Installation and operating instructions - Triton Showers

1 T80Z. thermostatic 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. & 2180828E - June 2013. INTRODUCTION - PLEASE READ. 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.

2 WARNING: DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using. DO NOT operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged. 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. WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds. This GENERAL. 1 book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions DO NOT solder for your pipes electric shower.

3 Or fittings within 300mm of the shower unit, as heat can transfer along Isolate the electrical and water supplies before Care taken during the Installation will provide a long, trouble-free life from your shower. removing the cover. the pipework and damage components. ReadREAD. all of these instructionsGUIDANCE. and retain them DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as PLEASE THE GENERAL NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING. the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can. for later use. DO NOT use excessive force when making DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical Triton recommend watching the short online *videos that connections to the cover electric flexible shower hose before basics or your equipment.

4 Installation - *(videos mayand . showerhead, finger tight is sufficient. Isolate electrical water not show the exactsupplies before model purchased). All plumbing connections must be completed proceeding with the Installation . What ismust an electric shower? before making the electrical connections. The unit be mounted onto the finished This appliance MUST not be connected to the wall surface (on top of the tiles). Electrical requirements for electric Showers DO NOT tile inlet supply by a hose-set. up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit Plumbing requirements for electric Showers using silicone sealer after fixing to the wall.

5 3 ELECTRICAL. Special care must be taken NOT TO BLOCK The Installation must comply with BS 7671. Kilowatt ratings explained OR SEAL ANY PRD VENTS ON THE UNIT. Requirements for electrical installations' (IEE. Contact To view theseCustomer Service videos visit: (see back page), if wiring regulations), building regulations or any any of the following occur: particular regulations as specified by the local a) If it is intended to operate the shower at Electrical Supply Company. pressures above the maximum or below the PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING minimum stated. LIST ThisTO AID YOUR.

6 Appliance MUST beINSTALLATION. earthed. In accordance with The Plugs and Sockets etc. b) If the unit shows a distinct change in performance. (Safety) Regulations 1994', this appliance is Tick off as c) SECTION. If the shower is frozen. intended to be permanently connected to the you complete 1If it isCheck intendedthattothe operate waterthe shower supply willinsatisfy areas fixed wiring of the electrical mains of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary Make sure all electrical connections are tight to SECTION. hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to be prevent overheating. that water For advice on the&Scale cable entry points of the unit meet Inhibitor, A 30mA residual current device (RCD) MUST.

7 2. contact Customer Service. SECTION be installed in all UK electric and pumped 3 The showerhead Check that the must be cleaned electric supply regularly will satisfy shower circuits. This may be part of the 3. with descalent to remove scale and debris, consumer unit or a separate unit. SECTION. otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet Switch off immediately at isolating switch if4. 4of theSiting of the shower.. unit will result in higher temperatures water ceases to flow during use. and could also cause the (PRD) Pressure Relief SECTION Other electrical equipment extractor fans, 5 Device in the unit Plumbing to operate.

8 Pumps must not be connected to the circuits 5. This product is not suitable for mounting into within the unit. SECTION. steam rooms or steam cubicles. 6 Electrical Switch off at isolating switch when not in use. 6. PLUMBING. 2 SECTION This is a safety procedure recommended with 7 The plumbing Fit to the Installation must the wall & connect comply shower all electrical appliances . 7. Water Regulations, Building Regulations or any As with all electrical appliances it is SECTION. particular regulations as specified by Local 8 WaterFitting Company or Water Undertakers and recommended to have the shower and the Installation checked at least every two years by 8.

9 Should be in accordance with BS EN 806. SECTION. a competent electrician to ensure there is no 9 The supply ONLY pipe must be flushed Commission the shower to clearin debris the way described.. deterioration due to age and usage. 9. before connecting to the shower unit. SECTION. 10 Familiarise yourself with the user operating 10. 2. 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. WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of IMPORTANT. hot water will be expelled for the -first GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES.

10 Few seconds. 1 GENERAL DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of the shower unit, as heat can transfer along Isolate the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover. the pipework and damage components. Read all of these instructions and retain them DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can. for later use. DO NOT use excessive force when making DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical connections to the flexible hose or equipment. showerhead, finger tight is sufficient. Isolate electrical and water supplies before All plumbing connections must be completed proceeding with the Installation .