concentric thermostatic mixer valve Installation and
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1. All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate SPARE PARTS Ped a p Pa a2 Pea 4 oa a2 Do hes Y N a SO j 3 Ay ue KZ PA Dh a Ref Description Part No Ref Description Part No 1 Elbow assembly complete 83312780 7 Flow regulators are available from Triton at the following ratings 2 Check valve 83312760 3 Ltr min 22010310 3 Nut and Olive 83312790 4 Ltr min 22011740 5 Ltr min 22011750 4 Handle assembly 86002900 6 Ltr min 22011760 5 Service kit 83312810 7 Ltr min 22011610 8 Ltr min Supplied 22011280 6 Adapter 83312840 Plug 83312740 Plinth 83312750 Coverplate not shown 83312750 MAINTENANCE The following maintenance procedure must be carried out for commercial and health care premises but is not necessarily required for domestic installations Maintenance of the unit is required to give continued performance after installation and that it continues to provide scald prevention Note A thermostatic mixing valve in need of maintenance can be undetectable in normal use and only becomes apparent when a disruption occurs in the hot or cold water supply temperatures or pressures a Initially check the filters for debris once every three months and clean if necessary b Perform a thermal shut off test every three months and check the maximum te2. incorrect use or quality of electricity gas or water or incorrect setting of controls d failure to install in accordance with this installation guide Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances Total loss of the product due to non availability of parts Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance Call out charges where the water supply cannot be isolated this includes consequential losses arising from unserviceable supply valves The cost of repair or replacement of pressure relief devices showerheads hoses riser rails and or wall brackets isolating switches electrical cable fuses and or circuit breakers or any other accessories installed at the same time The cost of routine maintenance adjustments overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising therefrom including the cost of repairing damage breakdown malfunction caused by corrosion furring pipe scaling limescale system debris or frost Customer Service Z 0844 980 0750 Trade Installer Hotline Z 0844 980 0730 Fax 0844 980 0744 Triton Showers Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www tritonshowers co uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited E mail serviceenquiries tritonshowers co uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice EROA TRITON SHOW
3. must be installed in a position that allows for easy access for future maintenance and commissioning Supply pipe work Complete the pipework to the shower area having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry for example rising falling or rear entry The hot and cold water pipes should not be permanently attached to the wall within one metre of the valve before installation is complete to allow for final adjustment of the valve position Rear entry supplies Using a spirit level mark the route of incoming hot and cold water supply pipes at a distance of 150mm approximately between centres fig 8 kits are for illustration purposes only Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement F FITTING THE MIXER Mark the position of the four locating screws for the mounting plate although if installing to a solid brick wall using two diagonal holes will usually be enough Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is brick plasterboard or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted Fit the mounting plate onto the wall fig 9 The inlet elbows allow for either rising falling or rear entry hot and cold water supplies The elbows have O ring seals fig 10 to the body and do not require PTFE tape or other means of sealing IMPORTANT Make sure that a
4. threaded connector Screw the bulkhead assembly onto the threaded connector until tight to the wall and the two fixing holes are aligned Secure to the wall fig 25 Finish by clipping the cover onto the bulkhead making sure the protruding legs locate in the bulkhead body Flow regulation A flow regulator is supplied for use with high pressure water systems and may be fitted with any of the systems listed to reduce flow rate and assist economy To fit the flow regulator To fit the flow regulators flexible hose connection press it into the outlet of the bulkhead correctly please note the flow regulator is only designed to work in one direction fig 26 The flow regulator for 15mm rigid pipe must be fitted into the showerhead Fig 26 Push into the bulkhead outlet The flow regulator is only designed to have the flow of water entering from the top The top can be identified by the angular lip running around it Concentric thermostatic mixer valve ANTI SCALD PROTECTION It is important that the mixer valve is tested regularly to prevent the risk of scalding and guarantee user safety This can be carried out as follows with the mixer blend temperature set at 38 C isolate the cold water supply The outlet flow rate will reduce to a safe level Fitting the coverplate built in only Fit the coverplate over the valve body and slide tight to the wall Make sure the seal in the opening stays in
5. AINTENANCE Both mixers P 23 FAULT FINDING Both mixers cciisancaxaserseiacataseianacieriacseairdtnias anrancnniseries 24 25 Guarantee service policy CC 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 Facsimile 0844 980 0744 E mail technical tritonshowers co uk MAIN COMPONENTS Ref Description 1 Mixer shower body 6 Cover plate 2 Blanking plug 7 Mounting plate 3 Outlet adapter 8 Outlet bulkhead 4 Flow regulator 9 Nutted long thread connector 5 Inlet nut and Olive X2 10 Wall trim X2 All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton mixer shower Please read them carefully and read through the whole of this book before beginning your installation The shower installation must be carried out by a suitably competent person and in sequence of this instruction book Care taken during the installation will give a long and trouble free life from your mixer shower SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with water supply water fittings regulation 1999 and or local Bylaws Water pressure req
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7. LL DART concentric thermostatic mixer valve Installation and operating instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180533G July 2009 amp PlumbNation the nation s favourite for Y FREE SHIPPING V SECURE PAYMENTS on all orders over 100 to mainland UK shop online with contidence V FINANCE AVAILABLE v PRICE MATCH spread the cost with low interest rates always get the best deals available we have HUGE REDUCTIONS ON THOUSANDS OF ITEMS Boilers Bathroom suite Radialors Kitchen sinks amp taps rarae aa a Pipes amp fittings Wet rooms Cylinders Towel warmers Fires O Bathroom furniture Renewable energy amp much more C a visit our website we plumbnation co uk CALL US ON 0844 800 3460 CONTENTS Page MAIN COMPONENTS Both Mixers fist iasonetiaseos iuasintaneaaceiranass saad sale teaebans 1 INTRODUCTION Both mixers P 2 SITE REQUIREMENTS Both MixefsS oe ciccdeezitivcsusca tact dnetsesicaasicsevsacdavsceauvecudsxdcas 2 SAFETY WARNINGS Both Mixers P 2 PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Both mixers 3 WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Both mixers ansc 3 TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS Both mixers n se 6 INSTALLATION Exposed Fitting cccccccccssccccrcccccccccccsecseees 7 9 Preparing the MIXE esssesiiaine aiies bras tancetulganeuunievenas Ceaser wer eeaeacuetaaia aie 7 Fitting the miiceeeeeeeeeeee cathe 8 FRO
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9. ambient cold water temperature 2 4 Insufficient hot water 2 4 1 Make sure heating appliance is set to maxi supplies from the heat mum or has sufficient stored hot water ing system 2 4 2 Make sure heating appliance is igniting by trying a hot water tap elsewhere 2 5 1 Turn off shower and consult a competent 2 5 Hot water supply plumber or contact Customer Service blocked or restricted 3 High water flow 3 1 Flow regulators not 3 1 1 Fit the supplied flow regulator and or poor fitted Exposed see page 9 performance Built in see page 13 or 15 on a mains fed system FAULT FINDING Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 4 Water doesnot 4 17 Water supplies cut off 4 1 1 Check water elsewhere in house and if flow or shower necessary contact local water company pattern collapses 4 2 shower unit blocked 4 2 1 Inspect the filters Clean if necessary when another outlet is turned 3 Blockage in pipework 4 3 1 Turn off the shower and consult a suitably competent plumber on 4 4 Showerhead blocked 4 4 7 Clean the showerhead 4 5 System not capable 4 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand of supplying multiple 4 5 2 Make sure stop or service valve is fully outlets at the same open time 4 5 3 Check if there is sufficient water pressure The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only 5 Water too cold 5 7 Running pressure is 5 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve excess of maximum recom
10. ere a call under the terms of guarantee has been booked and the failure is not product related i e scaling and furring incorrect water pressure pressure relief device operation or electrical plumbing installation fault a charge will be made A charge will also be issued if nobody is at home when the service engineer calls or adequate parking permit is not available lf the product is no longer covered by the guarantee an up front fixed fee will be charged before the site visit Should proof of purchase not be available on an in guarantee call or should the service engineer find that the product is no longer under guarantee the engineer will charge the same fixed price and the customer will be expected to pay the engineer before he leaves If payment is not made on the day an administration charge will be added to the fixed charge If a debt is outstanding from a previous visit or from any other Triton purchase Triton reserves the right to withhold service until the debt has been settled 10 Triton takes the health safety and wellbeing of its employees very seriously and expects customers to treat all staff members with respect Should any employee feel threatened or receive abuse either verbally or physically Triton reserves the right to withhold service and will support the employee with a legal prosecution Replacement Parts Policy Availability It is the policy of the manufacturer to maintain parts availabilit
11. ffs are minimised e The pipe work should be installed such that other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises do not significantly affect the flow e When connecting pipe work avoid using tight 90 elbows swept or formed bends will give the best performance e The hot water pipe entry must be made to the left hand side inlet marked HOT H or with a red orange label e Suitable isolating valves complying with Water Regulations and Bylaws must be fitted on the hot and cold water supplies to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary e tis preferable to flush the pipe work to clear the system of debris and check for leaks before connecting to the mixer e The mixer inlets contain removable filters that may become blocked if debris is not flushed through before fitting Commercial applications e Triton recommends for all commercial applications that easily accessible in line filters are used to aid maintenance Hard water areas a If it is intended to operate the shower in areas of hard water above 200 ppm temporary hardness a scale inhibitor may have to be fitted For advice on the Triton scale inhibitor please contact Customer Service b For best performance the showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS This mixer shower is suitable for e Gravity water sys
12. grammatic view not to scale Expansion vessel O Pressure reducing valve A Return Stop tap amp Boiler Cold mains supply Mains pressurised thermal store systems fig 6 Packages of this type fitted with a tempering valve blender valve can be used A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar running An expansion vessel MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to ensure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed externally or internally within the thermal store check with thermal store manufacturer kits are for illustration purposes only INSTALLATION exposed fitting Preparing the mixer valve Check the contents to make sure all parts are present Before starting the mixer installation make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris etc while routing the supply pipework The shower valve is suitable for exposed installation onto solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a laminate cubicle or panel Siting of the shower and accessories Refer to fig 7 for correct siting of the shower The mixer valve should be positioned as detailed with all controls within comfortable reached of the user The accessories showerhead riser rail and or fixed showerhead can be positioned above or to either side of the shower refer to fig 7 The valve
13. heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design i e to maintain relatively stable hot water diagrammatic view not to scale temperatures A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar ee i r running An expansion vessel MAY be fitted and regularly maintained to prevent the shower mixer being damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed within the boiler check with manufacturer and is in addition to the normally larger central heating expansion vessel Unvented mains pressure systems fig 5 The shower control can be installed with an unvented stored hot water cylinder supply For systems with no cold water take off after the reducing valve appliance reducing valve it will be necessary to fit an additional drop tight pressure reducing valve when the mains pressure is over 5 bar The drop tight pressure reducing valve must be set at the same value as the unvented package pressure reducing valve Note An additional expansion vessel may be required if a second pressure reducing valve is installed This does not apply to packages with a oa cold take off after the pressure reducing valve to the cylinder Service valves Expansion Pressure reducing valves Balanced cold mains supply Stop tap Cold mains supply kits are for illustration purposes only Concentric thermostatic mixer valve dia
14. id airlock issues diagrammatic view not to scale Stop valve Cold water Cold supply cistern Alternative supply must be below vent pipe tee Gate valve 4s Hot Cold supply Service Service valve Pump Isolating switch or Drain pull cord switch valve both fused at 3A Other draw offs Draw off must point down to avoid airlock issues TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS Domestic gravity fed systems fig 2 The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressures There must be a minimum of one metre head of water The minimum head distance is measured from the base of the cold water cistern to top of the showerhead If valves are gravity fed then supply pressure should be verified to ensure conditions of use are appropriate for the valve Pumped gravity fed systems fig 3 The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressures The mixer unit may be used with a gravity fed system with a pump to boost pressures as shown please refer to the pump installation guide to establish the minimum head requirements for automatic operation of the pump kits are for illustration purposes only Instantaneous gas heated systems e g combination boilers fig 4 The shower control MUST be installed with a multi point gas water
15. inished wall surface between 8mm and 13mm LEAK TESTING Direct the outlet of the mixer to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and check for leaks a Remedy any leaks found MAKING GOOD Make good the wall and complete the tiling e This product is supplied with a tiling shroud to prevent damage to the product e If the tiles are accurately cut then the faceplate will seal around the hole in the tiles and the valve unit will be able to be removed from the wall without the need to break any tiles Make sure the grout lines around the valve are flush with the tiles in order to provide a smooth sealing surface for the coverplate BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY Screw the bulkhead elbow to the bulkhead body Screw the completed assembly onto the threaded connector temporarily to mark the position of the two fixing holes for securing the bulkhead to the wall Note If screw thread protrudes too far out of the wall it can be cut to the correct length using a hacksaw Unscrew and remove the bulkhead assembly Check the location of the pipe in the wall before drilling Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is brick plasterboard or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted If fitting to a hollow wall structure it may be preferable to secure the bulkhead by applying a bead of silicon seal to the back of the bulkhead Apply PTFE tape to the
16. l making sure the maximum temperature stop pin is as close to the flat edge of the temperature stop as possible the button should be at the 3 o clock position as a guide Washer B Retaining grub screw Secure the temperature knob in place with the retaining screw and fit the end trim x KA AN 2mm above 3 o clock 3 o clock position position OPERATING THE SHOWER To start the shower turn the On Off flow control fully clockwise for maximum flow fig 30 To stop the shower turn the On Off flow control fully anti clockwise fig 30 To adjust the showering temperature rotate the temperature control clockwise for cooler and anti clockwise for hotter fig 31 To override the maximum temperature stop depress the button and rotate the temperature control past the stop fig 32 CAUTION Exposed metal surfaces may become hot during use of eee On Flow control 5 Temperature control Hotter Temperature control button Override Note The temperature override button Takes the temperature over the 38 C approx factory setting Concentric thermostatic mixer valve APPROVALS This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of BS EN 1111 BS EN 1287 WRAS FLOW CHART Pressure Flow rate e Flow rate at 38 C e Flow control fully open e Open outlet e No flow regulator fitted Ive ic mixer va Concentric thermostat DIMENSIONS
17. l and connect the cold water supply to the inlet marked COLD C or blue label fig 21 Tighten all compression fittings Tighten all the grub screws to secure the mixer to mounting plate Outlet adapter and plug The outlet adapter and plug can be repositioned dependant on the outlet required top or bottom The adapter has two end fittings one is suitable for a 15mm rigid pipe connection and the other is a flexible hose connection The O ring may need to be removed if it is not on the appropriate side of the hex nut and placed onto the opposite side fig 22 Outlet adapter 15mm rigid pipe connection end Hose connection end FITTING THE BULKHEAD OR FIXED HEAD PIPEWORK Complete the outlet pipework ending in a 15mm D a4 x 2 BSP female thread elbow fig 23 Note This fitting is not supplied as variations in installations require the selection of a suitable solder or compression fitting To install the fixed showerhead please refer to the fitting instruction supplied with it To install the bulkhead screw the supplied male connector into the female fitting fig 24 using PTFE tape to give a watertight joint Note The male thread connector supplied has a shoulder If fitting into a flush wall make an additional 8mm allowance for this shoulder at the finished surface The connector can be cut to size if required The threaded connector should protrude from the f
18. ll the supply pipework has been flushed through before fitting the mixer fig 11 Fit the trim onto the inlet water pipes followed by the nut and olive fig 12 Connect the hot water supply to the inlet marked HOT H or red orange label and connect the cold water supply to the inlet marked COLD C or blue label fig 12 Tighten all compression fittings Tighten all the grub screws to secure the mixer to mounting plate Outlet adapter and plug The outlet adapter and plug can be repositioned dependant on the outlet required top or bottom The adapter has two end fittings one is suitable for a 15mm rigid pipe connection and the other is a flexible hose connection The O ring may need to be removed if it is not on the appropriate side of the hex nut and placed onto the opposite side fig 13 Flow regulation A flow regulator is supplied for use with high pressure water systems and may be fitted with any of the systems listed to reduce flow rate and assist economy To fit the flow regulator To fit the flow regulators flexible hose connection unscrew the outlet adapter Place the flow regulator correctly into the rigid pipe connection end please note the flow regulator is only designed to work in one direction fig 13 The flow regulator for 15mm rigid pipe must be fitted into the showerhead 3 Water flow Flow regulator Angled top section A 15mm rigid pipe co
19. ly pipes at a distance of 170mm approximately between centres fig 15 BUILT IN FITTING The following are typical thicknesses and are iven as a guide only g g y Plaster finish Tile 6 10mm Adhesive Adhesive 2 3mm Tile Plasterboard 9 5 12 5mm Face plate Plaster finish 2 3mm Maximum tile thickness to be 10mm When installing into a stud partition or other hollow wall structure the installer may wish to consider building rear supports or other options for fitting the mounting plate Such options are beyond the scope of this guide Use the supplied cover plate or tiling shroud as a template when cutting the opening for installing the shower into a solid wall stud partition or hollow wall structure The building in depth for the mounting plate is given in fig 16 from the plaster finish but this is dependent upon tile and adhesive thicknesses The inlet elbows allow for either rising falling or rear entry hot and cold water supplies The elbows have O ring seals fig 17 to the body and do not require PTFE tape or other means of sealing ring seal Note To ease future requirements for cleaning Vz and maintenance of the unit it is advisable to K route both the incoming and outgoing pipework from the same direction Access to the integral strainers will also be improved with this layout Installation in a solid wall Decide on the shower position and determine whether the h
20. mended 6 Shower controls 6 1 Running pressure in 6 1 1 Fit a pressure reducing valve noisy when in excess of maximum use recommended 7 Shower will not 7 7 Pipework not flushed 7 7 7 Service valve shut off out before connecting to the unit Internal components damaged UKAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT UK SERVICE POLICY In the event of a product fault or complaint occurring the following procedure should be followed 1 Telephone Customer Service on 0844 980 0750 having available your details including post code the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase Based on information given over the telephone a Triton Customer Service Advisor will attempt to diagnose the fault and confirm whether a site visit from a qualified service engineer is required All products attended to by a Triton service engineer must be installed in full accordance with the Triton installation guide applicable to the product Every product pack contains an installation guide however they can also be bought via our Customer Service Spares Department Our engineer will require local parking and if a permit is required this must be available to the engineer on arrival at the call It is essential that you or an appointed representative who must be over 18 years of age is present for the duration of the service engineer s visit If the product is in guarantee you must produce proof of purchase Wh
21. mperature setting See the Commissioning section for the details of this test and readjustment of the maximum temperature setting if required c If the maximum water temperature varies by more than 2 C from the commissioned setting then carry out the following checks e Check the isolating valves are fully open e Check the internal surface for scaling If the body requires descaling then it should be removed from the pipework to carry this work out all rubber parts must be removed before descaling e Check the function of the non return valves The non return valves NRVs prevent cross flow between hot and cold supplies under unequal pressure conditions They are designed for long life with no maintenance If these checks do not highlight the reason for the temperature variation then internal components will require replacement please see the spare parts list Cleaning Triton recommends that all products are cleaned using warm soapy water Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical cleaning products as this may affect the product surface finish and invalidate your guarantee Cleaning the filters fig A It is advised that this should be carried out by a qualified person e Turn off the water supplies before starting e To gain access to the filters remove the unit from the inlet fittings e Remove Hot and Cold elbows e Remove the retaining clip and flow regulator e Wash the filter thoroughly unde
22. mum temperature stop factory set to 38 C this can be adjusted during installation e To adjust the maximum temperature setting allow the water to run until the temperature has stabilised adjust the temperature control spindle by hand fig 28 e When the showering temperature is satisfactory turn off the shower Recommended outlet temperatures The BuildCert TMV scheme recommends the following set maximum mixed water outlet temperatures for use in all premises 44 C for bath fill but see notes below 41 C for showers 41 C for washbasins 38 C for bidets The mixed water temperatures must never exceed 46 C at terminal fitting The British Burns Association recommends 37 to 37 5 C as a comfortable bathing temperature for children In premises covered by the Care Standards Act 2000 the maximum mixed water outlet temperature is 43 C FITTING THE CONTROLS Fig 29 Built in and Exposed 12 o clock Fit the controls using the following procedure position e fig 29 a Fit washer A and then the flow gt control lever so that it is in the 12 o clock position e fig 29 b Fit the washer B and then the maximum temperature stop Washer A The end of the thin outer raised edge should be around 2mm above the 3 o clock position with the grub screw fitting positioned on the left hand side Once the maximum temperature stop in place tighten the retaining grub screw e fig 29 c Fit the temperature contro
23. nnec tion end Hose connection Outlet adaptor end Bulkhead supplied Outlet to bulkhead go Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement INSTALLATION built in fitting Preparing the mixer valve Check the contents to make sure all parts are present Before starting the mixer installation make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris etc while routing the supply pipework The shower valve is suitable for built in installation in a solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a shower cubicle or panel Siting of the shower and accessories Refer to fig 14 for correct siting of the shower The mixer valve should be positioned as detailed with all controls within comfortable reached of the user The accessories showerhead riser rail and or fixed showerhead can be positioned above or to either side of the shower refer to fig 14 Supply pipe work Complete the pipework to the shower area having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry for example rising falling or rear entry The hot and cold water pipes should not be permanently attached to the wall within one metre of the valve before installation is complete to allow for final adjustment of the valve position Rear entry supplies Using a spirit level mark the route of incoming hot and cold water supp
24. ot and cold water supplies will enter the shower from top falling or bottom rising or rear As a guide for the size of hole it should be large enough to accept the valve complete with the inlet and outlet fittings and also allow access for connection to the pipework Remove the plaster and brickwork to the required depth and chase out any additional areas of the wall to give access to the pipework to and from the valve plus any outlet fittings Note that the valve body requires a deeper recess than the inlet and outlet fittings Note The outlet pipework must end in a suitable female thread parallel 15mm x 12 BSP fitting not supplied Offer the valve body up to the wall and mark the fixing holes Remove the valve drill and plug the wall Route the pipework to valve body position Installation in a hollow wall Decide on the shower position and determine whether the hot and cold water supplies will enter the shower from the top falling or bottom rising or rear fig 18 When installing into a stud partition or other hollow wall structures the installer will need to consider fabricating rear supports or other options Such options are beyond the scope of this guide Mark the route of the incoming and outgoing pipework Take out the plasterboard use the cover plate or tiling shroud as a template Offer the valve body up to the fabrication and mark the two fixing holes Remove the valve and drill the hole
25. place as it slides over the valve body A smear of liquid soap on the seal will ease this procedure fig 22 The coverplate incorporates a silicon sponge backing that seals against a smooth wall Once the plate has been fitted the levers will need to be fitted into the body of the mixer and tightened fig 29 COMMISSIONING Start the water flow by rotating the flow control Make sure that both 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 Make sure the temperature control is at the maximum temperature setting Allow the shower to run at the maximum temperature setting until the water temperature has stabilised Rotate the temperature control until your desired maximum showering temperature is reached The mixer has a temperature stop to prevent accidental rotation to higher temperatures This is adjustable to provide a maximum temperature of 35 C 40 C and should be checked on site to guarantee user safety Temperature adjustment range The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit which can be pre set during installation factory set at approximately 38 C with full anti scald protection throughout the range SEE PAGE 17 ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE SETTING Built in and Exposed The mixer valve is supplied with the flow and temperature knobs fitted and the maxi
26. r running water use a suitable brush to remove all debris e Reassemble the shower Dy Elbow Flow regulator Filter Retaining clip Disinfection Where chlorine is used for the disinfection of water systems all relevant guidelines and approved codes of practice must be strictly followed Failure to comply with the relevant guidelines and approved codes of practice may invalidate your guarantee WARNING DO NOT use powerful abrasive or solvent cleaning fluids when cleaning the shower as they may damage the fittings FAULT FINDING The following can be carried out by a competent person Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 1 Water too hot 1 1 Temperature control 1 1 1 Refer to commissioning section incorrectly commis sioned 1 2 Not enough cold 1 2 1 Reposition the temperature control water flowing through shower 1 3 Increase in the 1 3 1 Reposition the temperature control ambient cold water temperature 1 4 Cold water supply 1 4 1 Turn off shower and consult a competent blocked plumber or contact Customer Service 1 5 High volume of cold 1 5 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from the water drawn off else mains supply where 2 Water too cold 2 7 Temperature control 2 17 1 Refer to commissioning section incorrectly commis sioned 2 2 Not enough hot 2 2 1 Reposition the temperature control water flowing through shower 2 3 Decrease in the 2 3 1 Reposition the temperature control
27. s Route the pipework to the valve position Installation in a panel or cubicle When installing into a panel or cubicle structure the installer will need to consider fabricating rear supports or other options Such options are beyond the scope of this guide Typically there should be at least 65mm space from the surface of the panel to the rear of the valve body IMPORTANT Access to the rear of the valve must be available The controls require one hole to be cut out of the panel or cubicle Use the face plate as a template to mark the hole positions then extend further to allow access for the filters Route the pipework to valve position FITTING THE MIXER Mark the position of the four locating screws for the mounting plate although if installing to a solid brick wall using two diagonal holes will usually be enough Drill and plug the wall An appropriate drill bit should be used If the wall is brick plasterboard or a soft building block appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted Fit the mounting plate fig 19 The inlet elbows allow for either rising falling or rear entry hot and cold water supplies The elbows have O ring seals fig 6 to the body and do not require PTFE tape or other means of sealing IMPORTANT Make sure that all supply pipework has been flushed through before fitting the mixer fig 20 Connect the hot water supply to the inlet marked HOT H or red orange labe
28. tems e Pumped gravity systems e Fully modulating type combination boilers e Multi point hot water heaters e Thermal storage e Unvented systems When installing this mixer with a Combination or multi point boiler it may be necessary to install flow regulation Check that the appliance is capable of delivering hot water at a minimum switch on flow rate of 3 litres per minute At flow rates between 3 and 8 litres per minute the appliance must be capable of raising the water temperature to 52 C minimum Water temperature at the inlet of the mixer valve must remain relatively constant when flow rate adjustments are made refer to the appliance operating manual to confirm compatibility with this mixer shower Where thermal store systems and instantaneous gas water heaters are used if excessive draw off take place the appliance may not be able to maintain an adequate output temperature This could result in the shower temperature becoming noticeably cooler Flow regulators can be fitted with high pressure water systems to reduce flow rate and assist economy The hot supply temperature MUST remain a minimum of 10 C hotter than the required blend temperature for optimum performance diagrammatic view not to scale Stop valve Cold water Cold supply cistern H Q Minimum head Drain valve Other L draw offs Alternative supply must be below Draw off must point down A vent pipe tee to avo
29. ture of stored water should never exceed 65 C A stored water temperature of 60 C is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements and will minimise the effects of scale in hard water areas Water temperature adjustment and thermal safety The mixed water temperature can be adjusted from cold through to a top limit which must be preset during installation with full anti scald protection throughout the range 35 C to 40 C providing the hot water temperature at the inlet remains 10 C above the outlet temperature Should there be a loss of flow to either incoming supply then water from the shower will stop or be reduced until both supplies are restored SAFETY WARNINGS a DO NOT choose a position where the shower could become frozen b DO NOT connect this mixer shower to any form of tap or fitting not recommended by the manufacturer c DO NOT allow the inlet pressure or flow rates to operate outside the guidelines laid out in site requirements d DO NOT connect the mixer shower to a gravity hot supply and a mains cold supply or vice versa PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and damage the mixer valve IMPORTANT e The layout and sizing of pipework MUST be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw o
30. uirements Running water pressure Low presure 0 1 bar min 1 0 bar max High pressure 0 5 bar min 5 0 bar max Maximum static water pressure Low amp High pressure 10 bar This mixer shower is designed for use with traditional low pressure gravity water systems using a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder as well as for the higher pressure systems found in the UK up to a maximum of 5 bar running pressure For effective operation of the internal seals the maximum static pressure must not be exceeded Pressure reducing valve On sites where the running pressure is above 5 bar the use of a suitably sized pressure reducing valve fitted in the cold mains supply pipe work can provide nominally equal pressures at the mixer shower Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton Customer Service See spare parts for details and part numbers Water minimum flow rate For best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per minute should be available to both inlets Water temperature requirements Maximum hot water temperature 80 C Recommended maximum 65 C Minimum hot water temperature 55 C Maximum cold water temperature 25 C NOTE Valves operating outside these conditions cannot be guaranteed by the Scheme to operate as Type 2 valves The mixer shower MUST NOT be subjected to water temperatures above 80 C BS 6700 recommends that the tempera
31. y for the duration of production and a period of five years thereafter in accordance with industry standards Spare parts are available via our website www tritonshowers co uk or by telephoning Triton Customer Service Spares Department Payment should be made by credit debit card excluding American Express or Diners Card Payment can also be made by pre payment of a pro forma invoice by cheque or money order TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of five years for domestic use only from the date of purchase provided that it has been installed by a competent person in full accordance with the fitting instructions Any part found to be defective during this guarantee period we undertake to repair or replace at our option without charge so long as it has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with the operating instructions and has not been subject to misuse or damage This product must not be taken apart modified or repaired except by a person authorised by Triton This guarantee applies only to products installed within the United Kingdom and does not apply to products used commercially This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights What is not covered 1 Breakdown due to a use other than domestic use by you or your resident family b wilful act or neglect c any malfunction resulting from the
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