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This is a safety procedure recommended for all electrical appliances. • The showerhead and hose supplied with this product are a safety critical part of your shower. Failure to use genuine Triton parts may cause injury and invalidate your guarantee. 2181398I - December 2019...
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INTRODUCTION - PLEASE READ PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Products manufactured by Triton are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations. ARNING: DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen.
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DO NOT operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged. DO NOT restrict ow out of shower by placing showerhead in direct contact with your body. DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to ow during use or if water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly tted cover.
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The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in the sequence of this instruction book. To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Please see back of book for contact information.
Find our step-by-step installation video for this product on our YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/TritonShowers and search for 'how to guides'. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST TO AID YOUR INSTALLATION Tick off as you complete SECTION SECTION Check that the water supply will satisfy requirements ..........SECTION SECTION Check that water &...
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CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES (please read) GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS - CLEANING ADVICE INSTALLATION CHECK LIST (PLEASE FOLLOW & COMPLETE) SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 7 DIMENSIONS & CABLE/WATER ENTRY POINTS ............8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................9 - 10 INSTALLING THE SHOWER ..............11 - 19 SITING OF THE SHOWER ................
SECTION SECTION check list SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Nominal power - rating at 240V Nominal power - rating at 230V 8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.8kW – (40A MCB rating) 9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating) PLUMBING (see page 11 & 12 for water regulations) Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet...
Fig.3 - Illustrative purposes only WARNING! W-006-A Triton Showers, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Triton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NR xxxx The installation, supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be sufficient for the amperage required.
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SECTION SECTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both site conditions are assessed by a competent poles must be incorporated in the circuit. electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - SITING OF THE SHOWER SITING OF THE SHOWER Mains electric supply (via double pole switch) The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws - see page 7 for water specifications • If it is intended to operate the shower at Double pole pressures above the maximum or below the...
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SECTION SECTION Installation - SITING OF THE SHOWER IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6) WARNING • It is required that the showerhead be ‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment The shower MUST NOT be positioned where so that it can only discharge water at a point it will be subjected to freezing conditions.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLUMBING INSTALLATION Fig.7 Plumbing to be carried out before wiring • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. • DO NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage components.
SECTION SECTION Installation - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION check list ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Deviations from the designated entry IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding. points will invalidate product approvals. The cable entry points are listed on page 8. •...
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SECTION SECTION Installation - FIT TO THE WALL & CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPLIES • Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the retaining screws which Fig.11 hold it to the wall. • Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the shower.
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SECTION SECTION Installation - FIT TO THE WALL & CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPLIES Fig.13 shows a schematic wiring diagram. Fig.13 • The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment i.e. extractor fans, pumps etc., will invalidate the guarantee.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - FITTING THE COVER Fig.14 PLEASE NOTE Before normal operation of the shower, it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the 10-way ribbon cable before the commissioning procedure has been completed.
SECTION SECTION !! IMPORTANT !! COMMISSIONING check list WARNING Fig.16 Before normal operation of the shower, it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris and to make sure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on.
SECTION SECTION check list CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE Fig.18 & REFITTING THE COVER IMPORTANT: After connecting the PCB cable, please check the following before refitting the cover: 1. All plumbing connections are watertight. PCB (In shower) 2.
To start the shower (fig.19) • Switch the power on at the isolating switch. TRITON will show on the screen (1) for a few seconds and the Start/Stop icon (2) will illuminate. • Press the Start/Stop button (2) the screen will display Hello then the showering temperature.
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SECTION SECTION USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig.20 IMPORTANT After any adjustment has been made, it will take a few seconds for the temperature to stabilise and reach the showerhead. To adjust the shower temperature - Eco and Max settings only (fig.20) •...
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Fig.21 Power ‘on’ indicator ring (fig.21) • When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch, TRITON will show on the screen for a few seconds and the Start/Stop icon will illuminate. Low pressure indication (fig.22)
Instructions for installers and service engineers only INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY Instructions for installers and service engineers only CLEANING THE FILTER It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower.
FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT FINDING Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Shower inoperable, 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check supply. no water flow.
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When fitting a new PRD, follow the commissioning procedure. It is advised all electrical maintenance/repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring please contact Triton Customer Service. DO NOT remove the shower from the installation.
Please have your model name available. WEEE Directive – Policy Statement As a producer and a supplier of electric showers, Triton Showers is committed to the protection of the environment via our own environmental policy and compliance with the WEEE directive.
SHOWER CONTROLS - QUICK USER GUIDE To START or STOP your shower. To START the shower - Press the start stop switch (Start/Stop) automatically defaullts to Max Power selection • Press • Press (Max Power) the shower will switch to the Max Power setting. •...