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Aquatronic 2 Plus

electric shower

Summary of Contents for Aquatronic 2 Plus

Page 1: ...2180701G October 2014 Installation and operating instructions T00336 Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user Aquatronic 2 Plus electric shower ...

Page 2: ...rvice policy etc rear cover CONTENTS Page To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations please contact Triton s specification advisory service before installation Telephone Facsimile E mail 0844 980 0730 0844 980 0744 technical tritonshowers co uk WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or men...

Page 3: ... could also cause the PRD Pressure Relief Device in the unit to operate 1 9 This product is not suitable for mounting into steam rooms or steam cubicles 2 PLUMBING 2 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 EN 806 2 2 The supply pipe ...

Page 4: ... the sprayplate in the showerhead has not become blocked DO NOT place items such as soap or shampoo bottles on top of the unit Liquid could seep through the joint between the cover and backplate and possibly damage the sealing rubber INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your electric shower Please read them carefully The shower installation must ...

Page 5: ...ing valve 6 Solenoid valve 7 Outlet pipe 8 Pressure relief device PRD 9 Terminal block 10 Pressure switch flag assembly 11 Top cable pipe entry 12 Wall screw fixings 13 Cover screw fixings 14 Earth connection 15 Water inlet Inside cover fig 2 16 START STOP switch NOTE Not all wiring has been shown for reasons of clarity Fig 1 Fig 2 11 6 5 4 3 13 13 13 12 12 2 9 14 15 1 8 7 16 10 ...

Page 6: ...switch off the whole installation at the mains supply and remove the correct fuse 3 The shower must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit IT MUST NOT be connected to a ring main spur socket outlet lighting circuit or cooker circuit 3 1 The electrical supply must be adequate for the loading of the unit and existing circuits 4 Check your consumer unit main fuse box has a main switch...

Page 7: ...while standing in a bath or shower cubicle It should be readily accessible to switch off after using the shower 7 Where shower cubicles are located in any rooms other than bathrooms all socket outlets in those rooms must be protected by a 30mA RCD 8 The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection see Table B 8 1 To obtain full advantage of the powe...

Page 8: ...res it may be necessary to select a low power setting to achieve your preferred shower temperature The water supply can be taken from a cold water storage cistern provided there is a minimum head of ten metres above the showerhead It must be an independent supply to the shower only If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum stated contact Customer S...

Page 9: ... back flow Pressure relief safety device A pressure relief device PRD is designed into the shower unit which complies with European standards The PRD provides a level of appliance protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked shower hose or a blocked showerhead which can cause the PRD to operate When commissioning the...

Page 10: ...the trimplate side will have to be cut With the elbow compression fitted on the outlet temporarily place the trimplate into position then mark the pipe entry on the side of the trimplate Carefully remove the appropriate area using a junior hacksaw WARNING Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs Use great care when using power tools near water The use of a res...

Page 11: ...wer use the backplate as a template and mark the two fixing holes fig 10 Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is plasterboard or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs should be fitted Screw the top fixing screw into position leaving the base of the screw head protruding 6mm out from the wall Hook the backplate over the bottom screw and fit the top fixi...

Page 12: ...d turn on the mains water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste Procedure Turn off the water supply either at the mains stopvalve or the isolating stopvalve Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the shower via 15mm copper stainless steel or plastic pipe using a 15mm x 15mm brass compression fitting Note The inlet fitting is designed to enter a compression fitting only DO NOT use...

Page 13: ...eating Note The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum The supply cable must be secured either by routing through conduit or in trunking or by embedding in the wall in accordance with current IEE regulations The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment ...

Page 14: ...at is situated at the bottom right hand side of the unit fig 16 Note The plug and socket can only fit one way Check to ensure that the wiring is not trapped and replace the cover squarely to the backplate and guide into position so that the knobs locate correctly into the splined spindles Should any difficulty arise recheck the points above While applying slight pressure to the cover secure in pos...

Page 15: ... mains water supply to the shower at the isolating stopvalve and then turn on the electric supply to the shower at the isolating switch The power indicator will light Press the START STOP button fig 19 and wait until water starts to flow from the flexible hose Slowly rotate the temperature control fully anti clockwise to the maximum flow position fig 20 It will take about thirty seconds for a smoo...

Page 16: ...low achievable for your preferred temperature Adjustment of the temperature control on the COLD setting will only alter the force of the water from the showerhead It will not alter the water temperature Note If the stated flow rate required for the unit cannot be met due to low water pressure it will be necessary to operate the unit on economy setting during the warmer months because of flow rate ...

Page 17: ...ockwise fig 22 this will increase the flow of water through the shower making it cooler To increase the shower temperature Turn the temperature control clockwise fig 23 this will decrease the flow of water through the shower making it warmer Note It is advisable to be certain that the showering temperature is satisfactory by testing with your hand before stepping under the showerhead There will al...

Page 18: ...er TP Temperature Protection During normal operation if the temperature exceeds the showering safety limit the power to the elements will be removed completely although water will continue to flow When the temperature has cooled sufficiently power to the elements will be automatically restored to the settings at the time of interruption Safety cut out The unit is fitted with a non resettable therm...

Page 19: ...h is part of the solenoid valve fig 25 To access the filter remove the trimplate then disconnect and remove the compression fitting Also depending on the incoming pipework arrangements if there is not enough slack in the pipework it could mean the removing the unit from the wall When cleaning the filter DO NOT use a sharp object as it will cause damage It is preferable to use an old toothbrush or ...

Page 20: ...assembly 9 5kW P07810709 5 Stabiliser valve assembly P07810800 6 Solenoid valve assembly 83300450 7 Outlet pipe PRD 82800830 8 Pressure Relief Device PRD 82800450 9 Terminal block wires 82301500 10 Front cover assembly P22710600 complete 11 START STOP switch ass 83305380 12 Insert trim cover 7052245 12 Insert trim backplate 7052244 10 6 5 4 3 NOTE Wiring is not shown for reasons of clarity 1 2 7 9...

Page 21: ...cked showerhead clean or replace blocked sprayplate in showerhead 2 2 1 Check if stop valves are fully open Check if a blockage in the inlet filter 2 3 1 Readjust flow rate to give increased flow 2 3 2 Select ECONOMY power 3 1 1 See Water too hot causes 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 and their appropriate action cures If it continues contact Triton Customer Service 4 1 1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control ...

Page 22: ...operated Have the unit checked by a suitably qualified engineer or contact Customer Service 5 1 1 Wait until the water pressure resumes to normal 6 1 1 Clean or replace blocked sprayplate in showerhead and then fit new PRD 6 2 1 Check for free passage through hose Replace the hose if necessary and fit new PRD 6 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with showerhead removed 7 1 1 Replace switch 7 2 1 Repl...

Page 23: ...ly registered with the Environment Agency under the following schemes Repic Producers take back scheme PTS registration number WEE EJ3466QV Valpak Distributor take back scheme DTS registration number 9659 All our electric products are labelled accordingly with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol This indicates for disposal purposes at end of life that these products must be taken to a recognised co...

Page 24: ... available your details including post code the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase and where applicable details of the particular fault 2 If required the Customer Service Advisor will arrange for a qualified engineer to call 3 All products attended to by a Triton service engineer must be installed in full accordance with the Triton installation guide ap...

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