10
INSTALLATION
General
1.
Do not
take risks with plumbing or electrical equipment.
2.
Do not
install the shower unit in a position where it could become
frozen.
3.
Isolate electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the
installation of the shower unit.
4.
The shower unit
must
be fed from a cold water storage cistern and
hot water cylinder with equal pressures. The shower unit
must not
be connected to a mains cold water supply, unvented high pressure
systems or multi-point/combination gas water heaters.
5.
The installation
must
be carried out by a competent installer.
6.
Decide on a suitable position for the shower unit (minimum distance
of 200 mm from the ceiling to allow for the fitting and removal of the
cover). The position of the appliance and the shower fittings must
provide a minimum gap of 25 mm between the spillover level of the
shower tray/bath and the handset (This is to prevent
backsiphonage).
7.
Avoid layouts where the hose will be sharply kinked. This may
reduce the life of the hose.
8.
The shower unit is designed for surface mounting only and
must
not
be recessed into any wall or cavity, or tiled up to, as this
prevents air circulating to the rear of the unit.
Electrical
1.
The electrical installation must comply with the “Requirements
for Electrical Installations” commonly referred to as the IEE
Wiring Regulations, or any particular regulations and practices,
specified by the local electricity supply company in force at the
time of installation. The installation should be carried out by an
electrician or contractor who is registered with, or is a member of
an association such as:
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and
Contracting (NICEIC), throughout the UK.
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), England and
Wales.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (ECAS).
