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Thermo Response Thermostatic Control Instantaneous Electric Shower Installation and User Instructions IMPORTANT! This Step-by-Step guide should be given to the customer after installation and demonstration.
QUICK INSTALLATION 2. Installation Check List a guide for installers 3. Important Safety Information The MX range of Thermo Response QI shower Installation models have been specially designed for Quick Installation. Both water and electrics can enter the 4. General Installation Layout Guide shower unit from 8 different positions.
1. SHOWER UNIT FAMILIARISATION Temperature buttons Thermo Response Warmer (+) push button Cooler (-) push button Temperature “Secret ‘til Illuminated” seven segment display Flow Control knob Flow Start / Stop button START/STOP NOTE: the “Secret ‘til Illuminated” seven segment display shines through the shower unit cover when the shower is operating to indicate the water temperature or display error codes.
3. PLEASE REAd THIS IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION Products manufactured by the MX Group are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations. FOR THE USER: WARNING: dO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen.
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PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT.) FOR THE INSTALLER: dEFAULT PLUMBING SETTING: The shower unit is supplied for right hand mains water connection. To plumb the unit from the left of the shower back plate you must remove the blanking cap by sliding off the metal retaining clip and refit to the right hand side of the unit ensuring the metal retaining clip is refitted and pushed firmly into the groove.
4. GENERAL INSTALLATION LAyOUT GUIdE Plan your installation carefully. Check on the nearest For example from the mains feed to the toilet as this and most accessible rising main water supply, this may cause a drop in pressure to a level that is too low may be beneath the bath or in the loft, where it feeds for the shower unit to work correctly.
5. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION n Shower installation must be carried out by a n The shower unit must not be fitted where it may suitably qualified person and be in accordance with be exposed to frost, for example in an outdoor area. The shower must not be used if suspected of being BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) building regulations, frozen.
7. PROdUCT POSITIONING GUIdE Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail Height of Thermo Response showerhead and shower Temperature to suit user’s requirements Flow START/STOP Mains cold water supply (either top, bottom, left, right or rear entry Soap dish Hose retaining ring 25mm minimum...
8. PLUMBING CONNECTIONS NOTE! The 8 arrows depict water Location holes for and electrical entry points mounting are easily PLUMBING THE marked off from inside SHOWER UNIT MUST the unit PRECEdE WIRING! QUICK INSTALLATION As you can see from the diagram right the shower unit can be both plumbed and wired from 8 different...
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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS (CONT.) IMPORTANT: Before connecting the mains water The shower back plate incorporates into the lower right and left hand side of the back plate removable supply to the shower, flush out the pipe work to trim sections to allow easy access when deciding on remove all swarf and system debris.
9. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The electrical installation must be in accordance with The incoming cable should be hidden. the current BS 7671 (I.E.E. wiring regulations) and IMPORTANT: The shower unit is supplied with 2 part P of the building and / or local regulations. separate sets of connecting terminal blocks mounted on the shower back plate so that the shower can be The shower unit is designed for a single phase 50 Hz...
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) The outer sheath of the supply cable must be striped back to the minimum length as illustrated and the earth conductor must have an earthing sleeve fitted. Connect the cable to the terminal block. Ensure that ALL the retaining screws are VERy tight and that NO cable insulation is trapped under the screws.
10. CHANGING THE OPERATIONAL SHOWER PROGRAMMES dEFAULT SETTINGS Sound: ON Running time: 30 MINS RUNNING SOUND TIME SWITCH A four way dIP switch block is mounted on the main Running Time 30 MINS power circuit board that allows the user to configure slider switch 1 OFF certain shower functions.
11. FITTING THE FRONT COVER IMPORTANT: it is necessary to align the flow control knob on the cover with its opposite control spindle before the cover is fitted. In addition connect the flying lead from the PCB to the rear of the front cover. T h e r m o R e s p o n s e...
12. RISER RAIL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Establish the height of the riser rail to suit requirements, taking into account all users. 2. Remove caps and covers from brackets. 3. Mark the position of the lower bracket then drill and plug the wall. If this is a replacement installation locate the bottom hole.
13. COMMISSIONING THE SHOWER IMPORTANT: The MX Thermo Response thermostatic 9. The “Secret ‘til Illuminated” seven segment control shower unit incorporates a commissioning display will activate and display digit 0. procedure detailed below. It is important that this 10. Press the warmer (+) button and the display will procedure is followed.
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COMMISSIONING THE SHOWER (CONT.) PHASEd SHUT dOWN The Phased Shut Down operation is activated when the shower is stopped using the start / stop button. It switches the heating elements OFF but allows the water to run for approximately 6 seconds taking the residual heat away from the elements and giving a cool start up for the next user.
14. OPERATING THE SHOWER 1. Switch on the electrical supply at the pull cord TO dECREASE THE TEMPERATURE or wall mounted switch. The power on neon will illuminate indicating the switch is on. 1. Press the cooler (-) button ONCE. The digit will move, for example from 6 to 5 confirmed by a single 2.
15. HOW yOUR SHOWER WORKS 1. The cold incoming water is heated instantaneously 10. A stabiliser built into the water flow valve as it flows over the heaters in the heat exchanger automatically compensates for small fluctuations in water pressure that frequently occur in assembly.
16. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SHOWER HANdSET ANd INLET WATER FILTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS The shower handset should be cleaned periodically to remove lime scale or debris which will reduce the performance of the shower. The frequency of the cleaning will vary according to local water quality. PERIOdICAL MAINTENANCE 1.
5. Check the inlet filter on the shower is not blocked (see page 21). 5. If there is still no hot water contact MX Customer Care. 6. If the “o – t” digits flash in the display the unit is in over temperature mode, if the water ceases to flow then the unit has automatically shut down.
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A. Clean the spray nozzles or Select a different damaged or is leaking. spray mode by rotating the spray plate. A. Contact MX customer care and they will advise of a suitable replacement. Q. The shower switches off too quickly.
18. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST FOR THE INSTALLER IMPORTANT: The following check list is provided for the benefit of the qualified installer. WARNING: SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITy AT THE ISOLATOR BEFORE REMOVING THE FRONT COVER TO MAKE CHECKS. Q. Shower switches off too quickly. Q.
7. This guarantee applies only to the product itself and as a result any statutory rights. liability attributed to MX Group is limited to the cost of the component. 8. If a product is deemed to be of faulty manufacture MX Group will at Exclusions: their discretion replace the component. Any related consequential 1.
20. SERVICE POLICy In the event of you needing to contact the MX Group 3. If a service call is booked, you or a representative Customer Care Department, the following procedure must be present during the Engineers visit. should be followed:- 4.
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655NM RN/MAY2015 Marleton Cross Limited Trading as The MX Group Alpha Close, Delta Drive, Tewkesbury Industrial Estate, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8JF Tel: 01684 293311 Fax: 01684 293900 Email: sales @ mx-group.com www.mx-group.com CUSTOMER CARE: 0845 5052211 TRAdE dESCRIPTIONS ACT Variations in terms of colour finish, materials and all other aspects of appearance may occur on occasions, either through non-availability of materials or due to our policy of continuing technical improvement.
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