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- Page 1 VALDI Thermostatic vertical mixer shower 86003870 Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2181010E - April 2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPARE PARTS ................16 - 17 MAINTENANCE ................18 FAULT FINDING .................19 - 20 Guarantee, service policy, etc...........rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Telephone: 0844 980 0730... -
Page 3: Main Components
Vertical bar mixer shower MAIN COMPONENTS Fig.1 Fig.1 A. Vertical thermostatic mixer valve B. Cover trim C. Mixer mounting bracket All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate. *All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated. -
Page 4: Introduction
For best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per minute should be available to both inlets. Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part numbers. - Page 5 Vertical bar mixer shower PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Hard water areas a. If it is intended to operate the shower DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe in areas of hard water (above 200-ppm fittings for the installation, temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit have to be fitted.
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Page 6: Typical Domestic Installations
Vertical bar mixer shower TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS *Fig.2 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Domestic gravity fed systems ( fig.2) The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing Stop valve nominally equal pressures. There must be a minimum of one metre head of water. - Page 7 Vertical bar mixer shower Instantaneous gas-heated systems, *Fig.4 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) e.g. combination boilers (fig.4) The shower control MUST be installed with a multi-point gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. to maintain relatively stable hot water temperatures).
- Page 8 Vertical bar mixer shower Mains pressurised thermal store systems (fig.6) *Fig.6 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.
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Page 9: Preparing The Mixer Valve
Vertical bar mixer shower INSTALLATION *Fig.7 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Check the contents to make sure all parts are present. Before starting the mixer installation, make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris, etc. -
Page 10: Supply Pipework
Vertical bar mixer shower SUPPLY PIPE WORK Fig.8 Complete the pipework to the shower area having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry (for example rising, falling or rear entry) The hot and cold water pipes should not be permanently attached to the wall within one metre of the valve, before installation is complete, to allow for final adjustment of the... - Page 11 Vertical bar mixer shower Fig.9 Illustration is to give an example of the secure fixing required. This book does not have the scope to cover all installation options.
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Page 12: Fitting The Mixer
Vertical bar mixer shower FITTING THE MIXER Fig.10 Note: The mixer bracket requires secure fixing 32mm minimum - (fig.9) gives an example of the fixing required. The mixer bracket MUST be supported by a baton or noggin. The mixer MUST be fitted vertically with the HOT water going to the inlet, marked HOT, ‘H’... -
Page 13: Final Leak Testing
Vertical bar mixer shower FINAL LEAK TESTING Fit the hose to the outlet and direct it to waste. Open the isolating valves to the shower and check for leaks. Remedy any leaks found. COMMISSIONING Important: Make sure that all supply pipework has been flushed through before commissioning. -
Page 14: Temperature Adjustment Range
Vertical bar mixer shower TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT RANGE Fig.11 The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit (which can be preset during installation – factory set Wall at approximately 38°C) with full anti-scald protection throughout the range. Adjusting the maximum temperature 10 o’clock 2 o’clock... -
Page 15: Recommended Outlet Temperatures - Tmv2
Vertical bar mixer shower Recommended outlet temperatures Fig.12 The BuildCert TMV scheme recommends the following set maximum mixed water outlet temperatures for use in all premises: 44°C - for bath fill but see notes below. 41°C - for showers. 41°C - for washbasins. 38°C - for bidets. -
Page 16: Approvals
Vertical bar mixer shower APPROVALS * BS EN 1111 This mixer valve is approved to the requirements of: *On pressures above 0.5 bar. * WRAS Designation: HP-S (high pressure shower only) TMV2 REQUIREMENTS (12 MONTHLY VERIFICATION) It is a requirement that all TMV2 approved valves shall be verified against the original set temperature results once a year. -
Page 17: Dimensions
Vertical bar mixer shower DIMENSIONS 42mm 42mm All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate. -
Page 18: Spare Parts
Vertical bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. Ref. Description Part No. Temp & flow knob assembly .. 86003890 Flow valve ......83314490 Trim and screw kit ....83314180 Thermostatic assembly ... 83314500... - Page 19 Vertical bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. Coverplate ......86003420 Inlet mounting bracket ..86003410...
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Page 20: Maintenance
Vertical bar mixer shower MAINTENANCE Cleaning Triton recommends that all products are cleaned The following maintenance procedure must using warm, soapy water. be carried out for commercial and health care premises, but is not necessarily required for Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical domestic installations. -
Page 21: Fault Finding
Vertical bar mixer shower FAULT FINDING The following can be carried out by a competent person Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Water too hot. 1.1 Temperature 1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section. control incorrectly commissioned. 1.2 Not enough cold 1.2.1 Reposition temperature control knob water flowing through shower. -
Page 22: Fault Finding
Vertical bar mixer shower FAULT FINDING Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water does 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if not flow or necessary contact local water company. shower pattern 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary. collapses when 4.3 Blockage in pipework. - Page 23 Vertical bar mixer shower...
- Page 24 0844 980 0730 Triton Road Fax: 0844 980 0744 Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www.tritonshowers.co.uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited E-mail: serviceenquiries@tritonshowers.co.uk 8-8-2012 TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OE. © TRITON SHOWERS 2012...
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