Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. Fig 6 diagrammatic view not to scale Stop AY valve Minimum head ___ Cold water m O e ET supply H Riser Gate i rail valve Hot supply p Mixer bE Valve T mains l supply ae gt l I Alternative Hot water supply cylinder Service Service valve valve Laie ei ier f E ai i Drain Pi 1 valve ump Isolating switch or Other 74 pull cord switch both drawn fused at 3A fave Ringan a XN J Fig 7 Filter lt X Threaded i eG i retainer A l Long thread K fitting Flow limiter X a INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS APPLIANCE CAPABILITIES To obtain the best performance from the shower when connected to an instantaneous water heater the appliance must be capable of raising the temperature of the incoming water to a minimum of 52 C 125 F and delivering a flow rate of not less than eight litres per minute Flow regulators are supplied for controlling the maximum flow To fit the flow regulator insert it into the long thread inlet fitting and secure in place using the threaded retainer fig 7 With the flow regulators fitted and when the system is in use the ON OFF flow control should be turned fully anti clockwise to full flow setting PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Check the contents to make sure all parts are present Before installing make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covere2. is present during the service engineer s visit and receipt of purchase is shown 5 A charge will be made in the event of an aborted service call by you but not by us or 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 installation faults 6 If the product is no longer covered by the guarantee a charge will be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied 7 Service charges are based on the account being settled when work is complete the engineer will then request payment for the invoice If this is not made to the service engineer or settled within 10 working days an administration charge will be added or neglect c any malfunction resulting from the incorrect use or quality of water or incorrect setting of controls d faulty installation 2 Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances 3 Total loss of the product due to non availability of parts 4 Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind 5 Call out charges where no fault has been found with the unit 6 The cost of repair or replacement of showerheads hoses riser rails and or wall brackets or any other accessories installed at the same time 7 The cost of routine maintenance adjustments overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising therefrom including the cost of repairing damage breakdown malfunction cau
3. commissioning section 1 2 1 Turn temperature control clockwise 1 3 1 Turn temperature control clockwise 1 4 1 Turn off shower and consult a competent plumber or contact Unichrome Customer Service 1 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the supply 2 Water too 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 2 6 Flow regulator not fitted HP systems only 2 1 1 Refer to commissioning section 2 2 1 Turn the temperature control anti clockwise 2 3 1 Turn the temperature control anti clockwise 2 4 1 Make sure heating appliance is set to maximum or has enough 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 Unichrome Customer Service 2 6 1 Fit the supplied flow regulator in the showerhead see instantaneous gas water heaters 3 High water flow and or poor performance on a mains fed system 3 1 Flow regulators not fitted 3 1 1 Fit the supplied regulator in the showerhead or inlets depending upon model see high pressure systems 4 Water does not flow or shower pattern collapses when another outlet is turned on 4 1 Water s
4. max Maximum static water pressure 10 bar DO NOT connect the mixer shower to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply or vice versa For the best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of eight litres per minute should be available to both inlets While the mixer shower is operational open outlet inlet pressures must not be capable of exceeding 7 bar For effective operation of the internal seals the maximum static pressure must not be exceeded Note 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 pipework can provide nominally equal pressures at the mixer shower The pipework should be installed such that the flow is not significantly affected by other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises Where thermal store systems and instantaneous gas water heaters are used if excessive draw offs take place the boiler may not be able to maintain an adequate output temperature This could result in the shower temperature becoming noticeably cooler 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 BS 6700 recommends that the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65 C A stored water temperature of 60 C is considered high enough to meet al
5. sizing of pipework must be such that when other services are used pressures at the shower control inlets do not fall below the recommended minimum b DO NOT choose a position where the shower could become frozen c DO NOT connect this mixer shower to any form of tap or fitting not recommended by the manufacturer d The showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris e Conveniently situated service valves in each inlet supply MUST be fitted as an independent method of isolating the shower should maintenance or servicing be necessary f If it is 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 g DO NOT operate the shower outside the guidelines as laid out in site requirements Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service See spare parts for details and part numbers Due to continuous improvement and updating specification may be altered without prior notice Bar mixer COMPONENTS 1 Dove thermostatic mixer valve fig 1 Fig 1 Not shown Showerhead L J O Riser rail amp kit Flexible hose Flow regulator Inlet connectors variable Bar mixer SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws Running water pressure 0 1 bar to 5 0 bar
6. Bar mixer Fig 14 Filter S CLEANING DO NOT use abrasive or solvent cleaning fluids The shower unit should be cleaned using a soft cloth and warm water CLEANING THE FILTERS Turn off the water supplies before starting To access the filters will require the removal of the unit from the inlet fittings Remove the sealing washers from the union inlets Unscrew the filter cap on each inlet fig 17 and remove the filter Wash the filter thoroughly under running water to remove all debris Replace the filter and secure in place with the filter cap Refit the sealing washers back into each inlet union Reassemble the shower to the inlet fittings Bar mixer SPARE PARTS Va iS Ref Description N QA WwW WN Closure knob amp flow knob Mechanic headwork Thermostatic cartridge Non return valve Trim pack Offset inlet connector Straight inlet connector optional Bar bracket optional 83308440 83308450 83308460 83308470 86001150 86001110 UNPIPCON UNBMXBKT Bar mixer 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 Action Cure 1 1 1 Refer to
7. Unichrome TRITON DOVE Thermostatic bar mixer shower Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180551B July 2006 Bar mixer CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Safety warnings 1 Main components 2 Site requirements 3 Typical suitable installations 4 5 Instantaneous water heater appliance capabilities 6 Preparing the mixer valve 6 Siting of the shower 7 Installation 7 8 Leak testing 8 Commissioning 8 Operating the shower 9 Cleaning 10 Cleaning the filters 10 Spare parts 11 Fault finding 12 13 Guarantee service policy etc rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations please contact Triton s specification advisory service before installation Telephone 44 0 24 7632 5491 Facsimile 44 0 24 7632 4564 E mail technical triton plc uk Bar mixer INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Unichrome Dove bar mixer thermostatic shower Please read the instructions carefully 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 provide a long and trouble free life from your shower For the best performance within the specified running pressure range a minim
8. d to stop the ingress of any debris etc while routing the supply pipework The shower valve is suitable for installation on a solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a laminate cubicle or panel The hot and cold water pipes should be securely attached within the wall or panel to support the valve and prevent movement after installation The hot water inlet has a red symbol next to the inlet and must be on the left hand side Bar mixer SITING OF THE SHOWER a N Fig 8 diagrammatic view not to scale Refer to fig 8 for correct siting of the shower Position the shower and showerhead on the wall so that all controls can be comfortably reached while using the shower The showerhead can be positioned either side of the shower The unit must be positioned horizontally with the outlet port at the bottom be mounted either side of the shower INSTALLATION Note The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the showerhead supplied Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 Showerhead can 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 1 1 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 seals and thermostatic components Note Suitable service val
9. l normal requirements and will minimise the effects of scale in hard water areas Temperature adjustment range The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit which can 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 Bar mixer ve a Fig 2 diagrammatic view not to scale Mixer Q i Combination boiler Service valves lt Hot water CH flow Expansion vessel CH return Cold mains S supply Stop Pressure tap reducing valve m N Fig 3 diagrammatic view not to scale L Safety devices Mixer not shown 1 1 1 1 i i i Service if valves Unvented hot water storage unit Expansion vessel D TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS a Instantaneous gas heated systems e g combination boilers fig 2 The shower control MUST be installed with a multipoint 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 shown in fig 2 MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to make sure the shower mixer is not damaged by excess pressu
10. lve Make good the wall tiling etc up to the outlets Screw the supplied collars onto the fittings until tight to the wall The collars will provide a limited degree of tolerance and the amount of exposed thread will depend on the accuracy of elbows set in the wall Offer the shower valve to the fittings and checking that the sealing washers are place screw the unions onto the fittings LEAK TESTING Fit the hose to the outlet and direct it to waste Open the supplies and test for leaks in the valve connections Remedy any leaks if necessary COMMISSIONING 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 Check the temperature knob right hand side is rotated fully anti clockwise press the override button to achieve maximum temperature setting Make sure the showerhead is directed to waste Start the water flow by turning the flow control left hand side anti clockwise Allow the shower to run at the maximum temperature setting until the water temperature has stabilised Rotate the temperature control knob until your desired maximum showering temperature is reached The mixer valve is fitted with a maximum temperature override button factory set at 38 C The mixer valve is factory set to give a maximum outlet temperature of 38 C This should be checked on site to make sure the setting has n
11. ly pressures exceed 5 bar running An expansion vessel shown in fig 4 MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to make sure 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 d Gravity fed systems fig 5 The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressures There must be a minimum head of water of 1 metre The minimum head distance is measured from the base of the cold water cistern to top of the shower head e Pump assisted gravity fed systems fig 6 The shower can be used with a gravity fed in conjunction with a pump to boost pressures as shown Refer to the pump installation guide to establish the minimum head requirements for automatic operation of the pump Fig 4 diagrammatic view not to scale Mixer Hot water H Service valves Expansion vessel Pressurey reducing valve Stop tap amp Cold mains supply S amp Gate Fig 5 diagrammatic view not to scale Cold water cistern Vent pipe tee a valve Hot water cylinder P S Bar mixer
12. ot been altered and also to guarantee user safety Bar mixer OPERATING THE SHOWER The controls for the mixer shower are shown in Figure 10 To start the shower rotate the ON OFF flow control left hand side fully anti clockwise for maximum flow To stop the water flow rotate the ON OFF flow control fully clockwise To adjust the water temperature rotate the temperature control right hand side clockwise for a cooler shower or anti clockwise for a hotter shower To overcome the maximum temperature stop depress the red temperature override button and turn Adjusting the maximum temperature override setting Remove the end cap to expose the retaining screw fig 11 Undo the screw and pull off the temperature control Turn the flow control left hand control anti clockwise and allow the shower to run until the water temperature has stabilised Carefully turn the temperature spindle anti clockwise to increase the maximum outlet temperature fig 12 Once you are satisfied with the showering temperature refit the temperature control Take care to align the override button with the white marker on the maximum temperature stop fig 13 Secure the temperature control in place with the retaining screw and refit the end cap 7 aN temperature stop A D Fig 12 O g Spindl ee pindle 4 A Marker on Fig 13 maximum Temperature override button A
13. res This may already be installed within the boiler check with manufacturer and is in addition to the normally larger central heating expansion vessel 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 The hot supply temperature MUST remain a minimum of 10 C hotter than the required blend temperature for optimum performance b Unvented mains pressure systems fig 3 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 fig 3 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 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 Bar mixer c Mains pressurised thermal store systems fig 4 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 supp
14. sed by corrosion furring pipe scaling limescale system debris or frost Replacement Parts Policy Availability It is the policy of Triton to maintain availability of parts for the current range of products for supply after the guarantee has expired Stocks of spare parts will be maintained for the duration of the product s manufacture and for a period of five years thereafter In the event of a spare part not being available a substitute part will be supplied Payment The following payment methods can be used to obtain spare parts 1 By post pre payment of pro forma invoice by cheque or money order 2 By telephone quoting credit card MasterCard or Visa details 3 By website order www tritonshowers co uk Triton Plc Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR Unichrome Customer Service T 44 0 87 0067 8678 Scottish and Northern Ireland Customer Service m 44 0 84 5762 6591 Trade Installer Hotline m 44 0 24 7632 5491 Fax 44 0 24 7632 4564 www tritonshowers co uk E mail technical triton plc uk
15. uarantee 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 Plc 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 family b wilful act Service Policy In the event of a complaint occurring the following procedure should be followed 1 Telephone Customer Service on 44 0 87 0067 8678 44 0 84 5762 6591 in Scotland and in Northern Ireland having available the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase 2 Unichrome Customer Service will be able to confirm whether the fault can be rectified by either the provision of a replacement part or a site visit from a qualified Triton service engineer 3 If a service call is required the unit must be fully installed for the call to be booked and the date confirmed In order to speed up your request please have your postcode available when booking a service call 4 It is essential that you or an appointed representative who must be a person of 18 years of age or more
16. um flow of eight litres per minute should be available to both inlets The mixer shower MUST NOT be subjected to water temperatures above 80 C This mixer is designed for use with traditional low pressure gravity water systems using a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder It is also suitable for the higher pressure systems found in the UK up to a maximum of 5 bar running pressure IMPORTANT When installing the mixer with a combination boiler or multi point the supplied flow regulator must be installed in the unit The mixer is suitable for fully modulating type combination boilers and multi point hot water heaters It is also suitable for thermal storage unvented systems and pumped gravity systems IMPORTANT Before installing with a gas instantaneous water heater make sure it 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 a minimum of 52 C Water temperature at the inlet to the mixer must remain relatively constant when flow rate adjustments are made refer to the water heater operating manual to confirm compatibility with this mixer shower These mixers are supplied with an integral single check valve and integral filter in each inlet Inlet connections are to 15mm compression or v2 BSP female fittings not supplied SAFETY WARNINGS a Layout and
17. upplies cut off 4 2 Shower unit blocked 4 3 Blockage in pipework 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 Bar mixer FAULT FINDING Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 4 4 Showerhead blocked 4 4 1 Clean the showerhead 4 5 System not capable of 4 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand supplying multiple outlets 4 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand at the same time 4 5 2 Check stop service valves are fully open 4 5 3 Check if enough water pressure The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only 5 Water too cold 5 7 Running pressure 5 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve in excess of maximum recommended 6 Shower controls 6 1 Running pressure 6 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve noisy while in use in excess of maximum recommended 7 Shower will not 7 1 Flow control washer 7 1 1 Renew flow control washer shut off worn A MORCHOS Company TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE Triton Plc guarantee this product against all mechanical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of five year for domestic use only from the date of purchase provided that it has been installed by a competent person in full accordance with the installation and operating instructions Any part found to be defective during this g
18. ves complying with i i Water Regulations and Bylaws MUST be fitted ae on the hot and cold water supplies to the Bai shower as an independent means of isolating the _ eles ae Mele oe ie ete ats y water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary When connecting the pipework avoid using tight 90 elbows Swept or formed bends will give the best performance The supply pipes can be routed either from Suitable 6 om the side rising rear or falling and must end fitting M in suitable fittings fig 9 to accept the offset D connector The inlet centres on the shower valves are 150mm but with the offset fittings an additional 20mm adjustment is provided When installing into a stud partition or other hollow wall structures the installer will need to consider building rear supports or other options Such options are beyond the scope of this guide The hot and cold supply pipes must be anchored rigidly in order to support the valve and prevent movement after installation The pipe depth must be such that the face of the elbow is flush with the finished surface Flush out the pipework in accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws Bar mixer E 3 Temperature Sr override button Temperature control knob Flow control knob i i Screw the supplied offset fittings into the female elbows using PTFE thread tape making sure they are the correct centres for the shower va
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