixer, connect hot to the left and cold to the right.
  2. Fix the mixer body to a rigid timber or metal support frame within the cavity to prevent movement after tiling.
  3. Connect the inlet and outlet pipework in accordance with the plumbing layout.
  4. Turn on the water supply and check all connections for leaks. Verify the mixer and diverter operate correctly.
  5. After tiling, remove the protective cover, fit the cover plate, and install the handle and diverter knob. Secure with the grub screws.
Shower & bath mixer
  1. Install and secure the mixer body within the wall cavity. Facing the mixer, connect hot to the left and cold to the right.
  2. Fix the mixer body to a rigid support frame within the cavity to prevent movement after tiling.
  3. Connect the water supply and outlet pipework.
  4. Turn on the water and check all connections for leaks. Verify the mixer operates correctly.
  5. After tiling, remove the protective cover, fit the cover plate, and install the handle. Secure with the grub screw.
Wall mixer with spout
  1. Install and secure the mixer body and breech assembly within the wall cavity. Ensure the mixer and outlet are level before proceeding.
  2. Fix the mixer body to a rigid support frame within the cavity to prevent movement after tiling.
  3. Connect the water inlet pipework, verifying the "H" (hot) and "C" (cold) markings on the body.
  4. Turn on the water and check all connections for leaks. Verify the mixer functions correctly.
  5. After tiling, remove the protective cover, fit the cover plate, and install the handle and spout. Secure with the grub screws.
Cartridge replacement
  1. Turn off the water supply.
  2. Remove the indicator cap and loosen the grub screw inside the handle with a 2.5 mm Allen key, then remove the handle.
  3. Unscrew and remove the decorative cap by hand.
  4. Remove the retaining nut with a suitable tool and carefully lift out the cartridge.
  5. Clean the mixer body cavity and install the new cartridge, aligning the locating pins with the corresponding holes.
  6. Reinstall the retaining nut and tighten to 10 N·m with a calibrated torque wrench. Over-tightening will crack the mixer body.
  7. Refit the cap, reinstall the handle, tighten the grub screw and replace the indicator cap.
  8. Test the full hot/cold range and diverter (if fitted), check the flow under working pressure, and inspect all joints for leaks. Verify there is no leakage after 10 minutes.

Download

The full tapware installation guide, covering basin and sink mixers, shower and bath mixers, wall mixers with spout, and cartridge replacement.

Tapware Installation Guide Basin & sink, shower & bath, wall mixer, cartridge replacement Download →

Guides for other product types are added as they become available. For a guide specific to your product, ask your stockist.

For cleaning and upkeep after installation, see Product Care.