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- Page 1 AIRE • NENE • TYNE bar mixer showers – thermostatic bar mixer shower – pressure compensating Installation Operating Instructions NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180367A Nov 2002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Bar mixers CONTENTS Page Introduction Safety warnings Main components Site requirements Typical installations 4 - 5 Preparing the mixer valve Siting of shower Installation 7 - 8 Commissioning 8 - 9 Operating the shower Cleaning the filters Fitting the riser rail (Tyne) 10 - 11 Fitting the riser rail (Aire,Exe &... -
Page 3: Introduction
U.K. up to a temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may maximum of 5 bar running pressure. have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton Important: When installing this mixer with scale inhibitor, please contact Customer a combination boiler or multi-point, the Service. -
Page 4: Main Components
Bar mixers MAIN COMPONENTS Aire Nene Mixer valve thermostatic – Aire Mixer valve thermostatic – Nene Mixer valve thermostatic – Tyne Tyne Mixer valve pressure compensating – Exe Offset inlet connector (Exe & Aire) Straight inlet connector (Nene & Tyne) –... -
Page 5: Site Requirements
To ensure the product suitability for and appliances being operated elsewhere on commercial and multiple installations, please the premises. contact Triton’s specification advisory service Where thermal store systems and instantaneous prior to installation. gas water heaters are used, if excessive draw... -
Page 6: Typical Installations
Bar mixers TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS Fig.2 diagrammatic view – not to scale) a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. combination boilers (fig.2). The shower control MUST be installed with a multipoint gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. to maintain relatively stable hot water Combination temperatures). - Page 7 Bar mixers c) Mains pressurised thermal store Fig.4 diagrammatic view – not to scale) systems (fig.4). 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 Mixer supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.
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Page 8: Preparing The Mixer Valve
Bar mixers INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS Fig.6 APPLIANCE CAPABILITIES In order to ensure the optimum performance from the shower when connected to an instantaneous water heater, the appliance must be capable of raising the temperature of the incoming water to a minimum of 52°C (125°F) and delivering a flow rate of not less than eight litres per minute. -
Page 9: Installation
Bar mixers INSTALLATION Fig.8 diagrammatic view – not to scale) NOTE: The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the sprayhead supplied. DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. DO NOT solder fittings within the vicinity of the mixer unit as heat transfer can damage the seals and thermostatic components. -
Page 10: Commissioning
Bar mixers Offer the shower valve to the fittings and ensuring Fig.10 the sealing washers are place, screw the unions onto the fittings. Locking nuts Connector Straight fittings The straight connectors can be used to connect to 1/2” BSP female elbow fittings in solid wall installations. -
Page 11: Operating The Shower
Bar mixers Allow the shower to run at the maximum Fig.13 temperature setting until the water temperature has stabilised. Using the temperature control knob, rotate until your desired maximum showering temperature is reached. The mixer valve is fitted with a maximum temperature override button factory set at 40°C. -
Page 12: Fitting The Riser Rail (Tyne)
Bar mixers FITTING THE RISER RAIL ASSEMBLY Fig.16 (Tyne) Fig.17 WARNING: Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended. - Page 13 Bar mixers Slide the finishing trims onto the brackets. Ensure the lug on each rail bracket end Fig.21 engages into the slot on the fatter end of each trim before push fitting the thinner ends in place (fig.21). To remove a trim, push a small screwdriver or similar through the slot in the trim end and carefully pull away from the wall bracket.
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Page 14: Fitting The Riser Rail (Aire,Exe & Nene)
Bar mixers FITTING THE RISER RAIL ASSEMBLY Fig.26 (Aire, Exe and Nene) WARNING: Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended. -
Page 15: Sprayhead (Tyne) Adjusting & Cleaning
Bar mixers ADJUSTING THE SPRAYHEAD Fig.32 (Tyne) Four sprayhead patterns are available (fig.32). Adjustment is by turning the bezel on the sprayhead in either direction until the desired pattern is obtained. MAXI: A full spray perfect for a relaxing shower. ULTRA: A focused spray for a refreshing, satisfying shower. -
Page 16: Sprayhead (Aire,Exe & Nene) Adjusting & Cleaning
Bar mixers ADJUSTING THE SPRAYHEAD Fig.36 (Aire, Exe and Nene) Three sprayhead patterns are available (fig.36). Adjustment is by turning the bezel on the sprayhead in either direction until the desired pattern is obtained. MAXI A full spray perfect for a relaxing shower. ULTRA A focused spray for a refreshing, satisfying shower. -
Page 17: Spare Parts
Bar mixers Ref. Description Part No. SPARE PARTS Closure knob 83307390 Aire 83307310 Nene 83307440 Tyne 83307490 Mechanic headwork 83307320 Thermostatic body 83307400 Aire 83307330 Nene 83307450 Tyne 83307600 Thermostatic cartridge 83307410 Aire 83307340 Nene 83307460 Tyne 83307500 Regulation knob 83307420 Aire 83307350... -
Page 18: Fault Finding
1.4 Cold water supply 1.4.1 Turn shower off 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 water drawn off elsewhere. the supply. - Page 19 Bar mixers 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 in 5.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve. excess of maximum recommended. 6 Shower 6.1 Running pressure in 6.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve controls noisy excess of maximum...
- Page 20 Service Policy Replacement Parts Policy In the event of a complaint occurring, the Availability: It is the policy of Triton to maintain following procedure should be followed: availability of parts for the current range of products for supply after the guarantee has 1 Telephone Customer Service on (024) 7637 expired.
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