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Triton Thames Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Thames dual control thermostatic mixer shower with diverter
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THAMES
Dual Control
Thermostatic
mixer shower with
diverter
Installation
and
Operating
Instructions
I
nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user
2180459D January 2007

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  • Page 1 THAMES Dual Control Thermostatic mixer shower with diverter Installation Operating Instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180459D January 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    16 − 17 Fault finding 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. Telephone: 0870 067 3767 Facsimile: 0870 067 3334 E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    5 temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may bar running pressure. have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton scale inhibitor, please contact Customer IMPORTANT: When installing this mixer Service.

  • Page 4: Main Components

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower MAIN COMPONENTS (fig.) Fig. − Mixer valve Screws − Face plate Tiling shroud − Threaded trim ring Flow regulator − Flow and diverter control Fixing screws/wall plugs Temperature control Rubber face plate seal Trim ring seal Control levers...

  • Page 5: Site Requirements

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower SITE REqUIREMENTS Water temperature requirements Maximum hot water temperature = 80°C WARNING! Recommended maximum = 65°C This product is NOT suitable for low Minimum hot water temperature = 52°C pressure gravity fed supplies unless a Maximum cold water temperature = 20°C suitable pump is also installed.

  • Page 6: Typical Suitable Installations

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower TYPICAl SUITAblE INSTAllATIONS Fig. diagrammatic view – not to scale) a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. combination boilers (fig.) Outlet to The shower control MuST be installed with a fixed head multi-point gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e.
  • Page 7 Dual control thermostatic mixer shower c) Mains pressurised thermal store Fig.4 systems (fig.4) diagrammatic view – not to scale) Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight Outlet to pressure reducing valve MuST be fitted if the fixed head supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.

  • Page 8: Instantaneous Water Heater Appliance Capabilities

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS Fig.6 APPlIANCE CAPAbIlITIES In order to ensure the best performance from the shower when connected to an instantaneous Filter cap water heater, the appliance must be capable of raising the temperature of the incoming water Wire filter to a minimum of 52°C (125°F) and delivering a flow rate of not less than eight litres per minute.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Mixer Valve

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower PREPARING THE MIXER VAlVE Fig.7 diagrammatic view – not to scale) WARNING! The shower must not be positioned where it will subject to freezing conditions. Outlet to fixed head Check the contents to make sure all parts are present.

  • Page 10: Installation

    As a guide for the size of hole, it should be large by Triton Plc. enough to accept the valve complete with the inlet and outlet fittings and also allow access for DO nOT use jointing compounds on any pipe connection to the pipework (fig.8).

  • Page 11: Connecting The Supply Pipes

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower Flush out the pipework in accordance Channel for outlet pipe to fixed head or with Water Regulations and bylaws. Fig.8 bulkhead fitting Offer the valve up to the pipework and secure with screws through the two fixing brackets on 250mm approx.
  • Page 12 Dual control thermostatic mixer shower FINISHING THE OUTlET PIPEWORk Fig. Complete both the fixed head (fig.) and bulkhead outlet pipework (fig.0) in a ½” bSP x 15 mm female thread elbow or straight coupler. Pipework to fixed head Note: This fitting is not supplied as variations in installations require the selection of the most suitable fitting.

  • Page 13: Making Good

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower MAkING GOOD Fig. Make good the wall, tiling, etc. and around the outlets. using the tiling shroud as a guide, plaster or tile up to the edge of the valve. Leave plenty of space for access to the mixer unit filters. Make sure the grout lines are flush with the tiles in order to provide a smooth sealing surface for the face plate.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Face Plate And Controls

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE FACE PlATE AND Fig.5 CONTROlS Insert the rubber face plate seal into the temperature opening (fig.5). Fit the face plate over the protruding controls and slide tight to the wall. Make sure the rubber seal in the temperature opening stays in place as it slides over the trim.

  • Page 15: Commissioning

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower COMMISSIONING Fig.8 CHECK THAT ALL SuPPLy PIPEWORK HAS bEEn FLuSHED THROuGH bEFORE COMMISSIOnInG. Make sure that both 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.

  • Page 16: Operating The Shower

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower OPERATING THE SHOWER Fig.0 To start the shower, turn the flow & diverter control lever anti-clockwise for handset operation or clockwise for fixed head operation Anti-clockwise Clockwise to (fig.0). Turn the lever fully in either direction to handset fixed head for maximum flow.

  • Page 17: Spare Parts

    Dual control thermostatic mixer shower SPARE PARTS Ref. Description Part No.  Flow & diverter control 83308900  Temperature control 83308890 3 Threaded trim ring 83307230 4 Thermostatic cartridge 83307250 5 Face plate and seal 86001370 6 Adaptor 83308920 7 Flow & diverter valve 83308910 8 Filter 83307240...

  • Page 18: Fault Finding 16

    .3. Turn temperature control anti-clockwise. cold water temperature. .4 Cold water supply .4. Turn off shower and consult a competent blocked. plumber or contact Triton Customer Service. .5 High volume of cold .5. Reduce the simultaneous demand from the water drawn off elsewhere. supply.
  • Page 19 Dual control thermostatic mixer shower FAUlT FINDING The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 5 Water too cold. 5. Running pressure 5.. Fit a pressure reducing valve. in excess of maximum recommended. 6 Shower controls 6. Running pressure 6.. Fit a pressure reducing valve.

  • Page 20: Service Policy

    0870 067 3767 Triton Road Fax: 0870 067 3334 Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www.tritonshowers.co.uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited e mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2008...

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