Rapid SL Elements 2007 Staff training

Rapid SL – Elements 2007 Staff training

The perfect balance of quality, technology and design “Only GROHE products offer you the perfect balance of superior technology, quality and design. ” Quality Paul Flowers, GROHE VP Design: “In line with nature the GROHE product range has evolved over a number of years. Our products are built to perform and to meet the challenges of heating, cooling and running water. Technology Design The new products are refined, pure and modern and like all our designs they have a sensuous, tactile appeal that encourages the user to interact, indulge and ENJOY WATER. ” 2

The practical test proves it – You are gaining valuable time thanks to simple installation Pre-wall installation Studded wall installation Significant time-saving in comparison to the tested competition products possible. Over 20 % time-saving vs. the next-following contestant. The competitive edge vs. the midfield is even higher. Complete pre-wall installation WC elements for dry-cladding with actuation Index installation time in % Supplier Test carried out by the REFA Bundesverband e. V. Complete studded wall installation WC elements for dry-cladding with actuation Index installation time in % Supplier Test carried out by the REFA Bundesverband e. V. An installation is only simple when quick. The REFA expertise commissioned by GROHE was based on a comparison of installation times and processes for 6 installation systems for dry-cladding from leading manufacturers. The test installations were performed by qualified installers of the Dortmund Chamber of Trades. Each 5 rough installations and each 7 final installations were performed on test walls. The installers worked in turns but under identical conditions. The test results are available at www. grohe. com These time-savings can add up to a substantial advantage in the course of a year as the following exact calculation for e. g. the contract business proves. Depending on the concrete time-saving and assuming that approx. 1, 000 elements are installed the saved working hours are amounting to as many as five complete working weeks per year. 3

Increasing focus on bathrooms‘ interior design! Participate in a growing market: The bathroom is transforming from a purely functional space into the most indulgent and exciting room in the house. Characterised by continious growth – the market for installation and flushing systems (Index 2004 = 100) The opportunities for better use of space even in smaller bathrooms are clearly in favour for installation systems. Modern and flexible bathroom design due to the replacement of pedestal WCs by wall -hung WCs. Hygiene benefits due to simple and easy cleaning. Generous appearance from additional shelves/surfaces in even small bathrooms. Source: GROHE Market Reporting GROHE brand awareness and product benefits – success factors to drive your business. 4

Bathrooms are becoming more and more important! Reasons for profitable applications that are still here tomorrow: The bathroom has changed from the sanitary unit to the most beloved and used room in the home. The opportunities for better use of space also clearly speak for installation systems. The shift from floor-mounted to wall-hung WCs make modern bathroom design possible. Hygiene advantages from easy cleaning. Generous optical characteristics from additional shelves/surfaces in even small bathrooms. Characterised by continuous growth the market for installation and flushing systems. GROHE brand awareness and product advantages – success factors for the success of your business. 5

Realising bathroom dreams is our business! The new longing for change Perfect room layout even in small bathrooms? Optical partition of functional areas? Optimal space utilisation? GROHE Rapid SL has a solution for every customer request! Quick, clean, flexible and affordable! Use this flexibility in your consulting services and bring in more business for yourself! Show your customers the new design options – more profit for you. 6

Rapid SL – Freedom for your ideas Rapid SL flexibility for bathrooms Clarity for new plannings or renovation for every range of use: Public buildings, hotels, project business Design freedom without limitations, also for walls with high noise protection specifications Perfect roomlayout for smallest bath rooms Feasible positioning with in any project. New positioning for the WC with GROHE Whisper® technology for the best noise protection. Universal Application For all kind of Projects Pre wall Installation for single- and row installation Room-high installation in wood- or Metal studded walls with standard dimensions. Freestanding installation or in front of studded walls 7

Rapid SL in combination of the Grohe competences Quality Technology Design 8

Rapid SL: Fast installation with multifuncitonal AV 1 and new inspection shaft Easy to install with just 4 fixing points Ahead in speed! Complete unit is pre- assembled 360° Time saving installation with fast adjustment, Hight fixation and 360° rotation of the wall angle new AV 1, improved Inspection shaft with fastening points for frame and pneumatic actuation with one hose, only! Universal Water connection from top, back, right and left, independent of the position of the supply pipe. No tools necessary for the installtion of the water connection in the cistern. With this features installation steps and time are reduced considerably! 9

The new discharge valve AV 1 new AV 1 = AIR VALVE 1 10

AV 1 yet faster – yet more simple to install • Universal for all cisterns – Only one discharge valve for all cisterns, that reduces the complexity and the storage costs. • AV 1 is multifunctional – - 3 flush techniques with appropriate actuation - 2 -volume flush - 1 -volume flush - Start and Stop flush even for pneumatic remote controls • Just faster – simple and quick one pneumatic hose – no interchange possible! - maintenance without having to demount other components 11

Final installation: so easy and quick due to the new inspection shaft New inspection shaft for the GD 2 and 0, 82 m cistern Separate depth adjustment for the support frame is no more necessary. Adjustment is done automatically by shortening the inspection shaft. Just a simple attachment of the hose connection. No depth adjustment of the actuation. Shorten inspection shaft flush with the tiles Connect support frame directly at the inspection shaft Mount actuation Connect pneumatic hose with the actuation Superior technology and innovations for customers’ benefits in each detail. 12

New Traverse new 2 3 1 Transportation lock of GD 2 must be removed after installation. new Transportation lock for 0, 82 und 1, 00 m cistern has to be removed after installation. Sticker on the cover in launch phase 13

The practical test proves it – You are gaining valuable time thanks to simple installation Pre-wall installation Studded wall installation Significant time-saving in comparison to the tested competition products possible. Over 20 % time-saving vs. the next-following contestant. The competitive edge vs. the midfield is even higher. Complete pre-wall installation WC elements for dry-cladding with actuation Index installation time in % Supplier Test carried out by the REFA Bundesverband e. V. Complete studded wall installation WC elements for dry-cladding with actuation Index installation time in % Supplier Test carried out by the REFA Bundesverband e. V. An installation is only simple when quick. The REFA expertise commissioned by GROHE was based on a comparison of installation times and processes for 6 installation systems for dry-cladding from leading manufacturers. The test installations were performed by qualified installers of the Dortmund Chamber of Trades. Each 5 rough installations and each 7 final installations were performed on test walls. The installers worked in turns but under identical conditions. The test results are available at www. grohe. com These time-savings can add up to a substantial advantage in the course of a year as the following exact calculation for e. g. the contract business proves. Depending on the concrete time-saving and assuming that approx. 1, 000 elements are installed the saved working hours are amounting to as many as five complete working weeks per year. 14

All advantages for your planning Element Fixing points for wood wall systems Slot for installing pipes on the reverse side Fixing points for the pre-wall accessory with depth adjustment from front Toolless water connection installation ½" with interchangeable angle valve / safety screwing fixes the pipe at cistern 360° wall fixing swivel Universal for single or row mounting and for use in leight-weight studded walls Fixing points for element cladding Powder-coated surface Sound decoupling of valves/fittings and support devices DN 80 bend with reduction piece DN 80/100 With depth adjustment Water connection from the left/right/rear or top. It doesn't get any more universal Inspection with Inspection shaft with direct connection to fastening set of actuation Truncatable inspection shaft with protection block, vertical or horizontal application Pneumatic discharge valve with one hose and 3 functions: - 2 -volume flush - Start and stop flush - 1 -volume flush Outlet clip adjustable in height 200 mm height quick adjustment For 50/75 mm deep C profile and element rails Fastening point for the accessories. Frame installation without ground fixation Count on substantial installation time savings compared to the competition. 15

Uniset All advantages for planning and installation Cistern Shank for installation of pipework at the back of the cisternr Toolless water connection installation ½" with interchangeable angle valve / safety screwing fixes the pipe at cistern Water connection from top, back, right / left Inspection shaft for small actuation plate Inspection with Inspection shaft with direct connection to fastening set of actuation new Truncatable inspection shaft with protection block, vertical or horizontal application new Pneumatic discharge valve with one hose and 3 functions: - 2 -volume flush - Start and stop flush - 1 -volume flush new DN 80 bend with reduction piece DN 80/100 with depth adjustment 16

Rapid SL and Uniset Easy maintenance „ 25 years Spare part availability for GROHE concealed cisterns“. With Retrofitset you can be exchanged to the present watersaving techniques. All 6+9 l cisterns are convertable*. §Filling- and discharge valve can be disassembled independently from each other, without taking out other components. §Easy connection of the pneumatic hoes No dept adjustment of the actuation, no mixing up of the hoses §Easy adjustment of flow volume with the blue gliders *Cisterns 319 (1975 -1981), 330 (1981 -2000) with Start/Stop. SK 0, 82 m (bis 2003) with Start/Stop. GD 2 from 2000 with smalll actuation, AV 1 with new actuation. Cistern o, 82 m from 2003 & AV 1 with new actuation 17

AV 1 Function With this glider the residual water volume in the exposed cisterns can be adjusted. Is the glider in the lowest position, all water is released if you flush the big volume. Is the glider on the top position (hole opened completely) 3 l water remain in the cistern (factory setting). For concealed cisterns we can adjust the flow volume 6 l or 9 l, the volume in the cistern is always 9 litres (filling valve setting should not be changed) 18

AV 1 Function The small flush volume of the Dual Flush can be changed with this floater. Pushing up and down. The small flush is adjustable from 3 Ltr. to 4, 5 Ltr. No function with the one volume flush 19

AV 1 Functioning principle of the big flush By pressing the big actuation knob , air is compressed in the bellow and is pressed via a hose to the valve, there the bellow expands and lifts up the sealing from the valve seat in the same moment. The Tank is releasing water until the reservoir where the residual water is stored is empty (depends on the setting of the residual water). A small floater makes sure that a lever is turned, so that the valve closes again. If the small button is actuated, the sealing is just lifted up half way and the second floater is actuated. As soon as the water level is below the second floater (depends on the setting) the valve closes again. 20

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GROHE Whisper® – the sound of silence! Noise protection at its highest level – improves your quality of living! Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Rapid SL pre-wall No disturbing noise thanks to quiet valves and decoupled pipe supports. No transmission of the noise into the structure. Endless benefits both at home and in hotel business. Rapid SL studded wall The renowned Fraunhofer Institut attests the excellent noise protection characteristics of the GROHE Whisper® technology. Level 1 = normal noise protection Level 2 = increased noise protection Level 3 = comfort noise protection Recommend utmost noise protection for a better quality of life and more comfort. 22

Rapid SL: Quick, simple – and safe for the installer TÜV certified safety for load capacity and assembly. Utmost form stability due to closed element profiles. 400 kg load capacity for WC, 150 kg for wash basin. Standard flush quantity 6 l Safety flush quantity 3 l 3 l safety flush quantity resolves flushing problems associated with older waste water pipes or the proper WC rinsing. 23

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Flush plates – beguilingly nice. . . The harmonious addition of your bathroom Three design formats: Skate and Surf and Minimalist Assembly suitable for the tile mirror: Horizontal or vertical Two buttons offer the choice: full water volume or – to save – the small flush volume (50% water savings) Stop button to interrupt the large flush volume Technology and innovation is an absolute understatement. 25

New Minimalistic Actuation Plate • Simple geometry, the perfect extension for the new minimalistic bathroom lines • Vertical /horizontal positioning with one plate! • Prod. – No 38 732 • Availability September 2007 26

. . . and practical at the same time! Advantages in application and installation Radiant long-life shine due to GROHE chromium finish that produces an absolute immaculate surface that resists soil and tarnishing. Reduction in water consumption by more than 50%. Smaller water volume of 3. 5 l when activating the GROHE Eco. Button. new Easy attachment with hose connection. No depth adjustment of actuation necessary. Technology and innovation to the benefit of the customer in every detail. 27

Time frame / changes 1. The conversion will be, if possible without change of product numbers 2. From 01. 06. 2007 concealed cisterns will be equipped with the universal discharge valve. To prepare the conversion, there will be some little amendments at the present actutations starting March 07. 3. The actuation plates change will be in different steps. The objective is to have the matching actuation on the building site, resp. to adapt the plate locally very easy. Product and packaging are marked accordingly to the stage of change. Conversion process Exchange of storage at customer / wholesaler. Duration approx. 2 month Project completition duration approx. 4 month = 6 month 28

What is going to be change with the new actuations? -Universal actuation for „old“ and new dual flush discharge valves, also AV 1, for a transition period from 03/07 – ca. 08/07 -with „old“ DF valves small on site amends neccessary - Article # remain unchanged new - New Product # for AV 1 from 06/07 - old actuations can be used für „old“ dual flush discharge valves - Universal actuation for „old“ dual flush valves und AV 1 from 03/07 in combination with AV 1 Start & Stopp is possible - Article # remain unchanged 29

On site to do´s for the actuation with old discharge valves In combination with the discharge valves on the left you have to cut off out 3 bars (depth limitation of the small volume) at the back of the actuation. The small volume of AV 1 needs to be pressed in less. Sticker on the backside of Skate Air dual flush plate Flyer with the note „ take off bars“ comes in the packaging 30

Sticker on the backside of Skate Air dual flush plate 31

Clear marking of elements with AV 1 and actuation for AV 1 at the product and packaging Marking Product Actuations Packaging Elements Actuations Elements old Funcitonal element with white plastic and two pneumatiic hoses Without Discharge valve icon Printed logo only Nature with icons new Functional element made of yellow plastic with one pneumatichose Natur pictures plus Icons with the most important advantages AV 1 shown the inspection shaft With product icons Sticker with AV 1 Drawings and neutral pacakging 32

Product numbers Rapid SL WC Uniset WC Concealed Cisterns Exposed Cisterns (Ecolux) All products will be equipped with AV 1 without any change of the Prod. Number Retrofit Sets conc. Retrofit set 6 l cistern 38 735 replaces 37 801. Retrofit set for GD 2, 38736 replaces 38433. Retro-fit Sets, exp. Eco-discharge valve 42 297 PI 0 replaces 37 694 PI 0. Eco-Set 38738 PI 0 replaces 37 692 PI 0 new Spare part valve 42 320: for all cisterns with exchangeable seat and small inspection shaft openening. For cisterns with the height 0, 82/ 1 m from 2004 No pre setting of flush volume ex factory possible! WC Actuations Skate 38 862 replaces 37381 Surf 38 861 replaces 37376 All other actuation will be changed to AV 1 connection without change of product number. 33

Product numbers, spare part actuations Product # Actuation Product # Spare part actuation Note Skate Air dual flush 38 505 38 506 42 304 42 305 Spare parts are the universal spares, which fit for valves with 2 pneumatic hoses–and with AV 1 Skate and Surf 2 dual flush (old) 37 381 37 376 42 303 42 302 Spare parts just fit with valves with 2 hoses. Skate and Surf 2 dual flush (new) 38 862 38 861 No spare numbers Actuations will be used as spare part number as spare part for AV 1 Skate Air, Skate, Surf 1 volume 38 564 38 565 38 573 38 672 SD 0 38 574 No spare numbers Actuations can be used as spare parts for AV 1 and discharge valves with 2 – pneumatic hoses. 34

How can I recognize the amended Rapid SL? At the packaging On the frontsides of the packaging you have Icons for the main product advantages. With the Icons you can identify the new boxes mit AV 1 35