Installation and operating instructions electric shower
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1. Shepperton Park Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR TRITON IPX4 MODEL 230 240V ru MAX PRESSURE MIN PRESSURE RATED PRESSURE MODEL No 00000000 SERIAL No 00000000 JCR g Schematic of installation circuit Pull cord isolating switch ug Shower can be part of uni S ARE unit D T 6 a Fuse or Q MCB tay Meter 80A or 100A main switch RCD Incoming supply S WSS 6 6 1 6 2 8 1 8 2 9 1 A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both poles must be incorporated in the circuit It must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position and the wiring must be connected to the switch without the use of a plug or socket outlet The switch must be accessible and clearly identifiable but out of reach of a person using a fixed bath or shower except for the cord of a cord operated switch and should be placed so that it is not possible to touch the switch body while standing in a bath or shower cubicle It should be readily accessible to switch off after using the shower Where shower cubicles are located in any rooms other than bathrooms all socket outlets in those rooms must be protected by a 30mA RCD The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection see Table B To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the shower use the shortest cable rout2. 3 3 2 Select high power 3 4 Electrical malfunction 3 4 1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified electrician or contact Customer Service 3 5 Safety cut out 3 5 1 Thermal safety cut out device has operated operated Have the unit checked by a suitably qualified engineer or contact Customer Service 4 Pressure relief 4 1 Blocked showerhead 1 1 Clean sprayplate and then fit a new PRD device has operated 4 2 Twisted blocked 2 1 Check for free passage through hose Replace flexible shower hose hose if necessary and then fit new PRD 4 3 Showerhead not 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with removed while showerhead removed commissioning 5 Low Pressure 5 1 Low pressure 1 1 Insufficient water flow available flashing on Display condition 1 Check filter is not blocked Screen 2 Check water supply to shower is adequate NOTE Identify cause of operation before fitting new PRD unit When fitting a new PRD follow the commissioning procedure It is advised all electrical maintenance repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person In the unlikely event of a fault occurring please contact Triton Customer Service DO NOT remove the shower from the installation SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS 1 Thermal cut out TCO 006 22012750 2 Heater amp deflector assembl
3. TRITON TOUCH electric shower Installation and operating instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person in the sequence of this instruction book 2180859G March 2013 N INTRODUCTION PLEASE READ 7N PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Products manufactured by Triton are safe and without risk provided they are installed used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations A WARNING DO NOT operate shower if frozen or suspected of being frozen It must thaw out before using A DO NOT operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged A DO NOT restrict flow out of shower by placing showerhead in direct contact with your body DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your electric shower Care taken during the installation will provide a long trouble free life from your shower Triton recommend watching the short online videos that cover electric shower basics before your insta llation videos may not show the ex
4. e Turn the temperature control knob anti clockwise this will increase the flow of water through the shower and make the water colder The Display Screen will display the drop in temperature To increase the shower temperature e Turn the temperature control clockwise this will decrease the flow of water through the shower and make the water hotter The Display Screen will display the increase in temperature NOTE t is advisable that the showering temperature is satisfactory by testing with your hand before stepping under the showerhead There will always be a time delay of a few seconds between selecting a flow rate and the water reaching the stable temperature for that flow rate OPERATING FUNCTIONS Power on indicator ring fig 20 e When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch the power indicator ring that surrounds the Start Stop icon will light up and become visible i Power on d Fy 5 R t ja indicator S of ring A Low pressure indication fig 21 If the water pressure has fallen below the minimum required for correct operation of the shower the following will happen e The power to the heating elements will be switched off preventing any undue temperature rises e The shower will operate on the COLD setting and the Display Screen will flash low pressure e When there is adequate water pressure the unit automatically restores
5. This appliance MUST be earthed In accordance with The Plugs and Sockets etc Safety Regulations 1994 this appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the electrical mains system Make sure all electrical connections are tight to prevent overheating A 30mA residual current device RCD MUST be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit Switch off immediately at isolating switch if water ceases to flow during use Other electrical equipment i e extractor fans pumps must not be connected to the circuits within the unit Switch off at isolating switch when not in use This is a safety procedure recommended with all electrical appliances As with all electrical appliances it is recommended to have the shower and installation checked at least every two years by a competent electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to age and usage A WARNING A This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children may not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS The following point
6. kind Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance 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 Call out charges where the water supply cannot be isolated this includes consequential losses arising from unserviceable supply valves For the latest Terms amp Conditions please see www tritonshowers co uk Customer Service Z 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 Extended Warranty AVAILABLE NOW Call 0844 980 0740 for more details TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice EROE TRITON SHOWERS 2013
7. recycling centres this will be free of any charges Do not return to Triton Showers SHOWER CONTROLS QUICK USER GUIDE Turn the main power isolator switch ON The showers power on ring of light will illuminate To START or STOP your shower O o To START the shower press the start stop button and water will flow from the shower To STOP the shower press the start stop button then turn off the isolator switch To alter the FLOW and TEMPERATURE of your shower HIGH Max defualt setting Select a Temperature Button setting NONE OF THE ELEMENTS USED Select a Temperature Knob setting HOTTER slower flow Gi P beea ae Z 770x F j COLDER faster flow O A CG A Mj HEATER ELEMENTS USED ee HEATER ELEMENTS USED gt 0 HOT Ia 2 OF THE ELEMENTS USED ECONOMY Eco HEATER ELEMENTS USED Z Da E 1 Z 1 OF THE ELEMENTS USED NE COLD water 2 COLD HOT I gt COLD 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 and where applicable details of the particular fault If required the Customer Service Advisor w
8. shower at the isolating switch e Wait until water starts to flow from the flexible hose e Slowly rotate the temperature control fully anti clockwise as in fig 16 e It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris is being flushed from the shower e When a smooth flow of water is obtained turn the temperature control fully clockwise and anti clockwise and back again several times to release any trapped air from within the unit e Once the flushing out has been completed switch off the electricity to the shower at the isolating switch The water will cease to flow e Unscrew the top and bottom retaining screws again and lift the cover from the backplate TRITON 9 rea list CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE Fig 17 4 EW In shower PCB cable cover CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE amp REFITTING THE COVER IMPORTANT After connecting the PCB cable please check the following before refitting the cover 1 All plumbing connections are watertight 2 Terminal block screws are fully tightened 3 Make sure the pipe and cable entering the unit do not prevent the cover locating correctly onto the backplate 4 Check that the top rubber seal is in place on the inside of the cover e See fig 13 amp 14 on page 12 for the correct positions of the temperature spindle and temperature knob e Attached to the display PCB inside the cover is a 10 way ribb
9. the Start Stop icon and the Display Screen will illuminate and Hello will be displayed for a few seconds The display will then change to show the showering temperature The shower will start on the High Max setting The Mode Indicator bars will illuminate either side of the High Max icon e Once the shower is running the Economy Eco or Cold icon may be touched to change the setting from the default startup of High Max e When a new temperature selection is made the Mode Indicator bars illuminate next to the appropriate icon and the screen will display Cold Eco or Max to denote the selection before displaying the showering temperature e If at any point the icon with the lit Mode Indicator bars is touched again it will display the appropriate word for the setting for a few seconds To stop the shower e The shower should be stopped by touching the Start Stop icon When touched the words shutting down will begin to flash on the Display Screen and water will cease to flow after a few seconds see phased shutdown process P17 4 e The Display Screen will then display goodbye and the Display Screen will turn itself off e After shutdown the unit MUST be isolated via the 45amp isolating switch check list Display screen High Max Mode icon Indicator bars default start Economy icon Eco lt Cold icon Power on wm indicat
10. the power to the elements and returns to the original setting selected The Display Screen will revert to the water temperature again Phased shutdown fig 22 e When the shower is in use and the Start Stop icon is touched power is switched off to the elements Water will continue to flow for shutting a few seconds flushing out any remaining hot down water This makes sure the next immediate user will not receive a slug of hot water if standing under the showerhead when starting the shower While the phased shutdown operation is in progress the Display Screen will flash shutting down e When the operation is complete the Display Screen will show the word goodbye The word will gradually fade and the Display Screen will turn off Safety cut out e The unit is fitted with an over temperature safety device In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit the device will disconnect the heating elements Lo Hi Out of temperature range message e If the display shows the words Lo or Hi at te 7 any time it means that the showers is outside It will require a visit from a qualified optimum showering temperatures Wait until engineer to identify the nature of the fault the screen shows the appropriate temperature and replace the safety device before continuing to shower PLEASE NOTE Instructions for installers and service engineers only ot 1 pig 1
11. 2 CLEANING THE FILTER M It is recommended that the filter is periodically f cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person e SWITCH OFF the electricity and water supply at the mains e The inlet filter is situated inside the water inlet fitting fig 21 e To gain access to the filter remove the cover and bottom trimplate e Unscrew the filter cap from the bottom of the inlet pipe e Inspect the O ring for damage when the filter cap is removed e When cleaning the filter DO NOT use a sharp object as it will cause damage It is preferable to use an old toothbrush or similar e To reassemble follow the procedure in reverse e Make sure that the sealing O ring is in place e DO NOT over tighten the filter cap on reassembly A e Filter Filter cap FAULT FINDING TROUBLESHOOTING Important Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 1 Shower inoperable 1 1 Interrupted power 1 1 1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker Check supply no water flow supply Renew or reset fuse or circuit breaker If it fails again consult a qualified electrician Unit malfunction 1 2 1 Power cut Check other appliances and if necessary contact local Electricity Supply Co 1 2 2 Have unit checked Ring Customer Serv
12. act model purchased e What is an electric shower e Electrical requirements for electric showers e Plumbing requirements for electric showers e Kilowatt ratings explained To view these videos visit www tritonshowers co uk triton products product videos aspx PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST TO AID YOUR INSTALLATION Tick off as you complete N IMPORTANT GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES 7N 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 a b c 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 2 GENERAL Isolate the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover Read all of these instructions and retain them for later use DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical equipment Isolate electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the installation The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall surface on top of the tiles DO NOT tile up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit using silicone sealer after fixing to the wall Special care must be taken NOT TO BLOCK OR SEAL ANY PRD VENTS ON THE UNIT Contact Customer Service see back page if any of the following occur If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum stated If the unit shows a distinct change in performance If the shower is frozen 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 Scale Inhibitor contact Custome
13. de 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 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 Availability 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 Telephone orders are based on information given during of the call Before contacting Triton please verify your requirements using the information contained in the supplied user guide Triton cannot accept liability for incorrect part identification TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE With the exception of accessories Triton guarantee the product against all manufacturing
14. defects for a period of 2 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 All accessories such as shower heads hoses and riser rails carry a 1 year parts only guarantee against manufacturing defects 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 family 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 Claims for missing parts once the product has been installed 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
15. e positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement Shower unit must not be within an area Spillover 1 metre level from base Outline of bath or shower tray p IMPORTANT f installing onto a tiled wall ALWAYS mount the unit on the surface of the tiles NEVER tile up to the unit IMPORTANT The unit must be mounted on a flat surface which covers the full width and length of the backplate It is important that the wall surface is flat otherwise difficulty may be encountered when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired al alle D tr fae nite 4mr 4co The inlet elbow should be trimmed square and any rough edges or burrs removed Due to variations in manufacturers specifications it is beyond the scope of this book to recommend a specific elbow brand IMPORTANT INFORMATION The outlet of the shower acts as a vent and must not be connected to anything other than the hose and showerhead supplied IMPORTANT The water inlet MUST ONLY be used in the Left or Right entry position Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the water inlet fitting be used at 90 to the backplate to emulate a Rear Entry installation rea list Installation PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLUMBING INSTALLATION Plumbing to be carried
16. e possible from the consumer unit to the shower It is also necessary to satisfy the disconnection time and thermal constraints which means that for any given combination of current demand voltage drop and cable size there is a maximum permissible circuit length The shower circuit should be separated from other circuits by at least twice the diameter of the cable or conduit The current rating will be reduced if the cabling is bunched with others surrounded by thermal loft or wall insulation or placed in areas where the ambient temperature is above 30 C Under these conditions derating factors apply and it is necessary to select a larger cable size Table A Circuit Protection cartridge fuse unit rating MCB 7 OkW 7 5kW 8 0kW 8 5kW 9 0kW 9 5kW 10 5kW 30 32A 32A 40A 40A 40A 40 45A 45A Table B Twin and earth PVC insulated cable Current carrying capacity Clipped direct or buried in a non insulated wall In conduit trunking Installed in an insulated wall 6 mm 47A 10 mm2 64A 16 mm2 85A 6 mm 38A 10 mm2 52A 16 mm2 69A 6 mm 35A 10 mm2 47A 16 mm2 63A Note Cable selection is dependent on derating factors 9 2 In the majority of installations the cable will unavoidably be placed in one or more of the above conditions This being so it is strongly recommended to use a minimum of 10mm cabling throughout the shower installation 9 3 In any e
17. e to contact the local electricity supply company The electrical rating of the shower is shown on the rating label Fig 3 within the unit Before making any sort of electrical connection within the installation make sure that no terminal is live If in any doubt switch off the whole installation at the mains supply and remove the correct fuse The shower must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit IT MUST NOT be connected to a ring main spur socket outlet lighting circuit or cooker circuit The electrical supply must be adequate for the loading of the unit and existing circuits Check your consumer unit main fuse box has a main switch rating of 80A or above and that it has a spare fuse way which will take the fuse or Miniature Circuit Breaker MCB necessary for the shower Fig 4 If your consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation will not be straightforward and may require a new consumer unit serving the house or just the shower You will need to contact the local electricity company They will check the supply and carry out what is necessary For close circuit protection DO NOT use a rewireable fuse Instead use a suitably rated Miniature Circuit Breaker MCB or cartridge fuse see Table A A 30mA residual current device RCD must be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit
18. ed that the showerhead be constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment so that it can only discharge water at a point not less than 25mm above the spill over level of the relevant bath shower tray or other fixed appliance e If the riser kit is supplied with a soapdish hose retainer or bespoke hose retainer it will in most cases meet this requirement If the showerhead can still be placed within a bath basin or shower tray within the 25mm limit then a double check valve or similar MUST be fitted in the supply pipework to prevent back flow Pressure relief safety device e A pressure relief device PRD is designed into the shower unit which complies with European standards The PRD provides a level of appliance protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked shower hose or a blocked showerhead This may cause the PRD to operate e When commissioning the showerhead must be removed from the flexible hose Failure to follow this procedure may cause the PRD to operate e Make sure the shower is positioned over a bath or shower tray If the PRD operates then water will eject from the bottom of the unit Should this happen turn off the electricity and water supplies to the shower at the isolating switch and stopvalve Contact Customer Service for advice on replacing the PRD Continued WARNING The shower MUST NOT b
19. er flush out the pipework to remove all swarf and system debris This can be achieved by connecting a hose to the pipework and turning on the mains water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste Installation ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION check 2X 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Switch off the electricity supply at NOTE Deviations from the designated entry the mains before proceeding points will invalidate product approvals The e The supply cable MUST be secured either by Cable entry points are listed on page 3 routing through conduit in trunking or by e Seal around rear entry cable to prevent water embedding in the wall in accordance with ingress into the wall IEE regulations NOTE Conduit entry can only be from rear Installation FIT TO THE WALL amp CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPI check it FIT TO THE WALL amp CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPLIES Pipe Electrical access points Please see page 3 fig 2 for specified inlet points e fig 9 Numbers 1 2 and 3 are removable water electrical entry trims NOTE f top or bottom electrical entry is chosen with no water entry at that point the removable trim should be cut to the shape of the incoming sheathing to minimise water ingress Fitting Procedure e Turn off water supply either at the mains stopvalve or the isolating stopvalve e Temporarily connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the shower using a 15mm x 15mm compressi
20. erheating NOTE The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum e The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment i e extractor fans pumps etc will invalidate the guarantee e DO NOT switch on the electricity supply Continued until the shower cover has been fitted NOTE The elements on UK models are to 240V specification and will give a lower kW rating if the voltage supply is below 240V outlet Terminal block Element Control PCB Power PCB Solenoid Valve Thermal cut out Thermister Connector socket 3 Se list Installation FITTING THE COVER PLEASE NOTE Before normal operation of the shower it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly A IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the 10 way ribbon cable before the commissioning procedure has been completed FITTING THE COVER Fitting The Cover valve amp knob positions e Turn the valve spindle anti clockwise until it stops fig 13 e Fit the trimplate e Turn the temperature control on the cover fully anti clockwise until it stops fig 14 e Offer the cover to the unit e Carefully locate the cover tags into the guide pockets on the backplate and make sure the wires are not trapped e Guide the cover into position so that the c
21. ice Thermal cut out 1 3 1 The thermal cut out safety device has operated operated Have the unit checked by a suitably qualified service engineer or contact Customer Service 2 Water too hot 1 Not enough water 1 1 Increase flow rate via temperature control flowing through the shower Blocked showerhead clean or replace blocked sprayplate in showerhead Blockage in supply 2 1 Check if stop valves are fully open Check if a blockage in the inlet filter Increase in ambient 3 1 Readjust flow rate to give increased flow water temperature Select economy power 3 Water too cool 1 Too much flow 3 1 1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control or cold Water pressure below 3 2 1 Is water supply mains or tank fed minimum required see rating label 3 2 2 f tank fed replumb to mains water supply or see 3 2 4 3 2 3 If mains fed make sure that mains stopvalve is fully open and that there are no other restrictions in the supply while shower is in use or see 3 2 4 3 2 4 Fit pump to give minimum pressure see rating label Contact Customer Service for advice FAULT FINDING TROUBLESHOOTING Important Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 3 Water too cool 3 3 Reduction in ambient 3 3 1 Readjust flow rate to give reduced flow or cold continued water temperature
22. ill arrange for a qualified engineer to call 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 It is 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 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 If the 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 ma
23. on cable The ribbon cable connector must be plugged into the socket located at the right of the power PCB situated inside the unit fig 17 e The cable connector can only be fitted into the socket in one way The ribbon cable has a coloured edge which is lowermost when correctly fitted to the socket e Guide the cover into position so that the knob spindle locates correctly minor adjustment may be necessary to align the knob and spindle Should any difficulty arise re check the points above e While applying slight pressure to the cover secure in position with the retaining screws e Turn the electric supply back on at the isolating switch The Power on indicator will light e Water will NOT flow until the Start Stop icon is touched e It is recommended that the water and electric supplies to the shower are turned off while the riser rail kit is being installed e The flexible hose can be left attached to the shower outlet Make sure the supplied sealing washer is fitted USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE SHOWER PLEASE NOTE The touch controls will run a calibration cycle for a few seconds when the power on indicator ring illuminates The start stop icon will not activate the shower until calibration has finished To start the shower fig 18 e Switch the power on at the isolating switch The power on indicator ring of light around the Start Stop icon will illuminate e Touch
24. on fitting PLEASE NOTE NONE of the cut outs are designed to snap out ONLY a junior hacksaw or suitable knife should be used Excessive damage to the backplate may invalidate product specifications and warranty Continued WARNING The unit must NOT be installed where it may be subjected to FREEZING conditions AN N 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 when using power tools e Remove the unit from the wall Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is plasterboa
25. ontrol spindle locates correctly minor adjustment may be necessary to align the control and spindle e Should any difficulty arise recheck the points above e While applying slight pressure to the front cover secure in position with the retaining screws e Fit the flexible hose to the shower outlet making sure the outlet of the hose is directed to waste Check the supplied sealing washer yN WARNING A is in place COVER RETAINING SCREWS e DO NOT attach the showerhead at this stage ONLY the SUPPLIED SCREWS should be used The use of none supplied screws WILL invalidate product specifications amp warranty IMPORTANT yN COMMISSIONING y a check ZX 9 7 WARNING Before normal operation of the shower it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris and to make sure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on This operation MUST be carried out WITH the flexible hose screwed to the outlet but WITHOUT THE SHOWERHEAD ATTACHED Make sure the outlet of the flexible hose is directed to waste IMPORTANT The Temperature control MUST be turned fully clockwise as shown in fig 15 Failure to do this could make the PRD operate e Turn on the water supply to the shower at the isolating stop valve e Switch on the electricity supply to the
26. or gt Start Stop ring Y icon PLEASE NOTE The Power on indicator ring will only become visible once the isolating switch power is turned on to the shower The Mode Indicator bars for the temperature settings and the Display Screen will NOT be visible until the Start Stop icon is touched and the shower has been started The dotted circles denote the approximate touch area of the icons Cold setting blue indicator e Cold No heat is applied to incoming water Economy Eco setting single red indicator e Economy Only one of the elements within the heater can is used High Max setting double red indicator e High Both of the elements within the heater can are used IMPORTANT it will take a few seconds for the tem perature to stabilise once changes have been made To adjust the shower temperature Economy Eco and High Max settings TRI ON only fig 19 e The water temperature is altered by increasing or decreasing the flow rate of the water through the shower via the temperature control knob Temperature control knob e After obtaining your showering temperature the knob can be left as the normal setting and should only need altering to compensate for seasonal changes in ambient water temperature NOTE The preferred knob position on ECONOMY will give a different temperature to the same position on HIGH To decrease the shower temperature
27. out before wiring e DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation e DO NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage components e Compression fittings MUST be used to connect to the inlet of the shower fiig 7 Push on fittings must NOT be used as full engagement cannot be guaranteed e If installing a feed pipe from the back or bottom the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 21mm fig 7 e IMPORTANT LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ENTRY FITTING INFORMATION fig 8 Depending on the manufacturer of the 90 compression fitting the water inlet pipe may need to be trimmed by a maximum of 7mm to allow the main trim to be fitted correctly once the compression fitting is in place It is advised to check positioning of the 90 compression fitting and main trim fit before any fittings are tightened NOTE f entry is from the back the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall This area MUST be left clear when plastering and tiling around the pipework in order to make the nut accessible for future adjustments NOTE An additional stopvalve complying with Water Regulations MUST be fitted in the mains water supply to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supply should maintenance or servicing be necessary IMPORTANT Before completing the connection of the water supply to the inlet of the show
28. p connect shower SUppIlie s seeeeeeeee seers 9 11 FILMING Ue COVEN sc ainteactareneranenenrnateemnanddes eer emee T 12 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE csccccccsccsscseceees 13 14 Connecting the PCB Cale eserse Eiaa 14 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONG cccccsccssccscsveees 15 17 Operating milan acumen tren mre s o A 17 Cleaning the filter installers amp service engineers only 0 18 Fault finding Troubleshooting sssssessssssessssssesrsssssersssseseressees 19 20 Spare Pai oriana EE E E EA IRES 21 SHOWER CONTROLS QUICK USER GUIDE Inside rear cover UK Service Policy UK Guarantee sicccicnscctaysasennepeniiosertieiiencsinneis 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 check list SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Nominal power rating at 240V Nominal power rating at 230V 8 5kW 40A MCB rating 7 8kW 40A MCB rating 9 5kW 40A MCB rating 8 7kW 40A MCB rating PLUMBING see page 6 amp 7 for water regulations Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet 100kPa 1 bar at 8 litres per minute of the shower for full performance Maximum static pressure 1000 kPa 10 bar Maximum inlet
29. r Service The showerhead must be cleaned regularly with descalent to remove scale and debris otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet of the unit will result in higher temperatures and could also cause the PRD Pressure Relief Device in the unit to operate This product is not suitable for mounting into steam rooms or steam cubicles PLUMBING The plumbing installation must comply with Water Regulations Building Regulations or any particular regulations as specified by Local Water Company or Water Undertakers and should be in accordance with BS EN 806 The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris before connecting to the shower unit 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 9 DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage components DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can DO NOT use excessive force when making connections to the flexible hose or showerhead finger tight is sufficient All plumbing connections must be completed before making the electrical connections This appliance MUST not be connected to the inlet supply by a hose set ELECTRICAL The installation must comply with BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations IEE wiring regulations building regulations or any particular regulations as specified by the local Electrical Supply Company
30. rd or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs should be fitted e Screw the top fixing screw into position leaving the base of the screw head protruding 6mm out from the wall e Hook the backplate over the top screw and fit the remaining fixing screws into position but DO NOT fully tighten the screws at this stage The fixing holes are elongated to allow for out of square adjustment after the plumbing connection has been completed e Connect the mains water supply to the inlet DO NOT use excessive force when making the connection e Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the retaining screws which hold it to the wall e Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the shower NOTE At this stage no water can flow through the unit IMPORTANT A suitable sealant should always be used to seal around the incoming pipework to prevent water entering the wall Route the cable into the shower unit for connection to the terminal block fig 11 as follows Neutral cable to terminal marked N Earth cable to terminal marked L Live cable to terminal marked L e Once the cables have been installed the two trimplates will need to be fitted e fig 12 shows a schematic wiring diagram IMPORTANT When connecting the cable fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure that no cable insulation is trapped under the screws Loose connections can result in cable ov
31. s will help you understand how the shower operates a The electric heating elements operate at a constant rate at your chosen power setting It is the rate of the water passing through the heater can which determines the water temperature The slower the flow the hotter the water becomes the faster the flow the cooler the water b During winter the mains water supply will be cooler than in the summer The flow rate will vary between seasons at any one temperature setting At different times of the year you may have to adjust the position of the temperature control to maintain your desired temperature setting c The stabiliser valve minimises variations in shower temperature during mains water pressure changes If changes in shower temperature are experienced during normal use it will most likely be caused by the water pressure falling near to or below the minimum level The drop in pressure may be due to water being drawn off at other points in the house whilst the shower is in use If pressure drops appreciably below the minimum the heating elements will automatically cut out NOTE The display screen is a representation of the showering temperature and not an absolute temperature reading The display has a temperature tolerance of 2 C NOTE f ever the water becomes too hot and you cannot obtain cooler water first check that the sprayplate in the showerhead has not become blocked DO NOT place items
32. such as soap or shampoo bottles on top of the unit Liquid could seep through the joint between the cover and backplate IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS A COMISSIONING ADVICE When first installed the unit will be empty It is essential the unit should contain water before the elements are switched on It is vital that the commissioning procedure is followed Failure to carry out this operation will result in damage to the unit and will invalidate the guarantee ADVISORY 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 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION please read Installation check list please follow amp complete GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS CLEANING ADVICE SPECIFICATIONS sseatusutanmnasotaisnauannesetneiti ci snoarentieenra eattaned 2 DIMENSIONS amp CABLE WATER ENTRY POINTS seeen 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT S ccstactivenascatsaiocenpetrdinntvidetstiasetaanetiesntes 4 5 INSTALLING THE SHOWER cccccssccccccccccccsccsccscseees 6 14 SUNG Or GIVS SNOWEN exstas ncrsccsomurresviantemtemeiehaenencnensetehe 6 7 Pl mbing IGS tall atl ON sas cess seaserertieaenscemeeernieetionaenanevenan 8 EO CEI Galll ISAM AU ON sisciis ecteseoraternead desiaaecextasentadoeedeeamnentenenienc 9 Fit to the wall am
33. temperature 28 C Minimum inlet temperature a Inlet connection 15mm diameter Outlet connection Yo BSP male thread MATERIALS Minerally insulated corrosion resistant metal Elements sheathing STANDARDS and APPROVALS Splashproof rating IPX4 Safety Complies with the requirements of current British and European safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances BEAB Complies with requirements of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board BEAB CE Meets with Compliance with European Community Directives CE DIMENSIONS amp ENTRY POINTS check it DIMENSIONS 97mm rey ENTRY POINTS WATER O Back p Others Left Top Bottom Back Right Bottom Back CABLE AN Back gt Others Left Top Bottom Side amp back Right None PLEASE NOTE Deviation from the approved entry points will invalidate product specifications and warranty 3 5 check list ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The installation supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 IEE wiring regulations and be sufficient for the amperage required The following notes are for guidance only 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 4 2 5 1 The shower must only be connected to a 230 240V ac supply If you are installing a shower with a kilowatt rating above 9kW it is advisabl
34. vent it is essential that individual site conditions are assessed by a competent electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length Switch may Isolating Shower be wall stopvalve _ mounted in accordance with IEE regs water supply Separate permanently connected supply from consumer unit Diagrammatic view not to scale check list Installation SITING OF THE SHOWER SITING OF THE SHOWER The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations Bylaws see page 2 for water specifications If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum stated contact Customer Service for advice If the stated flow rates are not available it may not be possible to achieve optimum performance from the unit throughout the year During periods of high ambient temperatures it may be necessary to select the economy power setting to achieve your preferred shower temperature Fig 5 shows a typical system layout Refer to fig 6 for the correct siting of the shower Position the unit where it will NOT be in direct contact with water from the showerhead Position the shower unit vertically Allow enough room between the ceiling and the shower to access the cover top screws Mark out entry points and routing of the water and electric supplies into the shower IMPORTANT Water regulations fig 6 e Itis requir
35. y BW en a 83314510 ON AS 83314520 Solenoid amp valve oseese P27410800 Pressure switch assembly P26810803 Pressure Tele caspatertudsnigeaadievesensean 82800450 device assembly 6 Terminal block S82201270 amp wires assembly Inlet filter assemblly 065 27411001 _Pig a J Water Outlet cccccssescssesceseeeeseees 585000280 l8 VT sone Pace H fi Pelt F Trimplate RTs WV PIG TE E A E 7054365 TO Power PCB irsccusintreaesinmerttocteanticase 7073742 11 Cover amp PCB assembly AY FG PEE A 8000001 7 WINS SIA AA TE T 7054373 aE EE E E T wecaeonnecee 7054374 WAIE ere rer te en errr ery errr 7054371 NOTE Not all wiring has been shown for reasons of clarity WEEE Directive Policy Statement As a producer and a supplier of electric showers Triton Showers is committed to the protection of the environment via our own environmental policy and the compliance with the WEEE directive Triton Showers is fully registered with the Environment Agency under the following schemes Repic Producers take back scheme PTS registration number WEE EJ3466QV Valpak Distributor take back scheme DTS registration number 9659 All our electric products are labelled accordingly with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol This indicates for disposal purposes at end of life that these products must be taken to a recognised collection points such as local authority sites local
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