Triton OMNICARE ULTRA Manual page 3

GENERAL
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1.1
Isolate the electrical and water supplies before
removing the cover.
1.2
Read all of these instructions and retain them
for later use.
1.3
DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.
1.4
Isolate electrical and water supplies before
proceeding with the installation.
1.5
The unit must be mounted onto the finished
wall surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile
up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit
using silicone sealer after fixing to the wall.
Special care must be taken NOT TO BLOCK
OR SEAL ANY PRD VENTS ON THE UNIT.
1.6
Contact Customer Experience (see back page),
if any of the following occur:
a)
If it is intended to operate the shower at
pressures above the maximum or below the
minimum stated.
b)
If the unit shows a distinct change in performance.
c)
If the shower is frozen.
1.7 If it is intended to operate the shower in areas
of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary
hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to be
fitted. For advice on the Scale Inhibitor,
contact Customer Experience.
1.8
The showerhead must be cleaned regularly
with descalent to remove scale and debris,
otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet
of the unit will result in higher temperatures
and could also cause the Pressure Relief Device
(PRD) in the unit to operate.
1.9
This product is not suitable for mounting into
steam rooms, steam cubicles or exposed to
outdoor elements.
PLUMBING
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2.1 The plumbing installation must comply with
Water Regulations, Building Regulations or any
particular regulations as specified by Local
Water Company or Water Undertakers and
should be in accordance with BS EN 806.
2.2 The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris
before connecting to the shower unit.
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE NOTES
PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
2.3 Do NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as
heat can travel along pipework and damage
components.
2.4 DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as
the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.
2.5 DO NOT use excessive force when making
connections to the flexible hose or
showerhead, finger tight is sufficient.
2.6 All plumbing connections must be completed
before making the electrical connections.
2.7 This appliance MUST NOT be connected to
the inlet supply by a hose-set.
ELECTRICAL
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3.1 The installation must comply with BS 7671
'Requirements for electrical installations' (IEE
wiring regulations), building regulations or any
particular regulations as specified by the local
Electrical Supply Company.
3.2 This appliance MUST be earthed.
3.3 In accordance with 'The Plugs and Sockets etc.
(Safety) Regulations 1994', this appliance is
intended to be permanently connected to the
fixed wiring of the electrical mains system.
3.4 Make sure all electrical connections are tight to
prevent overheating.
3.5 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) MUST
be installed in all UK electric and pumped
shower circuits. This may be part of the
consumer unit or a separate unit.
3.6 Switch off immediately at isolating switch if
water ceases to flow during use.
3.7 Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
pumps must not be connected to the circuits
within the unit.
3.8 Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.
This is a safety procedure recommended with
all electrical appliances.
3.9 As with all electrical appliances it is
recommended to have the shower and
installation checked at least every two years by
a competent electrician to ensure there is no
deterioration due to age and usage.
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