6.
To enhance electrical safety
a
30mA residual
current device (RCD) should be installed in all UK
electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be
part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.
7.
Switch off immediately at isolating switch if water
ceases to flow during use.
8.
Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
pumps must not be connected to the circuits within
the unit.
9.
Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.
This is a safety procedure recommended with all
electrical appliances.
10.
As with all electrical appliances it is
recommended to have the shower and installation
checked at least every two years by a competent
electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to
age and usage.
This book contains all the necessary fitting
and operating instructions for your Galaxy
Aqua 9000 XP pumped electric shower.
Take time to read this book thoroughly
and familiarise yourself with all
instructions
before
commencing
installation. Please keep it for future
reference.
The shower installation must be carried
out by a competent person and in the
sequence of this instruction book.
Do not attempt any electrical or plumbing
work necessary to install this product
unless you have good practical
experience and adequate understanding
of the IEE regulations and water
regulations
Care taken during the installation will
ensure a long, trouble-free life from your
shower.
SPECIFICATIONS
3
SECTION
INTRODUCTION
Water
Inlet connection – 15mm diameter.
Outlet connection – 1/2” BSP male thread.
Entry Points
Water and cable– bottom, top or back.
Materials
Backplate, cover, controls, sprayhead –
ABS.
Sprayplate – Acetal.
Elements – Minerally insulated corrosion
Resistant metal sheathing.
Dimensions
‘XP’
Height 365 mm
Width 252 mm
Depth 107 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
Electrical
Nominal power rating at 240V
8.5kW - (40A MCB rating)
9.5kW – (40A MCB rating)
Nominal power rating at 230V
8.5kW - (40A MCB rating)
9.5kW – (40A MCB rating)
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 flow rate of the water
Passing through the heater unit which
determines the shower temperature at
any given setting. (The slower the flow the
hotter the water becomes, and the faster
The flow the cooler the water).
B.
During the Winter the Cold water supply
will be cooler than in the Summer months.
therefore, the temperature of the water
4
SECTION
ADVICE TO USERS
16
SECTION
ADJUSTING THE
SPRAYHEAD
17
SECTION
SHOWERHEAD CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
The showerhead should be cleaned
periodically to remove limescale or debris
which will reduce the performance of the
shower. The frequency of cleaning will
vary according to local water quality.
In hard water areas cleaning will be
needed more often than in soft water
IN SHOWER MAINTENANCE
To break away scale deposits on
a daily basis simply rub your
thumb over the rubber nipples
whilst the shower is running.
Six sprayhead patterns are available.
Ajustment is by turning the bezel on the
sprayhead in either direction until the
dersired pattern is obtained.
Tranquil
Single outer spray
Fresh
Single Inner spray
Excite
Single Centre spray
Allure
Outer & Inner combined spray.
Sensual
Outer & Centre combined spray.
Ecstasy
Centre & Inner combined spray.
5.
Throughly clean and rinse
the inside of the showerhead.
6.
Replace the two black ‘O’
rings on the rear of the spray
cartridge. A light smear of
petroleum jelly will ensure an
easy location into the grooves.
7.
Refit cartridge to the
showerhead and tighten with
the spray key.
1.
Engage the key into the
spray cartridge recesses and
turn anti-clockwise to unscrew.
2.
Remove the two small black
‘O’ rings from the rear of the
spray cartridge, and rinse ‘O’
rings clean.
4.
Ensure all traces of limescale
and limescale remover are
rinsed off.
3.
If deposits are stubborn,
immerse and soak the spray
cartridge for several hours in a
proprietary limescale remover.
Then with a small stiff bristled
brush scrub the spray cartridge.
areas. A liquid non-abrasive bathroom
cleaner may be used on external surfaces
of the handset.
