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Plumbing
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National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and
Contracting (NICEIC), throughout the UK.
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The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), England
and Wales.
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The Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland
(ECAS).
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Institute of Plumbing (IOP), throughout the UK.
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National Association of Plumbing, Heating and
Mechanical Services Contractors (NAPH & MSC),
England and Wales.
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Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’
Federation (SNIPEF), Scotland and Northern Ireland.
1.
The plumbing installation must comply with the requirements of
UK Water Regulations/Bylaws (Scotland), Building Regulations
or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the
local water company or water undertakers. The installation
should be carried out by a plumber or contractor who is
registered, or is a member of, an association such as:
2.
A
minimum
storage capacity of cold water of 230 litres (50
gallons) as the shower unit can deliver up to 13.5 litres/minute.
3.
A high level hot feed pipe (as illustrated) will result in airlocking
and should be avoided.
4.
Do not
turn electrical supply on until all plumbing connections
have been made and the shower unit has been commissioned
as it must not be operated dry.
5.
Do not
solder supply pipework within 300mm of the shower unit
as heat transfer may damage plastic components.
