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- Page 1 THERMOSTATIC SHOWER PRODUCT MANUAL INSTALLER Please leave this manual with the user for future reference to unit operation and maintenance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction ..................3 Important Safety Information ............3 Pack Contents ................6 Dimensions ..................7 Specifications .................8 Installation Requirements ..............9 Installation ..................10 Commissioning ................18 Operation ..................22 Fault Diagnosis................23 Maintenance ................26 Spare Parts .................. 27 Guarantee, Customer Service Policy ......Back Page... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Description The Aquatronic Power Thermostatic Shower is an all-in-one power shower with an integral mains voltage pump, separate controls for flow and temperature, and a temperature override button. It features a 15 mm dual-entry push-fit manifold which supports various inlet supply configurations. - Page 4 DO NOT operate the appliance if water leaks from the unit, maintenance will be required before the appliance can be safely used. DO NOT allow the appliance to be run dry. DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control. Only shower fittings recommended by the manufacturer should be used.
- Page 5 by the local electricity supply company, in force at the time of installation. The installation should be carried out by an electrician or contractor who is registered with, or is a member of an association such as: National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and Contracting (NICEIC), throughout the UK.
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Page 6: Pack Contents
PACK CONTENTS Check the pack contents before installation. 1 x Thermostatic Power Shower 4 x Case Inserts 1 x Temperature Indicator Trim 1 x Flow Control Knob 1 x Temperature Control Knob 1 x Push-Fit 3 x Rubber Wall Plugs Release Tool 3 x Fixing Screws 3 x Rubber Feet... -
Page 7: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS 130.1 66.2 80.2 All dimensions are nominal and in millimetres. -
Page 8: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Power Supply – 230–240 V at 50 Hz, fused at 3 Amps, via a double pole fused switch (not supplied) with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm for each contact. Electrical Connections – Terminal block will accept cable up to 2.5 mm². -
Page 9: Installation Requirements
Duty Cycle The motor is fitted with a self-resetting thermal trip, – designed to operate if motor temperatures become too high due to abnormally high supply voltages. The duty cycle is 15 minutes on/45 minutes off. Under normal operating conditions the thermal trip is unlikely to be activated. -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION General Do not take risks with plumbing or electrical equipment. Do not install the shower unit in a position where it could become frozen. Isolate electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the installation of the shower unit. The shower unit must be fed from a cold water storage cistern and hot water cylinder with equal pressures. - Page 11 The shower unit must be earthed by connecting the supply cable earth conductor to the earth terminal. Supplementary bonding: Within the bathroom or shower room, all accessible conductive parts of electrical equipment and extraneous conductive parts that are likely to introduce earth potential, must be electrically bonded to earth using a minimum cable size of 4.0 mm if the cable is not mechanically protected...
- Page 12 Avoid routing the high level hot feed pipe upward to the same level as the cold tank (for example, into loft space) as air locks may result. Do not solder supply pipework connected to the shower unit as heat transfer may damage plastic components. Do not use jointing compounds on the shower unit joints, they may cause damage to the mechanism inside.
- Page 13 below the minimum clearance gap between the bath or shower tray spillover level of 25 mm. Fit the three rubber feet into the recesses on the case as shown. The feet will reduce the noise Rubber transmitted by the power shower Feet through the wall.
- Page 14 Loosen the three cover securing Screws securing Screw the cover. screws and remove the shower securing the cover. unit cover. Note! The cover securing screws are captive and should not be unscrewed fully from the unit case. Blanking Insert the push-fit release tool Plug between the flange of the blanking Collet...
- Page 15 Cut away and trim the thinned section at the top or bottom of the case to allow the electrical supply cable to run down the rear of case. Trim the thinned section of the case 10. Run the electrical supply cable in covering the cable channel.
- Page 16 Warning! Do not insert fingers into the push-fit connectors as this can result in injury. Caution! Thoroughly flush the incoming hot and cold water supply pipes to remove debris before connecting the shower unit. 13. Locate the shower unit on the inlet supplies and push the inlet manifold onto the pipework until resistance is felt.
- Page 17 16. Connect the live, neutral and earth conductors of the electrical supply cable to the terminal block in the following manner. L - Live terminal block N - Neutral terminal block - Earth terminal block The supply cable earth connector should be sleeved.
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Page 18: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING General Commissioning The unit must not be run dry. Before proceeding any further with the installation the shower unit must be commissioned. Connect the flexible hose to the outlet of the shower unit. Caution! Do not over-tighten. Turn on the water supplies and Hose Washer check for leaks. - Page 19 Maximum Temperature Setting It may be necessary to adjust the maximum temperature for site conditions to ensure safe showering from the unit. Ensure the hot water temperature is at least 12°C above the required temperature for correct operation of the thermostatic power shower. To reset the maximum outlet temperature follow the sequence below : Turn the outer flow control anticlockwise to maximum flow.
- Page 20 Caution! When resistance is felt DO NOT USE FORCE to turn the spindle any further as this is the maximum shower temperature obtainable with the available hot water storage temperature. FORCE will DAMAGE the internal components. Turn the temperature spindle until the maximum water temperature required is obtained.
- Page 21 Disabling the Temperature Override Button The temperature override button allows the user to override the preset maximum temperature. The temperature override button should be disabled if the power shower is to be used by the young, the elderly, the infirm, or anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the controls. Follow the instructions below to disable the temperature override button: Full Cold...
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Page 22: Operation
OPERATION Thermostatic Power Shower For safety reasons this appliance is fitted with an adjustable maximum temperature setting. This must be checked and adjusted as necessary to suit both site conditions and user’s comfort. Turn the outer flow control knob until the desired flow of water is obtained. -
Page 23: Fault Diagnosis
FAULT DIAGNOSIS Fault Diagnosis - User Maintenance The appliance is fully performance tested after assembly. Providing it has been correctly installed and is operated as advised, difficulties should not arise. In the unlikely event that you experience problems with your appliance then the following procedure will enable you to undertake basic fault finding before contacting the person responsible for installing your shower. - Page 24 Malfunction Cause Remedy Low or no water flow. Isolating valves closed. Open the isolating valves. Inlet filters blocked. Contact your installer. Check valve fitted Contact your installer. incorrectly. Appliance sited above The appliance is not suitable cold water storage for negative head installations. cistern.
- Page 25 Malfunction Cause Remedy Flow of water Increase storage size of the Insufficient storage of virtually stops and cold water cistern. cold water in cistern (230 surges on/off, after litres recommended). a few minutes. Insufficient storage of hot Increase the storage size of Shower runs cold water in cylinder.
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Page 26: Maintenance
Malfunction Cause Remedy Pump does not stop Potentiometer failure. Renew the harness assembly. or change speed PCB failure. Renew the PCB. when flow knob turned. Open the isolating valves. Isolating valves closed. Low or no water flow. Inlet filters blocked. Clean the inlet filters. -
Page 27: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS 147.67 Check Valve Pack 453.01 Cartridge – Thermostatic 453.03 Motor Pump Assembly – components identified 'A' 453.07 Inlet Manifold Assembly – components identified 'B' 453.08 PCB Assembly – Power 453.12 Harness Assembly - Concentric – components identified 'C' 453.13 Solenoid Valve Assembly –... - Page 28 Your product serial number or date mark (if available) may be useful to identify parts. Customer Service 0870 241 0888 Manufactured for Wickes in the U.K. The manufacturer reserve the right to alter product specifications without notice. P3786/2 April 2003...