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DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS

Fig.2

Fig.1

ENTRY POINTS

DIMENSIONS

WATER

Left:

 Top, Botttom, Back, Side.

Right:

 Side, Back, Bottom.

CABLE

Left:

 Top, Bottom, Back.

Right:

 None.

= Back

= Back

= Others

= Others

2

check list

   SECTION

PLEASE NOTE: 

Deviation from the 

approved entry points will invalidate 
product specifications and warranty.

211mm

108mm

307mm

Summary of Contents for BLACK CHIC

Page 1: ...e The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person in the sequence of this instruction book 2181062 B August 2014 Installation and operating instructions Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user VADO BLACK CHIC electric shower Patent Applied for GB1301860 1 Patent Applied for GB2511033 A ...

Page 2: ...r fittings within 300mm of the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and 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 showerhead finger tight is sufficient 2 6 All plumbing connections must be completed before making the electrical connect...

Page 3: ... pipes or fittings within 300mm of the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and 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 showerhead finger tight is sufficient 2 6 All plumbing connections must be completed before making the electrical...

Page 4: ...ar to or below the minimum level The drop in pressure may be due to water being drawn off at other points in the house whilst the shower is in use If pressure drops appreciably below the minimum the heating elements will automatically cut out NOTE If ever the water becomes too hot and you cannot obtain cooler water first check that the sprayplate in the showerhead has not become blocked DO NOT pla...

Page 5: ...G ADVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2 DIMENSIONS CABLE WATER ENTRY POINTS 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 4 5 INSTALLING THE SHOWER 6 12 Siting of the shower 6 7 Plumbing installation 8 Electrical installation 9 Fit to the wall connect shower supplies 9 11 Fitting the cover 12 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 13 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 16 Operating functions 16 Cleaning the filter installers service engineers only 17...

Page 6: ...000 kPa 10 bar Maximum inlet temperature 28 C Minimum inlet temperature 2 C Inlet connection 15mm diameter Outlet connection BSP male thread MATERIALS ABS Backplate cover controls showerhead Acetal Sprayplate Minerally insulated corrosion resistant metal sheathing Elements STANDARDS and APPROVALS Splashproof rating IPX4 Safety Complies with the requirements of current British and European safety s...

Page 7: ... WATER Left Top Botttom Back Side Right Side Back Bottom CABLE Left Top Bottom Back Right None Back Back Others Others 2 check list SECTION PLEASE NOTE Deviation from the approved entry points will invalidate product specifications and warranty 211mm 108mm 307mm ...

Page 8: ... 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 rating of 80A...

Page 9: ...y 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 po...

Page 10: ...ossible to achieve optimum performance from the unit throughout the year During periods of high ambient temperatures it may be necessary to operate the shower with the Mode Select Switch in position 2 to achieve your preferred shower temperature Fig 5 shows a typical system layout NOTE The control knob is an integral part of the cover Do not attempt to remove it Lift the cover from the backplate R...

Page 11: ...ment If the showerhead can still be placed within a bath basin or shower tray within the 25mm limit then a double check valve or similar MUST be fitted in the supply pipework to prevent 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 buil...

Page 12: ...OT over tighten NOTE If entry is from the back the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall This area MUST be left clear when plastering and tiling around the pipework in order to make the nut accessible for future adjustments NOTE An additional stopvalve complying with Water Regulations must be fitted in the mains water supply to the shower as an independent...

Page 13: ...fig 2 for specified inlet points fig 9 Numbers 1 2 and 3 are removable water pipe entry trims Number 4 and 5 are cut out water pipe entry points fig 9 Number 6 is the bottom cut out electrical cable entry point This should be used if water and electricity are entering at that point fig 9 Number 7 is the top cut out electrical entry point that should be used if both water and electricity are enteri...

Page 14: ...holes are elongated to allow for out of square adjustment after the plumbing connection has been completed Fit the nut and olive onto the pipework fig 11 and connect the mains water pipe fitting to the inlet of the shower DO NOT use excessive force when making the connection Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the retaining screws which hold it to the wall Before turning on t...

Page 15: ...le insulation is trapped under the screws Loose connections can result in cable overheating NOTE The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment i e extractor fans pumps etc will invalidate the guarantee DO NOT sw...

Page 16: ... Guide the cover into position so that the control spindle locates correctly minor adjustment may be necessary to align the control and spindle Should any difficulty arise recheck the points above While applying slight pressure to the front cover secure in position with the retaining screws Fit the flexible hose to the shower outlet making sure the outlet of the hose is directed to waste Check the...

Page 17: ...tops fig 20 It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris is flushed from the shower When a smooth flow of water is obtained rotate the temperature control fully clockwise to anti clockwise several times to release any trapped air within the unit Once flushing out has been completed stop the water flow by pressing the START STOP button again F...

Page 18: ...e mechanism To start the shower fig 21 Press the START STOP button and water will flow To stop the shower fig 21 Press the START STOP button again and water will cease to flow USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If restarting immediately after stopping be aware that a slug of hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds 10 check list SECTION Fig 21 Temperature control START STOP button ...

Page 19: ...low rate limitations entering the unit fig 22 To decrease the shower temperature Turn the temperature control anti clockwise fig 23 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 t...

Page 20: ...emoved 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 thermal cut out safety device In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit the device will disconnect t...

Page 21: ...operation is carried out by a competent person IMPORTANT Before servicing switch off the electricity supply at the mains Switch off the water supply at the lsolator valve Remove the cover The inlet filter is situated in the water inlet pipe fig 26 To access the filter disconnect and remove the compression fitting from the shower water inlet Remove the filter from the inlet water pipe When cleaning...

Page 22: ...h to number 2 3 Water temperature cycling hot cool at intervals 3 1 Heater cycling on thermal cut out 3 1 1 See Water too hot causes 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 and their appropriate action cures If it continues contact Customer Service 4 Water too cool or cold 4 1 Too much flow 4 1 1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control 4 2 Water pressure below minimum required see rating label 4 2 1 Is water supply main...

Page 23: ...ioning 6 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with showerhead removed 6 4 Water pressure above specified maximum for unit see rating label 6 3 1 Fit pressure reducing valve to inlet and then fit new PRD 7 Shower fails to shut off flow when Start Stop button is pressed 7 1 Faulty shut off valve 7 1 1 Replace combined valve assembly 7 2 Debris in the shut off valve 7 2 1 Replace combined valve assembly 7...

Page 24: ...essure relief device PRD 82800450 7 Pressure switch assembly P86300000 8 Terminal block wires 83315220 9 Terminal block earth 83315230 wires 10 Pressure switch bracket 7054414 11 Cover assembly P80000033 12 Top pipe trim Black 7054516 13 Bottom LH pipe trim Black 7054517 14 Bottom RH pipe trim Black 7054518 Power neon P22610903 Inlet Filter 7054528 NOTE Wiring is not shown for reasons of clarity 1...

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Page 26: ...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 collection points such as local authority sites lo...

Page 27: ... Stop button then turn the isolator switch OFF To start the shower press the Start Stop button SETTING 1 see page 15 SETTING 2 see page 15 HOTTER slower flow COOLER faster flow C O O L HOT COLD HEATER ELEMENTS USED 2 OF THE ELEMENTS USED 0 1 2 HOT COLD HEATER ELEMENTS USED 0 1 2 1 OF THE ELEMENTS USED HOT COLD H O T HOT COLD To START or STOP your shower To alter the FLOW and TEMPERATURE of your sh...

Page 28: ... Availability It is the policy of the manufacturer to maintain parts availability for the duration of production and a period of five years thereafter in accordance with industry standards Spare parts are available via our website www vado uk com or by telephoning Vado Customer Service Spares Department Payment should be made by credit debit card excluding American Express or Diners Card Payment c...

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