Installation Information
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The installation MUST BE carried out in accordance with these instructions,
and MUST BE undertaken by a qualified competent person.
Mixer Unit may be installed in a (1) ceiling space, (2) an adjacent cupboard, or (3) on an outside
wall, provided that it is not in direct sunlight and covered by a weatherproof box or the Xerophyte
Vanity Cover (sold separately). If options 1-3 are not possible the Triton Xerophyte can be installed
in the shower with the Xerophyte Vanity Cover ((sold separately
– refer to the “Retrofitting
Options” section of this Guide), provided there is enough room for maintenance. Safe and easy
access to the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit should be available at all times. When planning the
installation, if you are using the wired connectivity ensure that the distance between the Triton
Xerophyte Mixer Unit and Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit is within the recommended range of
the 10-metre data cable supplied, ensuring too that the data cable routing is taken into
consideration.
The length of pipework running from the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit to the
showerhead/accessory fittings will affect the showering temperature and the response time when
changing the showering temperature on the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit. The shorter the
length of pipework, the better the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit will functioning, improving its
water-
saving efficiency and enhancing the user’s shower experience.
So it is important to ensure that the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit is installed in a position that will
minimise the length of pipe running between the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit outlet and the
showerhead/accessory fittings. The length of pipework from the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit to
the outlet fitting MUST NOT exceed 5m.
When installing the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit in an area not regularly accessed, consideration
for potential leaks MUST be taken into account. While such events are unlikely, it is advisable to
periodically check the installation for traces of water on or around the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit.
If possible, install or position the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit in a location where any leak can be
contained or routed to avoid areas sensitive to water damage.
Isolation valves are integrated into the push-fit connection fittings supplied for the hot & cold
inlets. Ensure after installation that these valves are left in the fully open position, as failure to do
this will result in poor flow and circulation performance and extended warm-up time from the
Triton Xerophyte Shower Mixer.
The Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit MUST NOT be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing or
overheating conditions ( > 40 °C ). Water-saving efficiency might be influenced if installation is in
an area where cold water temperatures exceeds 29 degrees C. In such installations, the circulation
threshold can be adjusted to 32 degrees C in the “Circulation Temperature Threshold” settings.
All pipework MUST be rigidly supported to avoid any strain on the connections and prevent
vibration during use. Long inlet pipework (dead-legs) should be kept to a minimum to avoid
showering temperature fluctuations. The pipework should be installed such that the flow is not
significantly affected by other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises.
DO NOT connect the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply
(or vice versa). There are no user-serviceable components beneath the cover of the Triton
Xerophyte Mixer Unit.
