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Products manufactured by Triton are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and
maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations.
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DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using.
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DO NOT operate the unit if the sprayhead or spray hose becomes damaged.
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DO NOT restrict flow out of the shower by placing sprayhead in direct contact with your body.
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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.
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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.
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GENERAL
1.1
Isolate the electrical and water supplies before
removing the cover.
1.2
Read all of these instructions and retain them
for later use.
1.3
DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.
1.4
Isolate electrical and water supplies BEFORE
proceeding with the installation.
1.5
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.
1.6
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.
1.7
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. For advice on the
Triton Scale Inhibitor, contact Triton Customer Service.
1.8
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.
1.9
This product is not suitable for mounting into
steam rooms or steam cubicles.
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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 6700.
2.2
The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris
before connecting to the shower unit.
2.3
DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm
of shower, as heat transfer can damage components.
2.4
DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as
the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.
2.5
DO NOT use excessive force when making
connections to the flexible hose or sprayhead, finger
tightness is sufficient.
2.6
All plumbing connections MUST be completed
BEFORE making the electrical connections.
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ELECTRICAL
3.1
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.
3.2
This appliance MUST be earthed.
3.3
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.
3.4
Ensure all electrical connections are tight to
prevent overheating.
3.5
Fuses do not give personal protection against
electric shock.
3.6
To enhance electrical safety
a 30mA residual
current device (RCD) should be installed in all UK
electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be part
of the consumer unit or a separate unit.
3.7
Switch off immediately at isolating switch if
water ceases to flow during use.
3.8
Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
pumps must not be connected to the circuits within
the unit.
3.9
Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.
This is a safety procedure recommended with all
electrical appliances.
3.10
As with all electrical appliances it is
recommended to have the shower and installation
checked at least every two years by a competent
electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to
age and usage.
