Triton Thames Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Concentric exposed thermostatic mini mixer shower

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THAMES
concentric exposed
thermostatic mini mixer shower
Installation and
operating instructions
I
nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user
2180766D - July 2012

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  • Page 1 THAMES concentric exposed thermostatic mini mixer shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180766D - July 2012...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE ................15 Cleaning the filters ................ 15 FAULT FINDING .................16 - 17 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

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower MAIN COMPONENTS Main components Fig.1 Ref. Description Mixer shower body Mounting plate Blanking plug Wall trim X2 Outlet adapter Inlet nut and Olive X2 Flow regulator 110mm elbow adaptors X2 - not shown 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

    ‘site requirements’. d. DO NOT connect the mixer shower to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part numbers. (or vice versa).
  • Page 5: Plumbing Requirements

    DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton as heat can transfer along the pipework and scale inhibitor, please contact Customer damage the mixer valve.
  • Page 6: Typical Domestic Installations

    Concentric exposed thermostatic 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 Cold supply Cold water minimum of one metre head of water.
  • Page 7 Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. *Fig.4 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) 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 Mixer Mixer...
  • Page 8 Concentric exposed thermostatic 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.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Concentric exposed thermostatic 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: Fitting The Mixer

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE MIXER Fig.9 Mark the position of the four locating screws for the mounting plate, although if installing to a solid brick wall using two diagonal holes will usually be enough. Drill and plug the wall. (An appropriate drill bit should be used.
  • Page 11: Anti-Scald Protection

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower To fit the flow regulator Fig.12 To fit the flow regulator, place it into the bottom of the outlet adaptor. Please note the flow regulator is only designed to work in one Trim direction (fig.13). ANTI-SCALD PROTECTION It is important that the mixer valve is tested regularly to prevent the risk of scalding and...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Maximum Temperature Setting

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM Fig.14 TEMPERATURE SETTING (and fitting the levers) The maximum temperature stop factory set to 38°C (this can be adjusted during installation). Note: Before fitting the levers the maximum temperature should be checked on site to guarantee user safety • To adjust the maximum temperature setting, remove the temperature control knob.
  • Page 13: Operating The Shower

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower OPERATING THE SHOWER (fig.17) Fig.16 • To start the shower, turn the On/Off flow Washer A control clockwise until it hits the stop for maximum flow. Flow control • To stop the shower, turn the On/Off flow control anti-clockwise until it hits the stop. • To adjust the showering temperature rotate Washer B the temperature control – clockwise for cooler and anti-clockwise for hotter.
  • Page 14: Approvals

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower APPROVALS BS EN 1111 This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: BS EN 1287 WRAS FLOW CHART Pressure/Flow rate l/min • Flow rate at 38°C • Flow control fully open • Open outlet • No flow regulator fitted...
  • Page 15: Dimensions

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower DIMENSIONS 117mm 35mm G1/2 150mm All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate.
  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. Ref. Description Part No. Flow regulators are available from Triton at Elbow assembly complete: 83313870 the following ratings: Nut and Olive 83312790 (3 Ltr/min) 22010310 (4 Ltr/min) 22011740 Mounting plate...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Concentric exposed thermostatic 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 18: Fault Finding

    Concentric exposed thermostatic 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 control 1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section. incorrectly commis- sioned. 1.2 Not enough cold 1.2.1 Reposition the temperature control. water flowing through shower.
  • Page 19 Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower FAULT FINDING Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water does not 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if flow or shower necessary contact local water company. pattern collapses 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the filters.
  • Page 20 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 TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OE. © TRITON SHOWERS 2012 3-1-2012...
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