Thermostatic mixer shower and diverter Installation and operating
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1. showerhead and the clockwise position selects the handset showerhead fig 17 To stop the water flow rotate the diverter flow control into the middle position fig 17 Note The diverter flow control will only give minimal adjustment of water flow rate Bar mixer shower e To adjust the water temperature rotate the temperature control right hand side clockwise for a cooler shower or anti clockwise for a hotter shower fig 18 Note The Temperature override button on the top of the Temperature control MUST be pressed in to allow the mixer to be turned anti clockwise and the temperature go above the factory set temperature of 38 C fig 18 Caution Exposed metal surfaces may become hot during use Temperature override button Temperature control Cooler Hotter Bar mixer shower APPROVALS This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of BS EN 1111 BS EN 1287 WRAS FLOW CHART Conditions for test Flow Rate I m 2 8 4 0 5 0 6 0 6 5 9 5 14 0 17 0 19 5 22 0 Inlet temperatures comply with EN1111 requirements Pressure bar 0 1 0 2 03 0 4 0 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 Outlet temperature 38 C Flow Control Fully Open Open Outlet No hose or showerhead connected Flow Rate l m Bar mixer shower DIMENSIONS All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installa2. Commissioning section for the details of this test and readjustment of the maximum temperature setting if required C Ifthe maximum water temperature varies by more than 2 C from the commissioned setting then carry out the following checks Check the isolating valves are fully open Check the internal surface for scaling If the body requires descaling then it should be removed from the pipework to carry this work out all rubber parts MUST be removed before descaling e Check the function of the non return valves The non return valves NRVs prevent cross flow between hot and cold supplies under unequal pressure conditions They are designed for long life with no maintenance Note the NRV5 will only operate in one direction water should be able to flow into the unit from the inlets but NOT back out through the inlets If these checks do not highlight the reason for the temperature variation then internal components will require replacement please see the spare parts list Cleaning It is recommended that all products are cleaned using warm soapy water Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical cleaning products as this may affect the product surface finish and invalidate your guarantee Cleaning the filters fig A It is advised that this should be carried out by a qualified person e Turn off the water supplies before starting e To gain access to the filters remove the unit from the in
3. grub screw on the rear at the bottom of the riser rail fig 12 e Screw the fixed head to the riser fixed head rail Make sure the sealing washer is in place and screw tight to seal the joint LEAK TESTING Fit the hose to the outlet and direct it to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and check for leaks Remedy any leaks found COMMISSIONING Important Make sure that all supply pipework has been flushed through before commissioning Start the water flow by rotating the flow control Make sure that both the hot and cold water supplies are fully open and at or near to their design temperature and pressures and are within the requirements as stated Make sure the temperature control is at the maximum temperature setting Allow the shower to run at the maximum temperature setting until the water temperature has stabilised Rotate the temperature control until your desired maximum showering temperature is reached The mixer has a temperature stop to prevent accidental rotation to higher temperatures This is adjustable to provide a maximum temperature of 35 C 45 C and should be checked on site to guarantee user safety Fitting the hose and showerhead Connect the one end of the flexible hose to the bottom outlet connector fig 13 on the diverter valve making sure that the sealing washer is in place e Screw the other end of the hose to the showerhead then locate the it into the showerhead hold
4. 1 2 1 Reposition temperature control knob 1 3 1 Reposition temperature control knob 1 4 1 Turn off the shower and consult a competent plumber or contact Customer Service 1 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the supply 2 1 1 Refer to commissioning section 2 2 1 Reposition temperature control knob 2 3 1 Reposition temperature control knob 2 4 1 Make sure heating appliance is set to maximum or has sufficient stored hot water 2 4 2 Make sure heating appliance is igniting by trying a hot water tap elsewhere 2 5 1 Turn off shower and consult a competent plumber or contact Customer Service 3 1 1 Fit flow regulators to the inlet pipework Problem Symptom 4 Water does not flow or shower pattern collapses when another outlet is turned on FAULT FINDING Cause 4 4 4 5 Water supplies cut off Shower unit blocked Blockage in pipework Showerhead blocked System not capable of supplying multiple outlets at the same time Action Cure 4 1 1 Check water elsewhere in house and if necessary contact local water company 4 2 1 Inspect the inlet filters Clean if necessary 4 3 1 Turn off the shower and consult a suitably competent plumber 4 4 1 Clean showerhead 4 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand 4 5 2 Make sure stop service valves are fully open 4 5 3 Check if sufficient water pressure The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only 5 Wat
5. a degree of adjustment to allow for misalignment of pipe work The hot and cold supply pipes must be anchored rigidly to support the valve and stop any movement after installation Note It is advised to use a suitable sealer around the variable connector where it enters the wall to stop water ingress fig 9 e Flush out the pipework in accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws e Connect 15mm pipework using standard compression nuts and olives e Screw the supplied collars onto the fittings until tight to the wall MAKING GOOD Make good the wall and complete the tiling FITTING THE MIXER Offer the shower valve to the fittings and checking that the sealing washers are in place screw the unions onto the fittings WARNING Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs Use great care when using power tools near water The use of a residual current device RCD is recommended Lugs facing down against the wall FITTING THE RISER FIXED HEAD RAIL e Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is brick plasterboard or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted e Secure the mounting plate fig 10 to the wall e Assemble the riser pipe and fixed head pipe by pushing them together The bottom of the riser pipe should have the grub screw entering from the rear and the top grub screw should be on the
6. exceed 5 bar running An expansion vessel MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to ensure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed externally or internally within the thermal store check with thermal store manufacturer diagrammatic view not to scale Safety devices not shown valves Pressure lt reducing Balanced cold mains supply Stop tap 5 Cold mains supply diagrammatic view not to scale valves Expansion vessel Pressure V reducing valve Stop tap o9 Cold mains supply Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement INSTALLATION PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Check the contents to make sure all parts are present Before starting the mixer installation make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris etc while routing the supply pipework The shower valve is suitable for exposed installation onto solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a laminate cubicle or panel SITING OF THE SHOWER AND ACCESSORIES Refer to fig 6 for correct siting of the shower The mixer valve should be positioned as detailed with all controls within comfortable reach of the user SUPPLY PIPE WORK e Complete the pipework to the shower area having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry for example rising falling or rear entry The hot and co
7. left hand side when assembled fig 11a Bracket retaining Screw e Slide the mounting bracket onto the pipe Grub from the bottom and position the middle of the bracket where the two pipes meet Grub screw Make sure the grub screw enters the bracket on left side from the bottom Lightly tighten the bracket Ls retaining screw do not tighten fully at this t Press the time The handset holder can then be fitted buitohroh by pressing the large silver button on the the rear of back of the holder and sliding it onto the the holder pipe from the bottom fig 11b to slide Important It is the conical end of the hose which grips into the holder The holder is slightly tapered and the hose _ will only fit into it in one direction Check using the shower hose for the correct orientation before fitting it onto the riser pipe Grub screw at rear Note Remove the packing cap and discard before fitting onto the riser rail Showerhead e Offer the assembled riser rail up to the mixer and adjust the mounting bracket until it fits over the mounting plate fig 12 e Remove the riser and tighten the bracket retaining screw fig 11b e Once the mounting bracket is secured fit the riser onto the top fitting of the mixer and the mounting plate Secure the bracket by tightening the grub screw in the underside of it The mixer is secured by tightening the
8. If the product is in guarantee you must produce proof of purchase Where a call under the terms of guarantee has been booked and the failure is not product related i e scaling and furring incorrect water pressure pressure relief device operation or electrical plumbing installation fault a charge will be made A charge will also be issued if nobody is at home when the service engineer calls or adequate parking permit is not available Ifthe product is no longer covered by the guarantee an up front fixed fee will be charged before the site visit Should proof of purchase not be available on an in guarantee call or should the service engineer find that the product is no longer under guarantee the engineer will charge the same fixed price and the customer will be expected to pay the engineer before he leaves If payment is not made on the day an administration charge will be added to the fixed charge If a debt is outstanding from a previous visit or from any other Triton purchase Triton reserves the right to withhold service until the debt has been settled 10 Triton takes the health safety and wellbeing of its employees very seriously and expects customers to treat all staff members with respect Should any employee feel threatened or receive abuse either verbally or physically Triton reserves the right to withhold service and will support the employee with a legal prosecution Replacement Parts Policy Availabilit
9. MAIN COMPONENTS Fig 1 Thermostatic mixer valve Handset holder Mounting bracket Riser pipe Fixed head pipe Fixed showerhead Handset Handset hose Variable fitting X2 Cover trim X2 All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton mixer shower Please read them carefully and read through the whole of this book before beginning your installation The shower installation must be carried out by a suitably competent person and in sequence of this instruction book Care taken during the installation will give a long and trouble free life from your mixer shower SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws Water pressure requirements Running water pressure 0 5 bar min 5 0 bar max From Maximum static water pressure 10 bar This mixer shower is designed for use with traditional low pressure gravity water systems using a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder as well as for the higher pressure systems found in the UK up to a maximum of 5 bar running pressure Mains For effective operation of the internal seals the maximum static pressure must not be exceeded Pressure reduci
10. TRITUM MUSE Thermostatic mixer shovver and diverter Installation and operating instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180930F June 2010 Bar mixer shower CONTENTS Page ounces 1 ILC OCU ON eto spre sacs 2 3 Typical domestic installations emesos 4 5 Preparing the mixer Valve ssicoomisiariiscianceqaauatenemenanmicomenemuearniss 6 Sng Ol EE SHOWED 6 ei MT EE n E 7 E A EE E E E E reat 8 Making D 8 PUNO tAE MINET 9 liter the riser irxed head Tail emeses 9 10 E Paper 10 COPS SOT T 10 Temperature adjustment 11 Adjusting the maximum temperature setting 11 ODER URL ES OME NY o C o TOS 12 Operating the diverter cvi dn qa 13 14 15 Spare Parts 16 17 IEC ome T M M 18 EAC ECO 19 20 Guarantee service policy IR POP OE mn rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations please contact Triton s specification advisory service before installation Telephone 0844 980 0730 Facsimile 0844 980 0744 E mail technical tritonshowers co uk Bar mixer shower
11. amily b wilful act or neglect c any malfunction resulting from the incorrect use or quality of electricity gas or water or incorrect setting of controls d failure to install in accordance with this installation guide Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances Total loss of the product due to non availability of parts Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance Call out charges where the water supply cannot be isolated this includes consequential losses arising from unserviceable supply valves The cost of repair or replacement of pressure relief devices showerheads hoses riser rails and or wall brackets isolating switches electrical cable fuses and or circuit breakers or any other accessories installed at the same time The cost of routine maintenance adjustments overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising therefrom including the cost of repairing damage breakdown malfunction caused by corrosion furring pipe scaling limescale system debris or frost Customer Service 0844 980 0750 Trade Installer Hotline Z 0844 980 0730 Fax 0844 980 0744 Triton Showers Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www tritonshowers co uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited E mail serviceenquiries tritonshowers co uk TRITON reserve the right to c
12. d systems e g combination boilers fig 3 The shower control MUST be installed with a multi point gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design i e to maintain relatively stable hot water temperatures A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running An expansion vessel MAY be fitted and regularly maintained to prevent the shower mixer being damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed within the boiler check with manufacturer and is in addition to the normally larger central heating expansion vessel Unvented mains pressure systems fig 4 The shower control can be installed with an unvented stored hot water cylinder For systems with no cold water take off after the appliance reducing valve it will be necessary to fit an additional drop tight pressure reducing valve when the mains pressure is over 5 bar The drop tight pressure reducing valve must be set at the same value as the unvented package pressure reducing valve Note An additional expansion vessel may be required if a second pressure reducing valve is installed This does not apply to packages with a cold take off after the pressure reducing valve to the cylinder Mains pressurised thermal store systems fig 5 Packages of this type fitted with a tempering valve blender valve can be used A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures
13. er Important It is the conical end of the hose which grips into the holder The showerhead will not fit in the holder without the hose attached TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT RANGE The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit which can be pre set during installation factory set at approximately 38 C with full anti scald protection throughout the range Adjusting the maximum temperature override setting e Remove the temperature control by removing the end cap and loosening the retaining grub screw fig 14 e Turn the flow control to full flow With a steady flow running adjust the temperature valve spindle until the temperature is about 38 C 9 15 e When you are satisfied with the temperature turn the flow control off Refit the temperature control checking that the temperature stop aligns with the reference dot on the mixer body fig 16 Secure with the grub screw and replace the trim N 1 Grub screw O Trim NOTE HOW TO REMOVE THE TRIM Press the trim into the knob using a tool that will not damage the surface then loosen the grub screw Remove the knob taking care not to loose the trim Bar mixer shower ra m L gt Fixed head IN Diverter flow control Fixed head Handset OPERATING THE SHOVVER To start the shovver rotate the diverter flovv control left hand side The anti clockwise position allows the user to select the fixed
14. er too cold 6 Shower controls noisy while in use 7 Shower will not shut off 5 1 6 1 7 1 Running pressure in excess of maximum recommended Running pressure in excess of maximum recommended Flow control cartridge worn 5 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve 6 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve 7 1 1 Renew flow control cartridge Bar mixer shower UK SERVICE POLICY In the event of a product fault or complaint occurring the following procedure should be followed 1 Telephone Customer Service on 0844 980 0750 having available your details including post code the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase Based on information given over the telephone a Triton Customer Service Advisor will attempt to diagnose the fault and confirm whether a site visit from a qualified service engineer is required All products attended to by a Triton service engineer must be installed in full accordance with the Triton installation guide applicable to the product Every product pack contains an installation guide however they can also be bought via our Customer Service Spares Department Our engineer will require local parking and if a permit is required this must be available to the engineer on arrival at the call Itis essential that you or an appointed representative who must be over 18 years of age is present for the duration of the service engineer s visit
15. firm compatibility with this mixer shower Where thermal store systems and instantaneous gas water heaters are used if excessive draw off take place the appliance may not be able to maintain an adequate output temperature This could result in the shower temperature becoming noticeably cooler Flow regulators can be fitted with high pressure water systems to reduce flow rate and assist economy The hot supply temperature MUST remain a minimum of 10 C hotter than the required blend temperature for optimum performance Cold water cistern Alternative supply Minimum head must be below vent pipe tee Gate valve supply Service valve 1 Pump valve Other Isolating switch or pull cord dravv off Tos switch both fused at 3A Draw off must point down to avoid airlock lo issues diagrammatic view not to scale Combination boiler H Service valves Hot water CH flow Expansion vessel Stop Pressure tap reducing valve TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS Pumped gravity fed systems fig 2 The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressures The mixer unit may be used with a gravity fed system with a pump to boost pressures as shown please refer to the pump installation guide to establish the minimum head requirements for automatic operation of the pump Instantaneous gas heate
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17. ies are restored SAFETY WARNINGS a DO NOT choose a position where the shower could become frozen b DO NOT connect this mixer shower to any form of tap or fitting not recommended by the manufacturer c DO NOT allow the inlet pressure or flow rates to operate outside the guidelines laid out in site requirements d DO NOT connect the mixer shower to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply or vice versa PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage the mixer valve IMPORTANT e The layout and sizing of pipework MUST be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw offs are minimised e The pipe work should be installed such that other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises do not significantly affect the flow e When connecting pipe work avoid using tight 90 elbows swept or formed bends will give the best performance e The hot water pipe entry must be made to the left hand side inlet marked HOT H or with a red orange label e Suitable isolating valves complying with Water Regulations and Bylaws must be fitted on the hot and cold water supplies to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary e tis preferable
18. ld water pipes should be securely attached within the wall or panel to support the valve and prevent movement after installation Pipe fitting depth should be checked in conjunction with the information given in fig 8 a MINIMUM of 7mm of thread MUST be available once the Variable Fitting is secured into the wall end fitting and the cover trim has been fitted This is to allow the mixer to be fitted correctly Inlet pipe centres should be approximately 150mm apart IMPORTANT Consideration must be given for the adequate ceiling space for the installation of this shower Please see the dimensions shown in Fig 7 Y 150mm between centres All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate WARNING Riser pipework MUST not be cut The product may not perform within stated specifications if altered Alteration may invalidate the warranty Appropriate end fitting Once the trim is fitted there MUST bea minimum of 7mm of thread to allow the mixer to be fitted correctly Seal around __ the variable connectors VARIABLE FITTINGS The supply pipes can be routed from the side rising rear or falling and must end in suitable fittings fig 8 to accept the variable connectors The variable connectors can be used to connect to V2 BSP female elbow fittings in solid wall installations The inlet centres on the variable connectors have
19. let fittings Remove the circlip and then the filter e Wash the filters thoroughly under running water use a suitable brush to remove all debris e Reassemble and fit in reverse order non return valve Filter Disinfection Where chlorine is used for the disinfection of water systems all relevant guidelines and approved codes of practice must be strictly followed Failure to comply with the relevant guidelines and approved codes of practice may invalidate your guarantee WARNING DO NOT use powerful abrasive or solvent cleaning fluids when cleaning the shower as they may damage the fittings FAULT FINDING The following can be carried out by a competent person Problem Symptom Cause 1 Water too hot 1 1 Temperature control incorrectly commissioned 1 2 Not enough cold water flowing through shower 1 3 Increase in the ambient cold water temperature 1 4 Cold water supply blocked 1 5 High volume of cold water drawn off elsewhere 2 Watertoo cold 2 1 Temperature control incorrectly commissioned 2 2 Not enough hot water flowing through shower 2 3 Decrease in the ambient cold water temperature 2 4 Insufficient hot water supplies from the heating system 2 5 Hot water supply blocked or restricted 3 High water flow 3 1 and or poor performance on a mains fed system Flow regulation Action Cure 1 1 1 Refer to commissioning section
20. ng valve On sites where the running pressure is above 5 bar the use of a suitably sized pressure reducing valve fitted in the cold mains supply pipe work can provide nominally equal pressures at the mixer shower Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service See spare parts for details and part numbers Water minimum flow rate For best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per minute should be available to both inlets Water temperature requirements Maximum hot water temperature 80 C Recommended maximum 65 C Minimum hot water temperature 52 C Maximum cold water temperature 20 C The mixer shower MUST NOT be subjected to water temperatures above 80 C BS 6700 recommends that the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65 C A stored water temperature of 60 C is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements and will minimise the effects of scale in hard water areas Water temperature adjustment and thermal safety The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit which must be preset during installation with full anti scald protection throughout the range 35 C to 40 C providing the hot water temperature at the inlet remains 10 C above the outlet temperature Should there be a loss of flow to either incoming supply then water from the shower will stop or be reduced until both suppl
21. tion are approximate Bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No 1 Knob 86003220 MOU set 86003230 2 Diverter control Assembly rre 83313320 3 Thermostatic 83308580 4 Trim plate kit X2 CO 83313380 DI P P 83313960 5 Variable fitting X2 CONG 83313370 m C S Y 83313950 Bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref Description Lower arm Upper shower arm chrome Hand held showerhead chrome not shown plack NOE SHOWN Part No 88400024 88400030 86002730 86003470 88400025 88400031 88600013 88600016 88500020 88500042 MAINTENANCE The following maintenance procedure must be carried out for commercial and health care premises but is not necessarily required for domestic installations Maintenance of the unit is required to give continued performance after installation and that it continues to provide scald prevention Note a thermostatic mixing valve in need of maintenance can be undetectable in normal use and only becomes apparent when a disruption occurs in the hot or cold water supply temperatures or pressures a Initially check the filters for debris once every three months and clean if necessary b Perform a thermal shut off test every three months and check the maximum temperature setting See the
22. to flush the pipe work to clear the system of debris and check for leaks before connecting to the mixer e The mixer inlets contain removable filters that may become blocked if debris is not flushed through before fitting Commercial applications e Triton recommends for all commercial applications that easily accessible in line filters are used to aid maintenance Hard water areas a If itis intended to operate the shower in areas of hard water above 200 ppm temporary hardness a scale inhibitor may have to be fitted For advice on the Triton scale inhibitor please contact Customer Service b For best performance the showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS This mixer shower is suitable for Pumped gravity systems e Fully modulating type combination boilers e Multi point hot water heaters e Thermal storage e Unvented systems When installing this mixer with a Combination or multi point boiler it may be necessary to install flow regulation Check that the appliance is capable of delivering hot water at a minimum switch on flow rate of 3 litres per minute At flow rates between 3 and 8 litres per minute the appliance must be capable of raising the water temperature to 52 C minimum Water temperature at the inlet of the mixer valve must remain relatively constant when flow rate adjustments are made refer to the appliance operating manual to con
23. y It is the policy of the manufacturer to maintain parts availability for the duration of production and a period of five years thereafter in accordance with industry standards Spare parts are available via our website www tritonshowers co uk or by telephoning Triton Customer Service Spares Department Payment should be made by credit debit card excluding American Express or Diners Card Payment can also be made by pre payment of a pro forma invoice by cheque or money order TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of five years for domestic use only from the date of purchase provided that it has been installed by a competent person in full accordance with the fitting instructions Any part found to be defective during this guarantee period we undertake to repair or replace at our option without charge so long as it has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with the operating instructions and has not been subject to misuse or damage This product must not be taken apart modified or repaired except by a person authorised by Triton This guarantee applies only to products installed within the United Kingdom and does not apply to products used commercially This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights What is not covered 1 Breakdown due to a use other than domestic use by you or your resident f
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