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The shower head and hose supplied with (FROM THE FRONT OR TOP OF THE BOX) 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...
FAULT FINDING ................19 - 20 GUARANTEE, SERVICE POLICY, ETC.......... rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Please see back off book for contact information. All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower MAIN COMPONENTS Fig.1 Ref. Description Elina bar mixer valve (bottom exit) Straight connector - X2 Bar Bracket (push fit) - X2 - if supplied with your product...
For best performance within the specified running This book contains all the necessary fitting and pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per operating instructions for your Triton mixer minute should be available to both inlets. shower. Please read them carefully and read...
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Thermostatic bar mixer shower PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Hard Water Areas a. If it is intended to operate the shower DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe in areas of hard water (above 200-ppm fittings for the installation. temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer shower may have to be fitted.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower TYPICAL COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS *Diagrammatic view – not to scale. *Fig.2 For illustration purpsoes only. Commercial Gravity Fed Systems (fig.2) Vent Cold feed to Calorifier The mixer shower MUST be fed from a cold Cold water to taps water cistern and hot water cylinder providing Cold water cistern <20°C...
Thermostatic bar mixer shower INSTALLATION *Diagrammatic view – not to scale. *Fig.4 For illustration purpsoes only. PREPARING THE SHOWER Check the contents to make sure all items are present. Before starting, make sure all of the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris etc, while routing the supply pipework.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower *SUPPLY PIPEWORK Complete the pipework to the shower area, *IMPORTANT! having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry, for example rising, BEFORE FIXING the supply pipework within falling or rear entry. the wall, refer to the SUPPLY PIPEWORK and STRAIGHT FITTINGS sections.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower MAKING GOOD Fig.6 Seal around Make good the wall and complete the tiling. the connectors NOTE: It is advised to use a suitable sealer around the variable connector where it enters the wall to stop water ingress (fig.6). Screw the supplied cover trims onto the fittings until tight to the wall (fig.6).
Thermostatic bar mixer shower FITTING THE SHOWER & CONTROLS Fig.8 Fit the collar to the spindle, and Offer the shower valve up to the fittings. fasten using the Check that the sealing washers are in place. screw supplied Screw the unions onto the fittings. NOTE: The mixer controls will need to be fitted before commissioning can be carried out.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower COMMISSIONING (TYPE 3) The following conforms to Department of Health (doH), Health Technical Memorandum HTM 04-01: Supplement Performance specification D 08: thermostatic mixing valves (healthcare premises) for when the mixer has been installed in healthcare premises. Important: Make sure that all supply pipework has been flushed through before commissioning.
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Thermostatic bar mixer shower COMMISSIONING Start the water flow by rotating the flow control (left hand side) anticlockwise. Make sure that the hot and cold water supplies are fully open and at (or near to) their design temperature and pressures, and are within the requirements as stated on page 2.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT RANGE Fig.10 The mixer has a temperature stop to prevent accidental rotation to higher temperatures. This is adjustable to provide a maximum temperature of 35°C – 46°C. The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit (which can Temperature STOP be pre-set during installation –...
Thermostatic bar mixer shower OPERATING THE SHOWER Fig.15 To start the shower, rotate the flow control (left- hand side) anti-clockwise. For maximum flow, rotate until it stops. To stop the water flow, rotate the flow control clockwise until the water stops flowing (fig.12).
Thermostatic bar mixer shower APPROVALS D 08 This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: KIWA MARKING The unique reference for this product is: 86004690 This can be found, laser marked onto the body of the mixer valve. PRODUCT FLOW RATES - For guidance only Flow Rate (l/m) 3.5 5.4 7.4 8.9 10.0 15.0 22.0 26.6 30.8 34.6...
Thermostatic bar mixer shower IN-SERVICE TESTING With an acceptable mixed water temperature, complete the following procedure: Maintenance of the unit is required to give a) Record the temperature of the hot and cold continued performance after installation and that water supplies. it continues to provide scald prevention.
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Thermostatic bar mixer shower FREQUENCY OF IN-SERVICE TESTS General In the absence of any other instruction or guidance on the means of determining the appropriate frequency of in-service testing, the following procedure may be used: a) 6 to 8 weeks after commissioning carry out the tests detailed in: In-Service Tests b) 12 to 15 weeks after commissioning carry...
Thermostatic bar mixer shower COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE and IN-SERVICE TESTING RECORD Where installed: Mixer valve location: Date installed: Installed by: Commissioning details: Hot water - Temp: °C Pressure: Cold water - Temp: °C Pressure: Maximum temperature setting - Temp: °C Pressure: Equipment used: Inspection and maintenance record:...
Thermostatic bar mixer shower MAINTENANCE Cleaning It is recommended that all products are cleaned Maintenance of the unit is required to give using warm, soapy water. continued performance after installation and that it continues to provide scald prevention. Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical cleaning products as this may affect the product NOTE: A thermostatic mixing valve in need of surface finish and invalidate your guarantee.
Thermostatic bar mixer shower FAULT FINDING The following can be carried out by a competent person Problem Cause Action 1 Water too hot. 1.1 Temperature 1.1.1 Refer to the Commissioning section. control incorrectly commissioned. 1.2 Not enough cold 1.2.1 Reposition temperature control knob water flowing through shower.
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Thermostatic bar mixer shower FAULT FINDING Problem Cause Action 4 Water does 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if not flow or necessary contact local water company. shower pattern 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary. collapses when 4.3 Blockage in pipework.
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