Orbital Systems R3 Installation Manual

Orbital Systems R3 Installation Manual

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Orbital Shower Panel R3
5-06-0009
Publication date 2021-08-27

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  • Page 1 Fixture Installation Orbital Shower Panel R3 5-06-0009 Publication date 2021-08-27...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without written permission from Orbital Systems. The English language version of this document contains the original instructions. All other language versions are translations of the original instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Prepare Shower Area ......................14 Install Drain ........................15 Install Wall Brackets ......................17 Install Wallbox ........................19 Prepare Orbital Systems Shower Head ..................22 Prepare 3rd Party Shower Head ....................22 Pipes and Connections ......................22 Prepare for Tiling ....................... 24 Apply Waterproofing Membrane ....................
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  • Page 5: Prerequisites And Approvals

    Institutes of Sweden AB) with Type Approval Certificate C900373 & C900374. Orbital Shower is CE-marked based on test reports from third party labs. If industry regulations and instructions in this manual are followed, Orbital Systems guarantees a functional shower system. Page 5 of 33...
  • Page 6: Warranty

    For showers outside of the warranty period spare parts are available for purchase directly from Orbital Systems. Service Orbital Systems and our team of expert staff are available to assist you if you require product advice, experience any problems, need to purchase spare parts or to set up a service appointment.
  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Installation Requirements Connectivity Internet connection: Either password protected 2,4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi network or Ethernet is required. Ethernet is a factory added option. It is not possible to use Wi-Fi as connection method after the shower has been prepared for Ethernet. Electrical Supply Residual circuit breaker: One breaker per Shower Core...
  • Page 8: Shower Installation Overview

    Shower Installation Overview Product Measurements 440 mm Available shower variants: A: Orbital Systems Shower Head & Hand Shower B: Orbital Systems Shower Head Ø 75 mm C: 3rd Party Shower Head 812 mm Orbital Systems Shower Head & Hand Shower CAUTION Make sure the wall is wide enough (min.
  • Page 9 575 mm 230 mm 145 mm 122 mm 184 mm Page 9 of 33...
  • Page 10: Recycling Optimisation Site Suggestion

    Recycling Optimisation Site Suggestion Recommended installation A fully enclosed shower area with floor heating is recommended to optimize recirculation rates. Page 10 of 33...
  • Page 11: Fixture Installation

    Fixture Installation Component Overview Orbital Systems Shower Head & Hand Shower 1. Wallbox Uni Push (RSK 188 25 12) + pan head stainless steel screws, x8 1. Wallbox (RSK 831 41 66) + screws, x8 2. Conduit Clamp (RSK 188 07 62), x2 2.
  • Page 12: Kit Measurements

    1. Wallbox Uni Push (RSK 188 25 12) + pan head stainless Orbital Systems Shower Head steel screws, x8 2. Conduit Clamp (RSK 188 07 62) 3. PEX Hose with Conduit 100 cm (RSK 188 23 36) Kit Measurements NOTICE Use the two 45 degree Pipe Elbows included in the kit for the Drain Unit.
  • Page 13: Crucial Kit Measurements

    Crucial Kit Measurements CAUTION Crucial measurements! Finished floor height where it is level. Page 13 of 33...
  • Page 14: Prepare Shower Area

    Prepare Shower Area CAUTION It is crucial that all noggin pieces are in Mark the finished floor height where it is level (>170 level and set according to recommended mm). This mark will be used as measurement "X" in the measurements to avoid misalignment in installation process to ensure that there is enough space the shower installation.
  • Page 15: Install Drain

    Apply wall covering according to local regulations. Valid for Orbital Systems Shower Head & Hand Shower NOTICE It is optional which side of the shower the Diverter is placed. Mirror slot in stud and wall covering if needed. ≥45 mm Ø75 mm...
  • Page 16 CAUTION Plumbing and electrical installation should be performed according to local regulations. CAUTION Do not remove the Protective Cover until the Frame is being installed in a later step. Finished floor height where it is level. Drain Unit is centered in the shower area. Countersunk stainless steel screw All supplied screws (x7) must be inserted.
  • Page 17: Install Wall Brackets

    NOTICE Apply lubricant according to local regulations to all Pipes and Fittings. Install Wall Brackets NOTICE Following steps only valid for Orbital Systems Shower Head and Hand Shower. RSK 188 23 36 RSK 187 79 99 Page 17 of 33...
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  • Page 19: Install Wallbox

    Install Wallbox Apply wall covering according to local regulations. 90mm ~1200 - 1300mm 1000mm 126mm Finished floor height where it is level. Countersunk stainless steel screw Page 19 of 33...
  • Page 20 RSK 831 41 66 600mm Page 20 of 33...
  • Page 21 Vatteninstallation. The leakage test shall be documented. Pan head stainless steel screw Next step depends on Shower Head variant. Follow steps valid for Follow steps valid for Orbital Systems 3rd Party Shower Head Shower Head (Prepare (Prepare 3rd Party Orbital Systems...
  • Page 22: Prepare Orbital Systems Shower Head

    Prepare Orbital Systems Shower Head Requirements for installing 3rd Party Diverters, Shower Heads and Hand Showers (applies to installation with Orbital Shower): • When using a 3rd Party Diverter, Shower Head or Hand Shower, it is recommended to choose products with low counter pressure in order to optimise the Orbital Shower performance.
  • Page 23 Cut the Cone depending on the diameter of the Conduit. Cut the Conduits. CAUTION Cut the Conduits as close as possible to the Cones. Ø 32 mm Ø 25 mm Ø 16-20 mm Ø 12 mm NOTICE Anchors provided by Customer. Secure Conduit in slot in stud and anchor with Conduit Clamp.
  • Page 24: Prepare For Tiling

    Prepare for Tiling Cut the Conduits. Raise the floor until it is level with the flange on the drain NOTICE unit. Length might be adjusted depending on the chosen connector applied later. 100 mm WARNING Electrical installation should be Form a steep inclination according to local regulations performed according to local regulations (min.
  • Page 25: Apply Waterproofing Membrane

    Apply wall covering according to local regulations. CAUTION Do not forget to mount the Antenna before closing the wall. Apply Waterproofing Membrane For installations outside of Sweden The following chapter describes a general waterproofing membrane procedure for installing Orbital Shower in a wet- room area.
  • Page 26: For Installations In Sweden

    For installations in Sweden Following waterproofing membranes are approved according to Swedish regulations. Choose one of the following and go to www.orbital-systems.com for separate instructions of how to apply your chosen waterproofing membrane. • Ardex 7+8 • Bostik Pro • Bostik Universal •...
  • Page 27 Mask the black lacquered part of the Wallbox flange with Spread the waterproofing glue with a fine-toothed glue tape. spreader or brush. Apply waterproofing glue on the metal flanges of the Wallbox and Drain Unit. Page 27 of 33...
  • Page 28 Apply liquid membrane to the floor- and wall surfaces Apply liquid membrane on top of the Wallbox which the Drain Waterproofing Membrane and the Waterproofing Membrane and to additional wall surface. Wallbox Waterproofing Membrane are going to cover. Carefully mount Waterproofing Membrane and overlap by at least 50 mm.
  • Page 29: Install Frame

    Tiling Remove the tape from the flange of the Wallbox. Apply tiles up against the lacquered line on all sides of the flange of the Wall Box. 10. Make sure remaining surfaces are being waterproofed according to chosen waterproofing membrane manufacturer and local regulations.
  • Page 30 Cut holes in tiles for water connections. Create a slot Make sure the tiles do not overlap the Grating, allowing it between the holes and fill the slot with grouting up to tile to be removed. level. NOTICE CAUTION Floor tiles must be level with, or higher Do not cut the PEX Hoses, they need to than the Frame.
  • Page 31: Final Preparations

    Final Preparations CAUTION The Orbital Shower will not function without executing above mentioned steps. Fixture Installation completed. Next step is to install the Orbital Shower Core, Control Dial, Shower Head and Hand Shower (including Diverter and Hand Shower Holder). See Technology Installation Manual for details.
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  • Page 33 C E R T I F I E D S P A C E T E C H N O L O G Y...

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