Fault Finding - Wickes Aquatronic 4 Ultra Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before
attempting any fault finding inside the unit.
Problem/Symptom
1 Shower
inoperable, no
water flow.
2 Water too hot.
3 Water temperature
cycling hot/cool at
intervals.
4 Water too cool or
cold.
Aquatronic 4 Ultra electric shower

FAULT FINDING

Fault finding
Cause
1.1 Interrupted
power supply.
1.2 No mains water
supply to
shower.
1.3 Unit
malfunction.
2.1 Not enough
water flowing
through the
shower.
2.2 Blockage in
supply.
2.3 Increase in
ambient water
temperature.
3.1 Heater cycling
on outlet
thermal cut-out.
4.1 Too much flow.
4.2 Water pressure
below minimum
required (see
rating label).
X-008-A
4.3 Reduction in
ambient water
temperature.
4.4 Electrical
malfunction or
safety cut-out
operated.
Action/Cure
1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check
supply. Renew or reset fuse or circuit
breaker. If it fails again, consult a
qualified electrician.
1.1.2 Power cut? Check other appliances and if
necessary, contact local Electricity Supply
Company.
1.2.1 Check if isolating valves are fully open.
Check for a blockage in inlet filter or in
pipework.
1.3.1 Have unit checked. Ring Customer
Service.
2.1.1 Increase flow rate via temperature
control.
2.1.2 Blocked showerhead – clean or replace
blocked sprayplate in showerhead.
2.2.1 Check if stop valves are fully open. Check
if blockage in inlet filter.
2.3.1 Readjust flow rate to give increased flow.
2.3.2 Select 'economy' power.
3.1.1 See 'Water too hot' causes 2.1, 2.2 and
2.3 and their appropriate action/cures. If
it continues, contact Triton Customer
Service.
4.1.1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control.
4.2.1 Is water supply mains or tank fed ?
4.2.2 If tank fed, replumb to mains water
supply or see 4.2.4.
4.2.3 If mains fed, make sure that the mains
stopvalve is fully open and there are no
other restrictions in the supply while
shower is in use, or see 4.2.4.
4.2.4 Fit pump to give minimum pressure (see
rating label). Contact Customer Service
for advice.
4.3.1 Readjust flow rate to give reduced flow.
4.3.2 Select 'high' power.
4.4.1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified
electrician or contact Triton Customer
Service.