Dual control thermostatic mixer
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The following can be carried out by a competent person
1.1
Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
1.2
Not enough cold water
flowing through shower.
1.3
Increase in the ambient
cold water temperature.
1.4
Cold water supply
blocked.
1.5
High volume of cold
water drawn off elsewhere.
2.1
Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
2.2
Not enough hot water
flowing through shower.
2.3
Decrease in the ambient
cold water temperature.
2.4
Insufficient hot water
supplies from the heating
system.
2.5
Hot water supply
blocked or restricted.
2.6
Flow limiter not fitted
(HP systems only).
3.1
Flow limiter not fitted.
4.1
Water supplies cut off.
4.2
Shower unit blocked.
4.3
Blockage in pipework.
4.4
Showerhead blocked.
4.5
System not capable of
supplying multiple outlets at
the same time.
1.1.1
Refer to
‘commissioning’
section.
1.2.1
Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.3.1
Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.4.1
Turn off shower and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
1.5.1
Reduce the simultaneous demand from the
supply.
2.1.1
Refer to
‘commissioning’
section.
2.2.1
Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.3.1
Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.4.1
Make sure heating appliance is set to
maximum or has sufficient stored hot water.
2.4.2
Make sure heating appliance is igniting by
trying a hot water tap elsewhere.
2.5.1
Turn off the shower and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
2.6.1
Fit flow limiters in the filter caps; see
‘instantaneous water heaters appliance capabilities’
.
3.1.1
Fit flow limiters in the filter caps; see
‘instantaneous water heaters appliance capabilities’)
.
4.1.1
Check water elsewhere in house and if
necessary contact local water company.
4.2.1
Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary.
4.3.1
Turn off the shower and consult a suitably
competent plumber.
4.4.1
Clean showerhead.
4.5.1
Reduce the simultaneous demand.
4.5.2
Check stop/service valves are fully open.
4.5.3
Check if sufficient water pressure.
1
Water too hot.
2
Water too cold.
3
High water
flow and/or poor
performance on a
mains fed system.
4
Water does not
flow or shower
pattern collapses
when another
outlet is turned on.
Problem/Symptom Cause
Action/Cure
FAULT FINDING