Installation and operating instructions Thermostatic
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1. Washer LP Thermostatic mixer shower Fig 65 Appropriate ay fitting FITTING THE BULKHEAD Riser rail option only Complete the outlet pipework ending in a 10 x 15 mm female thread fitting fig 65 Note This fitting is not supplied as variations in installations needs the selection of the most suitable fitting Screw the supplied male thread connector into the female fitting using PTFE tape to make sure of a watertight joint fig 66 Note The supplied male thread connector has a nutted shoulder If fitting to a flush wall make an additional 8 mm allowance for this shoulder at the finished surface The connector can be cut to size if required The threaded connector should protrude from the wall surface between 8 mm and 13 mm Make good the wall Screw the bulkhead elbow to the threaded connector using PTFE tape to seal the thread fig 67 Slide the bulkhead over the elbow offer up to the wall and mark the two fixing holes for securing the bulkhead to the wall fig 68 Remove the bulkhead then drill and plug the holes using the plugs supplied Refit the bulkhead and secure to the elbow using two screws fig 69 Secure the bulkhead to the wall using the two fixing screws supplied Push on the trim disc making sure the two location lugs locate in the small holes as shown fig 70 OPERATING THE SHO2. Fig 75 J a Fig 76 Temperature control disc Temperature control knob Maximum temperature stop mechanism Decrease stop position Increase stop position A ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE STOP As a safety measure the shower has a built in maximum temperature stop to prevent you accidentally exceeding your highest desired temperature This is set in the factory to provide a maximum temperature of 42 C based on the hot and cold water supplies being 65 C and 15 C respectively at nominally equal pressures Procedure To adjust the maximum temperature stop first rotate the temperature knob to the 12 o clock position Remove the temperature knob trim using a thin bladed screwdriver fig 75 Unscrew the central fixing screw and remove the temperature control knob fig 76 Now remove the temperature control disc together with the wavy washer The control disc houses the maximum temperature stop mechanism fig 77 To increase the temperature stop setting reposition the temperature stop mechanism clockwise within the arc of the grooves fig 77 To decrease the temperature stop setting reposition the stop mechanism anti clockwise within the arc of the grooves When the stop mechanism is set at the preferred position refit the temperature control disc making sure the name TRITON is at the bottom Replace the wavy washer then refit the temperature
3. Note The distance between the bottom of the cold water cistern and the showerhead must be at least one metre For effective thermostatic control the temperature of the hot water entering the mixer should remain a minimum of 10 C above the selected output temperature DO NOT use jointing compounds on the pipework ia Stop valve 0 ___ Cold water M cistern NS Fig 2 diagrammatic view not to scale A Cold water mains supply Cold supply Alternative supply must be below vent pipe tee vave 1metre minimum Hot water cylinder Drain valve Other Ega draw offs Draw off must point down to avoid airlock issues Service valve a S Fig 3 diagrammatic view not to scale Height of 1 showerhead and shower 1 to suit user s requirement 1 Shower be mounted either side of the riser rail i 1 PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE Before starting the installation make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to prevent ingress of any debris etc Note It is not necessary to remove the control knobs at any stage SITING OF THE SHOWER WARNING The shower must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions Refer to fig 3 for correct siting of the shower Position the shower and showerhead
4. Note The sleeve may stick in which case it must be carefully hooked out using a suitable tool such as an allen key f Push the flushing cartridge into the housing fig 49 Attach a hose to the flushing cartridge outlet and make sure it is directed to waste Flush the pipes clean g Wash out the sleeve and check valve Take care not to damage them h Replace the check valve into the sleeve making sure it is in the correct way fig 50 i Refit sleeve into the elbow Carefully replace the valve cartridge and refit the cover j Reinstate supplies and test the valve operation Note It may be necessary to service the check valves at regular intervals to prevent cross flow of water Note Flushing cartridges and replacement check valve tools are available from Triton Customer Service Flush the pipework to clear system of debris and check for leaks LP Thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE TAMPERPROOF FIXED HEAD Exposed option only Complete the outlet pipework from the valve and cut the pipe to required length Place the fixed head unit on top of the pipe work and mark the position of the three fixing holes fig 51 Drill and plug the holes using the plugs supplied Secure the pipe to the fixed head unit using the compression nut and olive supplied fig 52 Secure the fixed head to the wall with the three screws supplied fig 53 Screw on the adjustable showerhead Make sure the suppli
5. It will not fit if inserted from the other end Slide the inlet nuts and olives onto the pipes followed by the inlet trims Note The holes in the inlet trims are offset to allow for adjustable inlet pipe separation widths If pipe centre separation is 153 mm or less then have the short side of the inlet trims between the pipes If the pipe separation gap is 153 mm or greater have the long side of the inlet trims between the pipes fig 9 If in any doubt try the cover to see if it fits properly i e no visible gaps between the inlet trims and the cover fig 10 If there is a gap fig 11 then reverse the trim While trying the cover make sure the inlet nuts are sitting in the holes in the inlet trim holes so that the inlet trims are at the correct separation Having positioned the inlet trims correctly refit the valve to the pipework Make sure the hot inlet port marked with the letter H on the valve housing is connected to the hot pipework which must be on the left Screw to the wall with the two screws supplied fig 12 Tighten the inlet nuts and inlet elbow grub screws If installing a tamperproof fixed head fit the outlet adaptor into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 13 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using O ring to seal it If installing a riser r
6. be screwed on tight in order to make sure of a watertight connection Use a suitable tool if necessary Using the allen key supplied lock the showerhead in position by tightening the grub screw fig 61 FITTING THE FIXED HEAD Built in option only The outlet pipe should protrude from the surface of the wall between 50 mm and 65 mm fig 62 Mark four fixing hole positions by using the fixed arm as a template Drill and plug the wall using the plugs supplied Care must be taken not to drill into the buried pipework Remove burrs on the pipework to prevent damage to the O ring Slide the special lock washer over the pipe and push it tight to the wall Note Make sure the lock washer is placed on the pipe correctly with the inscription FRONT facing away from the wall This washer holds the pipe in position Slide the bushing over the pipe and push it tight against the wall Slide the O ring onto the pipe up against the bushing Push the fixed arm assembly onto the pipe tight to the wall An automatic watertight seal is thus created Secure to the wall with the four fixing screws supplied Push fit the trim into place fig 63 Finally screw on the adjustable showerhead making sure the sealing washer is in place fig 64 Screw on tight to make sure of a watertight connection Turn on the water supplies 50 mm 65 mm_ Outlet pipe Fig 62 oN Fixed arm
7. control knob making sure it is replaced in the same attitude as when removed i e 12 o clock position Refit the central screw and replace the knob trim IMPORTANT Only adjust the maximum temperature stop when the hot water is at its usual supply temperature SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No 1 LP valve cartridge built in valve 83304950 2 LP cartridge and brass housing exposed valve 83304940 3 Outlet adaptor chrome 7031462 gold 7031463 4 Inlet elbow assembly 83303810 5 Outlet blanking plug 7031460 6 Cartridge O rings 83303710 7 Knob set white 83303640 8 Knob trim 7051466 9 Cover shroud white exposed valve 7041444 chrome exposed valve 7041445 gold exposed valve 7041446 10 Trim ring white 7051441 chrome 7051442 gold 7051443 gold flush 7051477 11 Trim sets white 83303680 chrome 83303670 gold 83303690 12 Cover plate white built in valve 7051448 chrome built in valve 7051449 gold built in valve 7051450 13 Mounting plate built in valve 7051447 Outlet pipe white 500404 chrome effect 500004 gold effect 500304 LP Thermostatic mixer shower SPARE PARTS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Ref Description Bulkhead assembly white chrome effect gold effect Trim disc use with flush gold effect Inlet amp outlet nuts Spanner Flow regulator Check valve sleeve assemb
8. on the wall so that all controls can be comfortably reached while using the shower The showerhead and riser rail can be positioned either side of the shower Note Pipe entry for both surface mounted and flush fitted valves can be from the top bottom or rear The hot entry port is on the left hand side of the valve and is marked the valve with a letter H fig 4 FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL Exposed Note The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the hose and showerhead supplied DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation DO NOT solder fittings near of the shower unit as heat transfer can damage components Note Suitable isolating valves complying with Water Regulations must be fitted on the hot and cold water supplies to the shower as an independent means of isolating water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary When connecting pipework avoid using tight 90 elbows Swept or formed bends will give the best performance IMPORTANT The water circuit should be installed such that the flow is not significantly affected by other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises Water pressure must not fall below specification of the shower Note The hot water pipe entry must be on the left Rising and falling supplies Having decided on the position of the shower and direction of pipe entry complete the pipework to
9. the shower area Note The final separation between pipe centres needs to be about 153 mm but absolute accuracy is not needed as the inlet elbows are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm Flush pipework to clear the system of all debris and check for leaks IMPORTANT The inlet elbows contain check valves that may be damaged if debris is not flushed through prior to fitting Where this is not possible refer to the flushing procedure on page 20 Clip the pipework to the wall surface so that the pipe centres are 21 mm off the wall Offer the valve together with the inlet elbows to the pipework Make sure the inlet elbow grub Fig 8 Fig 13 Outlet Adaptor on Ss Fig 14 Hose end flat Pipe end chamfered screws are slack allowing the inlet elbows to rotate to the correct position and move freely in and out of the valve housing fig 5 Place the valve housing centrally between the two pipes and mark the two diagonal fixing holes figs 6 and 7 Remove the valve Drill and plug the holes The wall plugs supplied are suitable for most brick walls use an appropriate masonry drill but if wall is plasterboard or a soft building block you must use suitable wal Iplugs and an appropriate drill bit Fit the nut covers on to the pipes fig 8 Note Slide the pipes into the small diameter end of the nut cover
10. to clear the system of all debris and check for leaks IMPORTANT The inlet elbows contain check valves that may be damaged if debris is not flushed through prior to fitting Where this is not possible refer to the flushing procedure on page 18 Refit the valve to the mounting bracket wall surface and pipework fig 29 Tighten the inlet nuts and inlet elbow grub screws If fitting a fixed head refer to the Fitting the fixed head section and complete the outlet pipework to the fixed head position Note The outlet pipe for the fixed head should protrude from the surface of the wall between 50 mm and 65 mm Before fitting the fixed head to the wall connect a hose to the pipework and direct to waste If fitting a riser rail kit refer to Fitting the bulkhead and complete outlet pipework Before fitting the bulkhead to the wall connect the shower hose and direct it to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and flush through checking that the flow control is opened fully and the temperature control is rotated to HOT and then to COLD if necessary depress the maximum temperature override button Check for leaks and remedy if necessary If a fixed head is installed make good the outlet pipe channel Note If fitting a fixed head the tiling around the outlet pipe must be as tight as possible so that the special lock washer will seat otherwise a larger diameter washer will have to be p
11. 8 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 19 Finally pull nut covers over nuts Complete the fitting of the shower accessories by referring to the appropriate section Fig 1 4 AE 9 e O J Fig 16 Outlet Fig 20 Rear entry supplies Note The final separation between pipe centres needs to be about 153 mm but absolute accuracy is not essential as the inlet elbows are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm fig 20 Using a spirit level mark the route of incoming hot and cold water supply pipes at a distance of 153 mm centres Remove the plaster and brickwork to the required depth to conceal the supply pipework Note It is advisable that pipework installed in solid walls be provided with enough free play inside a cavity to allow entry into the inlet elbows for tightening before securing the valve to the finished wall surface Install the hot and cold pipework the hot pipe must enter from the left Make sure the finished pipework projects from the front face of the tiled surface of the wall by 9 5 mm fig 21 Allow for two circular recesses measuring 32 mm diameter by 14 mm depth to accept the rear entry pipe trims fig 20 Flush pipework to clear the system of all deb
12. TRITON LP Thermostatic mixer shower CREEL operating instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180138M_ June 2008 LP Thermostatic mixer shower CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Safety WaIMiNS ssssssccsecvesresssontsincssssssseovsvenassasesesoss sosesssevesesvasseasaeees 1 2 Siting requirements E ESEE 3 Preparing the mixer ValVG 4 Siting Of the SHOWED s ccvesseseconssinsoscecsecoveveassvatssecosceesesosessaeseavesastetos 4 Fitting the shower to the wall Exposed Rising and falling Supplies Rear entry 8 Fitting the shower to the wall amp 11 Solid wall Hollow wall Shower cubicle or panel Flushing procedure Fitting the tamperproof fixed head 19 Fitting the tamperproof fixed head Built in 20 Fitting the fixed head BuUIIt IN s scccessccascassssseepesesssiecectcesenosasseis 21 Fitting the bulkhead 22 Operating the SHOW M 23 Adjusting the maximum tempe
13. WER Make sure all plumbing supplies are connected and turned on Starting the shower To start the shower turn the outer knob flow control anti clockwise fig 71 Adjusting the shower temperature To adjust the temperature turn the inner knob temperature control fig 72 The temperature disc is numbered for ease of use and ranges from 1 fully cold to 10 fully hot Once at the preferred temperature no further adjustment is required providing the hot and cold water supplies remain constant Stopping the shower To stop the shower turn the flow control clockwise to the stop position fig 73 This automatically stops the water flow As a safety measure the shower has a built in maximum temperature stop to prevent accidentally exceeding the highest desired temperature The stop comes in a factory set position If adjustment is required see Adjusting the maximum temperature stop on page 24 To override this stop depress the button and turn the control clockwise to the higher settings 19 74 To return to the normal temperature range just turn the temperature control anti clockwise until it is past the maximum temperature stop Make sure that the temperature control is in the normal temperature range when the shower is turned off Temperature control A a Fig 73 Flow control 9 ay d gt Fig 74 Maximum temperature override button A
14. ail fit the outlet adaptor into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adapter is fitted with the pipe end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 15 Make sure both the adaptor and blanking plug do not protrude and finish flush with the inner face of the housing If fitting a tamperproof fixed head refer to Fitting the tamperproof fixed head section and complete the outlet pipework as follows Determine the required height of pipe and cut to size Slide nut cover onto the pipe followed by nut and olive Insert the pipe into outlet adaptor place the outlet trim onto the adaptor and fully tighten the compression nut fig 16 Before securing the tamperproof fixed head to the wall connect a hose to the pipework and direct to waste If fitting a riser rail connect the shower hose to the outlet and direct to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and flush through making sure the flow control is opened fully and the temperature control is rotated to HOT and then to COLD if necessary depress the maximum temperature override button Check for any leaks and remedy if necessary Slide the outlet blanking trim onto the cover where it is required i e bottom outlet for fixed head top outlet for a hose fig 17 Fit the cover on and secure with two screws fig 1
15. ake good the wall surface and make sure the plastering sealing is taken tight to the PVC shroud fig 40 Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 31 Offer the flush mount plate up to the finished surface Make sure the valve and the plate are aligned and mark the arrowed fixing holes fig 32 Remove the flush mount plate then Fig 37 Fig 40 Seal tight up to shroud Plate fixing hole Fig 41 J C N Fig 42 Mark both holes Bracket fixing hole View from behind panel 2 drill and plug the holes Note If fitting to plasterboard use suitable cavity fixings Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate fig 33 Place a ring of silicon sealant round the plate so that the plate seals against the wall Secure the plate to the wall using the screws provided Wipe off any excess sealant Fit the flush mount cover fig 34 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the plate and twist clockwise fig 35 Complete the fitting of your shower accessories by referring to the appropriate section Shower cubicle or panel To use the wall mounting bracket supplied with a shower cubicle or a laminated panel wooden blocks are required to increase the depth of the bracket These blocks need to increase the depth of the bracket to between 56 mm and 67 mm from the fini
16. alve comes complete with a built in shroud DO NOT remove it It is important when making good the wall after installation the plastering and sealing must be made tight up to the shroud in order to prevent ingress of water where it is required i e bottom outlet for fixed head top outlet for a hose fig 17 Fit the inlet blanking trims on the underside of the cover fig 25 Fit the outlet trim over the outlet adaptor and slide the cover on fig 16 Secure the cover with two screws fig 18 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 19 Complete the fitting of your shower accessories FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL Flush fit Note The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the hose showerhead or fixed showerhead supplied DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation DO NOT solder fittings near of the shower unit as heat transfer can damage components Note Suitable isolating valves complying with Water Regulations must be fitted on the hot and cold water supplies to the shower as an independent means of isolating water supplies should maintenance or servicing be necessary When connecting pipework avoid using tight 90 elbows Swept or formed bends will give the best performance IMPORTANT The water circuit should be installed such that the flow is not significantly affected by other taps and applia
17. d head make a hole in the panel for the fixed head position Note Make sure the hole in the panel for the outlet pipe is no larger than required either Y2 BSP or 15 mm Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 31 Place a ring of silicon sealant round the flush mount plate up to the finished surface Make sure the valve and plate are aligned and secure in the outer fixing holes using the two bolts supplied fig 44 Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate fig 33 and fit the flush mount cover fig 45 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 46 Complete the fitting of your shower accessories Fig 43 YY Fig 48 FLUSHING PROCEDURE Removal and or fitting of check valves for maintenance IMPORTANT It is preferable to flush the pipework before installing the valve Where this is not possible the procedure using a flushing cartridge should be followed a Isolate the supplies b Remove the trim ring by twisting anti clockwise c Remove the valve cover a Remove the four screws holding the valve cartridge and carefully remove the cartridge assembly from housing fig 47 e Insert the plastic tool provided into the inner sleeve located inside the elbow and twist anti clockwise fig 48 Take care not to damage the check valve
18. ed flat sealing washer is in place fig 54 Note The showerhead must be screwed on tight to make sure of a watertight connection Use a suitable tool if necessary Using the allen key supplied lock the showerhead in position by tightening the grub screw fig 55 Ne _ Fig 57 Wall 4 surface HII i 18 d a N Fig 59 Fig 60 Sealing washer FITTING THE TAMPERPROOF FIXED HEAD Built in option only Complete outlet pipework from the valve ending a 2 BSP female threaded fitting not supplied fig 56 Note The depth of thread on the fixed head unit from wall surface is 18 mm fig 57 It is advisable that pipework installed in solid walls be provided with enough free play inside a cavity to allow any slack to be accommodated Make good the wall Screw the fixed head assembly to the female fitting Screw tight to the wall and make sure fixed head is in the correct attitude Mark the position of the three fixing holes fig 58 Remove the fixed head Drill and plug the holes using the plugs supplied Screw the fixed head assembly to the female fitting using PTFE tape to seal the joint Secure the fixed head to the wall with the three screws supplied fig 59 Screw on the adjustable showerhead making sure the supplied flat sealing washer is in place fig 60 Note The showerhead must
19. he final separation between pipe centres needs to be about 153 mm but absolute accuracy is not essential as the inlet elbows are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm Take out the plasterboard and offer the mounting bracket up to the wall fig 37 Mark the outer fixing holes and drill Insert the wall bracket into wall cavity and secure using the bolts and washers provided fig 38 If a fixed head is to be installed the outlet adaptor needs to be fitted into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 13 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using an O ring to seal it If a bulkhead outlet is to be fitted the outlet adaptor needs to be fitted into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing The adaptor is sealed with an O ring fig 13 Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 15 If installing a fixed head make a hole in the wall for the fixed head pipe Note If fitting a fixed head the hole in the wall for the pipe must be close to 15 mm diameter as possible It must not exceed the diameter of the special lock washer otherwise a larger diameter washer will have to be placed behind the lock LP Thermostatic mixer shower washer Make sure the in
20. laced behind the lock washer Make good the wall surface around the valve and make sure the plastering sealing is taken tight to the PVC shroud fig 30 Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 31 Offer the flush mount plate up to the finished tile surface and making sure the valve and plate are aligned mark the arrowed fixing holes fig 32 Remove the flush mount plate then drill and plug holes Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate fig 33 Place a ring of silicon sealant round the plate so that the plate seals against the wall Secure the plate to the wall using the screws provided Wipe off any excess sealant A N K A N Fig 36 ee mm ae Opening needs to be at the bottom if using a bulkhead 115 L 220 mm Ne A Fit the flush mount cover fig 34 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover fig 35 and twist clockwise Complete the fitting of your shower accessories Hollow wall The wall mounting bracket supplied with the shower is suitable for use on a plasterboard wall of 9 5 mm or 12 5 mm in thickness Decide on the shower position and whether the hot and cold water supplies will enter the shower from the top falling the bottom ris ing or the rear Mark an opening as shown plus the route of inlet and outlet pipework fig 36 Note T
21. let elbows are positioned the correct way Offer the valve up to the mounting bracket and secure using the screws provided fig 39 Complete the pipework to the shower marking off the length to enter the elbows Remove the valve and cut the pipes to length Flush pipework to clear the system of all debris and check for leaks IMPORTANT The inlet elbows contain check valves that may be damaged if debris is not flushed through prior to fitting Where this is not possible refer to the flushing procedure on page 18 Refit the valve to the mounting bracket and pipework Tighten the inlet nuts and inlet elbow grub screws If fitting a fixed head refer to the Fitting the fixed head section and complete the outlet pipework to the fixed head position Note The outlet pipe for the fixed head should protrude from the surface of the wall between 50 mm and 65 mm Before fitting the fixed head to the wall connect a hose to the pipework and direct to waste If fitting a riser rail kit refer to Fitting the bulkhead and complete the outlet pipework Before fitting the bulkhead to the wall connect the shower hose and direct it to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and flush through Make sure the flow control is opened fully and the temperature control is rotated to HOT and then to COLD if necessary depress the maximum temperature override button Check for leaks and remedy if necessary M
22. ly Wall bracket Check valve tool Flushing cartridge available on request Nutted male thread fitting Tamperproof fixed head exposed Tamperproof fixed head built in Fixed head assembly white chrome Fixing kit Part No 83303780 83303770 83303790 7051451 83303660 7011766 22003530 83303810 7011453 7051476 7052032 7032915 96200240 96200250 22450010 22009490 Flexible hoses available in the following sizes 1 00 m in white chrome and gold 1 25 m in white chrome and gold 1 75 m in chrome only PVC shroud flush fit only Screw pack Extended control lever 7052165 83303800 Can be fitted easily to make the controls easier to use Available on request from Triton Customer Service Problem Symptom 1 Water too hot Cause 1 1 FAULT FINDING Not enough cold water flowing through shower Action Cure 1 1 1 Turn the control knob anti clockwise 1 2 Increase the 1 2 1 Turn the control anti clockwise ambient cold water temperature 1 3 High volume of 1 3 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from cold water supply make sure a dedicated supply drawn off to mixer elsewhere 1 4 Excessive flow 1 4 1 Contact Customer Service for advice rate flow regulators 1 5 Dirty check 1 5 1 Clean refer to Flushing Procedure valves 2 Water too cold 2 1 Notenoughhot 2 7 1 Turn the temperature control clockwise water flowing Override the max tempe
23. nces being operated elsewhere on the premises Water pressure must not fall below the specification of the valve The hot water pipe entry must be on the left hand side This mixer valve also includes a wall bracket which allows the installer to mount the shower into a solid stud partition or other hollow wall structures The bracket can also be used for fitting in a shower cubicle providing the back of the cubicle is accessible When installing into a stud partition or other hollow wall structure the installer may wish to consider building rear supports or other options Such options are beyond the scope of this guide Solid wall The building in depth for the shower into a solid wall is between 57 mm and 66 mm The building in depth calculation must include the thickness of the plaster and tiles This dimension determines how much of the shower control is visible through the concealing plate when the installation is completed Decide on the shower position and whether the hot and cold water supplies will enter the 200 mm Opening needs to be at the bottom if using a bulkhead Seal tight up to shroud shower from the top falling the bottom rising or the rear Mark the route of the incoming and outgoing pipework Note The final separation between pipe centres needs to be about 153 mm but absolute accuracy is not essential as the inle
24. ngineer s visit If the product is in guarantee you must produce proof of purchase 6 Where 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 7 If the product is no longer covered by the guarantee an up front ixed fee will be charged before the site visit 8 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 ixed 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 9 debt is outstanding from a previous visit or from any other Triton purchase Triton reserves the right to withhold service until he 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 Polic
25. ob trim 17 Flush mount cover 3 Valve housing 11 Max temperature override 78 Trim ring 4 Outlet adaptor button 19 Cartridge fixing screws 5 Outlet nut and olive 12 Cover 20 Nut covers 6 Outlet blanking plug 13 Inlet trims 21 Pipe trims 7 Cartridge assembly 14 Outlet trim 22 Hexagonal nut 8 Flow knob 15 Outlet blanking trim 23 Shroud flush fit only A Fig 1 SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations Bylaws Minimum running water pressure 0 1 bar Maximum running water pressure 1 bar Maximum static water pressure 10 bar For the best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of 8 litres per minute should be available to both inlets While the mixer valve is operational open outlet inlet pressures MUST NOT be capable of exceeding one bar For effective operation of the internal seals the maximum static pressure must not be exceeded The pipework should be installed such that the flow is not significantly affected by other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises Fig 2 shows a typical gravity fed installation where the hot water supply for the shower is made via a tee connection on the underside of the rising horizontal section of pipework from the cylinder Alternatively the connection can be taken from the hot supply pipe to other outlets as long as it is the first draw off below the ventilation pipe tee
26. pses when another outlet is turned on 6 Shower will not 6 1 Pipework 6 1 1 Renew cartridge internal seals not shut off flushed before serviceable connecting the unit O rings damaged Any maintenance or repair to the shower must be carried out by a suitably qualified person LP Thermostatic mixer shower Service Policy N In the event of a product fault or complaint occurring the following procedure should be followed 1 Telephone Customer Service on 0870 067 3333 0845 762 6591 in Scotland and in Northern Ireland having available your details including post code the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase 2 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 3 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 4 Our engineer will require local parking and if a permit is required this must be available to the engineer on arrival at the call 5 Itis essential that you or an appointed representative who must be over 18 years of age is present for the duration of the service e
27. rature Stop 24 Spare 25 27 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 0870 067 3767 Facsimile 0870 067 3334 E mail technical tritonshowers co uk INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton low pressure thermostatic mixer shower Please read them carefully Please read through the whole of this book before beginning your installation The 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 Thermostatic mixers will automatically maintain your chosen temperature even if taps are turned on elsewhere in the house and shut off if either the hot or cold supply fails For the best performance within the specified running pressure range a minimum flow of eight litres per minute should be available to both inlets The mixer shower MUST NOT be subjected to water temperatures above 80 C This low pressure valve is suitable for use with traditional low pressure gravity water systems using a cold water cis
28. rature stop if through shower necessary 2 2 Decrease the 2 2 1 Turn the temperature control clockwise ambient cold Override the max temperature stop if water necessary temperature 2 3 Notenoughhot 2 3 1 sure heating cylinder is set to water supplied maximum hot water output from the heating appliance 2 4 Excessive flow 2 4 1 Contact Triton Customer Service for rate advice on flow regulators 2 5 Dirty check 2 5 1 Clean refer to Flushing Procedure valves 3 Water does not 3 1 Water supplies 3 1 1 Check water elsewhere in house and if flow or shower cut off necessary contact local water company pattern collapses when another 3 2 Shower unit 3 2 1 Inspect the flow regulators if fitted and outlet is turned on blocked the check valves refer to Flushing Procedure Clean if necessary 3 3 Showerhead 3 3 1 Clean showerhead blocked 3 4 Reduced flow 3 4 1 Reduce the simultaneous demand rate when other make sure a dedicated supply to mixer outlets in use 3 4 2 sure service valves are fully open LP Thermostatic mixer shower FAULT FINDING Problem Symptom Cause Action Cure 4 Water too cold or 4 1 Water supply 4 1 1 Turn off the shower and consult a too hot blocked or competent plumber or contact Triton restricted Customer Service 5 Water does not 5 1 Blockage in 5 1 1 Turn off the shower and consult a flow or shower pipework suitably competent plumber pattern colla
29. ris and check for leaks IMPORTANT The inlet elbows contain check valves that may be damaged if debris is not flushed through prior to fitting Where this is not possible refer to the flushing procedure on page 18 Make good the wall and complete the tiling Check that the rear entry pipe trims are sealed in with either silicon sealant or grout fig 21 Note Failure to fit the rear entry pipe trims could result in the entry of water into the wall cavity Offer the valve together with the inlet elbows to the pipework making sure the inlet elbow grub screws are slack allowing the inlet elbows to be rotated to the correct position and move freely in and out of the valve housing fig 5 Check that the valve is central between the two pipes then mark two diagonal fixing holes figs 22 and 23 Remove the valve Drill and plug the holes using the wall plugs supplied Using two hexagonal nuts supplied refit the valve to the pipework Make sure the hot inlet port marked with the letter H on the valve housing is connected to the hot pipework which must be on the left Tighten the inlet nuts with the spanner supplied fig 24 then tighten the inlet elbow grub screws Screw to the wall with the screws supplied If installing a tamperproof fixed head fit the outlet adaptor into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 13 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the ho
30. se end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using an O ring to seal it If installing a riser rail fit the outlet adaptor into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the pipe end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 15 If fitting a tamperproof fixed head refer to Fitting the tamperproof fixed head section and complete the outlet pipework as follows Determine the required height of pipe and cut to size if necessary Slide nut cover on to the pipe followed by nut and olive Insert pipe into outlet adaptor place the outlet trim onto the adaptor and fully tighten the compression nut fig 16 Before securing the fixed head to the wall connect a hose to the pipework and direct to waste If fitting a riser rail connect the shower hose to the outlet and direct to waste Open the isolating valves to the shower and flush through making sure the flow control is opened fully and the temperature control is rotated to HOT and then to COLD if necessary depress the maximum temperature override button Check for any leaks and remedy if necessary Slide the outlet blanking trim onto the cover Fig 23 LP Thermostatic mixer shower Note The flush fitted shower v
31. shed surface fig 41 Decide on the shower position and whether the hot and cold water supplies will enter the shower from the top falling the bottom rising or the rear Mark the wall for an opening of about 93 mm diameter Cut the opening and offer the mounting bracket up to the back of the panel fig 42 Mark the inner fixing holes and drill the panel and wooden support blocks If installing a fixed head fit the outlet adaptor into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 13 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using O ring to seal it If installing a bulkhead outlet fit the outlet adaptor into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 15 Make sure that the inlet elbows are facing the correct way Offer the valve up to the mounting bracket and secure using the screws provided Secure the mounting bracket together with the valve to the panel using two bolts in the innermost fixing holes fig 43 Complete the pipework to the shower marking off the length to enter the elbows Remove the valve and mounting bracket and cut the pipes to length If fitting a fixe
32. t elbows are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm Remove the plaster and brickwork to the depth shown fig 26 Where applicable chase out any additional areas of the wall for the pipework to either the bulkhead or fixed head Offer the mounting bracket up to the wall and mark the two plain fixing holes fig 27 Drill and plug then screw bracket to the wall Note The valve can be fitted to the mounting bracket if required or secured directly to the wall with the screws supplied If installing a fixed head the outlet adaptor needs to be fitted into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 13 The adaptor is sealed with an ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end fig 14 the valve housing Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using an O ring to seal it If fitting a bulkhead outlet the outlet adaptor needs to be fitted into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 14 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 15 Make sure the inlet elbows are positioned correctly Offer the valve up to the mounting bracket or wall surface and secure using the screws provided fig 28 Complete the pipework to the shower marking off the length to enter the elbows Remove the valve and cut the pipes to length Flush pipework
33. tern and hot water cylinder Inlet connections are by compression fittings for 15 mm copper pipe This valve unit is supplied with a mounting bracket to suit installation in a chased out cavity in a solid wall a stud partition wall dry lined wall or fixing to a shower cubicle or panel SAFETY WARNINGS a Layout and sizing of pipework MUST be such that when other services are used pressures at the shower control inlets do not fall below the recommended minimum b DO NOT choose a position where the shower could become frozen c The outlet of this appliance MUST NOT be connected to any form of tap or fitting not recommended by the manufacturer d The showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris e Conveniently situated isolating valves in each inlet supply MUST be fitted as an independent method of isolating the shower should maintenance or servicing be necessary f 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 g Do not operate the shower outside the guidelines as laid out in site requirements Replacement parts can be ordered from Customer Service See spare parts for details and part numbers MAIN COMPONENTS fig 1 1 Inlet nuts and olives 9 Temperature knob 16 Flush mount plate p 2 Inlet elbows 10 Kn
34. ulting from the incorrect use or quality of water or incorrect setting of controls faulty installation 2 Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances 3 Total loss of the product due to non availability of parts 4 Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind 5 Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance 6 The cost of repair or replacement of showerheads hoses riser rails and or wall brackets or any other accessories installed at the same time 7 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 d also be made by pre payment of a pro forma invoice by cheque or money order p Triton Showers Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR Triton is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited Customer Service 0870 067 3333 Scottish and Northern Ireland Customer Service 0845 762 6591 Trade Installer Hotline F 0870 067 3767 Fax 0870 067 3334 www tritonshowers co uk E mail technical tritonshowers co uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice EXOA TRITON SHOWERS 2008
35. y Availability It is the policy of the manufacturer to maintain parts availability for the duration of production and a period of five years thereafter in accordance with industry standards Spare parts 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 TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials for a period of three 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 any malfunction res
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