Triton TAMAS Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Triton TAMAS Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Thermostatic electric shower

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TAMAS
thermostatic
electric shower
Installation and
operating
instructions
I
NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER
2180821C
January 2011

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  • Page 1 TAMAS thermostatic electric shower Installation and operating instructions NSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180821C January 2011...
  • Page 2 SHOWER CONTROLS - quick user guide To START or STOP your shower. To START the shower - press the start/stop button and water will flow from the shower. The showers power light will illuminate. Turn the main power isolator switch ON To STOP the shower - follow steps 3 and 1 in reverse.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the filter - installers & service engineers only ....19 Spare parts ..................20 Fault finding/Troubleshooting ............ 21 - 22 UK Guarantee/Service Policy ............ rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specification advisory service before installation. Telephone: 0844 980 0730...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information (Please Read)

    PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. WARNING: DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using.
  • Page 5: Dimensions And Entry Points

    DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS Fig.1 DIMENSIONS 218mm 93mm ENTRY POINTS = Back = Others WATER Left: Top, Side & Back. Right: Bottom, Side & Back. = Back = Others CABLE Left: Top, Bottom & back. Right: Back. Inlet connection: 15mm diameter. Outlet connection: ½”...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION - SPECIFICATIONS & IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your electric shower. IMPORTANT - COMMISSIONING Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise When first installed the unit will be empty. yourself with all instructions before commencing installation.
  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING! Shepperton Park, W-006-A THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Triton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NR The installation, supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be sufficient for the amperage required.
  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements ................................................................. 5

    fuse (see Table A). when the switch is in the OFF position, and the wiring must be connected to the switch 5.1 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) must without the use of a plug or socket outlet. be installed in all UK electric and pumped ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS shower circuits.
  • Page 9: Water Requirements

    WATER REQUIREMENTS WATER REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws. Supply Source ..........Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure ..... 100kPa (1 bar) at 8 litres per minute* and flow at the shower inlet* Maximum static pressure ......1000 kPa (10 bar) Maximum inlet temperature ......
  • Page 10 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE SHOWER - (fi g.6) Power ‘on’ indicator • When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch, the “power” indicator will light. Maximum & To start the shower Economy button • Press the start/stop button and water will flow. After a few seconds, a flow of heated water will be available.
  • Page 11 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To adjust the shower temperature - Fig.7 Maximum and Economy settings only • The water temperature is altered by changing the amount of Hot water from the heater can that is mixed with Cold water from the inlet. This is done by moving the temperature control knob (fi...
  • Page 12: User Operating Instructions ............................................. 8

    USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING FUNCTIONS (fi g.8) Fig.8 Power on indicator Power On indicator • When the electricity supply to the shower is pressure switched on at the isolating switch, the power indicator indicator will light up. Low pressure indicator • If this indicator lights, this means the water pressure has fallen below the minimum required for correct operation of the...
  • Page 13: Siting Of The Shower

    INSTALLATION - SITING OF THE SHOWER SITING OF THE SHOWER WARNING! • Refer to (fig.9) for the correct siting of The shower must not be the shower. Position the unit where it will positioned where it will be NOT be in direct contact with water from subjected to freezing conditions.
  • Page 14: Fitting The Shower To The Wall

    INSTALLATION - FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL Fig.10 WARNING! Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended when using them.
  • Page 15: Shower Drain Pumps (Not Supplied)

    INSTALLATION - FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL • If installing a feed pipe from the rear or Fig.12 bottom, the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 21mm (fi g.13). • Screw the top fixing screw into position leaving the base of the screw head protruding 6 mm out from the wall. • Hook the backplate over the top screw and fit the other fixing screw into position.
  • Page 16: Plumbing Connections

    PLUMBING CONNECTIONS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING! Plumbing to be carried out before wiring The outlet of the shower acts as • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any a vent and must not be connected pipe fittings for the installation. to anything other than the hose and showerhead supplied.
  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Fig.14 IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding. • Fig.14 shows a schematic wiring diagram. • The cable entry points are listed on page 3. • The cable can be surface clipped, hidden or routed via 20mm conduit. NOTE: Conduit entry can only be from rear. Route the cable into the shower unit and connect to the terminal block (fi...
  • Page 18: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING Fig.16 ! VERY IMPORTANT ! Before normal operation of the shower, it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly. COMMISSIONING • 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 19 COMMISSIONING • IMPORTANT: The Temperature control Fig.18 MUST now be turned fully clockwise to the ‘minimum flow’ position, as shown in (fig.18) - Failure to do this could make the PRD operate. • Turn on the water supply to the shower at the isolating stopvalve. Switch on the electricity supply to the shower at the isolating switch.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Pcb Cable & Replacing The Cover

    CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE & REPLACING THE COVER CONNECTING THE PCB CABLE Fig.20 & REPLACING THE COVER Important: Before fi nally fi tting the cover, the following steps must be taken: a. Check all plumbing connections are watertight. b. Check terminal block screws are fully tightened.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Filter - Installers & Service Engineers Only

    CLEANING THE FILTER - INSTALLERS & SERVICE ENGINEERS 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 22: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS Thermal cut-out ......22012020 Control PCB ........7073333 Heater can assembly with NRV ..... 8.5kW ...........83314610 9.5kW ...........83314620 Solenoid valve ......P26810801 Pressure switch assembly .... P26810803 Thermostatic....... P26810807 Temperature control Pressure relief device (PRD) ...82800450 Terminal block & wires ....S26811001 Water inlet ........7054085 10.
  • Page 23: Fault Finding/Troubleshooting

    FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT FINDING Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Shower inoperable, no 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Page 24 When fitting a new PRD, follow the commissioning procedure. It is advised all electrical maintenance/repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring please contact Triton Customer Service. DO NOT remove the shower from the installation.
  • Page 28 Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited E-mail: serviceenquiries@tritonshowers.co.uk Extended Warranty AVAILABLE NOW. Call 0844 980 0740 for more details. 4-1-2011 TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2011...

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