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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.
UK registered design No's:
6133977
6133978
6133979
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 shower head and hose supplied with this
product are safety critical parts of your shower.
Failure to use genuine Triton parts may cause
injury and invalidate your guarantee.
2181645D - August 2022
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- Page 1 The shower head and hose supplied with this product are safety critical parts 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 Electric shower 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 Electric shower IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THESE GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING GENERAL 2.3 DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of the shower unit, as heat can transfer along Isolate the electrical and water supplies before the pipework and damage components. removing the cover.
- Page 4 DO NOT place items such as soap or shampoo bottles on top of the unit. Liquid could seep through the joint between the cover and backplate. To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Telephone: 024 7637 2222 E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Electric shower CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES (please read) GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS - CLEANING ADVICE SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 6 DIMENSIONS & CABLE/WATER ENTRY POINTS ..............7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................8 - 9 INSTALLING THE SHOWER ..................10 - 19 Siting of the shower .................... -
Page 6: Specifications
Electric shower 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) PLUMBING (see page 10 & 11 for water regulations) Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet... -
Page 7: Dimensions & Cable/Water Entry Points
Electric shower Fig.1 DIMENSIONS 98mm 215mm 326 mm Fig.2 ENTRY POINTS = Back = Others WATER Left: Top, Bottom, Side & Back. Right: Bottom, Side & Back. = Back = Others CABLE Left: Top, Bottom, Side & back. Right: None. PLEASE NOTE: Deviation from the approved entry points will invalidate product specifications and warranty. -
Page 8: Electrical Requirements
Fig.3 - Illustrative purposes only WARNING! W-006-A Triton Showers, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Triton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NR The installation, supply cable and circuit xxxx protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be sufficient for the amperage required. - Page 9 Electric shower 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 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 10: Installing The Shower
Electric shower SITING OF THE SHOWER *Diagrammatic view – not to scale. Fig.5 For illustration purpsoes only. WARNING! The shower must not be positioned W-008-A Mains electric supply (via double pole switch) where it will be subjected to freezing conditions. The installation must be in accordance with Double Water Regulations/Bylaws - see page 7 for... - Page 11 Electric shower If the riser kit is supplied with a ‘soapdish hose retainer’ or bespoke ‘hose retainer’, it will in most cases meet this requirement. If the shower head can still be placed within a bath, basin or shower tray within the 25mm limit, then a double check valve or similar, MUST be fitted in the supply pipework to prevent back- flow.
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Page 12: Plumbing Installation
Electric shower PLUMBING INSTALLATION Fig.7a Plumbing to be carried out before wiring. DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation. DO NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage components. -
Page 13: Fit To The Wall & Connect Shower Supplies
Electric shower FIT TO THE WALL & CONNECT THE Fig.8 SHOWER SUPPLIES Pipe/Electrical access points The water inlet has been designed to allow left or right fitting. Decide the inlet direction and then turn the inlet either left or right. If top entry has not been chosen, the trim can be fitted complete. - Page 14 Electric shower Make sure the backplate is square on the wall Fig.10 and tighten the retaining screws. Turn on the mains water supply and check plumbing connections are watertight and there are no leaks in the pipework connection to the shower.
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Page 15: Electrical Installation
Electric shower ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fig.11 IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding. Terminal block The supply cable MUST be secured either by routing through conduit, in trunking, or by embedding in the wall, in accordance with IEE regulations. -
Page 16: Fitting The Cover
Electric shower FITTING THE COVER Fig.13 IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the 10-way ribbon cable before the commissioning procedure has been completed. Fit the trimplate. Turn the valve spindle fully clockwise until it stops (fig.13). Turn the temperature flow control on the cover fully clockwise until it stops (fig.14). -
Page 17: Commissioning Procedure
Electric shower COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE Fig.15 WARNING Before normal operation of the shower, it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly. 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 18: Connecting The Pcb Cable
Electric shower CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE Fig.16 & REFITTING THE COVER IMPORTANT: Ensure the valve spindle and temperature flow control are in the correct positions - see figs.13 & 14. Attached to the display PCB, inside the cover, is a 10-way ribbon cable. The ribbon cable connector must be plugged into the socket located at the right of the power PCB situated inside the unit (fig.16) -
Page 19: Operating The Shower
Electric shower OPERATING THE SHOWER (fig.17) Fig.17 When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch, the power indicator will light up. The START/STOP, HIGH, ECONOMY OR COLD control buttons may be pressed to start the shower. - Page 20 Electric shower After obtaining your preferred temperature, the control can be left as the normal setting and should only need altering to compensate for changes in ambient water temperature. NOTE: It is advisable to test the showering temperature by hand before stepping under the shower head.
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Page 21: Instructions For Installers & Service Engineers Only - Cleaning The
Electric shower INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY Instructions for installers and service engineers only CLEANING THE FILTER Fig.18 It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower. It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person. -
Page 22: Fault Finding/Troubleshooting
Electric shower FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem Cause Action 1 Shower inoperable, 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check supply no water flow. - Page 23 Electric shower FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem Cause Action 3 Water too cool 3.3 Reduction in ambient 3.3.1 Adjust flow rate to give reduced flow. or cold - continued water temperature.
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Page 24: Product Codes
REAMA89……………………Amala 8.5kW Metallic Copper KEAMA97………………………Amala 9.5kW Metallic Brass REAMA97………………………Amala 9.5kW Metallic Brass KEAMA99……………………Amala 9.5kW Metallic Copper REAMA99…………..………Amala 9.5kW Metallic Copper To purchase a genuine Triton spare part for your product, please visit www.tritonshowers.co.uk/spares for product codes and prices. Alternatively please call our Customer Experience team on 024 7637 2222 to order direct. - Page 25 Electric shower 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. Triton Showers is fully registered with the Environment Agency under the following schemes:...
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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 2022...
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