Triton unichrome THAMES Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Triton unichrome THAMES Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Thermostatic bar mixer shower with diverter

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THAMES
Thermostatic bar
mixer shower with
diverter
Installation
and
Operating
Instructions
I
NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER
2180452B
October 2005

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  • Page 1 THAMES Thermostatic bar mixer shower with diverter Installation Operating Instructions NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180452B October 2005...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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: +44 (0) 24 7632 5491 Facsimile: +44 (0) 24 7632 4564 E mail: technical@triton.plc.uk...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    (above 200 ppm MUST NOT be subjected to water temperatures temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may above 80°C. have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton scale inhibitor, please contact Customer This mixer is suitable for fully modulating type Service.
  • Page 4: Main Components

    Bar mixer shower KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS (fig.1) Thames thermostatic mixer valve Fig.1 Combined riser/fixed head rail Rail bracket Fixed spray arm Fixed head Handset holder Handset Handset hose Straight connector − 2 off (fig.2) Fig.2...
  • Page 5: Site Requirements

    Bar mixer shower SITE REQUIREMENTS Water temperature requirements The installation must be in accordance with Maximum hot water temperature = 80°C Water Regulations and Byelaws. Recommended maximum = 65°C Minimum running water pressure: 0.5 bar. Minimum hot water temperature = 52°C Maximum running water pressure: 5 bar.
  • Page 6: Typical Suitable Installations 4

    Bar mixer shower TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS Fig.3 a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems, diagrammatic view – not to scale) e.g. combination boilers (fig.3) 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 temperatures).
  • Page 7: Instantaneous Water Heater Appliance Capabilities

    52°C (125°F) and delivering a flow Cold Cold supply rate of not less than eight litres per minute. water cistern Triton recommends the fitting of the straight 150mm minimum connectors to allow flow limiters to be inserted Gate valve into both valve inlets.
  • Page 8: Preparing The Mixer Valve

    Bar mixer shower PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Fig.7 diagrammatic view – not to scale) WARNING! The shower must not be positioned where it will be subject to freezing conditions. Check the contents to make sure all parts are Handset can present.
  • Page 9: Installation 7

    Bar mixer shower INSTALLATION Fig.9 Bracket Note: DO NOT connect the outlet of mounting point the shower to anything other than the fittings supplied. DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage seals and thermostatic components.
  • Page 10: Fitting The Riser/Fixed Head Rail 8

    Bar mixer shower Flush out the pipework in accordance Fig.12 with Water Regulations and Byelaws. Screw the supplied collars onto the fittings until tight to the wall. The collars will give a limited degree of tolerance and the amount of exposed thread will depend on the accuracy of the elbows set in the wall.
  • Page 11: Leak Testing

    Bar mixer shower Fitting the fixed showerhead Fig.15 Screw the fixed head (fig.16) to the riser/fixed Mounting head rail. Make sure the sealing washer is in bracket place and screw tight to seal the joint. Locking screw Fitting the hose and handset Connect the one end of the flexible hose to the bottom outlet connector (fig.17) on the mixer valve, making sure that the sealing washer is in...
  • Page 12: Operating The Bar Diverter

    Bar mixer shower user safety. Fig.18 To adjust the maximum temperature Flow & setting diverter Remove the temperature control lever to allow control access to the retaining grub screw inside. Loosen the grub screw (fig.19) and remove the temperature control. Turn the flow &...
  • Page 13 Bar mixer shower Fig.21 Fig.22 Clockwise to Anti-clockwise select handset to select fixed head Clockwise to Anti-clockwise select handset to select fixed head Fig.23 Clockwise for Anti-clockwise cooler water for hotter water Clockwise for Anti-clockwise cooler water for hotter water...
  • Page 14 Bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. Flow & diverter control 83308860 Temperature control 83308850 Adaptor 83308880 Flow cartridge 83308870 Thermostatic cartridge 83307250 Outlet 83307360 Non-return valve 83307290 Trim pack − premium 86001390 Straight connector UNPIPCON...
  • Page 15: Spare Parts

    Bar mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No. 10 Riser rail assembly including 88400003 bracket handset holder (see Ref:11) fixed spray arm 11 Handset holder 83308410 12 Fixed showerhead 88600002 13 Handset 88500002 14 Flexi hose 28100000 15 Thames bar diverter unit 86001250 Optional parts 16 Dogleg connector...
  • Page 16: Fault Finding

    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 water drawn off elsewhere. the supply.
  • Page 17 Bar mixer shower FAULT FINDING The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water too 4.1 Running pressure 4.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve. cold. in excess of maximum recommended. 5 Shower 5.1 Running pressure 5.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
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  • Page 20 Service Policy Replacement Parts Policy In the event of a complaint occurring, the following Availability: It is the policy of Triton to maintain procedure should be followed: availability of parts for the current range of products for supply after the guarantee has expired.
  • Page 21 Pdf Supplied By http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/...

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