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Products manufactured by Galaxy are 
safe and without risk provided they are 
installed, used and maintained in good 
working order in accordance with our 
instructions and recommendations.

     DO NOT

 connect this shower directly 

     to the mains water supply.
     

DO NOT

 operate shower if frozen, or 

     suspected of being frozen. It must 
     thaw out before using.
     

DO NOT

 operate the unit if the spray-

     head or spray hose becomes 
     damaged.
     

DO NOT

 restrict flow out of the 

     shower by placing sprayhead 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 re-starting the shower 

immediately after stopping, be aware
that a slug of hot water will be 
expelled for the first few seconds.

GENERAL

1. 

Isolate the electrical and water supplies before 

removing the cover.

2. 

Read all of these instructions and retain them for 

later use.

3. 

DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical 

equipment.

4. 

Isolate electrical and water supplies BEFORE 

proceeding with the installation.

5. 

The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall 

surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile up to unit 
after fixing to wall.

6. 

Contact Customer Service (see back page), 

if any of the following occur;

a

) If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures 

above the maximum or below the minimum stated.

b

) If the unit shows a distinct change in performance.

c

) If the shower is frozen.

7. 

If it is intended to operate the shower in areas of 

hard water (above 200 ppm temporary Hardness), a 
scale inhibitor may have to be fitted.

8. 

The sprayplate and cartridge must be

 

cleaned

regularly with descalent to remove scale and debris, 
otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet of the 
unit will result in higher temperatures and could also 
cause the Pressure Relief Device in unit to operate.

9. 

This product is not suitable for mounting into

steam rooms or steam cubicles.

PLUMBING

1. 

The plumbing installation must comply with Water 

Regulations, Building Regulations or any particular 
regulations as specified by Local Water Company or 
Water Undertakers and should be in accordance with 
BS 6700.

2. 

The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris 

before connecting to shower unit.
3. DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of 
shower, as heat transfer can damage components.

4. 

DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as

the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.

5. 

DO NOT use excessive force when making

connections to the flexible hose or sprayhead, finger 
tightness is sufficient.

6. 

Al plumbing connections MUST be completed 

BEFORE making the electrical connections

.

ELECTRICAL

1. 

The installation must comply with BS 7671 

Requirements for electrical installations’ (IEE wiring 
regulations) or any particular regulations as specified 
by the local Electrical Supply Company.

2. 

This appliance MUST be earthed.

3. 

In accordance with ‘The Plugs and Sockets etc. 

(Safety) Regulations 1994’, this appliance is

 

intended to be permanently connected to the fixed 
wiring of the electrical mains system.

4. 

Ensure all electrical connections are tight to

prevent overheating.

5. 

Fuses do not give personal protection against 

electric shock.

PACK 
CONTENTS

1

SECTION

PACKING CONTENTS

PACK 
CONTENTS

2

SECTION

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INFORMATION

Shower Unit                                    
Showerhead
Showerhead Key                            
Flexible Hose
Slider Rail Tube                             
Slider Rail Brackets
Slider Rail Showerhead Holder      
Soap Dish
Hose Retaining Ring                      
Screw Pack

18

SECTION

FILTER MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS for INSTALLERS

and SERVICE ENGINEERS

It is recommended that the filter is 
periodically cleaned in order to maintain 
the performance of the shower. 

It is 

essential that this operation is carried out 
by a competent person.

SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY 
SUPPLY. There is no need to turn off the
mains water supply when cleaning the 
filter.
 
Remove the cover and disconnect the 
plug.Turn off the water supply to the unit 
by rotating the lever on top of the filter 
service shut off valve 

(Fig.21)

 anti-

clockwise a quarter turn.

Filter Service

Shut-Off

Valve

Do not rely on the filter service shut off 
valve when carrying out repairs or service 
to other areas of the shower unit.

Unscrew the three screws in filter cover 

(Fig.22) 

remove cover.Take out filter

 

and 

wash under running water. Ensure all
debris etc. is removed.

Replace filter. Replace cover ensuring all
three screws line up. Replace the three
screws. 

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Fig.21

Turn unit water supply back on by rotating
the lever on top of the filter service shut 
off valve clockwise a quarter turn.

Before replacing the cover, it is strongly 
advised to prime the unit by opening the 
bleed screw until water drains from it.

Close the bleed screw and connect the 
plug to the cover. Replace the cover and 
secure with the fixing screws.

Switch on the electric supply and start the 
shower on the 

COLD SETTING ONLY

 

and with the temperature control rotated 
fully anti-clockwise.

When a smooth flow of water is obtained, 
the shower can then be used in the 
Normal manner.

Filter Cover 

Screws

ATTENTION!

NOTE: IN NORMAL USE, IT IS IN 
ORDER TO LEAVE THE WATER 
SUPPLY PERMANENTLY ON TO THE
SHOWER UNIT, BUT AS WITH MOST 
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,

 

THE 

UNIT MUST BE SWITCHED OFF

AT THE ISOLATING SWITCH 

WHEN NOT IN USE.

Fig.12

Fig.22

Summary of Contents for Aqua 9000 XP

Page 1: ...ower rating serial number and date of purchase The Galaxy Technical Hotline will be able to inform you whether the fault can be rectified by the provision of a replacement part or an on site visit by...

Page 2: ...ructions Any component found to be defective during this period as the result of misuse or damage or the effects of scaling will not be covered by this guarantee with the exception of si Scalemaster m...

Page 3: ...ness is sufficient 6 Al plumbing connections MUST be completed BEFORE making the electrical connections ELECTRICAL 1 The installation must comply with BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations...

Page 4: ...5kW 40A MCB rating 9 5kW 40A MCB rating Nominal power rating at 230V 8 5kW 40A MCB rating 9 5kW 40A MCB rating The following points will help you understand how the shower operates A The electric heat...

Page 5: ...0 08 METRES RATING 20 MINS ON 60MINS OFF RATED PRESSURE 0 Pa THIS SHOWER UNIT WILL NOT EXCEED A FLOW RATE OF 20 LPM GALAXY SHOWERS COVENTRY UK REGISTERED DESIGN Model AQUA 9000XP 8 5KW 240V IPX4 SERI...

Page 6: ...uit protection See table B 19 To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the shower use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the shower 20 It is also necessary to satisfy...

Page 7: ...MUST be positioned vertically 7 SECTION SITING OF THE SHOWER Fig 2 CAUTION Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs Exercise great care when using power tools nea...

Page 8: ...cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired Fig 3 Fig 4 COLD position and the temperature control is at TEMPERATURE Replace the cover squarely to the backplate and guide into position s...

Page 9: ...rst operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris and to ensure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on This operation must be carried out with...

Page 10: ...connecting a hose to the pipework and turning on the water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste Fit the pipework to the inlet elbow Ensure the elbow collet is fully engaged with the pipe A...

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