Powers HYDROPANEL II Hydroguard 410 Technical Instructions

DESCRIPTION
The Powers Hydropanel II Shower System with Hydroguard 410
Valve combines pressure balanced water control with the conve-
nience of modular shrouding. Hydropanel II stainless steel
shrouding provides a concealed shower system where in-wall
piping does not exist or may not be practical. The Hydroguard
410 valve uses a proven poppet/diaphragm cartridge to balance
hot and cold water supply pressures and deliver water to the
shower at a user-selected temperature. The Celcon® balancing
cartridge and poppets, and wide seat clearance in the valve pro-
vide maximum protection against lime and dirt build up. The
valve opens in the cold position and features a handle rotation
stop to guard against over adjustment of the handle.
The Series 450-0410 Hydropanel II comes complete with the
stainless steel Hydropanel II Shrouding, Series 410 Hydroguard,
in-line checkstops, piping, showerhead, end cap and mounting
hardware. Some models feature a stainless steel soapdish. Some
models feature an ADA compliant lever handle. An optional
handshower comes preassembled with a full spray pushbutton
handshower, 60" hose, 18" mounted glide-bar and connectors.
The Series 450-0410 Hydropanel II units carries a one-year limit-
ed warranty.
The following instructions serve as guide for installation, general
maintenance and parts replacement for Hydropanel II Shower
Systems with Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing Valves. For
detailed repair and maintenance instructions for the Hydroguard
410 valve, please refer to Form #MV410-5. For repair and main-
tenance of checkstops, refer to Form #129-028. For specification
or installation of the Hydropanel II Modular Shrouding for shower
rooms, please refer to Forms #PS450SH and #TI450SH.
OPERATION
Hot and cold water enter respective chambers in the valve. A
diaphragm/poppet assembly floats between these chambers and
balances the supply water pressures. The Celcon chamber/bal-
ancing assembly is replaceable as a complete cartridge. Any
change in supply pressure moves the diaphragm/poppet assem-
bly to equalize the supply water ratios and minimize the shower
temperature disturbance.
A Celcon mixing plate separates the balancing chambers from
the mixing chamber. When the adjustment handle is in its full
clockwise position (OFF), the mixing plate closes both supply
chambers. As the valve handle rotates toward the stop, hot and
cold supply water pass through slots in the mixing plate in pro-
portions required to produce the user selected temperature.
Tempered water exits the valve and passes to the showerhead.
A handle rotation stop limits the movement of the control handle
toward the full hot position. The Hydroguard 410 does not com-
pensate for supply water temperature changes, so any variation
in the supply temperatures will affect the control point temperature.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
HYDROPANEL
with Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing Valve
Hydropanel II Model 450-0412
with Swivel Showerhead
and Soapdish (available with
ADA complaint lever handle,
Model 450-0416).
Hydropanel II Model
450-0414 with Handshower
Assembly and Soapdish
(available with ADA complaint
lever handle Model 450-0420).
SPECIFICATIONS
Hydropanel: Brushed 18 Gauge 304 SS. Dimensions 311⁄8"H x
71⁄2"W x 61⁄2"D [791mm H x 191mm W x 165mm D].
Piping: 1/2" copper tubing.
Showerhead: Fixed: Chrome plated brass, maximum flow 2.5
gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 552 kPa]. Adjustable Swivel (shown):
Chrome plated brass, 30° angle of rotation, maximum flow 2.5
gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 552 kPa].
Valve Assembly and Trim: Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing
Valve. Three port, heavy cast bronze body with brass stem.
Standard in line checkstops. Standard handle rotation stop.
Chrome plated zinc tri-handle, or ADA compliant lever handle.
Connections: 1/2" NPT inlets /outlet.
Valve Operation: 6 gpm @ 45 psi differential [.38 l/s @ 310 kPa].
Maximum pressure 125 psig [862 kPa]. Maximum inlet tempera-
ture 180°F [82°C].
Handshower: Full spray with pushbutton water control.
Minimum flow 2.0 gpm @ 20 psi [.13 l/s @ 138 kPa]. Maximum
flow 2.5 gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 138 kPa]. 60" [1499mm] rein-
forced vinyl hose with 1/2" chrome plated supply connections.
18" [457mm] chrome plated brass glide bar, self-tensioned for
easy height adjustment.
Form TI450-410
TM
II SHOWER SYSTEM