Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. SPARE PARTS Ref Description Part No p Printed circuit board PCB 7073234 5 TO 2 Ceramic terminal block amp wires 507720905 Ceramic terminal block 22010930 0 3 Cable protector 7103271 ey E 4 Heater can assembly 9 5kW i _ c w restrictor amp TCO 83307090 sa 4 Heater can assembly 10 5kW aa G c w restrictor amp TCO 83307100 l 0 all ii Restrictor9 5kw 22010310 g x Restrictor 10 5kW 22010410 6 C 5 Solenoid valve assy an ol 9 and O ring 83307110 6 Pressure Relief Device PRD 82800450 Q 7 Trimplate 7053138 8 Can brace 7053008 LE A 0 9 Thermostatic valve gt and O rings 4 83307130 6 10 Connecting tube 22010260 nee 11 Scale trap cover CS l c w O rings and screw 83307140 x 12 Display thermistor 22010300 la p 13 Pressure switch microswitch amp wires P07710904 14 Pressure switch and O ring 83307120 15 Outlet pipe assembly 507711000 Cover assembly c w control PCB start stop PCB knobs amp buttons S07720605 Wire set 2 x earth amp 1 x solenoid wires 83307150 Rubber microswitch cover 7063046 Inlet filter 7053009 Aspirante Topaz 16 4 mode sprayhead all chrome 22420120 17 Coloured fascias Seaspray TSTZFSEA Aqua TSTZFAQU Azure TSTZFAZU Lilac TSTZFLIL Midnight TSTZFMID Chrome TSTZFCHR Satin chrome AETZFSAT Gold AETZFGLD Aspirante Topaz V UKAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT Frisso2. Service Policy TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE In the event of a complaint occurring the following Triton guarantee this product against all procedure should be followed mechanical and electrical defects arising from faulty 1 Telephone Customer Service on workmanship or materials for a period of two years 0870 067 3333 0845 762 6591 in Scotland and for domestic use only from the date of purchase in Northern Ireland having available the model provided that it has been installed by a competent number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase 2 Triton Customer Service will be able to confirm whether the fault can be rectified by either the provision of a replacement part or a site visit person in full accordance with the fitting instructions Any part found to be defective during this guarantee period we undertake to repair or replace from a qualified Triton service engineer at our option without charge so long as it has been 3 Ifa service call is required the unit must be fully properly maintained and operated in accordance installed for the call to be booked and the date with the operating instructions and has not been confirmed In order to speed up your request subject to misuse or damage please have your postcode available when This product must not be taken apart modified or booking a service call repaired except by a person authorised by Triton 4 Itis essential that you or an appointed repr
3. before removing the cover from the shower while attempting any fault finding inside the unit Problem Symptom Cause Action cure 1 Shower 1 1 Interrupted power 1 1 1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker Check inoperable supply supply Renew or reset fuse or circuit breaker If 1 2 Unit malfunction it fails again consult a qualified electrician 1 1 2 Power cut Check other appliances and if necessary contact local Electric Supply Co 1 2 1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified electrician or contact Customer Service 2 Water flows when isolating switch is switched on 2 1 Ribbon cable is not connected 2 2 Unit malfunction 2 1 1 Switch off the electric supply remove the shower cover and plug in ribbon cable 2 2 1 Contact Customer Service 3 Water too hot 3 1 Temperature control incorrect setting 3 2 Unit malfunction 3 1 1 Turn anti clockwise 3 2 1 Contact Customer Service 4 Unstable shower temperature or flow 4 1 Blockages 4 2 Loose ribbon cable connection 4 3 Unit malfunction 4 1 1 Clean sprayhead Check inlet filter 4 2 1 Check connections on PCB 4 3 1 Contact Customer Service 5 Water too cool or cold 5 1 Temperature control incorrect setting 5 2 Unit malfunction 5 3 Safety cut out operated 5 1 1 Turn clockwise 5 2 1 Contact Customer Service 5 3 1 The thermal safety cut out device has operated Have unit checked by suitably qualified
4. cable CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY clipped direct or buried in a non insulated wall installed in an in conduit insulated wall or trunking 6mm 6mm 6mm 32A 38A 46A 10mm 10mm 10mm 43A 52A 63A 16mm 16mm 16mm 57A 69A 85A Note Cable selection is dependent on derating factors N J 9 2 It is also necessary to satisfy the disconnection time and thermal constraints which mean that for any given combination of current demand voltage drop and cable size there is a maximum permissible circuit length 10 The shower circuit should be separated from other circuits by at least twice the diameter of the cable or conduit 10 1 The current rating will be reduced if the cabling is bunched with others surrounded by thermal loft or wall insulation or placed in areas where the ambient temperature is above 30 C Under these conditions derating factors apply and it is necessary to select a larger cable size 10 2 In the majority of installations the cable will unavoidably be placed in one or more of the above conditions This being so it is strongly recommended to use a minimum of 10mm cabling throughout the shower installation 10 3 It is essential that individual site conditions are assessed by a competent electrician to determine correct cable size and permissible circuit length Aspirante Topaz WATER REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations Byelaws To ens
5. constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment so that it can only discharge water at a point not less than 25mm above the spill over level of the relevant bath shower tray or other fixed appliance The use of the supplied soap dish will in most cases meet this requirement but if the sprayhead can be placed within a bath basin or shower tray then a double check valve or similar must be fitted in the supply pipework to prevent back flow Liquid Crystal Display This shower unit has a LCD which has an optimum viewing angle that is slightly below eye level The unit should be positioned so the display is at nose level but for multiple users of varying heights an optimum shower height must be arrived at Pressure relief safety device A pressure relief device PRD is designed into the shower unit which complies with European standards The PRD provides a level of appliance protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked shower hose or a blocked sprayhead which can cause the PRD to operate Make sure the PRD outlet at the bottom of the unit is not blocked e Area to keep clear IMPORTANT If planning to use a silicon seal around the backplate edge do not place sealant in the area of the PRD exit channel When commissioning the sprayhead must be removed from the flexible hose Failure to follow this pro
6. electrician or contact Customer Service Aspirante Topaz FAULT FINDING continued Problem Symptom Cause Action cure 6 LP flashing on 6 1 Water pressure has 6 1 1 Wait until water pressure has returned to display dropped below normal minimum required 6 2 Blockage in inlet 6 2 1 Check and clean filter in the inlet 6 3 Loose connection on 6 3 1 Check connection on PCB from pressure PCB switch 6 4 Blocked connecting 6 4 1 Ensure the tube from solenoid valve to tube to pressure switch pressure switch is not kinked or blocked 7 Water continues to 7 1 Debris in solenoid 7 1 1 Contact Customer Service for advice flow when unit is isolated at isolating switch 8 Pressure relief 8 1 Blocked sprayhead 8 1 1 Clean or replace blocked sprayhead device has operated cartridge and then fit a new PRD water ejected from PRD tube 8 2 Twisted blocked 8 2 1 Check for free passage through hose flexible shower hose Replace the hose if necessary then fit new PRD 8 3 Sprayhead not 8 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with removed whilst sprayhead removed commissioning Note Identify cause of operation before fitting new PRD unit When fitting a new PRD follow the commissioning procedure It is advised all electrical maintenance repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person Aspirante Topaz
7. intend to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum stated contact Customer Service DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation SITING OF THE SHOWER WARNING The shower must not be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions IMPORTANT For ease of servicing the unit must always be mounted on the surface of tiled walls NEVER tile up to the unit Refer to the illustration below for correct siting of the shower Riser rail can be mounted either side of shower Height of sprayhead and shower i to suit l Si n Vigna oap dish user s lic retaining requirement ti ring l n u H Mains cold water i supply bottom LI top and back ui ii Hi Y di Shower unit must not n be within i an area Spillov 1 metre oe from base i Outline of bath _ or shower tray pa Nena so cile Position the unit where it will NOT be in direct contact with water from the sprayhead Position the shower unit vertically Allow sufficient room between the ceiling and the shower to access the cover top screws IMPORTANT The unit must be mounted on a flat surface which covers the full width and length of the backplate otherwise difficulty Aspirante Topaz may arise when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired Note Water regulations require the sprayhead be
8. the C figure for a further five shower operations after which time it will stop irrespective of whether you clean the sprayhead or not The shower will then reset automatically for a further preset number of shower operations before flashing the reminder again Low pressure When the display P a backlight turns red and mm LP and LOW PRESSURE flash alternately it H n H i H H means the water pressure has fallen below d UNENE E the minimum required for correct operation of the shower This causes the low pressure switch to operate and this turns off power to the heating elements preventing any maintained temperature rises Water will no longer flow until the unit has been reset Press the START STOP button once to reset the shower The shower will shut down and then begin its start up routine If there is still insufficient pressure for correct operation the Low pressure display will flash once more and the shower will require resetting again If there is sufficient pressure the display will change to show ox in a blue backlight and the shower will run as normal Phased shutdown In use when the start stop button is pressed power is switched off to the elements and the power indicator will extinguish The display changes to a flashing SD and water continues to flow for a few seconds flushing out any remaining hot water This ensures the next immediate user will not re
9. 15mm diameter Outlet connection 1 2 BSP male thread Entry Points Water and cable top bottom or back Materials Backplate cover controls sprayhead ABS Sprayplate Acetal Elements Minerally insulated corrosion resistant metal sheathing Dimensions Height 335mm Width 225mm Depth 95mm Standards and Approvals Waterproof rating IPX4 Complies with the requirements of current British and European safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances Complies with requirements of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board BEAB Meets with Compliance with European Community Directives CE UNDERSTANDING YOUR TOPAZ Temperature flow rate The temperature control on the unit can be adjusted to provide shower temperatures nominally between 35 C and 47 C The unit will give higher and lower temperatures if given extreme supply conditions Note The maximum flow rate for the given temperature will be greater in summer than in winter because of ambient temperature variance of the mains water supply It is strongly advised to select economy power during periods of hot weather otherwise at all other times leave the power setting at full to provide the maximum flow rate Safety cut out The unit is fitted with a non resettable over temperature safety device In the event of abnormal operation which could cause unsafe temperatures within the unit the device will disconnec
10. Aspirante Topaz thermostatic control electric shower Installation and Operating Instructions XQ ASPIRAN TE by TRITON Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user 2180369A Jan 2004 Aspirante Topaz CONTENTS Page Important safety information 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 2 Understanding your Topaz 2 Key to main components 3 Electrical requirements 4 5 Water requirements 6 Siting of the shower 6 7 Fitting the shower to the wall 7 8 Plumbing connections 8 9 Electrical connections 9 Commissioning 10 Fitting the trimplate 11 Replacing the cover 11 Operating the shower 12 13 Operating functions 13 14 Changing the fascia 14 Adjusting and cleaning the sprayhead 15 Cleaning the inlet filter 16 Cleaning the scale trap 16 Fault finding 17 18 Spare parts 19 Guarantee service policy etc rear cover To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations please contact Triton s specification advisory service before installation Telephone 0870 067 3767 Facsimile 0870 067 3334 E mail technical tritonshowers co uk Aspirante Topaz PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Products manufactured by Triton are safe and without risk provided they are installed used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations DO NOT operate shower if frozen or suspected of being frozen It must thaw out before usin
11. E SHOWER IMPORTANT Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out The shower controls are shown in the illustration CAUTION It is recommended that persons who may have difficulty understanding or operating the shower controls should not be left unattended while using the shower Special consideration should be given to young children and the less able bodied Make sure the water supply is turned fully on dl Display _ JESS re O control Start Stop tton gt a a Switch the electric supply back on at the isolating switch Immediately the start up routine commences and the display shows all information for three seconds e N fr LOW The display then shows OK in a blue backlight It will remain in this standby mode until the shower is started To start the shower Press the start stop button O and water will flow The display shows FUL indicating full power is being used After about five seconds two up arrows start flashing indicating the unit is working towards its preset showering temperature as indicated by the da segments This is achieved shortly when the display shows the temperature as C To stop the shower Press the start stop button and the phased shutdown will commence The current temperature and segments are replaced with a flashing SD and cd SHUTTING DOWN
12. Warwickshire CV11 4NR www tritonshowers co uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited E mail technical tritonshowers co uk Extended Warranty AVAILABLE NOW Call 0870 067 3333 for more details TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice EROA TRITON SHOWERS 2008
13. alternating on the display Water stops flowing after about five seconds when the display then returns to OK NN NE SHUTTING DOWN The shower can be left in this standby mode ready for the next immediate user otherwise switch off at the isolating switch thus resulting in no power to the unit and a blank display Control buttons Apart from the start stop button there are two other control buttons power and cold The button marked is for cold water only When pressed the current display is replaced by CLD It remains in this AEON state until the power HH button is pressed Adjustment of the temperature control at this setting has no effect on the force of the water from the sprayhead The button marked 6 is the power button which is a toggle switch between full power and economy power Economy is for using less power when the ambient mains water temperature is high during hot months Vas GEN If the shower is on full power and the power current display is replaced by ECO for five button is pressed the seconds During this time the flow rate Aspirante Topaz decreases to try to achieve the same temperature as before Note however that if the setting was high at full power then it will not be possible to obtain the same temperature on economy power The shower will endeavour to provide the highest temperature at the best flow rate Note If the stated flow ra
14. ation of the shower it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining system debris and to purge the unit to ensure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on Refit the trimplate by carefully guiding into the locating slots in the backplate At this stage the cover is temporarily fitted in order to carry out the commissioning procedure A Offer the cover to the unit DO NOT connect the 14 way ribbon cable at this stage B Make sure the valve spindle has the flat and keyway slot uppermost 12 o clock position gt fl ASPIRANTE by rom D Carefully locate the cover tags into the guide pockets on the backplate and ensure wires are not trapped C Make sure the temperature control knob on the cover has ASPIRANTE horizontal with the blue red graphics at the top the knob flat inside the cover should be uppermost E Guide into position so that the control spindle locates correctly the flats ensure the spindle and knob only fit one way Should any difficulty arise recheck the points above While applying slight pressure to the front cover secure in position with the three retaining screws supplied Fit the flexible hose but without the sprayhead to the shower outlet with the outlet of the hose directed to waste Make sure the su
15. cedure may cause the PRD to operate Make sure the shower is positioned over a bath or shower tray because if the PRD operates then water will eject from the bottom of the unit Should this happen turn off the electricity and water supplies to the shower at the isolating switch and stopvalve Contact Customer Service for advice on replacing the PRD FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL Note The control knob is an integral part of the cover DO NOT attempt to remove it Lift the cover from the backplate To facilitate the pipe and cable connections remove the trimplate by just lifting away from the backplate Entry positions for the mains water are from the top bottom or back Cable entry is via the top bottom or back Note Deviations from the designated entry points will invalidate product approvals If bottom surface entry is required then the necessary hole will need to be cut out in the thinned section of the trimplate using a junior hacksaw and file If bottom or rear entry is chosen the pipe trim will need to be fitted in the top entry position on the backplate as shown The pipe trim is packaged separately If installing a supply pipe from the rear or bottom the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 21mm Note If entry is from the rear the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall This area MUST be left clear when plastering over the pi
16. ceive a slug of hot water if standing under the sprayhead when starting the shower Safety cut out The shower is fitted with a thermal cut out 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 qualified engineer to determine the nature of the fault and replace the safety device once the unit has been repaired CHANGING THE FASCIA This shower unit has the facility for the coloured fascia to be simply changed for another colour of your choice The coloured options are available as low cost accessories and are listed in the spare parts section at the rear of this booklet To change the fascia proceed as follows The top of the fascia has a recessed cutaway With your finger just press down in the cutaway and pull away To replace the fascia position the lower end into the recess of the cover and push fit the top into position WARNING After any servicing of mains water supply always make sure the unit is started on COLD in order to purge any air in the pipework Note In normal use it is normal to leave the water supply permanently on to the shower unit but as with most electrical appliances the unit should be switched off at the isolating switch when not in use Topaz T100si ADJUSTING THE SPRAYHEAD Four sprayhead patterns are available Adjustment is by turnin
17. cing be necessary Procedure Turn off the water supply either at the mains stopvalve or the isolating stopvalve Connect the mains water supply to the inlet of the shower via 15mm copper stainless steel or plastic pipe using a 15mm x 15mm elbow compression fitting The plastic filter protrudes from the inlet so make sure it is in place Before connection IMPORTANT The compression fitting must be pushed fully home onto the inlet to ensure full engagement Note The inlet fitting is designed to enter a compression fitting only DO NOT use push fit Aspirante Topaz connectors as full engagement cannot be guaranteed DO NOT use excessive force when making these connections IMPORTANT Before connecting the water supply to the inlet of the shower and in compliance with Water Regulations flush out the pipework to remove all swarf and system debris This can be achieved by connecting a hose to the pipework and turning on the mains water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the three retaining screws holding it to the wall Check the backplate is not distorted when screws are fully tightened Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the shower Note At this stage no water can flow through the unit ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A schematic wiring diagram is shown below Pressure 3 switch Thermi
18. 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 fuse or miniature circuit breaker MCB necessary for the shower see schematic of installation circuit opposite 4 1 If your consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation will not be straightforward and may require a new consumer unit serving the house or just the shower 4 2 You will need to contact the local electricity company They will check the circuit and carry out what is necessary They will also check the main bonding 5 The earth continuity conductor of the electrical 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 to conform to current IEE regulations 5 1 All exposed metallic parts in the bathroom must be bonded together using a cable of at least 4mm cross sectional area These parts include metal baths radiators water pipes taps and waste fittings a N Pull cord isolating switch RCD can be part of consumer unit Shower unit Consumer Fuse or __ unit MCB Incoming supply fuse 80A or 100A main switch Aspirante Topaz 6 For close circuit protection DO NOT use a rewireable fuse Instead use a suitably rated MCB or cartridge fuse see table below 6 1 In the int
19. e It is preferable to use an old toothbrush or similar INL Cleaning the descalable water heater It is recommended in hard water areas the scale trap is periodically cleaned to maintain the performance of the shower It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS Remove the cover and unplug the ribbon cable The scale trap is located at the lower left hand side of the unit Unscrew the single central screw then pull off the cap complete with O rings Be aware of water discharging as the heater can exhausts Clean out the trap and remove all sediment Flush the can through by leaving the cap off and switching on the power at the isolating switch Note Make sure the water that flows out of the scale trap will safely flow to waste Switch the power off at the isolating switch Replace the cap checking the O rings are in place and free from debris Secure with the central screw Switch the power back on again at the isolating switch to enable the can to fill with water Check for water leakage at the scale trap When water flows smoothly from the sprayhead stop the flow by switching the power off at the isolating switch Reconnect the ribbon cable and replace the cover and secure with the three screws Aspirante Topaz FAULT FINDING IMPORTANT Switch OFF the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse
20. e sprayplate with a suitable brush or preferably leave it to soak overnight in a mild proprietary descalent Make sure all traces of scale are removed and thoroughly rinse in clean water afterwards Before replacing the sprayplate switch the power back on at the isolating switch and direct the hose and sprayhead to waste Press the start stop button followed by the COLD button This operation will flush out any loose scale deposits in the unit and sprayhead Stop after about thirty seconds Refit the sprayplate by screwing clockwise Use the tool to screw the sprayplate tight Aspirante Topaz INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY Cleaning the inlet filter It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS Remove the cover The inlet filter is situated in the Inlet solenoid inlet as filter shown and can be removed to clean To gain access to the filter requires the trimplate to be removed and disconnection and removal of the compression fitting Also depending on the incoming pipework saga if there is not enough slack in the pipework it could mean the removal of the unit from the wall When cleaning the plastic filter DO NOT use a sharp object as it will cause damag
21. erest of electrical safety a 30mA residual current device RCD should be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit 7 A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 3mm in both poles must be incorporated in the circuit 7 1 It must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position and the wiring must be connected to the switch without the use of a plug or socket outlet 7 2 The 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 standing in a bath or shower cubicle It should be readily accessible to switch off after using the shower 8 Where shower cubicles are located in any rooms other than bathrooms all socket outlets in those rooms must be protected by a 30mA RCD 9 To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the shower use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the shower CIRCUIT PROTECTION unit cartridge rating MCB fuse 7 0kW 30 32A 30A 7 5kW 32A 35A 8 0kW 40A 35A 8 5kW 40A 45A 9 0kW 40A 45A 9 5kW 40 45A 45A 10 5kW 45A 45A N J 9 1 The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection see table below Twin and earth PVC insulated
22. esenta This guarantee applies only to products installed tive who must be a person of 18 years of age or within the United Kingdom and does not apply to more is present during the service engineer s visit products used commercially This guarantee does and receipt of purchase is shown not affect your statutory rights 5 A charge will be made in the event of an aborted service call by you but not by us or where a call What is not covered under the terms of guarantee has been booked and 1 Breakdown due to a use other than domestic the failure is not product related i e scaling and fur use by you or your resident family ring incorrect water pressure pressure relief device b wilful act or neglect c any malfunction operation electrical installation faults resulting from the incorrect use or quality of 6 If the product is no longer covered by the electricity gas or water or incorrect setting of guarantee a charge will be made for the site controls d faulty installation visit and for any parts supplied 2 Repair costs for damage caused by foreign 7 Service charges are based on the account being objects or substances settled when work is complete the engineer 3 Total loss of the product due to non availability will then request payment for the invoice If this is not made to the service engineer or settled of parts within ten working days an administration 4 Compensation for loss of use of the product or charge will be added co
23. g DO NOT operate the unit if the sprayhead or spray hose becomes damaged DO NOT restrict flow out of shower by placing sprayhead in direct contact with your body DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover 1 GENERAL 1 1 Isolate the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover 1 2 Readall of these instructions and retain them for later use 1 3 DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical equipment 1 4 Isolate electrical and water supplies BEFORE proceeding with the installation 1 5 The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall surface on top of the tiles DO NOT tile up to unit after fixing to wall 1 6 Contact Customer Service see back page if any of the following occur a If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the minimum stated b If the unit shows a distinct change in performance c If the shower is frozen 1 7 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 contact Triton Customer Service 1 8 The sprayhead must be cleaned regularly with descalent to remove scale and debris otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet of the unit will result in higher temperatures and could also cause the Pressure Relief Device in the uni
24. g the bezel on the sprayhead in either direction until the desired pattern is obtained MAXI A full spray perfect for a relaxing shower ULTRA A focused spray for a refreshing satisfying shower NEEDLE A tingling fine spray for a highly invigorating shower JET A concentrated spray for an exhilarating shower CLEANING IMPORTANT Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaning fluids The shower unit riser rail hose etc should be cleaned using a soft cloth and warm water Before cleaning turn the unit off at the isolation switch to avoid the shower being accidentally switched on IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE SPRAYHEAD CLEAN TO MAINTAIN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SHOWER The hardness of the water will determine the frequency of cleaning For example if the shower is used every day in a very hard water area it may be necessary to clean the sprayhead on a weekly basis Sprayplate removal There is no need to remove the sprayhead from the hose Sprayplate key Using the removal tool supplied as shown locate the three raised bosses into the three recesses in the sprayplate Hold in firmly and twist anti clockwise This movement may turn the cartridge assembly as well until it reaches a stop Hold the cartridge firmly and continue to twist anti clockwise Having loosened the sprayplate sufficiently it can be unscrewed and removed completely Clean th
25. nsequential 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 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 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 Replacement Parts Policy Availability It is the policy of Triton to maintain availability of parts for the current range of products for supply after the guarantee has expired Stocks of spare parts will be maintained for the duration of the product s manufacture and for a period of five years thereafter In the event of a spare part not being available a substitute part will be supplied Payment The following payment methods can be used to obtain spare parts 1 By post pre payment of pro forma invoice by debris or frost cheque or money order C 2 By telephone quoting credit card MasterCard or Visa details Customer Service F 0870 067 3333 3 By website order www tritonshowers co uk Scottish and Northern Ireland XN A Customer Service F 0845 762 6591 Triton Showers Trade Installer Hotline Z 0870 067 3767 Triton Road Fax 0870 067 3334 Nuneaton
26. pework so the nut is accessible for future adjustments After choosing the site for the shower use the backplate as a template and mark the three wall fixing holes as shown Drill and plug to suit the fixing screws supplied The wallplugs provided are suitable for most brick walls use an appropriate masonry drill but if the wall is plasterboard or a soft building block you must use special wallplugs and an appropriate drill Screw the top left hand fixing screw into position leaving the base of the screw head protruding 6mm 0 25in out from the wall Hook the backplate over this screw then fit the other two fixing screws into position Do not fully tighten the screws at this stage as the fixing holes are elongated to allow for out of square adjustment after the plumbing connections have been completed PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Plumbing to precede wiring WARNING The outlet of the shower acts as a vent and must not be connected to anything other than the hose and sprayhead supplied DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation DO NOT use soldered fittings within the vicinity of the shower unit Compression fittings MUST be used to connect to the inlet of the shower Note An additional stopvalve complying with Water Regulations MUST be fitted in the mains water supply to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supply should maintenance or servi
27. pplied sealing washer is in place Turn on the water supply to the shower at the isolating stopvalve Switch on the electricity supply to the shower at the isolating switch Water will commence to flow through the unit and discharge from the flexible hose Note Rotating the temperature control during commissioning will not increase the flow rate through the shower unit It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris is being dispersed from the shower When you have a smooth flow of water disconnect the electricity supply to the shower at the isolating switch This will stop the water flow Unscrew the cover retaining screws again and lift the cover from the backplate Attached to the control PCB inside the cover is a 14 way ribbon cable The ribbon cable connector must be plugged into the socket located on the sxc power PCB situated inside the unit as shown The connector can only o be correctly plugged in one way by virtue of a location lug on the plug The ribbon cable also has a coloured edge which is on the right hand side when correctly fitted to the socket Aspirante Topaz FITTING THE TRIMPLATE Offer the cover to the unit Carefully locate the Position the trimplate into the Cover tags into the guide pockets on the locating g
28. rooves on the backplate and make sure that any wires are not backplate Make sure the trapped Guide into position so that the control cable protector is pushed spindle locates correctly the flats ensure the in sufficiently so it spindle and knob will only fit one way While does not catch on applying slight pressure to the front cover the trimplate secure in position with the three retaining screws The flexible hose can be left attached to the shower outlet With the supplied sealing washer in place attach the sprayhead to the hose Once the riser rail kit is installed the shower is ready for normal operation Push cable protector to fit inside trimplate 1 1 REPLACING THE COVER WARNING If using a silicon seal around the backplate edge ensure the PRD exit behind the outlet pipe is kept clear Important Before finally fitting the cover the following steps must be taken a Check all plumbing connections are water tight b Check terminal block screws are fully tightened c Make sure pipe and cable entering the unit do not prevent the cover locating correctly to the backplate d Check the valve spindle has the flat and keyway slot uppermost 12 o clock position e Make sure the temperature control knob on the cover has ASPIRANTE horizontal with the blue red graphics at the top the knob flat inside the cover should be uppermost Aspirante Topaz OPERATING TH
29. shower temperature Turn the temperature control anti clockwise the current temperature display is replaced by two flashing down arrows Five seconds later the display shows the revised temperature To increase the shower temperature Turn the temperature control clockwise the current temperature display is replaced by two flashing up arrows Five seconds later the display shows the revised temperature Note It is advisable to be certain that the showering temperature is satisfactory by testing with your hand BEFORE stepping under the sprayhead There will always be a time delay of a few seconds between selecting a temperature and the water reaching the stable selected temperature OPERATING FUNCTIONS Clean sprayhead After a preset number of start stop button operations the start up routine acts as normal but instead of a blue OK ree oy the display backlight turns ann red and a flashing CS re ann alternating with a flashing sprayhead symbol and CLEAN appear This is a reminder to clean the sprayhead It does NOT indicate a defect to the shower To remove the red CS from the display press the power and cold buttons simultaneously for three seconds Alternatively you can choose not to remove the flashing indication and carry on by pressing the start stop button and showering as normal but the symbol and CLEAN will continue to flash at the side of
30. stop Printed Circuit Board 20 Cover tags 21 Ribbon cable Pack contents Shower unit Four position sprayhead Screw fixing kit Instructions guarantee etc Riser rail kit boxed seperately Aspirante Topaz ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The installation supply cable and circuit protection must conform with IEE wiring regulations and be sufficient for the amperage required The following notes are for guidance only 1 The shower must only be connected to a 230 240V ac supply If you are installing a shower with a kilowatt rating above 9kW it is advisable to contact the local electricity supply company 1 1 The electrical rating of the shower is shown on the rating label see below within the unit Shepperton Park TRITON Caldwell Road Nuneaton Warks CV11 4NR MODEL 230 240V ru IPX4 MAX PRESSURE MIN PRESSURE RATED PRESSURE MODEL No 00000000 SERIAL No 00000000 2 Before making any sort of electrical connection within the installation ensure that no terminal is live If in any doubt switch off the whole installation at the consumer unit 3 The shower must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit IT MUST NOT be connected to a ring main spur socket outlet lighting circuit or cooker circuit 3 1 The electrical supply must be adequate for the loading of the unit and existing circuits 4 Check your
31. stor Terminal block Thermal N cut out E Earth post Power PCB Control PCB Connector socket Start stop switch Elements Solenoid valve The cable entry points are top bottom or back The cable can be surface clipped hidden or via 20mm conduit Note Conduit entry can only be from rear SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS Route the cable into the shower unit and connect to the terminal block as follows Earth cable to terminal marked E D Neutral cable to terminal marked N Live cable to terminal marked L IMPORTANT Fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure that no cable insulation is trapped under the screws Loose connections can result in cable overheating Note The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum The supply cable must be secured either by routing through conduit or in trunking or by embedding in the wall in accordance with current IEE regulations The use of connections within the unit to supply power to other equipment i e extractor fans pumps etc will invalidate the guarantee DO NOT switch on the electricity supply until the cover has been fitted Note The elements on UK models are to 240V specification and will give a lower kW rating if the voltage supply is below 240V Aspirante Topaz COMMISSIONING WARNING Before normal oper
32. t the heating elements It will require a visit from a qualified engineer to determine the nature of the fault and replace the safety device once the unit has been repaired Replacement parts can be ordered from Customer Service See spare parts for details and part numbers Due to continuous improvement and updating specification may be altered without prior notice Important When first installed the unit will be empty It is essential the unit should contain water before the elements are switched on As this unit has electronic control it is vital that the commissioning procedure is followed Failure to carry out this operation will result in damage to the unit and will invalidate the guarantee Aspirante Topaz KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS es 9 Inside unit A 1 Top cable pipe entry i 0 2 Bottom cable pipe entry 3 Wall screw fixings g 4 Power Printed Circuit Board a O 5 Thermal cut out 2a 6 Can and element assembly 7 Ribbon cable connector 6 071 9 8 Ceramic terminal block 9 Earth connection OLA I pr 10 PRD Cay 11 Solenoid valve 12 Trimplate 13 Thermostatic valve S 14 Scale trap 15 Pressure switch en 16 Shower outlet y AA has 17 Guide pockets NO D VE d 0 NOTE Not all wires have been depicted for reason of clarity Inside cover 18 Control Printed Circuit Board 19 Start
33. t to operate 1 9 This product is not suitable for mounting into steam rooms or steam cubicles 2 PLUMBING 2 1 The plumbing installation must comply with Water Regulations Building Regulations or any particular regulations as specified by Local Water Company or Water Undertakers and should be in accordance with BS 6700 2 2 The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris before connecting to the shower unit 2 3 DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of the shower appliance as heat transfer can damage components 2 4 DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can 2 5 DO NOT use excessive force when making connections to the flexible hose or sprayhead finger tightness is sufficient 2 6 All plumbing connections MUST be completed BEFORE making the electrical connections 3 ELECTRICAL 3 1 The installation must comply with BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations IEE wiring regulations or any particular regulations as specified by the local Electrical Supply Company 3 2 This appliance MUST be earthed 3 3 In accordance with The Plugs and Sockets etc Safety Regulations 1994 this appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the electrical mains system 3 4 Ensure all electrical connections are tight to prevent overheating 3 5 Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock 3 6 To enhance electrical safet
34. te required for the unit cannot be met due to low water pressure it will be necessary to operate the shower on economy power during hot months because of flow rate limitations entering the unit Full is the maximum power setting which allows the highest flow achievable for your preferred temperature If the shower is on economy power or the cold setting and the power button is pressed the current display is replaced PE by FUL for five F seconds During this H time the flow rate increases to achieve the same temperature as before or to correspond to the current temperature control position It is advised to leave the power setting at full at all times except during periods of hot weather To adjust the shower temperature The showering temperature is varied by turning the temperature control which changes the mix of hot water coming from the heater can and the incoming cold water On the display circumference are eleven outer segments which represent the total angular movement of the temperature control Rotating the temperature control causes inner segments to move thus indicating the actual position of the control relative to its minimum and maximum limits le WI position one inner segment full that Na i corresponds to the control position L position all inner segments full that da corresponds to the control position Minimum temperature Maximum temperature To decrease the
35. ure activation of the heating elements the shower must be connected to a mains water supply with a minimum running pressure of 100kPa 1 0 bar at a minimum flow rate of nine litres per minute with a maximum static pressure of 1000kPa 10 bar Note For the 10 5kW rated shower the minimum running pressure must be 150kPa 1 5 bar at a minimum flow rate of eleven litres per minute with a maximum static pressure of 1000kPa 10 bar If the stated flow rates are not available it may not be possible to achieve optimum performance from the unit throughout the year Under site conditions where the power supply is below 220 volts and the mains water pressure is above 5 bar it is recommended to fit a pressure reducing valve set at 3 5 bar A typical system layout is shown below Mains electric supply via double pole switch Separate unit 8 permanently Switch may connected Isolating be wall supply from stopvalve mounted consumer uni in accordance with IEE regs water supply Mains During periods of high ambient temperatures it may be necessary to select a low power setting to achieve your preferred shower temperature The water supply can be taken from a cold water storage cistern provided there is a minimum head of ten metres above the sprayhead fifteen metres for the 10 5kW rated shower lt must be an independent supply to the shower only If you
36. y a 30mA residual current device RCD should be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit 3 7 Switch off immediately at isolating switch if water ceases to flow during use 3 8 Other electrical equipment i e extractor fans pumps must not be connected to the circuits within the unit 3 9 Switch off at isolating switch when not in use This is a safety procedure recommended with all electrical appliances 3 10 As with all electrical appliances it is recommended to have the shower and installation checked at least every two years by a competent electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to age and usage Aspirante Topaz INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary installation and operating instructions for your Aspirante Topaz thermostatic electric shower Take time to read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions BEFORE commencing installation Please keep it for future reference The shower installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and in the sequence of this instruction book Care taken during the installation will ensure a long trouble free life from your shower SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Nominal power Nominal power rating at 240V rating at 230V 9 5kW 40A MCB rating 8 7kW 40A MGB rating 10 5kW 45A MCB rating 9 6kW 45A MGB rating Water Inlet connection
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