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QUARTZ
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INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC QUARTZ ™ INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Information Safety Information Introduction Electrical Rating Flushing Pipeworks Connections Isolating Valves Siting Pressures Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Inspection and Maintenance After Installation Declaration of Conformity Positioning Guide Components Installation Pipework Electrical Installation Mains Voltage Connection Electrical rating Wiring Connection Earth Bonding Front Cover Preparation Commissioning and Front Cover Installation...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safety information This appliance can be used by children aged from 3 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (OTP) device ensures safer comfortable showering whilst the shower provides endless economical showering as it imposes no demand on stored hot water. Aqualisa products are supplied complete with a 1 year guarantee that can be upgraded by registering the product with Aqualisa. See www.aqualisa.co.uk/guarantee for details.

  • Page 5: Electrical Rating

    Notes: 1. Cable selection is dependant on de-rating factors detailed in the electrical rating section. 2. In certain installations the combination of low voltage and extended cable lengths may result in loss of power and a consequential reduction in flow rates.

  • Page 6: Flushing

    3. Cable sizes detailed are the minimum acceptable sizes. Sizes greater than these shown above may be used and should be used if cable runs are greater than indicated (above cable runs are based on a maximum 9.6V drop). 4. Rewirable fuses are not recommended and not covered by this table.

  • Page 7: Isolating Valves

    Isolating valves A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the incoming supply in accordance with the current Water Supply Regulations and our terms of warranty. Siting Refer to positioning guideline. The Quartz™ Electric unit must be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose outlet pointing downwards.

  • Page 8: Pressure Relief Device (Prd)

    The pressure test adaptor must be left with the customer. Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar) Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute The Quartz™ Electric shower is designed to control static pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar). Where pressures are likely to exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must be fitted into the incoming mains supply.

  • Page 9: Inspection And Maintenance

    Complete and post the guarantee card or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk. Declaration of Conformity Aqualisa Products Limited declares that the Quartz™ Electric shower, complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/ EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU).

  • Page 10: Positioning Guide

    POSITIONING GUIDE This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all current Water Supply Regulations. • < 165mm <320mm Approx. 1,400mm > 25mm...
  • Page 11 Appendix Distance between top of the chrome rail and top of the shower engine is a maximum of 320mm. Hose retaining ring. 25mm minimum. 4a. Bath spillover level. 4b. Shower tray spillover level. 5. Distance between height of user and top of chrome rail is maximum 165mm (Average person height 1,750mm).

  • Page 12: Components

    Quartz Electric shower with adjustable Quartz Electric shower with adjustable 10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements 10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements...

  • Page 13: Installation

    The Quartz Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure the INSTALLATION unit to a suitable wall. Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access to service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material.
  • Page 14 Refer to positioning guideline diagram page 10. Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling. Tape the template provided onto the finished wall surface in the desired position and mark the required 3 fixing points. Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the fixing kit provided, if suitable.

  • Page 15: Electrical Installation

    Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of the shower unit. If all is sound turn off the water supply to the shower unit. Ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the minimum and maximum requirements by following the pressure testing procedure - •...

  • Page 16: Mains Voltage Connection

    Switch must be outside Switch must Zone 2 be outside Zone 2 2.25m 2.25m 0.6m 0.6m 0.6m 0.6m Mains voltage connection Please refer to the typical system diagram. The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply •...
  • Page 17 Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box): A. Has a main switch rating of 80A or above. B. Has a spare fuse way which will take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker) you need to fit. If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the typical system diagram below).

  • Page 18: Electrical Rating

    Electrical Rating Refer to the electrical rating diagram (page 5) to determine the nominal current of the shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower itself. Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of your chosen cable.
  • Page 19 Where required, replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw provided. Unclip the earth terminal block and reposition it into the holder on the service tunnel. Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the bottom of back plate or service tunnel (if used) and must be protected...

  • Page 20: Earth Bonding

    handset to the hose. Place the handset into the handset holder. Earth Bonding ! THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET. HOWEVER, IT regulations. MAY BE NECESSARY, TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS •...

  • Page 21: Commissioning And Front Cover Installation

    Commissioning and Front Cover Installation This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure detailed below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and • invalidate the guarantee. Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose washer into the hose and attach to the shower outlet to allow the water to discharge safely to waste.
  • Page 22 Hold the cover next to the shower unit on the wall and carefully attach the two sole- noid connectors. Place the solenoid connec- Hold the cover next to the shower unit on the wall tor block into the saddle within the shower and carefully attach the two solenoid connectors.

  • Page 23: Shower Kit

    Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should increase. Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.
  • Page 24 Carefully slide the gel hook onto the rail under the handset holder. Refer to positioning guideline diagram page 10. Current water supply regulations state that the handset should not be allowed to pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray. If this cannot be achieved, the hose must be passed through the gel hook which has also been designed to be utilised as a hose restraint.
  • Page 25 Align the fixing hole of the bottom bracket with the corresponding holes on the rail assembly, ensuring the smaller sized hole on the rail is closest to the wall. Secure the bottom rail bracket to the wall using the long wall screw. Place the rail end caps into both brackets and push firmly into position.

  • Page 26: Pressure And Flow Readings

    PRESSURE AND FLOW READINGS BELOW TABLE TO BE COMPLETED BY INSTALLER UPON INSTALLATION. • 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Installation Reading (If applicable) (If applicable) Date: Flow rate: (Litres per minute) Static pressure: (BAR) Working pressure: (BAR) This guide must be handed to the customer on installation completion. The pressure test adaptor MUST be left with customer, should future •...

  • Page 27: User Instructions

    USER INSTRUCTIONS Aqualisa have been at the forefront of showering technology for 40 years specialising in solutions that make showering an everyday pleasure. Whilst striving to improve our products, from time to time we make changes to the functions and operation to improve the customer experience.

  • Page 28: Shower Head Operation

    - Water ceases to flow during use. - Water has entered inside of the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover. Do not place items on top of the shower, e.g. soap, shower gel, shampoo bottles etc. To maintain the look and function of your shower, clean regularly. Ensure the power is isolated to the shower when cleaning to avoid the shower accidentally turning on.

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance

    This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard handset can only be replaced with genuine Aqualisa parts. build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.

  • Page 30: Pressure Test Adaptor Fitting And User Instructions

    Pressure test adaptor fitting and user instructions Quartz™ Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure: Maximum: 1.0 MPa (10bar) Minimum: 0.09 MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure: Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible cause Action No flow or not Power failure (light does not Check power supply, consult enough flow. illuminate). electrician. Incorrect use of touch switch. See user instructions. Water control knob is turned fully Turn flow control knob anticlockwise. clockwise.
  • Page 32 Symptom Possible cause Action No flow or not There may be an outlet Disconnect handset from hose and run enough flow - blockage. the shower. continued. i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
  • Page 33 Symptom Possible cause Action a) Increase the flow by Water too hot. Water flow too low. turning the water control knob towards the cold temperature markings (anticlockwise) slowly. b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water authority to check that the running pressure is above the...
  • Page 34 Symptom Possible cause Action Water runs from Pressure relief device (PRD) has Turn off electrical isolating switch and around hose. operated due to excess pressure water servicing valve and contact our build up. Customer services department. Hose incorrectly fitted. Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected correctly and tightly.
  • Page 36 Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes. The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning. Trademark of Aqualisa Products Limited. Part No: 438301 Issue 07 Sept 21 ™...

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