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Guarantee and Service
Policy

S A SER VICE P O LICY

In the event of a product fault or complaint arising from the poor or 
incorrect installation (refer the 

Xerophyte Water-Saving Digital Shower 

Installation Guide), or a faulty electrical connection or plumbing and/or 
boiler, please first contact, where applicable, either your installer, a 
professional and qualified tradesperson or your utilities service 
provider. 
If the fault persists, or the fault from the outset cannot be attributed to 
any of the afore mentioned causes, the following procedure should be 
followed:
Telephone IWSX in South Africa on +27 (0) 12 3485022 and ask for 
Customer Service. To ensure we properly and expeditiously process 
your complaint you will need to provide the following information:

Your name and contact numbers

The address at which your Triton Xerophyte is installed

The date upon which you purchased your Triton Xerophyte (Note: if 
your Triton Xerophyte is still under guarantee you will be asked to 
provide proof of purchase)

The name of the installer and date of installation

As much detail as you can about the fault.

Replacement Parts Policy

IWSX holds an inventory of functional spares in South Africa. Spare parts 
can be ordered from IWSX in South Africa on +27 (0) 12 3485022. 
Payment can be made by credit/debit card (excluding American Express 
and Diners Card) or pre-against a pro-forma invoice.

In case of orders for spare parts to rectify faulty product still under 
guarantee, please note that they will be charged at normal 
recommended retail if you are unable to provide proof of original 
product purchase. 

IWSX does not accept liability for and will not accept returns for credit 
or replacement of parts incorrectly ordered or identified at time of 
order. If IWSX supplies the wrong part in lieu of that ordered, IWSX will 
replace it with the correct part in exchange for the original part

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T RITO N STA N D AR D G U A R A N TEE

Triton guarantee the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit and Triton Xerophyte 

Controller (the Product”) against all manufacturing defects for a period 

of 3 years (for domestic use only) from the date of purchase, provided 
that it has been installed by a competent person in full accordance with 
the installation instructions published in 

Xerophyte Water-Saving Digital 

Shower Installation Guide.
All Triton accessories such as Triton showerheads, Triton shower hoses 
and Triton shower riser rails carry 1-year parts-only guarantee by Triton 
against manufacturing defects.

Under this guarantee, IWSX may elect at its option to without charge 
repair or replace any part found to be defective during the guarantee 
period, so long as it has been properly maintained and operated in 
accordance with the operating instructions and has not been subjected 
to misuse or damage, and has not be taken apart, modified or repaired. 
This guarantee applies only to products installed within Southern Africa 
and does not apply to products used commercially. This guarantee does 
not affect your statutory rights.

Exclusions. This guarantee does not cover:

1.

Breakdown due to:

a.

use other than domestic use;

b.

wilful act or neglect;

c.

any malfunction resulting from the incorrect use or quality of 
electricity, gas or water or incorrect setting of controls;

d.

failure to properly install in accordance with this 

Xerophyte 

Water-Saving Digital Shower Installation Guide.

2.

Claims for missing parts once the product has been installed.

3.

Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances.

4.

Total loss of the product due to the non-availability of parts.

5.

Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss 
of any kind.

6.

The cost of repair or replacement of isolating switches, electrical 
cable, fuses and/or circuit breakers or any other accessories 
installed at the same time. Replacement of the pressure relief 
device that only activates when the shower outlet is blocked is also 
excluded.

7.

The cost of routine maintenance, adjustments, overhaul, 
modifications or loss or damage arising therefrom, including the 
cost of repairing damage, breakdown, or malfunction caused by, 
but not limited to, corrosion, scaling and furring, incorrect water 
pressure, electrical/plumbing installation faults, frost or exposure 
to freezing overheating conditions.

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Summary of Contents for XEROPHYTE

Page 1: ...WATER SAVING DIGITAL SHOWER INSTALLATION GUIDE For a cleaner conscience WARMING UP...

Page 2: ...of our daily routine This experience should not be marred by ineffective attempts to save water or feelings of guilt with your hand under the shower while watching litres of water being wasted down t...

Page 3: ...essure Gravity Fed Systems Xerophyte Mixer Installation Plumbing Connections Electrical Connections Installation Schematic Xerophyte Controller Installation Data Cable Installation Fixing Bracket Inst...

Page 4: ...iton Showers declares that the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit and Controller comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU and the EMC Direc...

Page 5: ...e Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit are adequately earth bonded DO NOT turn on the electrical supply until the plumbing connections have been completed Only then can the electricity be switched to undertake...

Page 6: ...tal ducting and metallic insulating materials we recommend wired connection as wireless transmissions MAY BE BLOCKED from the Controller Unit and thus prevent correct operation of the shower 41mm 182...

Page 7: ...NTROLLER CABLE CONNECTION OUTLETS INLETS 40 mm 550 mm 342mm 91 mm 27 5 mm 42 5 mm HOT COLD 220V CONNECTION CIRCULATION LOOP OUTLET SHOWER OUTLET COLD INLET HOT INLET 450mm RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SPA...

Page 8: ...ring Temperature Adjustment Range Splashproof rating 230V 50Hz 125W 15 mm Push Fit Connectors 15 mm Push Fit connectors 15 mm Push Fit Connectors 500kPa 5bar 100kPa 1bar Nominally Equal 55 C 65 C 1 C...

Page 9: ...ets HOT COLD 6 Mixer Unit Shower Outlet 7 Mixer Unit Data Cable Connector 8 Controller Unit 9 Controller Unit Fixing Bracket 10 10m Data Cable 11 Circulation Loop 12 15mm Push Fit Straight Connector 1...

Page 10: ...sory 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 con...

Page 11: ...sly controlled devices and radio signals can dramatically reduce the ability of the wireless Triton Xerophyte Shower Mixer to maintain a good consistent wireless signal This may include mobile phones...

Page 12: ...m of backflow prevention device is fitted i e pressure reducing valve PRV This will ensure that excess expansion or pressure pulses DO NOT damage the product This may already be installed within the b...

Page 13: ...because combination boilers will turn off after the warm up process has been completed so when restarted the processing unit will release a cold slug of water followed by a hot slug as the hot water...

Page 14: ...An additional expansion vessel Fig 3 may be required if a second pressure reducing valve is installed This does not apply to packages with a cold take off after the pressure reducing valve to the cyl...

Page 15: ...e fitted before the expansion valve Fig 4 It is recommended that an expansion vessel is fitted and regularly maintained shown in Fig 4 to ensure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may al...

Page 16: ...ophyte Mixer Unit shared supplies may lead to air locking or water starvation It is therefore essential to have independent hot and cold supplies to the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit If the hot water dr...

Page 17: ...Xerophyte Mixer Unit MUST always be positioned either flat on a suitable surface or on a wall where there is easy access for installation and maintenance Mark the four locating screw points for the ba...

Page 18: ...hyte Mixer Unit e There MUST be adequate lighting in the ceiling for servicing purposes Note If mounting the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit in a ceiling it is worth considering building a catchment tank...

Page 19: ...it flush out the pipework to remove all swarf and system debris 1 Turn off the water supplies either at the mains stop valve or the isolating stop valve 2 Having decided on the position of the unit an...

Page 20: ...nnection from the main electrical circuit The Triton Xerophyte MUST be connected to a residual current device circuit breaker in accordance with current wiring regulations Fig 12 Neutral cable marked...

Page 21: ...king could occur DO NOT install the wireless Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit in a position where communication with the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit is poor e g installed under a metal bath in front o...

Page 22: ...ecting the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit to the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit using the data cable the first operation is to connect the data cable ferrite end see Fig 13 to the triton Xerophyte Mixe...

Page 23: ...g 16 Hold the fixing bracket in position and mark the top and bottom screw fixing holes A Fig 16 Remove the bracket from the wall then drill and plug the wall for the fixing positions A An appropriate...

Page 24: ...ery compartment cover from the small plastic tag as shown Fig 18 Triton Xerophyte ControllerInstallation 24 Fig 17 Fig 19 Connect the 3 pin coupler of the data cable connector Lead into the connector...

Page 25: ...from the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit to the data cable protruding from the fixing bracket Fig 21 Do not over tighten the screws On the ends of both the data cable and data cable connecting lead a...

Page 26: ...on of the shower Should it be necessary to rely on wireless connectivity then it is important to wait until AFTER commissioning before deciding on the final location of the Triton Xerophyte Controller...

Page 27: ...ighten the screws Attach the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit to the fixing bracket Fit Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit cut outs over the bracket fixing lugs Fig 23 and slide down into place Secure w...

Page 28: ...Xerophyte Mixer correctly could cause long term damage to the shower Preparation for commissioning Wireless Connectivity Only With batteries fitted into the Digital Controller electricity supply to th...

Page 29: ...ss is to dispel any air in the system and to prime both supplies to the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit It also provides the opportunity to verify that everything is functioning correctly The process take...

Page 30: ...the remaining time is displayed mins secs 4 FLOW ADJUST You can adjust the water flow at any time during showering 6 AUTOMATIC STOP The beep will sound 30 seconds before the end of the session 7 RESTA...

Page 31: ...ve or aggressive chemical cleaning products as this may affect the product surface finish and invalidate your guarantee It is recommended that the filter be periodically cleaned to maintain the perfor...

Page 32: ...1 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Spare Parts 32 13...

Page 33: ...Unit PCB 7073763 5 Pump Assembly 83316790 6 Check valve Inlet Filter Pack 83316810 7 Triton Xerophyte Digital Controller Unit 83316820 8 Digital Controller Fixing Bracket 88316740 9 Data Cable Connec...

Page 34: ...ion the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit refer to the Triton Xerophyte Controller Unit Installation section of this Guide Inlet isolating valves are not fully open Check if isolating valves are fully...

Page 35: ...with the Commissioning section of this Guide Inlet supply connection reversed Check the inlet supply connection then if necessary correct in accordance with the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit Installatio...

Page 36: ...nly section of this Guide and repeat the wireless connectivity procedure Loss of either hot or cold water supply Check water elsewhere in the property and if necessary contact the local municipality C...

Page 37: ...boiler Water supply temperature too low Increase the hot water temperature at the source Unbalanced water Fit a pressure reducing valve in the cold water supply inlet Noise Air lock in Triton Xerophy...

Page 38: ...er enables the Triton Xerophyte Mixer Unit to be installed in the shower cubicle minimizing the distance between the mixer and the showerhead to maximize water savings and enhance your shower experien...

Page 39: ...ould NOT be disposed of with your normal household waste NEVER dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause them to explode ALWAYS dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner and in...

Page 40: ...facturing defects for a period of 3 years for domestic use only from the date of purchase provided that it has been installed by a competent person in full accordance with the installation instruction...

Page 41: ...loof Glen X8 Pretoria 27 0 12 348 5022 Email info iwsx co za Triton Showers is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited Triton Showers Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR It is our policy t...

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