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INSTALLATION

Pipework

Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.
Note: Water will be present in the unit due to
production testing.

In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are qualified to do so. Prior to starting, ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing and electrical regulations and
legislation required to install the product correctly and safely.

The Quartz Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure the
unit to a suitable wall.

Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.

Pipe work installation

Mains voltage connection

Remove the securing screws at the top and bottom

of the Quartz Electric front casing and carefully lift

the casing away from the back plate assembly.

Carefully detach the solenoid connector and pull

the front casing clear.

Hold the cover next to the shower unit on

the wall and carefully attach the two sole-

noid connectors. Place the solenoid connec-

tor block into the saddle within the shower

unit and neatly tuck the wires into the

recess provide.

With the self tapping screws partially fitted

to the fixing locations in the front casing,

carefully offer it onto the back plate

assembly ensuring the wires are not

trapped. The control knob, in the fully cold

position, may have to be slightly adjusted

to enable the keyways to align.

This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure detailed
below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and invalidate
the guarantee.

Front cover installation and shower commissioning

Front cover preparation

The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current regulations

Where earth bonding of the premises is not evident, it may be necessary to
run bonding cable back to the earth terminal at the consumer unit.

Attach the hose to the shower handset as detailed above after passing it

through the hose restraint/gel hanger (if required) and place in the handset

holder in a position where it can spray safely. Push the solenoid piston up until

water sprays through the handset for a few seconds before releasing the

piston.

Turn the flow control valve on the shower

unit to the full cold (6 o’clock position). Turn

the flow control lever on the front casing to

the full cold position (9 o’clock). The flow

control valve and lever are keyed and must

be correctly positioned in order for the cover

to fit.

Secure the front cover to the base plate

using the 3 fixing screws taking care not to

overtighten.

Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves smoothly. If not, the knob may

be fitted incorrectly. The shower should be commissioned with the knob in

the mid position (12 o’clock).

Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater

elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should

increase.

When the unit is fully commissioned please remove the red warning label

from the front of the shower casing.

Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few

seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower

can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.

The temperature achieved will depend on the incoming water temperature

and pressure.

Turn on the electrical isolation switch. Press the start stop button and ensure

the blue light surround illuminates.

Quartz

Electric

BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED, THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN SWITCH. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.

The electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified person in
accordance with IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) wiring regulations
(BS 7671).

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IN THE INTERESTS OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY, A 30mA RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RCD) MUST BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230-240V ELECTRIC
SHOWERS AND PUMPED CIRCUITS. THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER
UNIT OR A SEPERATE UNIT.

A suitably rated double-pole isolating switch for supply disconnection must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring
rules. This must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in
the OFF position. A neon lamp alone is not sufficient. (See the electrical
rating chart for minimum switch rating). If it is fitted in the bathroom it must
be the cord-operated type. The switch must be readily accessible and clearly
identifiable in zone 3, i.e. at 0.6metres horizontally from the shower cubicle or
edge of the bath, or located above zone 2 (i.e. adjacent to the shower cubicle
or bath, but at least 2.25metres from the floor) as detailed below. This
requirement does not apply to the pull cord from the switch.

Where shower cubicles are located in rooms other than bathrooms, any
socket outlet in the room must be situated at least 3 metres from the shower
cubicle and protected by 30mA RCD.

Electrical installation

Wiring installation

Shower head installation

Earth bonding

Electrical rating

The shower unit must only be connected to a 230-240V ac supply.

Replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw provided.

The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit. It

MUST NOT be connected to a ring main, spur, socket outlet or lighting circuit,

otherwise the circuit will overheat..

Pipe work connection must be made using a 15mm

compression elbow for top, bottom or rear entry (not

supplied). A copper olive is supplied located on the

shower inlet stub and should be fitted into the

compression elbow prior to the elbow being connected.

Rear entry

The wall must be sufficiently chased out around the pipe and cable to allow

room for the nut on the compression elbow to be recessed into the wall. The

pipe work must be connected to the elbow prior to fitting the shower unit to

the wall.

The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit, not necessarily on the same

wall, but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray. The shower head should

be sited so that it is no more than 610mm (2ft) above the bottom of the unit or no lower

than 305mm (1ft) below the unit, when in its normal position in the shower head holder.

! THE SHOWER OUTLET, HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT. THEY MUST NOT BE

BLOCKED, OBSTRUCTED OR HAVE CONNECTED TO THEM ANY FITTING NOT

APPROVED BY US. THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE

GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT.

When the pipe work and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can

be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure.

! THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE

HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET. HOWEVER, IT

MAY BE NECESSARY, TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS

REQUIRED. TIGHTEN THE SCREW INSIDE THE

HANDSET STATION TAKING CARE NOT TO

OVER-TIGHTEN.

Prepare two fixing points 465 – 470mm vertically apart using the fixings

provided, if suitable.

If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way,

then the installation will not be straightforward. It may be necessary to install

a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower. This

should be installed by a qualified person. It may be necessary to contact the

electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply.

Pass the rail through the handset holder

whilst keeping the slider button depressed.

To comply with current water supply regulations,

the handset should not be able to pass a point

25mm above the spill over level of the bath or

tray. If this is not achieved, then the hose

restraint/gel hanger must be used Slide this

onto the rail under the handset holder.

If using top or bottom entry pipe work connection, fix the unit to the wall

using the screws provided, if suitable.

Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no

terminal is live. If in doubt, switch off the whole installation at the consumer

unit or switch fuse (where fitted).

Secure the rail assembly to wall using the fixings provided, if suitable,

ensuring the rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.

Please complete the commissioning procedure detailed below prior to connecting the
handset and hose.

Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to

waste.

Carefully unscrew and remove the service

tunnel and set aside. (This may be required if

retrofitting this shower to an existing shower

site).

Tape the template provided onto the finished wall

surface in the desired position and mark the 3 fixing

points. Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the

fixing kit provided, if suitable.

Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of

the shower unit. If all is sound turn off the water supply to the shower unit.

Refer to the electrical rating diagram (shown overleaf) to determine the nominal current

of the shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower

itself. Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of

your chosen cable.

! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES.

The current rating will be reduced if the cable is to be:

A. Bunched with others

B. In an ambient temperature above 40ºC

C. In an insulating wall or within thermal insulation, e.g. loft insulation.

D. In any other unusual position

If in doubt about any aspect of electrical installation, consult a qualified electrical

engineer or the electricity supplier.

Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access

to service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material.

Please refer to the typical system diagram opposite.

The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply with
current regulations.

Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose

washer into the hose and attach to the

shower outlet to allow the water to discharge

safely to waste.

Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated

turn on the water supplies. Push the solenoid

piston up until water runs through and out of

the hose for a few seconds before releasing

the piston.

Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care

to engage the location slot onto the lugs.

Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and

push firmly into position.

Remove the relevant pipe work and cable

entry point from the relevant section of the

front cover if required, using a suitable tool.

We recommend making good the cut out

section using a round file. Ensure the cover

fits over cables and pipe correctly.

Fix the self tapping screws a couple of turns

into the fixing points at the top and bottom

of the unit to aid locating the fixing points

when securing the front casing to the back

plate.

Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct

position, depress the anti-swivel locking

button on the handset and secure the

handset to the hose. Place the handset

into the handset holder.

Unclip the earth terminal block and reposition it into the holder on the

service tunnel.

For most installations the removable service

tunnel will not be required, enabling the

earth connection to be made in the top right

hand corner of the unit as illustrated.

If retro-fitting the unit to an existing shower

where the wiring cannot be connected as

above, it may be necessary to utilise the

service tunnel and alternative earth

connection position.

Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box):

A has a main switch rating of 80A or above and B has a spare fuse way which will

take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker) you need to fit.

If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the

typical system diagram below).

(Not all consumer units accept a 35/40/45A sized fuse).

Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the

bottom of back plate or service tunnel (if used) and must be protected from

water as shown.

User Instructions

To turn on and set the temperature

1 Turn on the isolating switch.

2 Press the start/stop button, the blue light ring should

illuminate.

3 Rotate the control knob to give the desired temperature;

clockwise for warmer and anticlockwise for cooler. Allow a

few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to

stabilise.

! WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING

TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER.

IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE.

To turn the shower off

1 Press the start/stop button.

2 Turn off your isolating switch.

N.B. The phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for

a few seconds after the shower is turned off. This is a safety feature which flushes

any residual hot water out of the shower unit to protect the next user.

Shower head operation

! NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE

SHOWER HEAD BY PULLING ON THE SHOWER HOSE.

1 To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress

the handset holder button fully to enable the slider to be

moved up or down the rail.

2 Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling

forwards or pushing back the shower head against the

knuckle in the holder.

3 To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray

plate clockwise or anti-clockwise.

RCD (can be part of consumer unit)

Recommended
80A or 100A
mains switch

Double pole isolating
switch - pull cord
or wall mounted in
accordance with
BS7671

Shower unit

Zone 0

Zone 2

Zone 1

Zone 3

Zone 2

Zone 1

Zone 2

Switch must
be outside
Zone 2

2.25m

0.6m

Switch must
be outside
Zone 2

If required, ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the

minimum and maximum requirements by following the pressure testing

procedure overleaf.

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Remove the securing screws at the top and
bottom of the Quartz™ Electric front casing and
carefully lift the casing away from the back plate
assembly. Carefully detach the solenoid connector
and pull the front casing clear.

Carefully unscrew and remove the service tunnel
and set aside. (This may be required if retrofitting
this shower in place of an existing one).