HP COMBI 2180206H User's Manual
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1. FITTING THE TAMPERPROOF FIXED HEAD Built in option only Complete outlet pipework from the valve ending in a V2 BSP female threaded fitting not supplied fig 59 Note The depth of thread on the fixed head unit from wall surface is 18 mm fig 60 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 61 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 62 Screw on the adjustable showerhead making sure the supplied flat sealing washer is in place fig 63 Note The showerhead must be screwed on tight in order to make sure of a watertight connection Use a suitable tool if necessary Using an allen key lock the showerhead in position by tightening the grub screw fig 64 FITTING THE FIXED HEAD Built in option only The outlet pipe should protrude from the 1 50 mm 65 mm surface of the wall between 50 mm and 65 mm i fig 65 Mark four fixing hole positions by using the fixed arm as a template Drill and plug the wall using2. c any malfunction resulting from the incorrect use or quality of water or incorrect setting of controls d faulty installation Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances Total loss of the product due to non availability of parts Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance The cost of repair or replacement of showerheads hoses riser rails and or wall brackets or any other accessories installed at the same time The cost of routine maintenance adjustments overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising therefrom including the cost of repairing damage breakdown malfunction caused by corrosion furring pipe scaling limescale system debris or frost Scottish and Northern Ireland Customer Service F 0845 762 6591 Triton Showers Trade Installer Hotline F 0870 067 3767 Triton Road Nuneaton Fax 0870 067 3334 Warwickshire CV11 4NR www tritonshowers co uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group Holdings Limited E mail technical tritonshowers co uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice E amp OA TRITON SHOWERS 2008
3. i e where the water draw off rate indirectly controls the gas flow to the burner A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar maintained An expansion vessel shown in fig 2 MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to make sure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed within the boiler check with manufacturer and is in addition to the normally larger central heating expansion vessel The layout and sizing of pipework must be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw offs are minimised The hot supply temperature MUST remain a minimum of 10 C hotter than the required blend temperature for the best performance b Pump assisted gravity fed systems fig 3 The pump MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressures The pump must be capable of maintaining a minimum running pressure of 1 bar c Unvented mains pressure showers fig 4 The shower control can be installed with an unvented stored hot water cylinder For systems with no cold water take off after the appliance reducing valve it will be necessary to fit an additional drop tight pressure reducing valve when the mains pressure is over 5 bar The drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be set at the same value as the unvented package pressure reducing valve Note An additional expansio
4. 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 Make sure service valves are fully open Problem Symptom 4 Water too cold or FAULT FINDING Cause 4 1 water supply Action Cure 4 1 1 lurn ott 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 collapses when another outlet is turned on 6 Shower will not 6 1 Pipework not 6 1 1 Renew cartridge internal seals are not shut off flushed before connecting the unit O rings damaged serviceable Any maintenance or repair to the shower must be carried out by a suitably qualified person Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower 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
5. a larger diameter washer will have to be placed 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 33 Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 34 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 35 Remove the flush mount plate then drill and plug holes Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate fig 36 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 Fig 39 pb sis mm mY W Opening needs to be at the bottom if using a bulkhead Fit the flush mount cover fig 37 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover fig 38 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 39 Note The final separation between pipe
6. 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 40 Mark the outer fixing holes and drill Insert the wall bracket into wall cavity and secure using the bolts and washers provided fig 41 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 16 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 17 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 fiig 16 Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 17 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 18 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 washer Make sure the inlet elbows are positioned the correct way Offer the valve up to the m
7. 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 Service Policy In the event of a 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 the model number and power rating of the product together with the date of purchase 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 from a qualified Triton service engineer If a service call is required the unit must be fully installed for the call to be booked and the date confirmed In order to speed up your request please have your postcode available when booking a service call It is essential that you or an appointed representative who must be a person of 18 years of age or more is present during the service engineer s visit and
8. 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 45 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 16 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 17 Fit the blanking plug into the bottom outlet hole using an 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 17 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 18 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 46 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 fixed 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 2 BSP or 15 mm
9. the plugs supplied Care must be taken not to Outlet pipe drill into the buried pipework EP 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 Fixed arm 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 66 Finally screw on the adjustable showerhead making sure the sealing washer is in place fig 67 Screw on tight to make sure of a watertight connection Turn on the water supplies Washer Appropriate fitting face E U a gd gine lt 8mm 13mm p Qu Pd FITTING THE BULKHEAD Riser rail option only Complete the outlet pipework ending in a V2 x 15 mm female thread fitting fig 68 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 69 Note The su
10. wall by 9 5 mm fig 24 Allow for two circular recesses measuring 32 mm diameter by 14 mm depth to accept the rear entry pipe trims fig 23 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 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 24 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 8 Check that the valve is central between the two pipes then mark two diagonal fixing holes figs 25 and 26 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 27 then tighten the inlet elbow grub Screws Screw to the wall with the screws supplied If installin
11. Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 34 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 47 Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate fig 36 and fit the flush mount cover fig 48 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 49 Complete the fitting of your shower accessories 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 Remove the four screws holding the valve cartridge and carefully remove the cartridge assembly from housing fig 50 e Insert the plastic tool provided into the inner sleeve located inside the elbow and twist anti clockwise fig 51 Take care not to damage the check valve 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 52 Attach a hose to the flushing cartridge outlet and make sure it is directed to waste Fl
12. TRITON Combi HP Thermostatic mixer shower Installation and operating instructions INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER 2180206H March 2007 CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 Safety warnings 1 Main components 2 Siting requirements 3 Typical suitable installations 4 Preparing the mixer valve 6 Siting of the shower 6 Fitting the shower to the wall Exposed 7 Rising and falling supplies 7 Rear entry supplies 10 Fitting the shower to the wall Built in 13 Solid wall 13 Hollow wall 16 Shower cubicle or panel 18 Flushing procedure 20 Fitting the tamperproof fixed head Exposed 21 Fitting the tamperproof fixed head Built in 22 Fitting the fixed head Built in 23 Fitting the bulkhead 24 Operating the shower 25 Adjusting the maximum temperature stop 26 Spare parts 27 Fault finding 29 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 INTRODUCTION This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton high 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
13. 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 mixer is designed to operate on higher pressure systems found in the UK up toa maximum of 5 bar running pressure The high pressure valve is suitable for modulating type combination boilers and multi point hot water heaters It is also suitable for thermal storage unvented systems and pumped gravity systems IMPORTANT Before installing with a gas instantaneous water heater make sure it is capable of delivering hot water at a minimum switch on flow rate of 3 litres per minute At flow rates between 3 and 8 litres per minute the appliance must be capable of raising the water temperature to a minimum of 52 C The water temperature at the inlet to the mixer must remain relatively constant when flow rate adjustments are made 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
14. are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm Remove the plaster and brickwork to the depth shown fig 29 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 30 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 16 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end fig 17 in 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 17 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 18 Seal tight up to shroud 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 31 Complete the pipework to the shower marking off the length to enter the elbows Remove the valve and cut th
15. ary Slide the outlet blanking trim onto the cover Note The flush fitted shower valve comes complete with a built in pvc 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 20 Fit the inlet blanking trims on the underside of the cover fig 28 Fit the outlet trim over the outlet adaptor and slide the cover on fig 19 Secure the cover with two screws fig 21 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 22 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 Bd es and cold water supplies to the shower as an if using a bulkhead 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 giv
16. asier to use Available on request from Triton Customer Service Problem Symptom 1 Water too hot FAULT FINDING Cause 1 1 Not enough cold water flowing through shower 1 1 1 Action Cure Turn the control knob anti clockwise 1 2 Increase in 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 on rate flow regulators 1 5 Dirty check 1 5 1 Clean refer to Flushing Procedure valves 2 Water too cold 2 1 Notenough hot 2 1 1 Turn the temperature control clockwise water flowing Override the max temperature stop if through shower necessary 2 2 Decrease in 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 Make 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
17. chrome gold gold flush Trim sets white chrome gold Cover plate white built in valve chrome built in valve gold built in valve Mounting plate built in valve Outlet pipe white chrome effect gold effect SPARE PARTS Part No 83304970 83304960 7031462 7031463 83303810 7031460 83303710 83304810 7051466 7041444 7041445 7041446 7051441 7051442 7051443 7051477 83303680 83303670 83303690 7051448 7051449 7051450 7051447 TAS00404 TASO0004 TAS00304 SPARE PARTS Ref 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 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 assembly Wall bracket Check valve tool Flushing cartridge available on request Nutted male thread fitting Tamperproof fixed head built in Tamperproof fixed head exposed Fixed head assembly white Fixing kit Part No 83303780 83303770 83303790 7051451 83303660 7011766 22003530 83303810 7011453 7051476 7052032 7032915 96200250 96200240 22450060 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 e
18. e 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 20 Refit the valve to the mounting bracket wall surface and pipework fig 32 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
19. e 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 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 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 inlet elbows
20. e wall with the two screws supplied fig 15 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 16 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 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 adapter is fitted with the pipe end in the valve housing fig 17 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 18 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 19 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 a
21. en tight to the PVC shroud fig 43 Should the shroud protrude beyond the wall surface trim flush with a sharp knife fig 34 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 35 Remove the flush mount plate then Seal tight up to shroud Plate fixing Fig 45 Mark both holes Bracket fixing hole View from behind panel 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 36 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 37 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the plate and twist clockwise fig 38 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 finished surface fig 44 Decide on the shower position and whether the hot and cold water supplies will enter the shower from the top falling the bottom rising
22. g a tamperproof fixed head fit the outlet adaptor into the top outlet hole in the valve housing fig 16 The adaptor is sealed with an O ring Make sure the adaptor is fitted with the hose end in the valve housing fig 17 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 17 Fit the blanking plug into the top outlet hole using an O ring to seal it fig 18 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 19 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 necess
23. 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 2 Inlet elbows 10 Knob trim 3 Valve housing 11 Max temperature override 4 Outlet adaptor button 5 Outlet nut and olive 12 Cover 6 Outlet blanking plug 13 Inlet trims 7 Cartridge assembly 14 Outlet trim 8 Flow knob 15 Outlet blanki
24. ither side of the riser rail Height of showerhead and shower to suit user s requirement 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 6 for correct siting of the shower Position the shower and showerhead 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 on the valve with a letter H fig 7 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
25. n vessel fig 4 may be required if a second pressure reducing valve is installed This does not apply to packages with a cold take off after the pressure reducing valve to the cylinder The layout and sizing of pipework must be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw offs are minimised d Mains pressurised thermal store fig 5 Packages of this type fitted with a tempering valve blender valve can be used A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar maintained An expansion vessel shown in fig 5 MUST be fitted and regularly maintained to make sure the unit is not damaged by excess pressures This may already be installed externally or internally within the thermal store check with thermal store manufacturer The layout and sizing of pipework MUST be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw offs are minimised Fig 4 diagrammatic view not to scale Safety devices not shown L Unvented hot water storage unit Pressure reducing valve D Pressure Balanced cold reducing valve mains supply Cold mains supply Stop tap Fig 5 diagrammatic view not to scale Mixer valve L Expansion vessel Pressure reducing valve A Return Stop tap Boiler Cold mains supply Fig 6 diagrammatic view not to scale Shower can be mounted e
26. nd 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 20 Fit the cover on and secure with two screws fig 21 Locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover and twist clockwise fig 22 Finally pull nut covers over nuts Complete the fitting of the shower accessories by referring to the appropriate section 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 23 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
27. 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 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 Outlet Adaptor Fig 17 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 8 Place the valve housing centrally between the
28. ng trim 16 Flush mount plate 17 Flush mount cover 18 Trim ring 19 Cartridge fixing screws 20 Nut covers 21 Pipe trims 22 Hexagonal nut 23 Shroud flush fit only SITE REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations Bylaws Minimum running water pressure 1 bar Maximum running water pressure 5 bar Maximum static water pressure 10 bar For the best performance within the specified pressure range both hot and cold water supplies must be fed from a common supply and 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 7 bar For effective operation of the internal seals the maximum static pressure must not be exceeded Note On sites where the running pressure is above 5 bar the use of a suitably sized pressure reducing valve fitted in the cold mains supply pipework can provide nominally equal pressures at the mixer valve This should be installed as indicated on the appropriate diagrams shown on the following pages and set to within the specification of the valve For the best performance of this shower both hot and cold water supplies to the shower valve should be fed at nominally equal pressures The pipework should be installed such that the flow is not significantly affected by other taps and appliances being operated elsewhere on the premises N
29. ntrol clockwise to the stop position fig 76 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 26 To override this stop depress the button and turn the control clockwise to the higher settings fig 77 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 Flow control Temperature control Flow control Maximum temperature override button e S Temperature NM control disc A J Temperature control knob Fig 80 Temperature control disc Grooves Maximum temperature stop mechanism Decrease stop position Increase stop position 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 ro
30. ote Where thermal store combi boilers or multi point heaters are used if excessive draw offs take place the boiler may not be able to maintain an adequate output temperature This could result in the shower temperature becoming noticeably cooler 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 The supply pipework must be flushed to clear debris before connecting to the shower control accordance with Water Regulations and Bylaws DO NOT use jointing compounds on the pipework Fig 2 diagrammatic view not to scale Combination boiler Hot water Expansion CH flow vessel Stop tap CH return gt lt Pressure reducing valve Fig 3 diagrammatic view not to scale Stop valve l Riser Cold water Cold supply rail cistern Alternative supply must be below vent pipe tee Gate _ Hot valve U supply Hot water Service cylinder Pump 3I 71 Ring main 1 Isolating switch or pull cord switch both i Drain valve Other draw offs Draw off must point down to avoid airlock issues TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS a Instantaneous gas heated showers e g combination boilers fig 2 The shower control MUST be installed with a multipoint gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design
31. ounting bracket and secure using the screws provided fig 42 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 20 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 Make good the wall surface and make sure the plastering sealing is tak
32. pplied 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 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 OPERATING THE SHOWER 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 74 Adjusting the shower temperature To adjust the temperature turn the inner knob temperature control fig 75 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 co
33. receipt of purchase is shown A charge will be made in the event of an aborted service call by you but not by us or 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 If the product is no longer covered by the guarantee a charge will be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied Service charges are based on the account being settled when work is complete the engineer will then request payment for the invoice If this is not made to the service engineer or settled within ten working days an administration charge will be added 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 By post pre payment of pro forma invoice by cheque or money order By telephone quoting credit card MasterCard or Visa details By website order www tritonshowers co uk Customer Service 7 0870 067 3333 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
34. tate the temperature knob to the 12 o clock position Remove the temperature knob trim using a thin bladed screwdriver fig 78 Unscrew the central fixing screw and remove the temperature control knob fig 79 Now remove the temperature control disc together with the wavy washer The control disc houses the maximum temperature stop mechanism fig 80 To increase the temperature stop setting reposition the temperature stop mechanism clockwise within the arc of the grooves fig 80 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 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 Ref Description S 9 NA WO 10 11 12 13 HP valve cartridge built in valve HP cartridge and brass housing exposed valve Outlet adaptor chrome gold Inlet elbow assembly Outlet blanking plug Cartridge O rings Knob set white Knob trim Cover shroud white exposed valve chrome exposed valve gold exposed valve Trim ring white
35. two pipes and mark the two diagonal fixing holes figs 9 and 10 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 lplugs and an appropriate drill bit Fit the nut covers on to the pipes fig 11 Note Slide the pipes into the small diameter end of the nut cover 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 12 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 13 If there is a gap fig 14 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 th
36. ush 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 53 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 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 54 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 55 Secure the fixed head to the wall with the three screws supplied fig 56 Screw on the adjustable showerhead Make sure the supplied flat sealing washer is in place fig 57 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 58 Sealing washer
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