Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. 5 PCB cover Isolating valve Vent pipe tee Alternative connection Isolating valves Hot water cylinder hot water 1 1 Other draw offs 1 Isolating switch or pull cord switch both 2 fused at 3A Fig 2 Diagrammatic view not to scale as a WATER REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Byelaws For correct operation of this shower pump in addition to the shower unit water must be gravity fed at nominally equal pressures directly from the same cold water storage cistern the hot water being fed to the pump via the hot water cylinder The cold water cistern and hot water cylinder must each have a minimum capacity of 114 litres 25 galls It is advisable to check that the infill rate from the float operated valve meets the output requirements If the cistern supplies water to a number of cold outlets it is advisable to increase the stored water capacity to 230 litres 50 galls Both hot and cold water supplies to the pump must be direct and not significantly affected by any other outlets or connections Fig 2 shows a recommended installation where he hot water supply for the shower is made via a ee connection on the underside of the rising horizontal section of pipework from the cylinder Alternatively the connection can be taken from he hot supply pipe to other outlets as long as it is he first draw off below the ventilation pipe tee2. 2 5 1 Isolate supplies and inspect inlet filter pump outlet and sprayhead 2 6 Blocked sprayhead on shower unit 2 6 1 Clean the sprayhead Refer to separate instructions 2 7 Blocked filter 2 7 1 Clean filter 3 Pump does not 3 1 Faulty flow switches switch off 3 1 1 Replace flow switches Isolate electric supply to pump Contact Triton Customer Service for advice Any maintenance or repair to the pump MUST be carried out by a suitably competent person T550i AA UKAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT A MORCROS Company TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE Triton Plc guarantee this product against all mechanical and electrical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of one 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 instruction book 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 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
3. 6 Close both isolating valves Remove the waste SHOWER hoses and connect the cistern supply pipework BOOSTER and cylinder pipework to the pump inlet flexible push in connectors u 7 Remove the sprayhead from the mixer valve hose and direct the hose to waste 8 Open the mixer valve fully and then re open both isolating valves 9 Allow water to flow under gravity from the hose for a few minutes 10 Stop the flow at the mixer valve 11 Switch on the mains electricity supply to the shower pump 12 Open the mixer valve The pump will operate and water will flow Allow water to flow to waste for two or three minutes 13 Check system pipework again for leaks 14 Turn off the mixer valve the pump will switch off and the water will cease to flow Replace the sprayhead onto the shower hose T550i 15 Switch off the electric supply to the pump and eliminate any leaks Note If care has been taken to prevent any obvious debris entering the system the above procedure should be adequate for normal operating conditions of the pump and shower However it may be advisable to also clean the filters in the inlet ports of the pump as an extra precaution T550i SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No 1 Pump assembly T550i00M 2 Cover 7052286 3 Impeller housing 7051544 4 Pump inlet 7051543 5 Speed control knob 7051552 6 Endcap 7052310 7 PCB assembly 7072314 8 Flow switch assembly 82300700 9 Flexible connector
4. inlet c w filter 22004500 10 Flexible connector outlet c w filter 22004510 T550i FAULT FINDING Problem symptom Cause 1 1 Pump motor thermal overload protection activated 1 Pump motor does not operate Action cure 1 1 1 Allow the pump motor to cool and automatically reset 1 1 2 Check the pump is adequately ventilated 1 2 Mains electricity supply fault 1 2 1 Blown fuse Check supply and renew or reset fuse If it fails again contact Customer Service 1 2 2 Power cut Check other appliances and if necessary contact local Electricity Company 1 3 Loose wiring connections 1 3 1 Check all connections and secure where necessary 1 4 Insufficient flow to operate flow switch 1 4 1 Check isolating valve is fully open 1 4 2 Check head of water 1 4 3 Ensure inlet filter is clean 1 5 Faulty flow switch 1 5 1 Replace switch Contact Triton Customer Service for advice 1 6 Failed pump motor 1 6 1 Replace the pump unit Contact Triton Customer Service 2 Poororno water flow 2 1 Pump motor not running 2 1 1 See causes 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 and 1 6 2 2 Pump or shower unit frozen 2 2 1 Check for evidence of freezing Contact Triton Customer Service for advice 2 3 Water turned off 2 3 1 Check isolation valves and water supply 2 4 No water in cold storage cistern 2 4 1 See 2 3 1 2 5 System blockage
5. THE PUMP MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS COLD WATER SUPPLY DO NOT connect into the rising vent pipework The pump must be positioned below the cold water cistern and not placed in areas where it will be subject to freezing conditions To ensure correct operation of the flow switches all pipework must be below the cold water cistern and the sprayhead must be at least 150mm below the bottom of the cold water cistern In situations where this requirement cannot be met contact Triton Customer Service for advice If used with a combination cylinder the cold water cistern must have a capacity of at least 114 litres 25 galls to avoid starvation of water to the pump and a minimum head of water of 150 mm DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings WARNING THIS PUMP IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLY WATER TO A SHOWER ONLY T550i ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING THE PUMP MUST BE EARTHED The pump must be connected to a 230 240V A C electrical supply via a double pole switch with at least 3mm contact separation This can be a ceiling mounted pull cord switch in the shower room or a wall mounted switch in an adjacent room The pump installation should be fused at 3 amps It is recommended that a suitable residual current device RCD is fitted in the electricity supply circuit to this appliance Note The installation and wiring must comply with current IEE regulations When installed in any room conta
6. also the installation would be in breach of the guidance notes contained in 1 above DO NOT use excessive force when making connections to the flexible connector hoses DO NOT turn on the electrical supply to the pump until the plumbing connections and commissioning procedure have been completed The pump must not be operated dry without water DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of the pump as heat transfer can damage the components A dedicated cold water supply must be taken directly from the cold water cistern to the pump This draw off must be on the opposite side of the cistern to the float operated valve The action of the pump is to increase the flow rate If the supply pipework cannot handle the resulting flow rate then 1 8 1 The anticipated flow rate may not be achieved 1 8 2 Air may be drawn into the hot supply from the vent pipe causing spluttering and temperature fluctuations at the sprayhead A high level hot feed pipe run must not rise above the level of water in the cistern To reduce the risk of air locks pipes should be run level with or below the base of the cistern Standard gate valves or full way lever valves MUST be fitted on the hot and cold water supplies to the pump as an independent means of isolating the water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary DO NOT use stop taps or ball o fix type valves which restrict flow 1 11 If the pump unit is installed on a
7. common 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 supply which feeds an adjacent tap the maximum static inlet pressure for the unit will under certain circumstances be exceeded The action of closing the tap can cause a pulse in the supply pressure which may result in damage to the unit This can be resolved by the installation of a suitably sized mini expansion vessel sited as close as possible to the tap and pressurised to 0 5 bar ELECTRICAL NOTES The installation must comply with BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations IEE wiring regulations Ensure the incoming hot and cold water supplies to the pump are adequately earth bonded DO NOT turn on the electrical supply to the pump until the plumbing connections have been completed The pump must not be operated dry without water The mains supply must be 230 240V at 50Hz connected to the pump via a double pole switched 3 Amp fused connection unit not supplied with a minimum 3mm contact separation gap in each pole In accordance with The Plugs and Sockets etc Safety Regulations 1994 the pump is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed electrical wiring of the mains system To enhance electrical safety a 30mA residual current device RCD should be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit Due to continuous improvement and updating specification may be altered without prio
8. 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 Service Policy In the event of a complaint occurring the following procedure should be followed 1 Telephone Customer Service on 024 7637 2222 08457 626591 in Scotland and in Northern Ireland having available the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase 2 Triton 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 it will be booked and the date of call confirmed In order to expedite 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 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 he failure is not product related i e scaling and urring incorrect water pressure pressure relief device operation electrical installation faults 6 If the product is no longer covered by the guarantee a charge will be
9. made for the site visit and or 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 he service engineer or settled within ten working days an administration charge will be added 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 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 appliance 6 The cost of repair or replacement of pressure relief devices sprayheads 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 as these do not form the mechanical and electrical components contained within the unit 7 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 lime scale system debris or frost o non availability of 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
10. TRITON T5501 Power Shower pump ti ee eee ell a Installation and Operating Instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180149G Mar 2003 amp PlumbNation the nation s favourite for Y FREE SHIPPING Y SECURE PAYMENTS on all orders over 100 to mainland UK shop online with confidence Y FINANCE AVAILABLE 4 PRICE MATCH spread the cost with low interest rates always get the best deals available we have HUGE REDUCTIONS ON THOUSANDS OF ITEMS Boilers Bathroom e a an aa eae eee siecle aaah E a Pipes amp fittings Wet rooms Cylinders Towel warmers Fires Bathroom furniture Renewable energy amp much more C visit our website a plumbnation co uk 0844 800 3460 T550i CONTENTS Page Plumbing and electrical notes 1 Introduction 2 Safety warnings 2 Key to main components 3 Water requirements 4 Electrical requirements 5 Siting of the pump 5 Installation 6 Variable speed control 9 Commissioning 9 Spare parts 11 Fault finding 12 Guarantee Service Policy Etc Rear cover T550i 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 PLUMBING NOTES All installations must comply with Water Regulations Byelaws Supply pipes must be flushed thoroughly to clear debris before connecting to the pump and shower DO NOT connect the pump unit to the mains cold water supply as it would damage the unit and
11. bles from the system avoid using sharp bends where possible Flexible swept fittings or formed pipework is recommended e Ensure that all water supplies are isolated before connection Gate valves or full way lever valves must be fitted immediately prior to the pump It is also advisable to fit a drain off point on the lowest part of the system e NEVER use any form of soldered fittings on the shower pump as this will damage the unit and invalidate the guarantee e NEVER use solder within 300mm of the pump or expose parts to a hot torch e Ensure mains electricity supply is SWITCHED OFF before commencing electrical connections e DO NOT OPERATE THE PUMP DRY This may cause damage to the seals and will invalidate the guarantee Note The pump motor has automatically resetting thermal overload protection Procedure a Turn off mains water and electrical supplies Drain the cold water cistern and hot water cylinder and make a suitable connection to the hot water supply b Position the pump horizontally with the outlet ports in the upright position with the feet on a solid base so that it will not transmit vibration Note The pump MUST ONLY be placed in the horizontal position T550i c Connect the inlet flexible connectors to the inlet ports of the pump ensuring the filters are in position on the inlet sides fig 4 The hot and cold supplies can be connected to either end of the pump d Connect the outlet flexible conn
12. ectors to the outlet ports of the pump e Connect the hot and cold feed pipes from the mixer valve to the outlet flexible push in connectors f At this stage DO NOT connect the hot and cold water supplies from the cistern and cylinder to the inlet flexible push in connectors Wait until the commissioning procedure has been completed Note Do not overtighten the connections on the pump ports and take care to prevent any system debris from entering the pump via the connectors Wiring g Remove the four retaining screws holding the PCB cover fig 5 Lift the cover together with the variable speed control from the pump body h The 3 core cable from the mains electricity supply can now be connected to the terminal block situated on the PCB fig 6 The size of cable to use must be a minimum of 0 75mm Earth post Ensure the terminal block screws are fully tightened and that no cable insulation is trapped under the screws L N Note When connecting the earth cable to the C earth post take care NOT to overtighten the m securing nut LIVE EARTH O O NEUTRAL Fig 6 IMPORTANT Remove only the minimum amount of conductor insulation when wiring to the terminal block The cable clamp must be used to secure the cable fig 7 Note Before replacing the cover ensure the potentiometer is rotated fully clockwise fig 8 until a stop is felt Then ens
13. 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 Shepperton Park Caldwell Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR Customer Service T 024 7637 2222 Scottish and Northern Ireland Customer Service T 08457 626591 Trade Installer Hotline T 024 7632 5491 Fax 024 7632 4564 www tritonshowers co uk E mail technical triton plc uk
14. ining a fixed bath or shower the pump MUST be located and concealed inside a suitable cupboard built in unit or other enclosure in order so the pump cannot be sprayed with water and such that a person using a fixed bath or shower cannot touch the pump without using tools SITING OF THE PUMP WARNING THE UNIT MUST NOT BE POSITIONED WHERE IT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FREEZING CONDITIONS The pump MUST ALWAYS be positioned BELOW the cold water cistern and be situated as close as possible to the hot water cylinder It is recommended that the cold water supply is taken from the opposite side of the cistern to the float operated valve to prevent air entrapment in the supply Position the pump in a dry area and ensure it is accessible for any maintenance etc that may be necessary IMPORTANT Ensure the ventilation slots on the underside of the pump are free from obstructions The hot water supply MUST NOT exceed 65 C 149 F INSTALLATION Before commencing installation of the pump ensure the site conditions have been complied with fully Also note the following e Pipework to precede wiring e The pump must be positioned in a dry area ideally in the linen airing cupboard It must be well ventilated and not covered with towels and sheets etc e Do not use with a combination water tank system unless the cold water storage tank has capacity of 114 litres 25 galls or more e To assist in clearing air bub
15. r notice Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service See spare parts for details T550i INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton twin impeller power shower pump Please read them carefully This product is rated at 15 minutes on 60 minutes off Care taken during the installation will ensure a long and trouble free life from your unit IMPORTANT All plumbing connections must be completed before making the electrical connections Please read through the whole of this book before beginning your installation A SAFETY WARNINGS Under no circumstances must this pump be connected to a mains cold water supply Failure to comply will invalidate the guarantee The shower pump MUST NOT be used if suspected of being frozen The pump must be earthed Switch off immediately at isolating switch if water ceases to flow during use DO NOT operate the unit outside the guidelines laid out in site requirements This pump is to be used for providing water to a shower only In the interest of electrical safety a 30mA residual current device RCD should be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit T550i KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS Pump fig 1 1 Inlet connector hose 2 Outlet connector hose 3 Integral flow switch 4 Variable speed control
16. ure the speed control is positioned to 3 on the cover fig 9 Replace the PCB cover and variable speed control Should the control knob have been detached from the cover ensure the O ring fig 10 is correctly seated before replacing the control knob WARNING Installation of the pump will break the earth continuity of the pipework installation It is important that the earth be restored by cross bonding the pipework to conform with current IEE regulations Fig 9 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL The variable speed control fig 11 can be adjusted to select the optimum performance of the pump to suit personal preferences COMMISSIONING Before the first operation of the shower pump it is necessary to flush out any system debris from the installation This operation must be carried out with the pump isolated from the electricity supply and with the pump feed pipework from the cistern and cylinder directed to waste by connecting a suitable length of hose Procedure 1 Ensure the isolating valves from the cistern and cylinder are closed 2 Turn on the mains water supply to the storage cistern and allow the cylinder and system to till 3 Open both isolating valves and flush through thoroughly 4 Allow water to flow to waste for two or three minutes to ensure any installation debris and air is completely flushed from the system Check the system pipework for leaks
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