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Aquatronic 2 ultra

iNTrODuCTiON

This book contains all the necessary fitting and 
operating instructions for your Wickes electric 
shower. Please read them carefully.
The shower installation must be carried out by a 
suitably qualified person and in the sequence of 
this instruction book.
Care taken during the installation will provide a 
long, trouble-free life from your shower.

SPECifiCATiONS

Electrical

 

nominal power 

nominal power 

rating at 240V 

rating at 230V 

8.5kW – (40A mCB rating)  7.9kW – (40A mCB rating) 
9.5kW – (40A mCB rating)  8.7kW – (40A mCB rating)

Water

 

Inlet connection – 15 mm diameter. 
Outlet connection – ½” BSP male thread.

Entry Points 

Water – bottom or back. 
Cable – top or back.

Materials 

Backplate, cover, controls, showerhead – ABS. 
Sprayplate – Acetal. 
Elements – minerally insulated corrosion resistant 
metal sheathing.

Dimensions 

Height 

 309 mm 

Width 

 212 mm 

Depth 

 95 mm

Standards and Approvals 

Splashproof rating IPX4.
Complies with the requirements of current British 
and European safety standards for household and 
similar electrical appliances.
Complies with requirements of the British 
Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB).
meets with Compliance with European 
Community Directives (CE).

ADViCE TO uSErS

The following points will help you understand 
how the shower operates:

a.

 

The electric heating elements operate at a 
constant rate at your chosen power setting. 
It is the rate of the water passing through 
the heater can which determines the water 
temperature. (The slower the flow, the hotter 
the water becomes; the faster the flow, the 
cooler the water).

b.

 

During winter the mains water supply will 
be cooler than in the summer, so the flow 
rate will vary between seasons at any one 
temperature setting. At different times of the 
year you may have to adjust the position of 
the temperature control to maintain your 
desired temperature setting.

c.

  The stabiliser valve minimises variations in 

shower temperature during mains water 
pressure changes. If changes in shower 
temperature are experienced during normal 
use, it will most likely be caused by the water 
pressure falling near 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. 

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 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.

Important: 

When  first  installed  the 

unit  will  be  empty.  It  is  essential  the 
unit  should  contain  water  before  the 
elements  are  switched  on.  It  is  vital  that 
the  commissioning  procedure  is  followed. 
Failure to carry out this operation will result 
in damage to the unit and will invalidate the 
guarantee.

Replacement  parts  can  be  ordered  from  Customer 

Service. See 

‘spare parts’

 for details and part numbers.

Due to continuous improvement and updating, 

specification may be altered without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for Triton Aquatronic 2 ultra

Page 1: ...Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user 2180542B August 2006 Installation and operating instructions Aquatronic 2 ultra electric shower ...

Page 2: ... connections 11 Replacing the cover 12 Commissioning 13 Operating the shower 14 15 Operating functions 16 Instructions for installers and service engineers only 17 Spare parts 18 Fault finding 19 20 Guarantee service policy etc rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations please contact Wickes s specification advisory service before installation Telephone 4...

Page 3: ... 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 6700 2 2 The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris before connecting to the shower unit 2 3 ...

Page 4: ... the flow the hotter the water becomes the faster the flow the cooler the water b During winter the mains water supply will be cooler than in the summer so the flow rate will vary between seasons at any one temperature setting At different times of the year you may have to adjust the position of the temperature control to maintain your desired temperature setting c The stabiliser valve minimises v...

Page 5: ...mbly 12 Thermal cut out main 13 Earth connection 14 Pressure relief device 15 Outlet temperature limiter 16 Power neon 17 Trimplate Inside cover fig 2 18 Cover tags 19 Neon bracket Screw fixing kit Instructions guarantee etc WARNING WARNING P1 27 21 00 2A IN L E T POM GF30 P1 27 21 00 2A IN L E T Outlet Inlet 212 mm 66 mm 51 mm 309 mm Fig 1 Fig 2 Note Not all wiring has been depicted for reasons o...

Page 6: ...shower 4 2 You will need to contact the local electricity company They will check the supply and carry out what is necessary They will also check the main bonding 5 The earth continuity conductor of the electrical installation must be effectively connected electrically to all exposed metal Electrical requirements The installation supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS7671 IEE wir...

Page 7: ...installation 10 3 In any event it is essential that individual site conditions are assessed by a competent electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length parts of other appliances and services in the room in which the shower is to be installed to conform to current IEE regulations 5 1 All exposed metallic parts in the bathroom must be bonded together using ...

Page 8: ...eriods of high ambient temperatures 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 m...

Page 9: ...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 showerhead must be removed from the flexible hose while at the same time the temperature control must be at the minimum flow position Failure to follow this procedure may also cause the PRD to operate Make sure the shower is positioned over a bath or shower ...

Page 10: ... rear or bottom the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 20 mm fig 11 Note If entry is from the rear the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall fig 11 This area must be left clear when plastering over the pipework as to make the nut accessible for future adjustments Important Using a suitable sealant always seal around the incoming pipework to p...

Page 11: ...t the bottom fixing screw into position Do not fully tighten the screws at this stage as the fixing holes are elongated to allow for out of square adjustment after the plumbing connections have been completed Note If replacing an older model shower unit which has been tiled around an installation trim is available to cover the untiled area See spare parts for details 20 mm Area to be cut away View...

Page 12: ...t of the shower flush out the pipework to remove all swarf and system debris This can be achieved by connecting a hose to the pipework and turning on the mains water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste Procedure Turn off water supply either at the mains stopvalve or the isolating stopvalve Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the shower via 15 mm copper stainless steel or pla...

Page 13: ... 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 i e extractor fans pumps etc will invalidate...

Page 14: ...the backplate d Check the power selector is set to the OFF position and the temperature control is in the 10 position Offer the cover to the unit Plug the power neon located on the backplate onto the bracket inside the cover fig 19 Carefully locate the cover tags into the guide pockets on the backplate and make sure the wires are not trapped Guide the cover into position so that the knob spindle l...

Page 15: ...to operate Turn on the electric and mains water supplies to the shower Rotate the power selector to COLD fig 21 and wait until water starts to flow from the flexible hose Slowly turn the temperature control fully anti clockwise to 1 the maximum flow position It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris is being flushed from the shower When th...

Page 16: ...g warmer months To adjust the temperature at this setting use the temperature control 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 this setting during the warmer months because of flow rate limitations entering the unit The red symbol is the high power setting which allows the highest flow achievable for your...

Page 17: ...bers 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 always be a time delay of a few seconds between selecting a flow rate and the water reaching the stable temperature for that flow rate Caution It is recommended that persons who may have difficulty understanding or operating the shower con...

Page 18: ...ns Temperature limiter During normal operation if an overheat temperature is sensed power to the elements will be reduced 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 ...

Page 19: ...f both the electricity supply and water supply at the mains The inlet filter is situated at the bottom of the inlet pipe fig 24 To gain access to the filter remove the trimplate and then unscrew the retaining nut from the bottom of the inlet pipe When cleaning the wire mesh filter do not use a sharp object as it will cause damage It is preferable to use an old toothbrush or similar Filter and O ri...

Page 20: ...80 4 Heater can assembly 8 5kW P12120701 9 5kW P12120702 5 Stabiliser valve solenoid assembly P12120800 6 PRD O ring 82800450 7 Inlet pipe assembly S12721002 8 Trimplate 7053372 Drip shield 7053423 Neon assembly P12110900 9 Cover assembly P15920600 10 Installation trim optional 7053517 WARNING WARNING P1 27 21 00 2A IN L E T POM GF30 P1 27 21 00 2A IN L E T 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 21: ...taps are fully open Check if blockage in inlet filter 2 3 1 Switch to economy power setting and readjust flow rate to give required temperature 3 1 1 See Water too hot causes 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 and their action cures If it continues contact Customer Service 4 1 1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control 4 2 1 Check low pressure indicator If lit continue with remainder of checks If not lit see 4 1 4 4...

Page 22: ...er pressure resumes to normal 6 1 1 Clean sprayplate and then fit a new PRD 6 2 1 Check for free passage through hose Replace hose if necessary and then fit new PRD 6 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with showerhead removed Note Identify cause of operation before fitting new PRD unit When fitting a new PRD follow the commissioning procedure It is advised all electrical maintenance repairs to the sh...

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Page 24: ...oney order 2 By telephone quoting credit card MasterCard or Visa details 3 By website order www tritonshowers co uk Wickes Standard Guarantee This product has been manufactured for Wickes Building Supplies Ltd by Triton Showers and is guaranteed against all mechanical and electrical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of two years for domestic use only from the date o...

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