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Page 1: ...ECTRIC SHOWER INSTALLATION GUIDE Register your shower today to activate your FREE guarantee Call now on 0800 408 4864 Quoting GAGX771B Can we help you 01959 560760 GBH006 Issue 2 Please leave with use...

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Page 3: ...Components 5 Pipework installation 6 Electrical installation 7 Mains voltage connection 8 Electrical rating 9 Wiring installation 10 Earth bonding 11 Showerhead installation 11 Front cover preparation...

Page 4: ...ntry pipe work and cable connections Supply lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit Isolating valves A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the in...

Page 5: ...e sited over a bath or shower tray as in the event of the PRD operating water will drain from the bottom of the shower unit Product overview This product is supplied with a 1 year guarantee If a defec...

Page 6: ...y and safely Gainsborough reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access to the service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material Pipework Installation in...

Page 7: ...sures Page 4 Electrical installation BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION The elec...

Page 8: ...o the typical system diagram shown below The following notes are for guidance only the installation must comply with current regulations RCD can be part of consumer unit Recommended 80A or 100A mains...

Page 9: ...rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation will not be straightforward It may be necessary to install a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower A...

Page 10: ...must also be protected by a suitable approved conduit If upgrading to a higher kW shower it is essential to ensure that the electrical circuit including the wiring and isolating switches are adequate...

Page 11: ...5mm 1ft below the unit when in its normal position in the shower head holder Please see separate installation instructions supplied with the accessory kit for installation of handset hose rail and pil...

Page 12: ...handset for a few seconds before depressing the engine button again 4 Turn the flow control valve on the shower unit to full cold 6 o clock position Turn the temperature control lever on the front co...

Page 13: ...ds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE NOT...

Page 14: ...suspect the shower to be at fault See details on front page Remove filter for inspection refer to Cleaning and Maintenance section Check flow rate pressure see Important Information Pressures section...

Page 15: ...g periods of high demand or when other outlet are used Shower has overheated This is a non user serviceable part shower unit must be replaced Carefully adjust dial waiting for temperature to settle in...

Page 16: ...when the inlet temperature is low this applies to all electric showers Consult electrician Symptom Water too hot Temperature varies dramatically while showering Poor spray pattern refer also to handse...

Page 17: ...damage Tighten hose connections Remove outlet hose and see if drips from outlet pipe If so unit needs replacing please contact customer services Symptom Water runs from around hose when shower is in...

Page 18: ...cloth and washing up liquid DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS To reduce the requirements for chemical decaling in hard water areas the shower head incorporates rub clean teats Any scale build up that may o...

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Page 20: ...tronic Equipment Producer Responsibility Regulation 2004 This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK In the UK th...

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