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T300si wireless remote electric shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180520B June 2006...
Products manufactured by Triton are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations. WarnIng: Do not operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using.
T300si wireless remote electric shower inTroDuCTion sPeCifiCaTions This book contains all the necessary fitting and Electrical operating instructions for your Triton T300si nominal power nominal power wireless remote electric shower — please read rating at 240V rating at 230V them carefully.
T300si wireless remote electric shower aDViCe To users ElEctromagnEtIc compatIbIlIty The following points will help you understand this product is intended for domestic how the shower operates: use. a. The electric heating elements operate at a This product may temporarily be affected constant rate at your chosen power setting.
T300si wireless remote electric shower eleCTriCal requiremenTs 1.1 The electrical rating of the shower is shown on the rating label (Fig.) within the unit. WarnIng! Before making any sort of electrical connection within the installation, make thIs applIancE must bE sure that no terminal is live.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower parts of other appliances and services the cord of a cord operated switch, and in the room in which the shower is to should be placed so that it is not possible be installed, to conform to current IEE to touch the switch body while standing regulations.
T300si wireless remote electric shower baTTerY safeTY GuiDelines alWays Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused — resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower nEVEr alWays never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, Supervise children if they are replacing batteries either in a charger or by applying heat to them. themselves in order to ensure these guidelines There are special rechargeable batteries which are followed.
T300si wireless remote electric shower WaTer requiremenTs Fig. Diagrammatic view (not to scale) The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws. To ensure activation Mains electric supply of the heating elements, the shower must be (via double pole switch) connected to a mains water supply with a minimum running pressure of 100 kPa (1.0 bar)
T300si wireless remote electric shower insTallaTion oPTions Fig. Bulkhead fitting bulkhead fitting The control panel is installed onto a tiled wall. The remote pack is behind an adjoining wall with heated water pipe running to bulkhead (Fig.). Stand-alone riser rail assembly.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower Fig. Through the ceiling fitting (short) Fig.0 Through the ceiling fitting (long) Ceiling trim Guide bracket Ceiling trim Bridging bracket Showerhead holder Bridging bracket Control panel Showerhead holder Control panel Bottom bracket Bottom bracket...
T300si wireless remote electric shower siTinG of THe sHoWer Fig. WarnIng! Control the shower must not be positioned panel where it will be subjected to freezing conditions. Height of Important: If installing onto a tiled wall Bulkhead can sprayhead be mounted either...
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T300si wireless remote electric shower Pressure relief safety device Fig. A pressure relief device (PRD) is designed into the shower unit which complies with European outlet standards. The PRD (Fig.) provides a level of appliance protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower.
T300si wireless remote electric shower insTallaTion oPTion 1: bulKHeaD fiTTinG Heated water pipe in the wall Fig. Decide on the position of the control panel, the bulkhead fitting and riser rail within the showering area. Establish a route in the wall between the remote pack and the outlet bulkhead.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower Procedure Fig. Unscrew the top and bottom retaining screws (Fig.) and lift cover from the backplate. To allow access to the pipe and cable connections, remove the two screws (Fig.) and take off the trimplate.
T300si wireless remote electric shower PlumbinG ConneCTions Fig. Plumbing to be carried out before wiring. DO nOT use jointing compounds on any pipe Bottom View fittings for the installation. DO nOT solder fittings near the shower unit as remove heat can transfer along pipework and damage components.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower make sure the backplate is square on the wall Fig. and tighten the two retaining screws which hold Copper it to the wall. pipe Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the remote Grab ring pack.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower note: Check the correct tubes have been used Fig. as they are similar in diameter and length (the PRD tube is clear). outlet Important: Do not bend either the PRD tube or heated water pipe sharply as they will kink and restrict the water flow.
T300si wireless remote electric shower fiTTinG THe bulKHeaD Fig. Route the heated water pipe to the outlet position and push on the fittings as shown in Heated water Fig.. Connect the heated water pipe to a pipe ½” BSP x 15mm female thread elbow or straight coupler compression fitting (Fig.).
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T300si wireless remote electric shower Apply PTFE tape to the threaded connector. Fig. Screw the bulkhead assembly onto the threaded connector until tight to the wall and the two fixing holes are aligned. Secure to the wall with the two screws supplied (Fig.).
T300si wireless remote electric shower fiTTinG THe riser rail Fig.0 WarnIng! the edges of the riser rail are extremely sharp. take care when handling and cutting the rails. Decide the position for the rail on the wall within the shower area. Proceed as follows: Offer the bottom bracket to the wall and mark the centre hole.
T300si wireless remote electric shower Fit the blanking plug into the base of the bottom Fig. bracket and secure with the retaining clip (Fig.). Place a bracket trim onto the end of each bracket (Fig.) and then insert the riser rail trim into the top of the riser rail assembly (Fig.).
T300si wireless remote electric shower insTallaTion oPTion 2: fiTTinG THrouGH THe CeilinG Heated water pipe routed inside the riser Fig.0 rail Riser rail long enough to WarnIng! clear ceiling joists, etc. check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs.
T300si wireless remote electric shower fiTTinG THe CeilinG riser rail Fig. WarnIng! the edges of the riser rail are extremely sharp. take care when handling and cutting the rails. note: There are two lengths of riser rail supplied to cater for differing ceiling heights. It may be necessary to shorten the 940mm riser rail using a suitable hacksaw or pipe cutter.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower Cut the riser rail to length. If required, use the Fig. guide bracket for additional support. Slide the trim ring onto the bridging bracket. Fit the upper riser rail into the top of the bridging bracket, making sure the cut-out engages the bracket lug.
T300si wireless remote electric shower fiTTinG THe remoTe PaCK Fig. WarnIng! the remote pack must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions. Important: the remote pack must be mounted on a flat surface. It is important...
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T300si wireless remote electric shower note: Deviations from the designated entry Fig. points will invalidate product approvals. If a bottom surface entry is required for the Bottom View mains cold water then the necessary hole will need to be cut out in the trimplate and cover remove (Fig.).
T300si wireless remote electric shower PlumbinG ConneCTions Fig. Plumbing to be carried out before wiring. DO nOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. DO nOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can transfer along pipework and damage components.
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T300si wireless remote electric shower make sure the backplate is square on the wall Fig. and tighten the two retaining screws which hold it to the wall. Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the remote pack.
T300si wireless remote electric shower eleCTriCal ConneCTions Fig. SWItCh oFF the eleCtRICIty SUPPly At the MAInS. Fig. shows a schematic wiring diagram. The cable entry points are shown in Fig.. The cable can be surface clipped, hidden or via 20mm conduit.
T300si wireless remote electric shower fiTTinG THe ConTrol Panel Fig. braCKeT Align the mounting bracket on the wall and mark the location of the four fixing holes. Drill and plug the wall. Using the screws supplied, secure the mounting bracket to the wall (Fig.).
T300si wireless remote electric shower assoCiaTinG THe sHoWer uniT Fig. Before the shower can be used the control panel must be associated to the remote pack. This will link the control panel to the specific remote pack. note: This procedure should be carried out before fitting the control panel to the wall.
T300si wireless remote electric shower CommissioninG Fig. setting up the remote pack Press the START/STOP button. The ‘HIGH’ and ‘POWER On’ indicators will light for a few seconds and after a short delay water will begin to flow. It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris in the system is being flushed from the shower.
T300si wireless remote electric shower oPeraTinG THe sHoWer Fig. Important: Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out. Failure to do so will damage the unit and invalidate the guarantee. High power button To start the shower note: When first switched on at the isolation switch, the shower will attempt to initialise itself.
T300si wireless remote electric shower The lower button is for cold water only. Fig. Adjusting the temperature control at this setting will only change the force of the water from the showerhead (it will not alter the water temperature). To adjust the shower temperature...
T300si wireless remote electric shower oPeraTinG funCTions Fig. low pressure indicator (fig.69) If this indicator flashes every half a second, it means the water pressure has fallen below the minimum required for correct operation of the shower, resulting in the low pressure cut- out operating.
T300si wireless remote electric shower safety cut-out Fig.0 The unit is fitted with a non-resettable over- temperature safety device. In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit, the device will disconnect the heating elements. It will require a...
T300si wireless remote electric shower aDJusTinG THe sHoWerHeaD Fig. Fig. Five showerhead patterns are available (Fig.). Adjust the spray pattern by turning the bezel on the showerhead in either direction until the desired pattern is obtained.
T300si wireless remote electric shower CleaninG Fig. Before cleaning, turn off the unit at the isolation Sprayplate switch to avoid the shower being accidentally switched on. IT IS ImPORTAnT TO KEEP THE SHOWERHEAD CLEAn TO mAInTAIn THE PERFORmAnCE OF THE SHOWER. The hardness of the water will determine the frequency of cleaning.
T300si wireless remote electric shower insTruCTions for insTallers anD serViCe enGineers onlY CleaninG THe filTer Fig. It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower. It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person.
T300si wireless remote electric shower sPare ParTs ref. Description Part no. 20. Showerhead holder 83308410 21. Bridging bracket assembly (bracket, end trim & trim ring) 83309970 22 Bridging bracket 83309450 23. Guide bracket assembly (bracket, end trim & trim ring) 83309980 24.
T300si wireless remote electric shower faulT finDinG Important: Switch oFF the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem/symptom Cause action/cure 1 Shower 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check supply.
T300si wireless remote electric shower faulT finDinG Problem/symptom Cause action/cure 5 Cold indicator 5.1 Purge pin not placed 5.1.1 Isolate the electricity supply. Remove light on and low correctly. remote pack cover and place purge pin on one pin pressure indicator only.
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