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Aqualisa Q Installation Manual

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INCLUDING Q
EDITION
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CONCEALED CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 INCLUDING Q EDITION CONCEALED CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX COMPONENTS PAGE 3 SAFETY INFORMATION PAGES 4 & 5 GRAVITY SYSTEMS PAGE 5 HIGH PRESSURE/COMBINATION BOILERS PAGE 5 CONNECTION TO SUPPLIES PAGE 6 FLUSHING PAGE 7 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION PAGE 8 INSTALLING SHOWER ACCESSORIES PAGE 14 WALL MOUNTED FIXED HEAD PAGE 19 CEILING MOUNTED FIXED HEAD PAGE 21...

  • Page 3: Components

    COMPONENTS Data cable removal tool CANBUS Data Cable Back Plate CANBUS Converter Screw pack controller Data Cable Stardust Silver accent ring Quartz smart valve components not shown, refer to Quartz smart valve installation guide for more details.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    The Q controller must not be installed in situations where the ambient temperature is likely to fall below 5ºC or rise above 40ºC. We do not recommend the use of Q controller in steam therapy facilities. This appliance must be earthed.

  • Page 5: Gravity Systems

    This product is suitable for domestic use only. Aqualisa smart products are supplied complete with a 1 year guarantee that can be upgraded to 5 years by registering the shower with Aqualisa.

  • Page 6: Connection To Supplies

    Special notes for combination boiler systems The appliance must have a minimum domestic hot water rating of 24kW (80,000BTU) and be of the type fitted with a fully modulating gas valve. If in any doubt, please contact the appliance manufacturer before installation commences. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINATION BOILERS, SEASONAL INLET TEMPERATURE CHANGE WILL AFFECT THE QUARTZ...

  • Page 7: Flushing

    Water Supply Regulations prior to connection of the product. Declaration of Conformity Aqualisa Products Limited declares that the Q Controller, in conjunction with the smart valve, complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and the RE Directive (2014/53/EU).

  • Page 8: Qtm Controller Installation

    The position should also be taken into consideration when utilising the Water Save mode, refer to point 72. The data cable is 10m long and must be run in a 15mm conduit from the Q controller to the Quartz smart valve to allow for servicing and replacement.
  • Page 9 Use a Ø22mm diamond dust hole saw to cut a hole for the wall plate, (following the manufacturers guidelines). This type of hole saw is suitable for ceramic tiles, glass, marble, slate and porcelain tiles. If cutting into showering panels or marine board a suitable Ø22mm hole saw should be used.
  • Page 10 With the hole saw now straight, break the surface of the tile. If required, wet the tile and continue cutting. Repeat the process if necessary ensuring that the cutting area is always wet. Ensure the surface area is clear of debris. Press wall plate into the hole using the spirit level to align the wall plate.
  • Page 11 • Allow the silicone to set before moving to point 12. Your Q smart controller is supplied with a colour accent ring that must be fitted. For fitting instructions refer to the user manual.
  • Page 12 7 o’clock position. Gently apply pressure to the screen with one hand. Use the other hand to rotate the controller counter clockwise using the Q lever until it stops and is securely seated on the wall plate.
  • Page 13 Connect the 10m Low voltage data cable into the CANBUS converter box following the wiring order as shown in the image and on the label. White (WH), Blue (BL), Black (BK), Red (RD). Helpful tip... If you connect the wrong wire use the supplied cable removal tool to remove the cable, any other tool may damage the CANBUS converter.

  • Page 14: Installing Shower Accessories

    Helpful tip... Run the outlet supply pipes from the Q smart valve or diverter to the proposed outlets as directed in the Q smart valve installation guide.
  • Page 15 Trim the projecting pipe to a length of 15-22mm, measured from the face of the gripper ring, using a rotary type cutter. If a hacksaw is used, the pipe end must be carefully de-burred and chamfered. Clean and lubricate the pipe using a suitable (silicone based) lubricant. Remove the locking screw, rotate the chrome outlet assembly and remove the outlet from the wall mounting plate.
  • Page 16 Refit the locking screw taking care not to overtighten. Drill and prepare two fixing points between 520mm (minimum) and 830mm (maximum) apart using the fixings provided, if suitable. Helpful tip... The top rail end bracket can be adjusted to suit existing screw holes in the finished wall, by sliding the bracket up or down the rail to suit the required position.
  • Page 17 Carefully slide the gel hook onto the rail under the handset holder. Current Water Supply Regulations state that the handset should not be allowed to pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray. If this cannot be achieved, the hose must be passed through the gel •...
  • Page 18 Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and push firmly into position. Pass the hose through the gel hanger. The longer conical connection attaches to the shower head and the shorter connection to the outlet. To attach the handset to the hose disengage the pivot clip from the bottom of the handset by pressing the tab and pulling the pivot hose connector clear.

  • Page 19: Wall Mounted Fixed Head

    Insert handset into PINCH GRIP slider. Refer to point 69 of commissioning instructions. • WALL MOUNTED FIXED HEAD Cut the outlet pipe to the finished length (55mm – 150mm measured from the finished wall surface) using a rotary type cutter. If a hacksaw is used, the pipe end must be carefully de-burred and chamfered.
  • Page 20 Slide the fixed head arm over the fixing bush flush with the wall surface and mark the four fixing points. Carefully remove the fixed head arm and drill and prepare the fixings using the fixings provided, if suitable, taking care to avoid pipework hidden in the wall. Ensuring the fixing bush is clean and free of dust, fit the 15mm O-ring against the end of the fixing bush.

  • Page 21: Ceiling Mounted Fixed Head

    Fit the fixing cover plate. Run the shower for a few seconds to clear any debris that may be present. Refer to point 69 of commissioning instructions. • Ensuring the rubber washer is in the correct position, attach the showerhead to the fixed arm and carefully secure using a suitable spanner, or a tool with smooth jaws, sufficiently to lock the head into position.
  • Page 22 Locate the position for the fixed head in the bathroom and firstly drill a pilot hole to mark the position before checking that there is suitable space behind the ceiling for the fixing assembly. The minimum height required behind the ceiling is 50mm and the space must allow for an 80mm wide, 50mm deep noggin to be used to support the assembly.
  • Page 23 Feed the arm through the fixing bracket to the correct depth. Tighten the nut using a 32mm spanner if necessary to facilitate. Cut off the excess pipe allowing for a suitable working length to allow for the required 22mm connection. If a push fit connector is to be used then the pipe must be abraded to remove all chrome plating.

  • Page 24: Bath Overflow And Filler

    Ensuring the rubber washer is in the correct position, attach the shower head to the fixed arm and carefully secure using a suitable spanner, or a tool with smooth jaws, sufficiently to lock the head into position. Refer to point 69 of commissioning instructions •...
  • Page 25 Carefully unscrew and remove the bath waste clicker assembly from the waste body and set aside. Offer the bath waste into position ensuring the rubber washer is correctly aligned between the waste assembly and the bath base. Ensuring the rubber washer is correctly aligned, pass the bath waste clicker through the bath and secure to the waste body assembly.
  • Page 26 Offer the outlet body assembly into position at the rear of the bath ensuring the rubber washer is correct aligned between the outlet body assembly and bath wall. Ensuring the rubber washer is correctly aligned, pass the overflow filler outlet through the bath and secure to the body assembly.

  • Page 27: Commissioning

    Q controller can offer specific bath functionality (storing bath depths). To enable this you must first wake up the Q controller and navigate to SETTINGS>CONFIGURE OUTLETS. You must then select the BATH icon to enable the bath functionality.

  • Page 28: Water Save Mode

    This feature allows the user to save water. When the shower is on, if the user moves away from it, (eg to shampoo hair), the water flow will reduce to Min. The flow will automatically return to the users preference, when they return to within 0.5m of the Q controller.

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Water output is Reverse inlet supplies Check that the supplies either all hot or all correspond with the inlet markings Water output is The temperature of the The cylinder temperature not hot enough hot water cylinder is too should be at least 15ºC hotter than the blend...
  • Page 30 NOTES...
  • Page 31 NOTES...
  • Page 32 Please note that calls may be recorded for training Book your place! and quality purposes. aqualisa.co.uk/training The company reserves the right to alter, change or 01959 560042 modify the product specifications without prior warning. ® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited. Part No.702935 Issue 01 Jan 17...
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