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The shower head 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. ALTERNATIVELY REGISTER BY TEL: 024 7637 8321 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.
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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 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. WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THESE hot water will be expelled for the rst few seconds.
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DO NOT place items such as soap or shampoo bottles on top of the unit. Liquid could seep through the joint between the cover and backplate. To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Telephone:...
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 & cable entry points of the unit meet requirements ..... SECTION SECTION Check that the electric supply will satisfy requirements ..........
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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 - 21 Siting of the shower ...................
SECTION SECTION DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS check list Fig.1 DIMENSIONS 210 mm 112 mm Fig.2 ENTRY POINTS = Back = Others WATER Left: Bottom, Back, Top & Side. Right: Bottom, Back & Side. = Back = Others CABLE Left: Bottom, Back, Top & Side. Right: Bottom, Back &...
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 Continued A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual a minimum contact gap of 3mm 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 The installation must be in accordance with Mains electric supply Water Regulations/Bylaws - see page 7 for (via double pole switch) water specifications • If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the Double minimum stated, contact Customer Service...
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SECTION SECTION Continued IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6) WARNING • It is required that the shower head be The shower MUST NOT be ‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment positioned where it will be so that it can only discharge water at a point subjected to freezing conditions.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLUMBING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Plumbing to be carried out before wiring The outlet of the shower acts as a vent • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any and must not be connected to anything pipe fittings for the installation.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 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 Continued The shower cover has been designed with four Fig.9 Left hand side “cut out” bottom pipe access points and the top rear of the backplate has been designed with one “cut backplate out” top rear - (fig.9) shows the top access "Cut out"...
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SECTION SECTION Continued Fitting Procedure Fig.10 • Turn off water supply either at the mains stopvalve or the isolating stopvalve. • Temporarily connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the shower using a 15mm x 15mm compression fitting. Fixing hole •...
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SECTION SECTION Continued • Route the cable into the shower unit for Fig.11 connection to the terminal block (fig.11) as follows: Earth cable to terminal marked Terminal Neutral cable to terminal marked N block Live cable to terminal marked...
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SECTION SECTION Continued • (fig.12) shows a schematic wiring diagram. IMPORTANT: When connecting the cable fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure that no cable insulation is trapped under the screws. Loose connections can result in cable overheating. NOTE: The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved.
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - FITTING THE COVER FITTING THE COVER Fig.13 IMPORTANT: Before finally fitting the cover, the following steps must be taken: a. Check the plumbing connections are watertight. b. Check the terminal block screws are fully tightened.
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SECTION SECTION Continued 1. With the cover off the shower - turn the POWER selector spindle clockwise until the flat section is on the left hand side (fig.14). 2. With the cover off the shower - turn the stabi- liser valve spindle fully clockwise until resistance is felt (fig.15).
SECTION SECTION check list COMMISSIONING !! IMPORTANT !! Fig.18 WARNING Before normal operation of the shower, it Power selector to COLD 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 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS check list OPERATING THE SHOWER - (fig.20) Fig.20 Power selector Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out. To start the shower • Press the Start/Stop button and water will flow. To stop the shower High Cold •...
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SECTION SECTION Continued To adjust the shower temperature - Economy and High settings only • The water temperature is altered by increasing or decreasing the flow rate of the water through the shower via the temperature control (fig.20). • After obtaining your showering temperature, the knob can be left as the normal setting and should only need altering to compensate for seasonal changes in ambient water...
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SECTION SECTION Continued OPERATING FUNCTIONS NOTE: In normal use, it is in order to leave the Temperature Protection water supply permanently on to the shower unit, but as with most electrical appliances, the During normal operation if the temperature unit MUST be switched off at the isolating exceeds the showering safety limit the power switch when not in use.
CLEANING THE FILTER 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 IMPORTANT: Switch OFF the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem Cause Action 1 Shower inoperable, 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check supply. no water flow.
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FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: Switch OFF the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem Cause Action 4 Water too cool 4.4 Electrical 4.4.1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified or cold.
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. The power light will illuminate. To start the shower, press the Start/Stop button. To STOP the shower - press the Turn the Start/Stop button, then turn the main power isolator switch OFF.
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