Aquastream Thermo thermostatic integral power shower
installation instuctions
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Important information
Introduction
The Aquastream Thermo power shower system is a surface mounted thermostatic shower unit with integral pump suitable for
top, bottom or rear entry pipe work. The thermostatic shower provides close temperature stability and fail safe protection when
installed on gravity fed systems.
If you have any questions at any stage during installation then please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on 01959
560010 for advice.
The Aquastream Thermo shower system is designed to operate up to a maximum
static pressure of 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
(14.5 psi).
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN AQUASTREAM BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE WATER MAINS OR IN-LINE
WITH ANOTHER BOOSTER PUMP.
Safety information
This product must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with all relevant current Electrical and Water Supply
Regulations.
Electrical supply and bonding of the bathroom must comply with current IEE regulations with your attention particularly drawn
to the requirements concerning protective earth bonding.
The unit must not be installed in situations where the ambient temperature is likely to fall below 5ºC or rise above 40ºC.
Cables which are chased into the wall must be protected by the use of conduit or sheathing. Surface mounted cables must also
be protected by a suitable approved conduit.
ALL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING THE
LATEST REVISION OF BS 7671 (WIRING REGULATIONS) AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
The Aquastream Thermo is suitable for household use only.
This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the product.
Flushing
Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack the working parts of this unit. All soldering
must be completed and the pipe work thoroughly flushed out in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior
to connection of the product.
Connections
The Aquastream Thermo incorporates ’push fit’ type connections suitable for use with 15mm British Standard copper tube (it
is imperative that chrome plating is abraded where contact is made with the grip teeth). Tube should be cut using a rotary type
cutter and lubricated using a silicone based lubricant or petroleum jelly (Vaseline or similar) prior to insertion into the fitting.
Supply lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit. The Aquastream Thermo is supplied for
connection to conventional supplies with HOT on the LEFT and COLD on the RIGHT when viewed from the front.
THE AQUASTREAM THERMO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR REVERSED CONNECTIONS.
THE AQUASTREAM THERMO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR STAINLESS STEEL TUBE.
If plastic pipe is to be used, the tube insert must not increase the tube diameter or extend the cut off length by more than
2mm.
