Instruction Manual
Contents
1. Ensure AKW Pump Sensor cable is covered by the supplied insulating sleeve before connecting to the pump terminal block on the PCB Refer to correct Pump Installation Instructions Flow Switch cable connections Manual Pump A4 Series Flow Sensor cable connections M Series DigiPump amp D4 Pump Installation Electrical Connections Trim and replace pipe and cable entry covers Refit the safety seal cover securing the power cable in place Important This seal must be fitted Use the correct screws to secure the water seal cover All 5 screws must be fitted to achieve water seal rating IP45 OW COO 1 ES cb KL ater Seal EX aL Safety W zE SC This Clamp Cover MUST be installed to fF seal shower heater el compartment Ensure that the mounting screws and seal fixings are fully tightened Make sure the shower unit is fixed firmly in correct position Confirm the 3 wall fixing screw seali2. 2 a cb S Me S k Lo ees h LA gt 5 S SS OO EE o D o E ER D D KC S o E 25 D ge 2 a e lt 2 be 5 0 ce DE SS 595 CC o gt 6 50 Wal 8 z e L F G C pea 0 me a S O O ga 9 C SE o x O be Ge 5 ei O Of a O t O os 4 KS OC A D E 0 5 c O C p O O Zo D gt oc E QQ eg m z Nr r O a Page 14 EIN d Ee Shower hose outlet Installation Fitting shower to the wall AN Ensure that the electrical supply is switched off at the mains Ensure that the water supply is turned off mg eg Determine the positioning of the cable and water pipe entries Lift off the front coverplate and entry covers Disassemble shower to get to the components by removing the front coverplate and unscrewing the front cover from the main body Retain all the screws for IP45 rating Entry cover Ee Front cover Entry cover Disconnect the ribbon cable from the PCB to separate the front cover from the shower Remove Installation Positioning CASE PREPARATION Remove the Safety Seal Cover 5 screws and determine the positioning of the cable and water pipe entries Turn the John Guest Inlet Connector to suit supply pipe See step 5 Remove sealing caps Choose the shower location Only seal between the pipe and ES the wall to prevent water en
3. Ensure the terminal screws are fully tightened and no insulation is trapped in or under the screws The earth connector must be sleeved The supply cable must be secured in accordance with current wiring regulations CA Ds eieie Ele a a JI Sau i f Ile rr r Si Pal Te q S Page 19 AKW Pump Signal Cable Connections optional Make provision for the sensor cable to connect the pump to the shower If Applicable Ensure the sensor cable is fed into the bottom entry of the shower and sealed by the safety seal cover Flow Sensor Connections M Series Digi Pump amp D4 Pum Pump Wire Black ve connect flow sensor wire to F White LES M amp D4 Black Red Site ae Q A4 amp A4F White Signal connect flow sensor wire to F Red ve connect flow sensor wire to S2 Flow Switch Connections Manual Pump A4 Series ve White connect flow switch wire to 2 ve White connect flow switch wire to S1 White ve F F Symbols may not be present on connector block
4. Inlet filter blocked with debris Insufficient water supply pressure Flow valve malfunction Faulty or incorrectly fitted ribbon cable Flow valve malfunction Pressure relief device has operated Internal components have failed Page 30 Rectify the fault causing the safety device to operate Reset RCD or MCB Check other appliances contact local Electricity Company Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Have the filter removed and cleaned Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Stop using the shower immediately and have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee SERVICE ENGINEERS FAULT DIAGNOSIS Malfunction User controls do not function lights do not illuminate or audible tone is not heard Water too hot Water too cold Shower Flow fluctuates continuously Control PCB Malfunction Ribbon cable malfunction User temperature control is set too high Maximum temperature switch setting is too high for the user requirement Faulty component User temperature control is set too low Maximum temperature switch setting is too low for the user requirement Faulty component Air trapped in supply pipework Faulty inlet sensor Debris i
5. M Mid point Mode When the shower is started it will always start at the mid temperature point between the maximum and minimum temperature setting The shower will start on the flow setting last used when the shower was turned off Write the date set in the table above and then write the set temperature into the maximum temperature setting box on page 4 of the user section so that the user will know what the maximum temperature is set to Important Record Commissioning results see page 37 Page 22 Commissioning Carefully re connect the ribbon cable to the Power Circuit Board PCB Ensure all connectors are correctly inserted before the cover is refitted Refit the front cover taking care not to trap the ribbon cable or any other wires All cover screws must be fitted to maintain IP45 rating Connect the hose ONLY DO NOT connect the shower handset yet Turn on the water For operating controls see USER INSTRUCTIONS CHECK IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PAGE 3 BEFORE OPERATING Turn on power at l pullcord Switch Hold down the Flow Increase button 1 and press the Power Button 2 at the same time Wee Release both buttons and cold water will then flow through the unit Allow the shower to run until a smooth flow is achieved should take about 1 minute Press the Flow Decrease button to stop the water flow Page 23 Commissioning
6. The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection Refer to the current wiring regulations BS 7671 to determine minium cable size Do not exceed 16mm maximum cable size for this product Site conditions must be assessed by a competent electrician to determine correct cable size and permissible circuit length Shower circuit cable separation from other circuits must meet wiring regulations It is strongly recommended to use a minimum of 10mm cabling throughout the shower installation Note the electrical insulating sleeve supplied must only be used to insulate the pump signal wire shown on page 20 Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the making of any unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and will affect product safety Page 11 Water Requirements The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations and Byelaws To ensure activation of the heating elements the shower must be connected to a mains cold water supply with a minimum running pressure of 50kPa 0 5 bar at a minimum flow rate of nine litres per minute with a maximum static pressure of 1000kPa 10 bar For Optimal Product Performance the recommended minimum dynamic water pressure should be 100kPa 1 Bar Dynamic pressure should not fall below 50kPa 0 5 bar when other draw offs are used e g flushing toilet Note An Isolating stop valve must
7. UK GB and International Patents Pending EU Registered design 000688312 0001 US registered design D587 340 International and other Designs Pending Model EC2 does not carry RNIB Ref w Read all instructions carefully before installation IT Leave this booklet with the end user for future reference and servicing 11 008 028 02 Contents Page Introduction 2 Shower Head Spray Adjustment 3 Shower Head Fitting and Adjustment 4 5 Soap dish and shelf assembly Option A 6 Soap dish and shelf assembly Option B 7 Shower Handset Cleaning Instructions 8 User Fault Diagnosis 9 Warranty 10 11 Contact Information 11 Introduction This installation must be carried out by a competent trades person and in accordance with these instructions The AKW shower handset is designed for reliable and flexible use The handset provides 5 easily selectable spray patterns The soap dish and optional shelf are multi functional and easily adjustable The shower handset and soap dish can be alternately positioned to allow for a wider range of positions bg The riser rail can be used as a hand rail The riser rail is rated to o EC1 White 190kg 419lb Luda o EC2 Chrome 150kg 330b Luda S e EC3 Chrome 150kg 330b Arka ONLY when it is correctly installed and fully maintained according to these instructions can it be used as a hand rall When the shower handset is used with the LUDA AKW Intelligent Shower the hose may
8. Clamp bracket fitted upside down on the rail Wrong shower head or hose fitted This is quite normal Adjusting the tilt position of the handset will affect draining time Refer to shower installation instructions fault diagnosis Make sure the handset is unblocked and clean Refer to cleaning instructions If problem persists refer to shower installation instructions fault diagnosis Rotate the clamp bracket 180 and refit Use only AKW shower spray head and hose set WARRANTY This warranty is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights To validate and start the warranty you must return your completed registration card in the envelope provided AKW Ltd guarantee your shower handset and fitting kit against any defects in manufacturing or materials for 2 years from the date of installation Within this period we will resolve defects free of charge by repairing or replacing as we may choose To be free of charge work must only be undertaken by AKW or our approved agents in the UK or the Republic of Ireland and with prior agreement Any action taken under this warranty does not extend the stated 2 year expiry date Not covered by this warranty Damage or defects arising from incorrect installation improper use lack of maintenance including the build up of limescale or any AKW unauthorised modifications Actions taken to dismantle repair or modify by persons who are not AKW Ltd authorised servic
9. FILTER CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT AN READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PAGE 3 FIRST AN Ensure that the electrical supply is switched off at the mains supply Va lt Ensure that the water supply is turned off Remove the cover plate and disconnect the ribbon cable from the power PCB Ribbon Cable Shorter leg closest to case side Replacing the filter Unscrew 2 screws and disconnect the filter Inspect the O ring for damage Clean or replace the filter as necessary Refit the O ring and filter making sure it is in the CORRECT POSITION and screwed fully home Do not overtighten Page 33 SERVICE ENGINEERS MAINTENANCE Reconnect ribbon cable IGS Make sure all plumbing connections are tightly sealed before restoring the water supply Confirm the cable cover seal is fitted with 5 screws Re prime the shower Refer Prime the shower Part 1 on page 18 Refit the ribbon cable Replace the front cover and all screws before restoring the power Continue with Commissioning procedures on page 22 25 Finish priming the shower see Part 2 on page 23 Page 34 SPARE PARTS Front Cover Top and bottom Luda White entry covers 06 001 300 Luda White Luda S Chrome 06 001 301 11 008 044 Luda S Silver 11 008 045 Inlet cover Solenoid valve parts CVC assembly 06 001 302 06 001 005 John Guest Inlet assembly
10. Switch on the shower by the ON OFF push power button Step 4 Test the shower settings by pressing the Minimum temperature and Maximum temperature buttons several times Commissioning Step 5 Test the flow to minimum and maximum by pressing the Decrease and Increase flow buttons several times Set to HIGH by pressing the increase button Turn off the shower to fit the shower handset Only fit either EC1 Luda handset and hose or EC2 Luda S handset and hose Turn shower back on with the shower handset setting on massage and test the temperature For shower head adjustment and maintenance Q A A see separate shower fitting instructions WE d Final Checks for commissioning gt Check all plumbing connections are secure Check that electrical connections are fully tightened Make sure that no pipework or cables have prevented the cover locating correctly onto the backplate Confirm all screws have been securely fitted to the safety seal and front cover Make sure the shower has been primed Make sure water supply is fully turned on Please complete the Installation details and record the commissioning tests to provide a performance reference point for future tests See pages 36 amp 37 Page 25 Fault Finding Check Commissioning Tests have been completed and recorded Check final checks have been applied to the appliance DO NOT operate the shower if frozen DO N
11. This unit must be primed with water before installing the electricity Make sure electricity is isolated Turn on the water supply and check there are no leaks no water should flow through the shower at this point Place absorbent material around the air bleed button area Gently press down the AIR BLEED button to vent air from the appliance until water appears Once you have checked that there are no leaks Turn off the water supply before installing the electricity Failure to prime will seriously affect the shower performance Dry off any water in and around the appliance before connecting or reinstating the electricity Gem ee Air Bleed Button a p A iS gt of WI fe x A ZE Press the AIR BLEED button to prime the appliance before installing the electricity Page 18 Installation Electrical Connections System Wiring Diagram NEL I Terminal Block On Off PCB Control PCB Power PCB Ribbon Cable Thermal Cut out Relays Elements Solenoid Valve NEL OO JO Om SS WN
12. be provided before connecting to the shower We recommend that isolation valves not supplied must be fitted as close as is practicable to the water supply inlets of the shower heater whilst being accessible for maintenance and servicing purposes A typical system layout is shown below Not to scale Mains supply 1 permanently connected to consumer unit Mains electric supply must be isolated with a 45amp double pole isolating switch Mains COLD water supply must be isolated with a stopvalve Pipe entry from either top offset rear or bottom Consumer unit containing 30mA RDC DO NOT use sealing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation Never fit the appliance to the hot water supply Note If the stated flow rates are not available it may not be possible to achieve optimum performance from the unit throughout the year Page 12 Positioning of Shower WARNING The shower must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions FOR EASE OF SERVICING THE UNIT MUST ALWAYS BE MOUNTED ON THE FLAT SURFACE OF TILED WALLS NEVER TILE UP TO THE SHOWER UNIT IMPORTANT The flat surface must cover the full width and length of the back plate otherwise difficulty may arise when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired Refer to the illustration below for correct positioning of the shower controls and showerhand set Position the
13. rating 45A Double pole isolating switch eg Pull cord Q W Cur O WS m7 All components must be rated and installed in accordance with wiring regulations The appliance must be earthed For adequate circuit protection DO NOT use a rewireable fuse Instead use a suitably rated miniature circuit breaker or cartridge fuse CIRCUIT PROTECTION 29005 8 5kW 240V AC 29006 MCB 40A A 30mA residual current device RCD must be installed A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 8mm in both poles must be incorporated in the circuit The isolating switch must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position and the wiring must be directly connected to the switch The isolating switch must be accessible and clearly identifiable but out of reach of a person using a fixed bath or shower except for the cord of a cord operated switch and should be placed so that it is not possible to touch the switch body while stand ing in a bath or shower cubicle It should be readily accessible to switch off after using the shower Where shower cubicles are located in any rooms other than bathrooms all the socket outlets in those rooms must be protected by a 30mA RCD Consult the wiring regulations To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the shower use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the shower Page 10 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
14. Fitting 06 001 303 06 001 002 fame Outlet pipe i Thermistor sensors assembly GC viel Inlet amp Outlet 06 001 191 Y 06 001 304 Heater can assembly Flexible hose amp Fixings 066 001 305 10kW 06 001 006 8 5kW 06 001 456 All spare parts must be replaced by suitably qualified service engineer Pressure Relief Spare Parts can be acquired by Device Ball contacting customer services see page 9 of the user instructions 0Q6 001 055 Page 35 Warranty Registration Details IMPORTANT TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY PERIOD YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS Please complete the registration card within 30 days and return to us in the prepaid envelope for your Free Warranty to start FREE 2 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER To register for your free 2 year warranty please return the registration card within 30 days of installation Registration is optional but you will only receive this ho mmm 2 year extended warranty if you register i g Your statutory rights are not affected To be completed by Installer Product Identification label can be found on top of the shower case and also on the outer packaging Model Part Number Shower Serial Number SN Batch Number BN INSTALLED ON INSTALLED BY ADDRESS CONTACT Page 36 RECORD COMMISSIONING TESTS BEAB CARE This appliance has met the performance re
15. Luda Luda S 8 5kW AKW Intelligent Shower t INSTALLATION Instructions amp Service Manual RNIB For User Instructions read from back page VW WRAS kiwa approved product UK UK WATER SUPPLY REGULATIONS BEAB CARE BEAB EMC Verified BEAB Approved IP45 GB and International patents pending EU Registered Design 000741558 0001 2 3 4 International and other Designs Pending Luda S does not carry RNIB Ref Read all instructions carefully before installation Leave this booklet with the end user for future reference and servicing 11 008 058 01 Contents Page Introduction 2 Important Safety Information amp Requirements 3 5 Specifications 6 Features amp Components 7 Main Components 8 Electrical Water Requirements 9 12 Positioning of Shower 13 Shower Heater Main Components 14 Installation Positioning amp Fitting To Wall 15 16 Plumbing Installation 17 Water Priming 18 Electrical Installation 19 21 Commissioning 22 25 Fault Finding 26 28 Service Engineer Fault Diagnosis tables 29 32 Service Engineer Maintenance 33 34 Spare Parts Installation Details In Service Tests 35 39 Warranty Contact Information 8 9 User Care and Maintenance User Fault Diagnosis 6 7 User Operating Instructions 2 5 INTRODUCTION Take time to read these instructions thoroughly before starting installation and leave with the end user for future reference Shower i
16. OT operate the unit if the spray head or hose is damaged DO NOT restrict flow out of shower by blocking or obstructing the spray head DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has leaked into or from the case In the event that the shower fails to respond to any push button instruction or exhibits unusual performance characteristics during operation first turn off the electrical supply by operating the pull cord switch or isolating switch wait for 20 seconds for the shower to reset then turn the power back on and operate the shower If the problem still persists then refer to Fault Diagnosis Page 26 Fault Finding Fault Indicators Note Fault signals are assigned to these lights Over temp Flash Outlet temp sensor fault Outlet temp sensor fault Inlet temp sensor fault Inlet temp sensor fault Element Error Low flow Low pressure Page 27 Fault Finding Electric showers work by taking in cold water and passing it over heating elements contained in the water tank within the body of the shower Seasonal changes in the temperature of the incoming cold water supply and the water flow rate may mean that thermostatic control settings of the unit may need adjusting from time to time to maintain a consistent output Low Pressure Failure The shower contains a LOW PRESSURE indicator which will operate if the following conditions occur Low water pressure below 0 5
17. Parts page 35 For more information refer to contact information page 9 Due to the AKW policy of continuous improvement this specification may be altered without prior notice Page 7 Main Components amp Box Contents Checklist Check all packaging for screw packs and other parts 5 Box contents CH Shower Unit Shower Spray Head Shower Hose Riser Rail 2x Grab Rail 90 Elbow Grab Rail1 80 Elbow Shelf Soap Dish Soap Dish Cover Cap use if shelf not fitted 10 2x Rail Slider 11 Soap Dish Adapter Hook 12 Optional Hose Retainer use if required 13 Shower Head Wall Bracket 14 Pump signal wire Insulating Sleeve 15 3x Wall Screws 16 3x Wall Plugs 17 Instructions 18 Registration Warranty Card amp Envelope kee wi d J L S O Si NI l 9 OU eD diel L Ai WSO A ole d A Sc JET X Deh Ze 1 OONOAHAWN E ee AVN AAA AAA MAAN AAAAA en S Electrical Requirements Caution Danger of Death 230V AC Lethal Voltage present on the AC supply WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The installation supply cable and circuit protection must conform to the current wiring regulations and be sufficient for the amperage required and length of cable run Before making electrical connections within the installation ensu
18. age 9 of the User Instructions and Warranty This product is not suitable for fitting in steam rooms Regularly clean the spray head with descalent failure to do this may restrict water flow resulting in higher temperatures this could also cause operation of the Pressure Relief Device PRD Luda AKW Intelligent Shower INTERTEK BEAB 230 240V 50Hz 7 8 8 5kW OUTLET RATED OMPa BAR Appro SUPPLY INLET 0 05 1MPa 0 5 10 bar IP45 Luda S AKW Intelligent Shower BEAB 230 240V 50Hz 8 1 8 5kW OUTLET SCHER OMPa BAR Approved SUPPLY INLET 0 05 1MPa 0 5 10 bar IP4 999991234500 999991234500 Th SAFETY VENT NEVER BLOCK WATER OUTLET cya U m SAFETY VENT NEVER BLOCK WATER sone CARE KEEP SPRAY HEAD HOLES CLEAR AND CLEAN CARE KEEP SPRAY HEAD HOLES CLEAR AND CLEAN A gt USE ONLY AKW HOSE AND SPRAY HEAD A USE ONLY AKW HOSE AND SPRAY HEAD life style choice Model 29005 life style choice Model 29006 Locate the product identification label on the shower casing for completing the installation details on page 36 Page 5 Specifications gt Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only S Minimum Dynamic Pressure 50kPa 0 5 Bar Maximum Static Pressure 1000 kPa 10 Bar HI Optimal Minimum Dynamic Pressure 100 kPa 1 Bar 2 Maximum Inlet Temperature 28 C o Minimum Inlet Temperature 2 C Inlet Connection 15mm _ pushfit John Guest Fitting S Outlet Connection 1 2 BSP Male threa
19. bar maintained Blocked or partially blocked spray plate Blocked inlet filter If any of the above conditions occur the unit will STOP Low Flow Low Pressure Overheating The shower is fitted with an over temperature indicator and safety cut out device In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit the device will disconnect the heating elements l Over Temp Flash If the water temperature rises above the desired maximum setting the Over Temp light will flash The shower will control the water temperature back to the desired level If the water temperature rise is uncontrolled the shower will turn off to prevent an unsafe temperature and the Over Temp light will flash immediately The shower will not turn back on until the water inside the unit has cooled to a safe level Page 28 SERVICE ENGINEERS FAULT DIAGNOSIS WARNING There are no user serviceable components beneath the cover of the shower Only a service engineer should remove the cover If any fault happens the indicator on the right side will illuminate indicating the fault please see the diagram on page 27 THE FOLLOWING TESTS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT PERSON OR SERVICE ENGINEER UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A USER PERFORM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TESTS Please read the section Important Safety Information on page 3 AN WARNING Isolate the electrical and water supply before removing the co
20. d Fitting 29005 8 5kW gt Nominal Rating i ms V 29006 8 5kW a Supply Fuse Circuit Breaker 29005 8 5kW 40A an 29006 8 5kW 40A T Residual Current Device RCD 30 mA must be fitted gt Continuously Rated SS Supply Cable Refer to current wiring regulations 2 and BS 7671 to determine minimum cable size No larger than 16mm G i Isolation Switch e g Pull Cord 45 Amp Double pole with 3mm iT contact separation Height 435 mm Width 234mm Depth 110mm Water Ingress Rating IP45 Water and Cable Entry Points Top bottom or back Shower Drain Pump Connections Suitable for M Series D4 Flow Sensor or AKW A4 Flow Switch connections on AKW products only Eor Optimal Product Performance the recommended minimum dynamic water pressure should be 100kPa 1 Bar This Product Complies with the requirements of current British and European safety standards for household appliances and has met the following harmonised european standards in the confirming assessment Complies with requirements of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board BEAB BEAB APPROVED BEAB CARE KIWA RNIB WRAS IP45 BS EN 60335 1 2002 BS EN 60335 2 35 2002 BS EN 50366 2003 Page 6 Features amp Components The Intelligent shower has been designed specifically as a thermostatically controlled CARE shower to meet the requirements of current British and European safety standards for household appliances This shower has a specia
21. e staff or agents Damage resulting trom water freezing What to do if something goes wrong If your shower does not work correctly first follow the Fault Finding Chart on page 9 if the fault persists then contact your installer WARRANTY Should this not resolve your problem contact AKW Customer Services who will provide further advice and if necessary arrange for our service engineer to visit or discuss our comprehensive after sales service As part of our quality and training program calls may be monitored or recorded None of the forgoing affects your statutory rights Warranty support and service will be based on answers to these questions on the Fault finding chart Incidents identified as due to user omission or failure to maintain the product may be chargeable As part of our on going improvement programme AKW would appreciate any feedback on these instructions If you have any comments please contact us on Tel 44 0 1905 823235 CONTACT INFORMATION Customer Services AKW Pointon Way Hampton Lovett Droitwich Spa WR9 OLR Email Sales akw ltd co uk Tel 01905 823 299 2012 AKW Medi Care Limited www akw ltd co uk End of User Instructions 11
22. er circuit This product must be installed by a qualified and competent electrician and in accordance with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations BS 7671 Switch off at the isolating switch when not in use This is a safety procedure recommended with all electrical appliances It is recommended that the shower and installation is checked every two years by a competent electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to age or usage Plumbing Precautions The plumbing installation must comply with Water Fitting Regulations Building Regulations and should be in accordance with BS 6700 The optional hose retainer must be used to comply with the Water Fitting Regulations and prevent water supply contamination Category 5 installations where double check valves are not installed Note that both Luda and Luda s have double check valves Make sure there is a Cold Water feed near to the installation with a local service isolation valve Chrome Plated or Stainless Steel Supply Pipes DO NOT connect the shower unit directly to chrome plated or stainless steel pipe Standard JG pipe connectors ARE NOT SUITABLE for connecting to CHROME or STAINLESS PIPEWORK AKW Recommend the use of a John Guest chrome pipe adaptor Part No 25283 Top and Rear Entry only or an equivalent Chrome plating must be completely removed 20mm before insertion into standard JG fittings Always use the Collet Clips provided Flush the supply pipe prior to connecting the sho
23. fter that With voltage Max temperature supply isolated setting is set to remove the 41 C YES NO cover and check Internal components condition YES 7 NO Remove check and clean or replace inlet filter Mains Water supply Running Pressure bar Water supply temperature e EE With shower turned on at max flow and max temperature setting record the water temperature when it is stabilized C This page may be reproduced for continued recording of in service testing Page 38 IN SERVICE ROUTINE TESTS Use the same test equipment as previously used for commissioning tests Measure the shower outlet water temperature by placing a funnel under the flow of water from the showerhead The funnel shall collect all the water from the showerhead and the water temperature of the collected water flowing from the funnel shall be recorded If the set maximum outlet water temperature changes significantly by more than 1 C between commissioning and in service testing then check a Isolating valves in the mains water supply to the unit are fully open D The showerhose and showerhead are in good condition and are free from restrictions and limescale c The inlet filter is free from blockage End of Installation Instructions Page 39 AKW life style choice AKW Shower Fittings Models EC1 EC2 amp EC3 USER Instructions amp Warranty For Installation Instructions read from back page
24. l water ingress safety standard rating making this the first care shower to meet the IP45 water resistance safety rating and this why there are many case screws All case screws must be fitted This shower also has an integral non return value so the shower hose does not need to be retained in anyway The Intelligent shower has a large ergonomic touch panel This has been specifically designed to allow for easy operation The large display panel clearly indicates the level of temperature and flow rate Temperature flow rate Adjusting the temperature may affect the flow rate The maximum flow rate for the given temperature may be greater in Summer than in Winter due to the warmer mains water supply Flow setting The shower is adjusted in 3 stages low medium and high Phased Shut down The power button will flash for around 5 seconds after being pressed as the system shuts down in an ordered manner and then turns off Auto shut down The shower will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of operation It can be restarted immediately Safety cut out The shower is fitted with an over temperature safety device In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit the device will disconnect the heating elements It will require a visit from a service engineer to determine the nature of the fault and replace the safety device Replacement parts can be ordered from Customer Services See Spare
25. ly flush the pipework to remove any debris before firmly connecting the deburred end of the waterpipe onto the John Guest fitting ensuring the pipe is fully engaged Following all the normal John Guest Speedfit assembly precautions and instructions Always fit the locking collet clip to the collar Locking colet The pipe fitting is not suitable for direct Offset Rear Entry connection to chrome plated or stainless pipe Note Offset Rear entry pipe is f only recommended for ease of installation and servicing if the top or bottom entries are not possible If a soldered Elbow connector is used then this should be minimum 110mm from the JG inlet connector This pipework must not apply strain to the elbow fitting on the shower Failure to observe this essential precaution will invalidate the warranty A Ensure the shower iS Securely Note An Isolating stop valve must be fitted to the cold water fixed to the wall and is vertical Replace the 3 Fixing screw sealing caps Connect the hose but not the handset Point the hose into the bath or shower tray without the handset Rear Entry only Page 17 supply pipe to allow for maintenance and servicing Chrome plating must be completely removed 20mm prior to insertion into a Standard JG fitting alternatively use a male stem pipe adaptor Spare Part No 25283 Top and WATER PRIMING SIN VATER PRIMING PART 1 SEE PAGE 23 FOR PART 2 Important
26. n flow valve Supply pressure above 1000 kPa Page 31 Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Reduce the temperature using the temperature down button Have the unit checked and reset by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Increase the temperature using the temperature up button Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Fit a pressure reducing device SERVICE ENGINEERS FAULT DIAGNOSIS Malfunction Pressure Relief Blocked showerhead Have the unit checked by a Device has qualified service engineer and operated renew flow valve Contact AKW Customer services for spares and check Guarantee Hose malfunction Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer Replace the PRD Contact AKW Customer service for spare parts Insufficient water flow Check showerhead is not available blocked Check shower hose is not restricted Check inlet filter is not blocked Check water supply to shower is adequate Element error Element error indicator on Have the unit checked and reset by a qualified service engineer Contact AKW Customer services Temperature sensor Temperature sensor for spares and check Guarantee error lights malfunction Page 32 SERVICE ENGINEERS MAINTENANCE INLET
27. nd other shower fittings with mild detergent descalent or soap solution Do not use abrasive cleaners Do not use bleach or bleach based products Descaling shower handset Descale the handset regularly to stop blockages in hard water areas Use a descaling product such as Oust and follow the instructions provided Rinse thoroughly and wipe the soft plastic nozzles and jets using a soft cloth or fingers and thumb to remove any remaining limescale Flush through with water before operating or connecting to showerheater Check for blockages Keep spray plate holes and nozzles clear Check the shower handset and hose regularly Replace any damaged or cracked parts immediately 8 User Fault Diagnosis Follow this chart to identify causes of problems which may occur during use The water supply Refer to shower installation pressure is low instructions fault diagnosis The shower head is Make sure handset Is clear blocked Refer to cleaning No or low water flow from Shower head Water dripping from the hand set The shower temperature changes when the spray positions are adjusted Shower hose does not fit into clamp bracket properly The hose is blocked or twisted Clear blockage or replace hose SEET E TOwEr Switch off and request Service Some water is retained In the handset after Shower control has been turned off Defective shower control The spray head is blocked
28. ng caps have been replaced DO NOT seal around the appliance DO NOT switch on the power supply AN Important Make sure and check that the shower has been primed Continue with commissioning Page 21 Commissioning Important Commissioning must be completed before normal operation Make sure electricity is isolated before Commissioning Stepi Maximum Temperature Setting and User Mode Setting This shower has been factory preset to deliver a Maximum Outlet temperature of 41 C If the appliance is to be operated with a different maximum temperature setting AKW recommend that you carry out the procedure detailed below The shower maximum water temperature can be between 41 C 46 C by setting the middle 3 DIP switches located on the control PCB inside the front cover Set the required temperature setting Note to comply with BEAB Care Standard the shower should be set to 41 C maximum temperature TEMP SETTING 46 C 43 C 41 C RUN HOT RUN HOT RUN HOT MAX TEMP 46C MAX TEMP 43C MAX TEMP 41C DIP switch RUN SETTING MAX TEMP RUN E a Ec SETTING x z USER MODE SETTING FACTORY SETTING DATE SET User Mode setting The shower can have two user settings The bottom DIP switch can be set to L or M and the shower operation will be as follows L Last user Mode When started the shower settings will be on the last temperature and flow settings used when the shower was last turned off
29. not need to be restrained to the riser rail This is common on other showers to prevent backflow and comply with water regulations This feature gives greater freedom to the user If you experience any difficulties with the operation of the new shower fittings then please refer to the Fault Diagnosis before contacting AKW customer services See contact information and warranty for more information 2 Shower Head Spray Adjustment 5 Bubbles 2 Massage and Gentle 4 Bubbles and Gentle 3 Gentle 1 Massage Forceful soray pattern 2 Massage and Gentle Combines Massage and Forceful spray patterns 3 Gentle Fine spray pattern N PX Z e NS SNS S F WAYS ASS S 1E NLA J WAN Se Cs OS RRS 4 Bubbles and Gentle Combines aerated water and gentle spray patterns 5 Bubbles Aerated water spray pattern Shower Head Fitting and Adjustment Check hose for blockages Flush through with water before connecting Connect the hose to the shower heater outlet Ensure the hose is firmly fitted Connect the shower hose to the shower handset Make sure the hose washers are fitted Do not overtighten Attach the handset to the rail slider bracket The soap dish and optional shelf can be alternatively positioned above or below the shower handset NOTE Optional Hose Retainer should be installed to ensure the shower headset cannot reach the toilet sink or bidet if the shower is no
30. nstallation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person eg NIC EIC and in accordance with these instructions This unit is the first BEAB Care shower which can be installed in the sprayhead splash zone because it has the higher IP45 water resistance safety rating and this is why there are more case screws All case screws must be fitted Take time to complete the installation details and record the commissioning tests for future reference see pages 36 amp 37 Page 2 PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION Warning This product must be used and maintained in good working order in accordance with these instructions and recommendations IMPORTANT Read all of these instructions Ensure they are retained by the user for recording future maintenance or servicing This product is only suitable for mains fed COLD WATER DO NOT take risks with Plumbing or Electrical Installation Only competent trades persons should carry out this installation DO NOT install or operate shower if the location is liable to freezing DO NOT operate shower if water has leaked inside the unit before operation DO NOT remove shower front cover when in operation DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during operation DO NOT operate the shower if the spray head or hose is damaged DO NOT restrict flow out of the shower by blocking or obstructing spray handset The
31. outlet must not be connected to any other parts or fittings other than EC1 Luda shower handset and Hose or EC2 Luda S shower handset and Hose Maintenance may be required before the appliance can be safely used This is to be carried out by competent trades persons only See service engineers section There are no user serviceable components beneath the shower cover Only a competent trades person should remove this cover and use genuine AKW replacement parts See spare parts section Isolate the electrical and water supplies before starting any work and review this installation guide or contact your installer e if the shower cover is not correctly fitted and water has entered the case e if the case or cover is damaged or broken e if the appliance shows signs of distinct change in performance strange noises or begins to smell or smoke Refer to Contact Information page 9 of the User Instructions and Warranty Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Caution Danger of Death 230V AC Lethal Voltage present on the AC supply This Appliance MUST BE EARTHED Make sure any Supplementary bonding complies with the requirements for electrical installations and Wiring regulations in accordance with BS 7671 Make sure mains power is off before installation This Appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the live wiring of the electrical mains supply system Other electrical equipment must not be connected to the same show
32. quirements required by the BEAB CARE Mark The designation code for this appliance is IW S This designation shall match the intended use of the appliance Note All installation commissioning and in service testing must be undertaken by a suitably qualified engineer COMMISSIONING TESTS Record the following information to provide a performance reference point for future in service tests Shower Serial Number SN Date of Commissioning Max temperature setting is set to 41 C YES NO See Step 1 of Commissioning section in User Instructions Mains Water supply Running Pressure within range 0 5 to 10 bar bar Water supply temperature within range of 5 C to 20 C C Mains terminal Voltage within range of 230 Vac 10 Vac With shower turned on at max flow and max temperature 5 setting record the water temperature when it is stabilized C Record details of test equipment make model serial number and calibration information used to provide the above information if necessary record on separate paper and attach to this instruction booklet Page 37 IN SERVICE ROUTINE TESTS Record the performance of the shower to monitor the need for service work on the appliance and or the water supplies FREQUENCY OF IN SERVICE TESTS The first in service testing is 6 months from installation If no significant changes of greater than 1 C in outlet water temperature are recorded then the in service test can be completed annually a
33. re that the electrical supply has been isolated The shower must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit IT MUST NOT be connected to any other ring main spur socket outlet lighting circuit or cooker circuit The electrical supply must be adequate for the loading of the unit and existing circuits Check your consumer unit main fuse box has a main switch rating of 80A or above and that it has a spare fuse way which will take the miniature circuit breaker MCB necessary for the shower see schematic of installation circuit If your consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation may require a new consumer unit serving the house or just the shower Contact the local electricity company if in any doubt The earth continuity conductor of the installation must be effectively connected electrically to all exposed metal parts of other appliances and services in the room in which the shower is to be installed This must conform to current wiring regulations All the applicable exposed metallic parts in the bathroom must be bonded together using an earth cable of at least 4mm cross sectional area in accordance with the requirements of the wiring regulations These parts may include metal baths radiators water pipes taps and waste fitting Page 9 Electrical Requirements 30mA RCD may be part of consumer unit Consumer unit 80A minimum isolating Shower unit switch
34. shower unit vertically Check there are no pipes or electrical cables inside the wall before drilling Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail N EE GN a JN A Ja Ensure minimum side and top clearance of 120mm The height of the controls are dependent upon the type of installation For non dwelling locations refer to Building Regulations Document M diagram 23 min 750mm max 1000mm and for the shower head min 1200mm max 1400mm Further reference may also be made to BS8300 2009 non dwellings or DD266 2007 dwellings Alternatively a height for both as specified by an Occupational Therapist to suit a specific user needs may be required DO NOT obstruct the back and sides of the shower as this will prevent the Pressure Relief safety Device from operating DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked shower hose or a blocked spray head which can cause the Pressure Relief Device PRD to operate When commissioning the spray head must be removed from the flexible hose Failure to follow this procedure may cause the PRD to operate Ensure the unit is positioned over a bath or shower tray If the Pressure Relief Device operates switch the unit off at the pull cord and contact Customer Service for advice on replacing the PRD Page 13 Shower Heater Main Components Top pipe inlet and d Sa E TA C ET Si pel TAN TG Viiv A CH OU GZ SE eg WE Wang SE S Qq FERS a H ie
35. t fitted with double check valves reducing the risk of water contamination Shower Head Fitting and Adjustment The shower handset height and angle can be adjusted adjust the height Or V A A E BNA ENC ANE Wa MG AWAY i NK W e IWS WIR WM The shower handset can be mounted and adjusted on the wall bracket E n nt SS N Soap Dish Assembly Option A 1 Rail Slider 3 2 Soap Dish Adapter 5 3 Soap Dish 4 Shelf 5 Soap Dish Cap Locate and push the soap dish adapter 2 into the rail slider 1 Push the soap dish 3 onto the adapter 2 and then place the soap dish cap 5 onto the soap dish Press to The soap dish can be rotated on the adapter adjust the height G The height of soap dish D can be adjusted Soap Dish and Shelf Assembly Option B Locate and push the soap dish adapter 2 into the rail Slider 1 Fit the soap dish 8 into the adapter 2 Connect the shelf 4 on to the top of the soap dish 8 The soap dish and shelf can be rotated independently The height of soap dish and shelf can be adjusted Shower Handset Cleaning Instructions The shower handset spray holes must be kept clear Lack of regular shower head cleaning will lead to poor performance and cause premature failure of the showerheater Only clean shower handset a
36. ter Remove the 3 fixing ing the wall for back entry screw sealing caps Use the back plate as a template ensure it is vertical Mark the fixing holes ensuring the cable and pipe positions align with the entry positions on the shower Drill and insert wall plugs taking care there are no hidden cables or pipes Route the Sensor cable for the drain pump if applicable See page 20 Use all 3 screw fixing positions 3X Screw fixing positions Caution Do not drill into Lg Important Replace the 3 fixing cables or pipes screw sealing caps Page 16 Installation Plumbing Connections Step5 PIPEWORK CONNECTION ONLY SUITABLE FOR COLD WATER SUPPLY John Guest and Speedfit are registered trade marks of John Guest International Limited WARNING Do not use a silicone sealant to seal between the unit case and the wall Remove the sealing pipe from the Bottom Entry Top Entry John Guest fitting Note The sealing pipe is used to stop any excess water from entering inside and damaging the unit See page 5 Separate
37. ver WARNING 230V AC Mains connections are exposed when the cover is removed WARNING Refer to wiring diagram before making any electrical changes or connections WARNING Ensure all electrical connections are tight to prevent overheating WARNING Ensure all plumbing connections are watertight Maintenance must be carried out by a competent tradesperson who must use the fault diagnosis chart wiring diagram and maintenance instructions Before replacing any parts ensure that the underlying cause of the malfunction has been identified and confirmed When following these instructions it is sometimes necessary to examine the shower with the electrical supply turned on as well as the water supply It is therefore essential that the appropriate safe working practices are followed in accordance with the current Health And Safety Legislation Water flow from the shower must be safely directed away to the drain without obstructing the flow in any way Use a device for measuring continuity DVM AVO Voltmeter to perform the any of the following tests Page 29 SERVICE ENGINEERS FAULT DIAGNOSIS Shower not working no water flow no lights No Water or very low flow Water continues to flow drip from Showerhead after shower has been turned off Water leaks from shower case bottom Main supply MCB or RCD has operated Interrupted power supply to building Shower component Malfunction Thermal cut out operation
38. wer unit to remove any debris in the pipework DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 110mm of the shower appliance DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control to the water heater DO NOT use excessive force when making connections to the water supply inlet the flexible hose or the spray head Complete all plumbing connections prior to making any electrical connections Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE The manufacturer s rigorous quality systems may require operating the shower with water at the factory The water shall be removed where possible however there may be a small amount of water residue left in the shower A sealing pipe is used to prevent any excess water from entering inside and damaging the unit It is essential the commissioning procedure is followed carefully to prime the unit with water prior to switching on Failure to carry out this operation will result in damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty The shower must not be exposed to freezing conditions Make sure pipework is properly insulated If the appliance is frozen the warranty will be void The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall surface on top of the tiles DO NOT tile up to or around the unit after fixing to wall If the shower is installed in areas of hard water above 200 pom temporary hardness a scale inhibitor may have to be fitted For advice contact AKW Customer Service Refer to Contact Information p
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