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THAMES Thermostatic vertical mixer shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2181030C November 2009...
Spare parts ................16 - 17 Maintenance ................18 Fault Finding ................19 - 20 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: 0844 980 0730...
Vertical bar mixer shower MAIn CoMPonents Fig.A Fig.A 1. Vertical thermostatic mixer valve 2. Riser pipe 3. Fixed shower arm 4. Fixed showerhead 5. Cover trim 6. Mixer mounting bracket All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate. *All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated.
‘site requirements’. d. Do not connect the mixer shower to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer (or vice versa). Service. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part numbers.
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Do not solder fittings near the mixer unit have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton as heat can transfer along the pipework and scale inhibitor, please contact Customer damage the mixer valve.
Vertical bar mixer shower tYPICAL DoMestIC InstALLAtIons *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Domestic gravity fed systems ( fig.) The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing Stop valve nominally equal pressures. There must be a minimum of one metre head of water.
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Vertical bar mixer shower Instantaneous gas-heated systems, *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) e.g. combination boilers (fig.3) The shower control MUST be installed with a multi-point gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. to maintain relatively stable hot water temperatures).
Vertical bar mixer shower Mains pressurised thermal store systems (fig.) *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.
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Vertical bar mixer shower IMPoRtAnt Consideration must be given for the adequate ceiling space for the installation of this shower. Please see the dimensions shown in Fig.. Fig. 360mm - minimum 60mm between centres WARnInG! Riser pipework MUst not be cut. the product may not perform within stated specifications if altered.
Vertical bar mixer shower sUPPLY PIPe WoRK Fig. Complete the pipework to the shower area having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry (for example rising, falling or rear entry) The hot and cold water pipes should not be permanently attached to the wall within one metre of the valve, before installation is complete, to allow for final adjustment of the...
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Vertical bar mixer shower Fig.9 Fig.9a Fig.9b 32mm minimum Note: there must be at least mm from the face of the mixer threads to the final tiled surface of the wall to allow clearance for the top bracket installation. Bracket Final tiled Illustrations are to give an example of the secure fixings required.
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Vertical bar mixer shower Fitting the mixer Fig.0 Note: It is advisable to leak test the incoming pipework before making good the wall. • Fit the mixer to the bracket and tighten the fittings. Make sure that the mixers flow and diverter controls are in the ‘OFF’...
Vertical bar mixer shower Fitting the fixed showerhead Screw the fixed showerhead to the riser pipe. Make sure the sealing washer is in place and screw tight to seal the joint. FInAL LeAK testInG Fit the hose to the outlet and direct it to waste. Open the isolating valves to the shower and check for leaks.
Vertical bar mixer shower teMPeRAtURe ADJUstMent RAnGe Fig. The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit (which can be preset during installation – factory set at approximately 38°C) with full anti-scald protection throughout the range. Bottom of the mixer Adjusting the maximum temperature...
Vertical bar mixer shower oPeRAtInG tHe sHoWeR Fig. • To start the mixer, rotate the On/Off flow control (top lever) anti-clockwise until it stops for maximum flow (fig.). • To stop the water flow, rotate the On/Off flow control clockwise until it stops (fig.). Flow control •...
Vertical bar mixer shower APPRoVALs Bs en This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: Bs en WRAs FLoW CHARt Pressure/Flow rate l/min 0.0 2.5 8 10.5 13 15.5 18 20.5 23 25.5 28 •...
Vertical bar mixer shower MAIntenAnCe Cleaning Triton recommends that all products are cleaned The following maintenance procedure must using warm, soapy water. be carried out for commercial and health care premises, but is not necessarily required for Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical domestic installations.
1.4 Cold water supply 1.4.1 Turn off the shower and consult a compe- blocked. tent plumber or contact Triton Customer Service. 1.5 High volume of cold 1.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the water drawn off else- supply.
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Vertical bar mixer shower FAULt FInDInG Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water does not 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if flow or shower necessary contact local water company. pattern collapses 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters.
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