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VADO BLACK CHIC
electric shower
Installation and
instructions
I
nstallers please note these InstructIons
are to be left wIth the user
Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all
instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.
The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in the
sequence of this instruction book.
Patent Applied for GB1301860.1
Patent Applied for GB2511033 A
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- Page 1 VADO BLACK CHIC electric shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION - PLEASE READ PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Products manufactured by Vado 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.
- Page 3 DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover. WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of IMPORTANT - GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds.
- Page 4 GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS The following points will help you understand how the shower operates: a. The electric heating elements operate at a COMISSIONING ADVICE constant rate at your chosen power setting. It is the rate of the water passing through When first installed the unit will be empty.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Spare parts ..................20 SHOWER CONTROLS - QUICK USER GUIDE ....Inside rear cover UK Service Policy/UK Guarantee ..........Rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Vado`s specification advisory service before installation. Telephone: 0844 980 0748... -
Page 6: Specifications
SECTION check list SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Nominal power - rating at 240V Nominal power - rating at 230V 8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.9kW – (40A MCB rating) 9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating) PLUMBING (see page 6 & 7 for water regulations) Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet... -
Page 7: Dimensions & Cable/Water Entry Points
SECTION DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS check list Fig.1 DIMENSIONS 211mm 108mm ENTRY POINTS = Back = Others WATER Left: Top, Botttom, Back, Side. Right: Side, Back, Bottom. = Back = Others CABLE Left: Top, Bottom, Back. Right: None. PLEASE NOTE: Deviation from the approved entry points will invalidate product specifications and warranty. -
Page 8: Electrical Requirements
SECTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS check list ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Fig.3 Vado Wedmore Road, Cheddar Somerset, BS27 3EB WARNING! W-006-A THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED MAX. PRESSURE The installation, supply cable and circuit MIN. PRESSURE protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be suf cient for the RATED PRESSURE amperage required. - Page 9 SECTION Continued A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both site conditions are assessed by a competent poles must be incorporated in the circuit. electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length.
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Page 10: Installing The Shower
SECTION check list Installation - SITING OF THE SHOWER SITING OF THE SHOWER Mains electric supply The installation must be in accordance with (via double pole switch) Water Regulations/Bylaws - see page 2 for water specifications • If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the Double minimum stated, contact Customer Service... - Page 11 SECTION Continued IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6) WARNING • It is required that the showerhead be The shower MUST NOT be ‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment positioned where it will be so that it can only discharge water at a point subjected to freezing conditions.
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Page 12: Plumbing Installation
SECTION check list Installation - PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLUMBING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Plumbing to be carried out before wiring The outlet of the shower acts as a vent • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any and must not be connected to anything pipe fittings for the installation. -
Page 13: Electrical Installation
SECTION check list Installation - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Deviations from the designated entry IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding. points will invalidate product approvals. The cable entry points are listed on page 3. •... - Page 14 SECTION Continued Fig.10 WARNING Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended when using power tools. •...
- Page 15 SECTION Continued • Route the cable into the shower unit for connection to the terminal block (fig.13) as follows: Earth cable to terminal marked Neutral cable to terminal marked N Live cable to terminal marked Terminal • (fig.14) shows a schematic wiring diagram. block IMPORTANT: When connecting the cable fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure...
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Page 16: Fitting The Cover
SECTION check list Installation - FITTING THE COVER FITTING THE COVER Fig.15 Fitting The Cover - valve & knob positions • Turn the valve spindle clockwise until it stops (fig.15). • Turn the temperature control on the cover fully clockwise until it stops (fig.16). Valve •... -
Page 17: Commissioning Procedure
SECTION !! IMPORTANT !! COMMISSIONING check list IMPORTANT WARNING Before normal operation of the shower, it The electricity supply to the shower MUST is essential the following commissioning be SWITCHED OFF during the comissioning procedure is completed correctly. procedure. The shower has a mechanical shut off valve, as opposed to a solenoid based COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE elctronic one. -
Page 18: User Operating Instructions
SECTION check list USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE SHOWER Fig.21 IMPORTANT: The Start/Stop button uses a valve latching mechanism (see fig.12). Some resistance will be felt when operating it. The button should be pressed firmly to operate the mechanism. To start the shower (fig.21) Press the START/STOP button and water will flow. - Page 19 SECTION Continued To adjust the shower temperature Fig.22 Alter the water temperature by increasing or decreasing the flow rate of the water through the shower via the temperature control (fig.21). After obtaining your preferred showering temperature, the position can be remembered and left as the normal setting and should only need to be altered to compensate for seasonal changes in ambient water temperature.
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Page 20: Operating Functions
SECTION Continued OPERATING FUNCTIONS Fig.25 Power on indicator (fig.25) When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch, the power ‘ON’ indicator will light. Low water pressure cut-out If the water pressure falls below the minimum required for correct operation of the unit, power will be switched off to the heating elements preventing any maintained temperature rises... -
Page 21: Cleaning The Filter - Installers & Service Engineers Only
CLEANING THE FILTER Instructions for installers and service engineers only INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY Instructions for installers and service engineers only Fig.26 CLEANING THE INLET FILTER It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower. -
Page 22: Fault Finding/Troubleshooting
FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Shower inoperable, 1.1 Cover incorrectly 1.1.1 Check cover and remove and refit if not no water flow. - Page 23 When fitting a new PRD, follow the commissioning procedure. It is advised all electrical maintenance/repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring please contact VADO Customer Service. DO NOT remove the shower from the installation.
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Page 24: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. Can Assembly - 8.5kW ....P86200024 Can Assembly - 9.5kW ....P86200023 Thermal cut-out - TCO ....22012860 Microswitch & wire set .....83315210 Valve assemblies combined ..83315190 Outlet pipe & PRD ....83315200 Pressure relief device (PRD) ..82800450 Pressure switch assembly ...P86300000 Terminal block &... - Page 26 WEEE Directive – Policy Statement As a producer and a supplier of electric showers, Vado is committed to the protection of the environment via our own environmental policy and the compliance with the WEEE directive. Vado is fully registered with the Environment Agency under the following schemes:...
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Page 27: Shower Controls - Quick User Guide
SHOWER CONTROLS - QUICK USER GUIDE To START or STOP your shower. The power light will illuminate. To start the shower, press the Start/Stop button. To STOP the shower - press the Start/Stop button, then turn the Turn the isolator switch OFF. main power isolator switch ON To alter the FLOW and TEMPERATURE of your shower. -
Page 28: Uk Service Policy/Uk Guarantee
9. If a debt is outstanding from a previous visit, or from any other Vado purchase, Vado reserves the right to withhold service until the debt 6. Call out charges where no fault has been found with the has been settled.
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