Specification; Installation - Whale RT3000 Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
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manufacturer of freshwater and waste systems including:- plumbing, faucets, showers and pumps for low voltage
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1.

SPECIFICATION

Model
Retail Chrome with Angled
Style
Weight
Hose Length
Hose Connections
Materials
2. TO THE FITTER
Ensure all relevant personnel read the points listed below and that a copy is passed on to the end-user.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for claims arising from incorrect installation, unauthorised
modification or misuse of the product.
3. TO THE USER
Read the points listed below before installation and use of the equipment.
4. APPLICATION
The Whale® Swim N Rinse Compact Shower is intended to be used as a freshwater external shower for rinsing off
saltwater and sand. It is designed to be installed in a boat's transom, cockpit or near the swim platform. Use for
any other purpose or with any other liquid is at the user's own risk.
5. WARNINGS
1. Check that there is enough room for the shower hose to retract safely behind the
mounting surface
2. To give maximum effective length of shower hose, check that when the shower head is
lifted out, the hose will stretch to the required height and distance.
3. Ensure there is enough space behind the unit for plumbing and maintenance.
4. Output capacity depends on installation conditions and pumping rate.
5. If it is intended for use with any other liquid it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the
materials are fully compatible with the liquids to be used
6. Ensure a system of safe working practice is applied to the installation, use and maintenance.
6.

INSTALLATION

6.1 Mounting Instructions
1. Select a suitable location, above the waterline, and cut out a circular hole diameter 82mm (3 1/4")
(See Fig 1and 2). Please note: minimum mounting surface thickness: 3mm (1/8") maximum
mounting surface thickness 19mm (3/4")
130mm min depth
Fig 1 Typical Mounting
Position - Angled Holder
Swim Rinse Compact Shower
'n'
RT3000
Grey with Angled
holder
Female ½" threaded connections 3/8" threaded adapter
Body – Polypropelene, ABS Internal components – Hostaform, Stainless Steel, NBR
Hose – Reinforced PVC Housing – PP Lid – UV stabilised PVC Screws – Stainless steel
Position - Straight Holder
RT3034B RT3035B
Grey with
Holder Horizontal Holder
0.535kg (0.97lb)
2.6m (8.5ft)
150mm min depth
Fig 2 Typical Mounting
RT3037B
Chrome with
Angled Holder
Shower Handset
Large Ferrule
½" adapter
Fig 3 Handset
ENG
RT3038B
Chrome with
Horizontal Holder
Large Washer
Shower hose to
be fed through
holder
Small Washer