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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing
installation and keep it for future reference.
The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in the sequence of
this instruction book.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
The shower unit MUST BE switched off at the
isolating switch when not in use. This is a
safety procedure recommended for all
electrical appliances.
The showerhead 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.
2181057L - September 2020
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- Page 1 The showerhead 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.
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS The following points will help you understand IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS how the shower operates: a. The electric heating elements operate at a COMISSIONING ADVICE constant rate at your chosen power setting. It is the rate of the water passing through When first installed the unit will be empty.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Triton recommend watching the short online *videos that cover electric shower basics before your installation - *(videos may not show the exact model purchased) • What is an electric shower? • Electrical requirements for electric showers • Plumbing requirements for electric showers •... - Page 6 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 - 20 Siting of the shower ...................
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Page 7: Specifications
SECTION SECTION check list SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Nominal power - rating at 240V Nominal power - rating at 230V 8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.8kW – (40A MCB rating) 9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating) 10.5kW – (45A MCB rating) 9.6kW –... -
Page 8: Dimensions & Cable/Water Entry Points
SECTION SECTION DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS check list Fig.1 DIMENSIONS 208mm 108mm 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 &... -
Page 9: Electrical Requirements
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. - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Siting Of The Shower
SECTION SECTION Installation - SITING OF THE SHOWER check list 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... - Page 12 SECTION SECTION Continued IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6) WARNING • It is required that the showerhead 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.
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Page 13: Plumbing Installation
SECTION SECTION Installation - PLUMBING INSTALLATION check list 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. -
Page 14: Electrical Installation
SECTION SECTION check list Installation - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at NOTE: Deviations from the designated entry points will invalidate product approvals. The the mains before proceeding. cable entry points are listed on page 8. •... - Page 15 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 out’ backplate top rear - fig.9 shows the top access backplate ‘Cut out’...
- Page 16 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 •...
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Fitting The Cover
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. - Page 19 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 stabiliser valve spindle fully clockwise until resistance is felt (fig.15).
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Page 20: Commissioning Procedure
SECTION SECTION check list COMMISSIONING !! IMPORTANT !! Fig.18 Power selector WARNING to COLD Before normal operation of the shower, it 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. -
Page 21: User Operating Instructions & Functions
SECTION SECTION USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS check list OPERATING THE SHOWER - (fig.20) Fig.20 Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out. To start the shower • Press the Start/Stop button and water will flow. Power selector To stop the shower •... - Page 22 SECTION SECTION Continued To adjust the shower temperature - OPERATING FUNCTIONS Economy and High settings only TP – Temperature Protection • The water temperature is altered by increasing During normal operation if the temperature or decreasing the flow rate of the water exceeds the showering safety limit the power through the shower via the temperature to the elements will be removed completely,...
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Page 23: Cleaning The Filter - Installers & Service Engineers Only
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. -
Page 24: Fault Finding/Troubleshooting
See ‘Water too hot’ causes 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 and cycling hot/cool at temperature limiter. their appropriate action/cures. If it continues intervals. contact Triton Customer Service. 4 Water too cool 4.1 Too much flow. 4.1.1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control. - Page 25 4 Water too cool 4.4 Electrical 4.4.1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified or cold. (continued) malfunction. electrician or contact Triton Customer Service. 4.5 Safety cut-out 4.5.1 Thermal safety cut-out device has operated. operated. Have the unit checked by a suitably qualified engineer or contact Customer Service.
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Page 26: Spare Parts
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. -
Page 27: Shower Controls - Quick User Guide
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 Start/Stop button, then turn the Turn the isolator switch OFF. main power isolator switch ON To alter the Power and Temperature of your shower. -
Page 28: Service Policy/Uk Guarantee
Trade Installer Hotline: 024 7637 8344 Nuneaton www.tritonshowers.co.uk Warwickshire, CV11 4NR E-mail: serviceenquiries@tritonshowers.co.uk E-mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited Triton reserve the right to change product specifi cation without prior notice. E&OE. © TRITON SHOWERS 2020...