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Installation guide
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Page 3: ...nstallation 7 Electrical installation 8 Mains voltage connection 9 Electrical rating 10 Wiring installation 11 Earth bonding 12 Showerhead installation 12 Front cover installation and shower commissioning 14 Thermal trip 15 Low flow 15 User guide 16 Cleaning and maintenance 19 Trouble shooting guide 20 Approvals 31 3 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 41 Page 3 ...
Page 4: ...ns see table in electrical rating THIS APPLIANCE 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 APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH T...
Page 5: ...d by your water supplier may be below the requirements of this product Contact your water provider for more details Note The running pressure at your shower can be lower than this due to pressure losses in the internal pipe work in your home Note Models of electric showers can differ in performance if your previous electric shower had a lower output flow rate then this may have produced a higher d...
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Page 7: ...ork Installation instructions 6 If using bottom entry pipe work connection rotate the inlet elbow into the correct position and fix the unit to the wall using the screws provided if suitable 7 Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to waste 5 Remove the service tunnel and set aside 8 Remove the relevant pipe work and cable entry points from the relevant section of the ...
Page 8: ...stallation should be carried out by a qualified person in accordance with IEE Institute of Electrical Engineers wiring regulations BS7671 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 THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER UNIT OR A SEPARATE UNIT A suitable double pole isolating switch for suppl...
Page 9: ... you have read and understood the Electrical installation section on page 8 prior to completing any electrical connections 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 YOUR ATTENTION IS ALSO DRAWN TO THE SAFETY INFORMATION DETAILED WITHIN THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION SECTION AND THE E...
Page 10: ... qualified person should install this It may be necessary to contact the electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply Electrical rating Refer to the electrical rating diagram shown below 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 chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of your...
Page 11: ... conduit The current rating will be reduced if the cable is a Bunched with others b In an ambient temperature above 40o C c In an insulated wall or within thermal insulation e g loft insulation d In any other unusual position If in doubt about any aspect of electrical insulation consult a qualified electrical engineer or the electricity supplier WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES Wiri...
Page 12: ...CTED OR HAVE CONNECTED TO THEM ANY FITTING NOT APPROVED BY AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT 2 Pass the rail through the handset holder whilst keeping the slider button depressed The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit not necessarily on the same wall but so that the unit i...
Page 13: ...ly to wall using the fixings provided if suitable ensuring the rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged 6 Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and push firmly into position Please complete the commissioning procedure detailed overleaf prior to connecting the handset and hose 13 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 13 ...
Page 14: ... 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 2 4 Set the power heat setting to no 1 14 6 Press the Start Stop button and 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 7 Adjust the flow control k...
Page 15: ... cold enough to reset the trip Unless the temperature dial is adjusted or other cause of high temperature is eliminated the element s will continue to cycle on off and the temperature will cycle hot and cold Temperature reduces but the heat setting knob remains at its set position Low flow If the Low flow LED is illuminated the supply water pressure is too low The heating elements will automatical...
Page 16: ...E50 functions key Heat setting knob Flow temperature control Start stop button Power LED Overheat LED Low flow LED 16 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 16 ...
Page 17: ...y to select a comfortable showering temperature allowing a few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise The flow rate will adjust automatically 6 If the desired temperature cannot be reached turn the temperature flow control knob back to full cold position and adjust the heat setting control knob Repeat step 5 The higher the setting the warmer the temperature will be 7 Once s...
Page 18: ...kwise or anti clockwise 2 To select the preferred height for the shower head depress the handset holder button to enable the slider to be moved up or down the rail 3 Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling forwards or pushing back the shower head against the knuckle ratchet in the holder E50 shower head operation 18 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 18 ...
Page 19: ...d up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible tips of the jets during use This procedure should be completed regularly as often as once a week in some hard water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly Failure to descale the shower head can affect the internal seals and may affect the warranty Should ch...
Page 20: ...easonable maintenance a call out charge will be made Pressures To ensure optimal performance and that the shower is working to specification Try reducing the flow rate increasing demand temperature to increase dynamic pressure and selecting the appropriate heat setting to give required showering temperature Check inlet requirements see Important Information Pressures section Ensure no other main w...
Page 21: ...Contact Customer Services Department This is a non user serviceable part shower component must be replaced Contact Customer Services Department Symptom Will not switch on power light not lit Will not switch on power light lit Possible cause No power power light indicator on unit not lit Electrical supply isolated at double pole switch Fuse blown or MCB RCD tripped indicating possible electrical fa...
Page 22: ... due to damage severe kinking or even an obstruction The hose must be replaced with an approved hose Contact our Customer Service Department ii If the water does not flow there is a blockage in the plumbing to the shower or the shower itself or the filter iii Contact the Customer Service Department if you suspect the shower to be at fault Symptom No flow or Not enough flow See also poor spray patt...
Page 23: ...es Department Increase heater setting Reduce the flow by slowly turning the temperature control knob in a clockwise direction towards hot Symptom No flow or Not enough flow See also poor spray pattern below Flow adequate but water too cold or not hot enough Possible cause Inlet flow rate insufficient Flow valve faulty Heater tank excessively scaled Incorrect heater setting Water flow too high Trou...
Page 24: ...ian only task Contact Customer Services Department Increase heat setting temperature knob as required Note At times of extreme cold water inlet temperatures you may only be able to achieve a warm shower Symptom Flow adequate but water too cold or not hot enough Possible cause Insufficient water supply Pressure switches not activating Low water pressure low pressure indicator on unit should be lit ...
Page 25: ...es Department Increase the flow by slowly turning the temperature control knob in an anti clockwise direction towards cold Symptom Flow adequate but water too cold or not hot enough Water too hot Possible cause Heater tank excessively scaled Low voltage Faulty flow valve Water flow too low Trouble shooting guide 25 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 25 ...
Page 26: ...res section Symptom Flow adequate but water too hot Temperature varies dramatically while showering Possible cause Incorrect hose handset fitted Damaged kinked hose Incorrect heater setting Spray plate blocked with scale or debris Water pressure too low low pressure indicator on unit should be lit Incorrect hose handset fitted Water pressure too low or unstable Trouble shooting guide 26 E50 instru...
Page 27: ...y be lower when the inlet temperature is low this applies to all electric showers Consult a qualified electrician Symptom Temperature varies dramatically while showering Poor spray pattern refer also to handset instructions Possible cause Spray plate blocked with scale or debris Temperature setting too high Thermal cut out operating normally making a click sound as it does so Partially blocked han...
Page 28: ...needs replacing please contact Customer Services Department Clean the handset see cleaning and maintenance section Symptom Water runs from bottom of unit when shower is in use Water runs from around the hose when shower is in use Leaking Drip from shower head Possible cause Pressure Relief Device PRD has operated due to excess pressure build up in the head or hose This has activated because of the...
Page 29: ...the service tunnel is correcty fitted flush with the unit back plate Refit as per pages 7 and 14 taking care to position knob correctly and ensure cover is correctly fitted Symptom Operation of temperature control has little or no effect on water temperature Possible cause Incorrect hose handset fitted Spray plate blocked with scale or debris Flow valve faulty Heater tank failure Heater tank exces...
Page 30: ...heater tank replace parts as necessary contact Customer Services Department Symptom No change in temperature between low medium high setting Possible cause Insufficient inlet pressure Possible failure of flow valve heater tank or microswitch Trouble shooting guide 30 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 30 ...
Page 31: ... in an ISO 9001 2000 registered factory and has been designed and tested to the very highest standards It complies with all relevant international standards for safety and reliability Approvals 31 E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 31 ...
Page 32: ...k Email enquiries gainsboroughshowers co uk Part No 115104 Issue 1 Nov 14 Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes The company reserves the right to alter change or modify the product specifications without prior warning Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited E50 instructions Layout 1 18 11 14 10 42 Page 32 ...
