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   © 2015 AKW  

                                                                

 

 

 

 

13-012-085-13

Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information

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ALWAYS  

Read these installation instructions carefully before installing  

 

 

 

 

or servicing this product.

 

 

LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THE END USER FOR FUTURE 

 

 

REFERENCE & SERVICING ADVICE.

 

ALWAYS  

 Ensure the ribbon cable is correctly installed and no cables

 

 

have become trapped. Ensure the front cover is correctly

 

 

installed.  

 

NEVER    

Open the front cover whilst in use.

 

 

Do not block the fl ow of water from the shower head, by 

 

 

placing it (smothering it) on your hand or any other part of 

 

 

your body or foreign object. Do not crush or kink the 

 

 

shower hose, this could damage the hose, cause leaks and 

 

 

activate the Pressure Relief Device (PRD).

ALWAYS  

Isolate or turn off the power supply and water supply before

 

 

any maintenance or cleaning is required. 

This product must only be installed and serviced by a competent and qualifi ed person e.g. NICEIC qualifi ed 

person in accordance with both the current edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671 and the current 

Building Regulations and following these instructions. Any actions to remove, modify or fi x this shower by 

non AKW appointed engineers or service staff will invalidate this warranty.

All products manufactured and supplied by AKW are safe provided they are installed, used correctly and 

maintained in accordance with these instructions.

Summary of Contents for Itherm

Page 1: ...nlet Entry Points 8 Electrical Cable Entry Points Optional Easy Grip Adjuster 2m Smooth Hose Optional Easy Grip Adjuster Smart App 8 Electrical Cable Entry Points 3 Spray Patterns 8 Water Inlet Entry Points Warranty 3yr 150kg Rail Rating 3 Spray Patterns 8 Water Inlet Entry Points 8 Electrical Cable Entry Points Intertek BEAB Control Intertek EMC Verified Europe Wh C0 M0 Intertek ETL Europe Electr...

Page 2: ... scalding if the shower is restarted within a short period of time Flexible Installation 8 Water Inlet Points 8 Cable Inlet Points Dual power blocks for left or right wiring Retro fit footprint 3 year warranty 8 5kW or 9 5kW options available The iCare Shower is cover a period of 2 years from th of purchase Conditions ap See warranty card for furt details The iCare Shower has 8 w inlet points Righ...

Page 3: ...stallation AKW cannot accept any liability in connection with this information or its use This information is provided on the condition that the person receiving it shall make their own tests to determine the suitability for their particular purpose None of the foregoing affects your statutory rights Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the making of unau...

Page 4: ...e shower if the spray handset or hose is damaged or blocked Do not restrict flow out of the shower by blocking or obstructing spray handset 2015 AKW 13 012 085 13 4 This appliance can be used by any persons including children from 8 years and above with reduced physical sensory mental or intuitive capabilities or by any persons with a lack of experience and knowledge of showering only if they are ...

Page 5: ...ay is an indication of the current flow rate setting Low Medium High 3 Flow Control Adjustable flow control 4 Temperature Control Adjustable temperature control 5 Power Button Push button to power on off the shower Starting the Shower Switch on the mains power at the isolating switch When the power is first turned on the outer light ring around the power button will be lit and the shower is in sta...

Page 6: ...isplay is shown like the illustration Turn the Temperature control knob 180 anti clockwise and the shower will enter cold flow no heating To adjust the shower back to 30 C turn the Temperature Control knob by two clicks NOT 180 Inlet water temperature will vary dependent on season and location Cold Water Setting Turn on power at pull cord switch Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 180 ...

Page 7: ...olume Setting Enter Volume Setting The iTherm Electric Shower has audible tones enabled in its factory settings This can be enabled disabled for your preference Please contact a qualified local installer and refer them to Page 29 to change it to your preference When enabled audible tones occur in the following state Single beep when switched on 2 beeps when Temp Flow are at the end of their adjust...

Page 8: ...lly to remove any accumulation of dirt or other waste materials using domestic bathroom and kitchen cleaning materials with a soft cloth After cleaning always wash down with water then wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any cleaning material residue Do not use abrasive pads or cloths Do not use strong or concentrated acidic alkaline or other cleaning materials as these may damage or disco...

Page 9: ...ction in hose or handset Low Flow Low Pressure Inlet Thermistor Fault Outlet Thermistor Fault Uncontrolled over Temperature Insufficient water flowing through the shower Water pressure is below minimum requirement This may be caused by other appliances on the same pipework drawing water Call AKW Technical Enquiries Call a qualified service engineer and refer to Page 32 Clean the handset Increase t...

Page 10: ...egoing affects your statutory rights Not covered by this warranty Damage or defects that result from inappropriate use or accidental damage incorrect installation or lack of maintenance including the build up of grime dirt or lime scale water borne debris Failure to install in accordance with this installation guide Damage resulting from inappropriate cleaning or water ingress Damage resulting fro...

Page 11: ...om Case Side Pipe Cable Cut out Entry Side Pipe Cable Cut out Entry Shower Hose Outlet PCB 1 PCB 2 Water Heater Can Live Neutral Terminal Block Earth Terminal Block Fixing Hole Fixing Hole Fixing Hole Rear of Front Cover Ribbon Cable Top Pipe Inlet and Cable Entry Cover Bottom Pipe Inlet and Cable Entry Cover ...

Page 12: ...use Circuit Breaker 9 5kW 40 45A 8 5kW 35 40A Residual Current Device RCD 30 mA must be fitted Supply Cable Refer to current wiring regulations and BS 7671 to determine minimum cable size No larger than 10mm2 Isolation Switch e g Pull Cord 45 Amp Double pole with 3mm contact separation Height H 380 mm Width W 230 mm Depth D 85 mm Footprint Height H2 345 mm Footprint Width W2 210 mm Water Ingress R...

Page 13: ...part of your body or foreign object Do not crush or kink the shower hose this could damage the hose cause leaks and activate the Pressure Relief Device PRD ALWAYS Isolate or turn off the power supply and water supply before any maintenance or cleaning is required This product must only be installed and serviced by a competent and qualified person e g NICEIC qualified person in accordance with both...

Page 14: ...ngs other than the AKW shower handset and hose supplied with this appliance Before you start work Take care when you unpack the product and make sure that you do not inadvertently discard any small parts Check the contents supplied against the contents page handout If any parts are missing or damaged contact AKW General Enquiries Check that finished walls are sound and free from cracks or loose ti...

Page 15: ...f Device PRD from operating Ensure the shower unit is positioned over a bath shower tray or wet floor The showerhead must be directed away from the shower unit during normal use the showerhead must not spray directly on to the shower unit Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail Ensure minimum side and top clearance of 120mm For ease of servicing the unit must always be mounted on the ...

Page 16: ... temporarily hung using the top screws fixings whilst the cable and pipe work entries can be connected Slide out the relevant pipe entry covers Ensure that the electrical supply is switched off at the mains Ensure that the water supply is turned off Unplug the ribbon cable from the circuit board and place the front cover out of the way Remove the 4 screws and carefully lift off the front cover Uns...

Page 17: ...les and water pipes Use the fitting template provided CAUTION EAD INSTRUCTIONS EFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT Ensure the template is level and temporarily hold in position with tape Mark the 3 fixing points on the wall Remove the fitting template from the wall and drill the marked fixing points Before drilling ensure there are no cables or water supplies running within the wall Insert wall plugs an...

Page 18: ...bly Bottom Cover Fasten the screws holding the outlet connector and bottom cover Slide back in the bottom cover plate Carefully push the outlet connector down to its home position Pull the outlet connector up Once the cable and pipe connections have been made reassemble the bottom cover plates ...

Page 19: ...l damage to the appliance Do not seal the shower to the wall with silicone sealant Carefully connect the ribbon cable Attach the front cover to the shower Ensure all connectors are correctly inserted before the cover is refitted Refit the Front Cover taking care not to trap the ribbon cable or any other wires Only use the supplied screws to secure the front cover Failure to do so can cause interna...

Page 20: ...mple when other draw off s are used such as a flushing the toilet as this can cause the shower temperature to fluctuate dramatically Note An isolating stop valve must be provided on the cold water feed before connecting to the shower We recommend the isolation valve not supplied should be fitted as close as is practicable to the water supply inlets of the shower heater whilst being accessible for ...

Page 21: ...dance with BS 6700 Plumbing work must be completed before any electrical connections are made Make sure there is a cold water feed near to the installation with a local service isolation valve Before assembly flush the water supply pipes thoroughly to remove debris in the pipework allow the water to run with the main stopcock open for about 3 mins to prevent debris and dirt particles from blocking...

Page 22: ...ng plugs are removed Side Entry Offset Rear Entry Bottom Entry Top Entry Left or right side inlet entry Use blanking plug for the side which is not used You may need to remove thin areas of plastic cover to facilitate pipe entry Left or right side offset inlet entry Use blanking plug for the side which is not used Left or right side top inlet entry Use blanking plug for the side which is not used ...

Page 23: ...ion site Connect pipework and secure the appliance to the wall Check that finished walls are sound and free from cracks or loose tiles or grout Make sure that the appliance and all surfaces are clean dry and free from loose debris or dust The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall or tiled surface on top of the tiles DO NOT tile up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit using silicone sealer ...

Page 24: ...our consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation may require a new consumer unit serving the property or just the shower Contact the local elec tricity company if in any doubt The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection Refer to the current wiring regulations BS 7671 to determine minimum cable size...

Page 25: ...t The isolating switch must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position and the wiring must be directly connected to the switch The isolating switch must be accessible and clearly identifiable although out of reach of a person using a fixed bath or shower The cord of a cord operated switch should be placed so that it is not possible to touch the switch body whilst st...

Page 26: ... to remove thin areas of plastic cover to facilitate Cable entry Left or right side rear cable entry Left or right side top cable entry Left or right side bottom cable entry Trim and replace pipe and cable entry covers Note Depending on cable size and entry point used it may be necessary to strip back the outer cable sheath sufficiently to allow cables to be directed to the terminal connection blo...

Page 27: ... device to the same power source as the shower The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection Trim and replace the pipe and cable entry covers DO NOT connect any other fittings to this shower DO NOT use silicone sealant to seal the shower appliance to the wall To connect the pump using wired connectivity please follow the diagram shown If you wish...

Page 28: ...of the cover Before operating the shower it must be primed with cold water using the cold flush setting Turn on power at pull cord switch Put into cold water flush mode To do this refer to the dip switch mode settings on page 29 Once the shower is flushed and primed reset the dip switch back to STD position ...

Page 29: ...de The shower will start at the temperature and flow settings last used when the shower was turned off Factory Settings Pump Setting The shower is set in its factory setting when delivered TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C TEMP 41 C Temperature Settings The shower maximum water temperature can be set to either 410 C 430 C or 470 C Factory by setting th...

Page 30: ...to provide a performance reference point for future tests Press and release the power button Checking the Temperature Control Checking the Flow Control Checking the Power Button Confirm the operation of the Temperature and Flow increase and decrease knobs whilst ensuring all lights are functioning Press the Power button to revert to standby mode ...

Page 31: ...nformation if necessary record on separate paper and attach to this instruction booklet C C Date of Commissioning 2015 AKW 13 012 085 13 30 Commissioning Tests Commissioning Note All installation commissioning and in service testing must be undertaken by a suitably qualified engineer COMMISSIONING TESTS Record the following information to provide a performance reference point for future in service...

Page 32: ...r pressure below 0 5 bar maintained for optimum performance a minimum constant 1 bar is recommended Blocked or partially blocked spray plate Blocked inlet filter Supply flow rate is below 2 litres per minute If any of the above low pressure conditions occur the unit will STOP as this will cause the shower to be over temperature and the over temp LEDs will flash Turn off the electrical supply by op...

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