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- Page 1 Antares dual control mixer shower Installation and operating instructions NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180444C October 2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
14 − 15 Fault finding 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: 0870 067 3767 Facsimile: 0870 067 3334 E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk... -
Page 3: Introduction
(above 200 ppm IMPORTANT: When installing this mixer temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may with combination and multipoint hot water have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton appliances, the supplied flow restricters scale inhibitor, please contact Customer MUST be installed. -
Page 4: Main Components
Dual control thermostatic mixer MAIN COMPONENTS Description Mixer valve Trimplate On/Off flow control knob Threaded trim ring Threaded trim ‘O’ ring seal Temperature control knob Trim ring Trim ring seal − Fixing screws/wall plugs... -
Page 5: Site Requirements
Dual control thermostatic mixer SITE REQUIREMENTS Water temperature requirements Maximum hot water temperature = 80°C The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Byelaws. Recommended maximum = 65°C Minimum hot water temperature = 52°C Running water pressure: Maximum cold water temperature = 20°C Gravity fed –... -
Page 6: Typical Suitable Installations
Dual control thermostatic mixer TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS Fig.2 diagrammatic view – not to scale) a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. combination boilers (fig.2) Pipework to The shower control MUST be installed with a fixed head multipoint gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. - Page 7 Dual control thermostatic mixer c) Mains pressurised thermal store Fig.4 diagrammatic view – not to scale) systems (fig.4) Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering Pipework to valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight fixed head pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.
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Page 8: Instantaneous Water Heater Appliance Capabilities
Dual control thermostatic mixer INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS Fig.6 diagrammatic view – not to scale) APPLIANCE CAPABILITIES For best performance from the shower when Stopvalve connected to an instantaneous water heater, Cold water Cold supply the appliance must be capable of raising cistern the temperature of the incoming water to a 150 mm... -
Page 9: Preparing The Mixer Valve
Dual control thermostatic mixer PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Fig.8 diagrammatic view – not to scale) WARNING! The shower must not be positioned Fixed head where it will be subjected to freezing conditions. Check the contents to make sure all parts are Pipework to fixed head present. -
Page 10: Installation
Dual control thermostatic mixer INSTALLATION deep from the finished wall surface. As a guide for the size of hole, it should be large a) General conditions enough to accept the valve complete with the Note: The outlet of the shower MUST NOT inlet and outlet fittings and also allow access for be connected to anything other than the connection to the pipework (fig.9). -
Page 11: Connecting The Supply Pipes
Dual control thermostatic mixer Go to the ‘connecting supply pipes’ section. Fig.9 d) Installation in a panel or cubicle Channel for outlet When installing into a panel or cubicle structure pipe to fixed head or 250mm approx. bulkhead fitting the installer will need to consider building supports or other options. -
Page 12: Fitting The Fixed Head Pipework
Dual control thermostatic mixer FITTING THE FIXED HEAD Fig.10 PIPEWORK Complete the outlet pipework, ending in a ½” BSP x 15mm female thread elbow (fig.10). Appropriate Finish the wall so that it is flush with the fitting fitting (fig.11). Note: This fitting is not supplied as variations in installations require the selection of the most suitable fitting. -
Page 13: Commissioning
Dual control thermostatic mixer Make sure the ‘O’ ring is in place when tight to the face plate. Fig.13 Fit the On/Off flow control knob onto the splined shank and tighten onto the spline with the grub screw (fig.15). COMMISSIONING CHECK THAT ALL SUPPLY PIPEWORK HAS BEEN FLUSHED THROUGH BEFORE COMMISSIONING. -
Page 14: Operating The Shower
Dual control thermostatic mixer To adjust the maximum temperature Fig.16 override setting Remove the temperature control by unscrewing the grub screw (fig.16). Turn the flow control fully anti-clockwise. Once there is a steady flow running, adjust the temperature valve spindle until the temperature is about 40°C (turn clockwise for cold and anti- clockwise for warm). -
Page 15: Spare Parts
Dual control thermostatic mixer SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. 1 Flow control knob 83307440 2 Temperature control knob 83307470 3 Adaptor 83308670 4 Face plate 86001320 5 Ceramic headworks 83307220 6 Thermostatic cartridge 83307340 7 Filter 83307240... -
Page 16: Fault Finding
1.3.1 Turn temperature control anti-clockwise. cold water temperature. 1.4 Cold water supply 1.4.1 Turn off shower and consult a competent blocked. plumber or contact Triton Customer Service. 1.5 High volume of cold 1.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the water drawn off elsewhere. supply. - Page 17 Dual control thermostatic mixer FAULT FINDING The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 5 Water too cold. 5.1 Running pressure 5.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve. in excess of maximum recommended. 6 Shower controls 6.1 Running pressure 6.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
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- Page 20 0870 067 3767 Triton Road Fax: 0870 067 3334 Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www.tritonshowers.co.uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited e mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2008...
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