Dimplex Shower User's Manual
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1. at their discretion without charge provided the product has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with the operating instructions Any component found to be defective during this period as the result of misuse or damage or the effects of scaling will not be covered by this guarantee This product must not be modified repaired or taken apart except by a person authorised by Glen Dimplex Limited This Guarantee is only valid within the United Kingdom and does not cover product used commercially This Guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Glen Dimplex UK Limited Millbrook House Grange Drive Hedge End Southampton SO30 2DF Tel 0870 077 7117 Fax 0870 727 0109 Dimp13292 Shower inst aXx4 5 5 04 2 08 pm Page 3 DIMENSIONS 610mm WLW 6E Um UNPACKING AND IMPORTANT NOTICES INSTALLATION SECTION Unpacking and important notices Contents 1 x Shower Unit 1 x Showerhead 1 x Flexible Hose 1 x Slider Rail Tube 1 x Slider Rail Brackets 1 x Height adjuster 1 x Screw pack 1 x Soap dish 1 x Showerhead key IMPORTANT NOTICES PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE SHOWER UNIT 1 The shower unit must be installed by a suitably qualified person and conform to IEE Regulations and National Water Council Bylaws 2 The shower must only be connected to a 15mm mains cold water supply Do not connect the unit to the cold water supply of a2. The water supply has dropped below the minimum operating pressure Switch off other cold water devices and retry Clean the showerhead and restart the shower if no hot water is produced call the Dimplex Service Centre Power indicator is not lit The power setting is on cold Water pressure below minimum required Select a heat setting and the indicator should ight Check if water mains stop valve is fully open Water too hot Not enough water flowing through the shower Blockage in supply Increase in ambient water temperature Increase flow rate via temperature control Blocked spray head clean or replace blocked spray plate in spray head Check if stop valves are fully open Check for blockage in inlet filter Re adjust flow rate to give increased flow Select Low power Water too cool or cold Water flow too high Water pressure below minimum required See rating label Reduction in ambient water temperature Reduce flow rate via temperature control Select High power Water flow is poor Shower head is blocked The temperature control knob is set at its hottest setting Clean the showerhead Ensure showerhead is as specified by manufactured Increase the power setting by selecting hot and increase the flow using the temperature control knob Water continues to drip from the handset when switched off Water is draining from the shower unit a
3. inlet The shower unit is supplied with a swivelling push fit inlet elbow This elbow should be rotated to match the desired direction of water supply entry to the unit Carefully remove the appropriate plastic break out from the unit s back plate so that the mains water supply pipe can be routed into the unit 4 5 6 7 9 Carefully drill the holes using a 5 5mm masonry drill note when drilling though tiles first use a glass or tile drill bit of 6mm diameter to drill a hole through the tile Insert the plugs provided through the hole in the tile and fix the unit to the wall using the screws supplied Do not tighten the screws fully at this stage Turn off the water supply at the isolating stop tap Bring the mains water supply using 15mm copper or stainless steel pipe to the shower unit so that it enters through the hole in the back plate Before connecting the shower unit flush out any debris in the new pipework by connecting a hose to the end of the mains supply pipe and running the mains water until all the debris has cleared After flushing out turn off the O7 water supply and connect the pipe to the shower inlet Having inserted the inlet pipe into the elbow secure the joint by finger tightening lt gt the locking device rotating Z in a clockwise direction 10 Make sure that the shower unit is positioned squarely on the wall and tighten the fixing screws Ti
4. Dimp13292 Shower inst aX4 5 5 04 2 08 pm Page 1 XC Dimplex D Dimplex SERVICE POLICY GUARANTEE fo o Ufo 101011 ELECTRIC SHOWERS In the event of you needing to contact the Dimplex Customer Service Department the following procedure should be followed Before telephoning the Dimplex Customer Service Department you should ensure that you have the model number power rating serial number and date of purchase The Dimplex Customer Service Department will be able to inform you whether the fault can be rectified by the provision of a replacement part or an on site visit by a Qualified Service Engineer If a service call is booked you or a representative must be present during the Engineers visit A charge will be made where a call under the terms of the guarantee has been booked and a failure was not product related or an engineer arrives and is not able to gain access If the product is no longer covered by the Guarantee a charge will be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied uu A W N Customer Services Tel 0870 240 9402 GUARANTEE Glen Dimplex Limited guarantee this product for a period of two years from date of purchase against mechanical and electrical defects arising from faulty materials or manufacturing defects providing the product has been installed by a competent person in accordance with the fitting instructions Shower User Guide Glen Dimplex Limited undertake to repair or replace
5. Double pole heater switch wall mounted in accordance with local authority regulations Seperate permanently connected supply from consumer unit Dimplex electric ay water heater Dimp13292 Shower inst ax4 5 5 04 2 08 pm INSTALLATION Planning the installation Product Positioning Guide i Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail Height of sprayhhead and shower unit W to suit user s i requirements Bou Mains cold i water supply either bottom J ortop i Spillover 1 level i Outline of bath i or shower tray i fa The shower should be located in a position where walls are protected from water and sufficient drainage is provided 1 Consideration should be given to the location of the nearest cold mains water supply and the routing of this to the shower The shower will accept a mains supply from the bottom back or top of the unit Remove the appropriate plastic plate from the back plate before commencing installation 2 Avoid connecting the shower unit where it will be affected by water drawn off by other appliances e g from the mains feed to the W C This may cause a drop in pressure too low for the shower unit to work correctly Page 5 General 1 2 3 Fit an isolating valve to the mains water supply so that the shower can be serviced The shower unit is b
6. OMMISSIONING The cable should be routed to the shower unit from either the top bottom or back of the shower unit This cable should be hidden from view Connect the brown live wire to the terminal marked L Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal marked N Connect the yellow and green earth wire to the terminal marked E on the backplate IMPORTANT ensure the terminal block screws are fully tightened and that no insulation enters the terminal block preventing a good electrical connection To conform to IEE regulations the earth continuity conductor of the electrical installation must be effectively connected to all exposed metal parts of other appliances and services in the room in which the shower unit is installed WARNING Do not attempt to operate the shower unit until the installation is fully complete SECTION 3 Final assembly and commissioning With the unit wired and plumbed correctly the front cover may now be refitted 1 Place the cover lightly over the shower unit and turn the knobs so that they engage correctly with the spindles The front cover may then be pressed lightly into place and secured using the two fixing screws 2 Fit the flexible hose to the shower unit and remove the showerhead 3 Turn the temperature control knob at the bottom of the unit fully anti clockwise 4 Turn on the power at the isolating switch 5 Start the shower by pressing the cold power selector button T
7. be disabled until normal operating pressure is restored Switch on using the pull cord or wall mounted switch To start the shower turn the temperature dial to the desired number and press the desired power button upon which water will start to run through the shower The shower has three positions Cold Low power and High power Cold setting Adjustment of the flow control on this setting will only alter the flow of water not the temperature o OPERATION LOOKING AFTER YOUR SHOWER O LOW PRESSURE O COLD Q2 Low OQ gt HIGH sToP O AUTO RESET 10 TEMPERATURE Warmer TEMPERATURE Low setting This is the low power setting for economy during warmer months or when a cool shower is required High setting This is the full power setting 4 If necessary turn the bottom temperature control knob slowly to obtain the desired showering temperature Waiting a few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise To increase the shower temperature Turn the temperature control knob clockwise this will decrease the flow of water and increase the shower temperature To decrease the shower temperature Turn the temperature control knob anti clockwise this will increase the flow of water and decrease the shower temperature 5 To stop the shower press the STOP button Allow the water to run unti
8. ctor button The temperature at the shower head will rise further this shows that the full power setting is operating correctly 6 Turn the bottom temperature control knob clockwise for hotter water and anti clockwise for cooler water Allow a few seconds between selections for the temperature change to reach the showerhead Note that selecting a hotter setting in the temperature control reduces the flow of water 7 Press the STOP button to stop the water flow Water should continue to flow eventually running cool before switching off A small amount of water may continue to drip from the unit as water drains from the pipe work This should stop within a few minutes The commissioning procedure is now complete Page 9 SECTION 4 Operation Power indicator The power indicator on the shower unit will light when the shower is switched on and water is flowing on one of the two heat settings The indicator does not light on the cold setting Auto Reset Indicator The Auto Reset Indicator will illuminate if an overheat temperature is sensed during operation Once activated the electricity supply to the elements is switched off until the unit has cooled sufficiently where upon power to the elements will be restored Low Pressure Indicator 2 3 The low pressure indicator will illuminate if the mains water supply pressure falls below the minimum level The heat settings will
9. e cartridge to the showerhead tightening with the key SECTION 6 Trouble shooting Before calling our customer service department please use the table to determine likely causes of the problem NOTE Under normal operation the shower heats the water as it passes through the unit The temperature of the water is affected by the temperature of the water in the mains cold water supply and the speed with which the water flows through the unit It is therefore normal for the water coming out of the shower to change temperature through summer and winter months where the mains water temperature changes It is also normal for the water temperature to vary when other water appliances are being use in the home as these vary the water flow to the shower unit Do not under any circumstances cover the showerhead or prevent or restrict water leaving the showerhead or unit It is important to keep the showerhead clean removing alll lime scale and any other dirt blocking the holes of the showerhead The showerhead must be cleaned as described in section 5 looking after your shower SECTION 7 Maintenance Disconnect from mains electricity supply before removing front cover All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service engineer p TROUBLESHOOTING No hot water POSSIBLE CAUSE Power setting is at Cold Low Water Pressure The thermal cut out has operated ACTION Select a heat setting
10. er With the shower head holder in the upright position widest ie opening at the top and the lever in the open position slide j the assembly onto the rail Tighten the height adjuster to the rail by twisting the lever Page 7 Insert the rail into the bottom and top brackets and screw the upper mounting bracket in place Clip the end caps onto the mounting brackets Electrical Switch off the water supply at the isolating valve before connecting the wiring to the unit The shower unit must be permanently connected to the electricity supply direct from the consumer unit via a double pole linked switch with a minimum contact gap of 3mm It is recommended that the switch be a cord operated type with neon on off indicator otherwise the switch should be readily accessible clearly identifiable and out of reach of any person using the shower The wiring to the switch must be done without the use of a plug or socket outlet The cable used must be of a diameter suitable for the power rating of the shower selected The table below may be used as a guide to the cable requirements If in doubt consult a qualified electrician kW rating Minimum Fuse rating Isolating switch Amps Amps Max cable length Consumer unit to shower m 6mm cable 10mm cable 75 40 40 27 44 85 40 40 23 38 95 40 40 21 32 10 5 45 45 18 30 INSTALLATION FINAL ASSEMBLY AND C
11. est placed to the right hand side of the riser rail and placed so that the top of the unit sits alongside the middle to top of the riser rail This reduces the amount of water falling on the unit The top of the riser rail should be sited to coincide with the height of the tallest person using the shower Before drilling any holes check that there are no hidden cables or pipes below the surface to be drilled To avoid loss of small parts cover any drainage holes The shower unit should be positioned so that the showerhead cannot be immersed in the bath or shower tray when hanging down Where holes are to be drilled into a tiled surface a suitable tile or glass drill bit should be used to make a hole through the tile only The hole made through the tile should be 0 5mm larger than the hole in the wall These installation instructions assume mounting onto a solid masonry wall For other types of structure please amend the procedure accordingly INSTALLATION Plumbing 1 2 3 Remove the front cover of the shower unit complete with the two control knobs by removing the two screws securing it to the back plate Remove the trim plate at the bottom right hand side of unit to allow easy access for the plumbing work Position the shower unit on the wall in the desired place and mark the location of the fixing holes Determine the direction of the inlet water supply bottom rising top falling or back
12. fter use This is normal no action required Should water continue to drip after a few minutes contact Dimplex Service Centre Pressure relief device has operated water ejecting from Pressure Relief tube Blocked spray head Twisted blocked flexible shower hose Remove handset and run water through the shower and hose to remove any dirt that may be trapped in the system Clean or if possible replace the spray plate in the spray head and then fit a new Pressure Relief Device Check the hose is not restricted anywhere along its length Replace the hose if necessary and fit a new Pressure Relief Device 11
13. ghten alll plumbing joints and turn on the water supply to check for leaks With the unit firmly fixed to the wall and the pipework free from leaks dry the shower area in preparation for the electrical installation M Ta Dimp13292 Shower inst ax4 5 5 04 2 08 pm INSTALLATION Riser rail Part the mounting bracket assembly so that the fixing plate is separate from the cover Establish the best position for the riser rail and mark the wall for the lower mounting bracket ake allowances for the tallest person likely to use the shower regularly When drilling through tiles use a suitable glass or tile drill of 6mm diameter to drill through the tile only Use a no 10 5 5mm masonry drill to make a hole 35mm deep and fit the wall plug NB some wall constructions may require the use of different types of wall fixings to those supplied Screw the lower bracket base to the wall Locate the crimped end of the riser rail Figure 4 into the mounting bracket then fit the upper bracket to the rail Ensure the rail is vertical then mark the wall for the fixing NOTE if it is necessary to shorten the rail use a junior hacksaw to cut the excess material from the plain end of the rail the uncrimped end Insert the end pieces of the height adjuster into the body section matching the letters A and B moulded into the ends of each piece and twist so the pieces lock togeth
14. he water should now begin to flow through the shower Warning do not attempt to select any other setting other than Cold at this stage 6 Once a steady stream of water is achieved from the outlet of the shower unit stop the shower by pressing the STOP button 7 Pass the hose through the hole in the soap dish and refit the shower head 8 Fit the handset into the height adjuster and clip the soap dish onto the riser rail The unit is now ready for commissioning Commissioning the shower Important The shower unit must be full of water before power heat settings are used 1 With the water supply to the unit turned on turn the bottom temperature control knob anti clockwise to the full cold position No water should exit the shower either from the handset or from any other part of the shower unit Dimp13292 Shower inst ax4 5 5 04 2 08 pm FINAL ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING OPERATION 2 Switch on the electrical supply at the double pole isolating switch the power neon on this switch should light 3 Start the shower by pressing the Cold power selector button Water should start to flow from the handset within a few seconds The water will be at full force and will run cold 4 Now press the Low power selector button Allow a few seconds for the warmer temperature to reach the showerhead this shows that the Low power is operating correctly 5 Now press the High power sele
15. header tank 3 The minimum recommended running water pressure to which the shower heater may be connected is 15lb sq in bar running pressure of 8 litres minute maximum static pressure recommended 150lb sq in 10 bar 4 The shower unit must not be fitted where it may be exposed to frost for example in an outdoor shower area The shower must not be used if suspected of VY being frozen Please note Frost damage is not covered by the guarantee 5 Do not use Plumbers jointing compound Use of plumbers jointing compounds invalidates the guarantee Complete all plumbing connections before making any electrical connections The outlet of the shower unit must only be connected to the hose and showerhead supplied with the unit Use of other components will invalidate the warranty Always switch off at the isolating switch when the shower is not in use To comply with National Water Council bylaws a double check valve must be fitted where it is possible that the shower head may come into contact with used water e g in the shower tray or bath Do not operate power tools in a wet envi ronment It is recommended that any power tools operated in the bath or shower area are supplied via a Residual Current Device RCD WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This shower is for connection to a 230V 240V 50Hz mains electricity supply SECTION 2 Installation Typical instantaneous electric shower installation
16. l it stops automatically 6 Switch off the electricity supply using the pull cord or wall mounted switch SECTION 5 Looking after your shower The showerhead should be cleaned periodically to remove limescale or other particles which will reduce the performance of the shower The frequency of cleaning will vary according to the local water quality In hard water areas cleaning will be needed more often than in soft water areas A liquid non abrasive bathroom Dimp13292 Shower inst ax4 10 5 5 04 2 08 pm Page 11 LOOKING AFTER YOUR SHOWER TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE cleaner may be used on external surfaces of the handset Rub clean showerheads may be rubbed lightly to remove scale as required Over time build up of limescale requires the showerhead to be cleaned more thoroughly as follows 1 Use a liquid non abrasive bathroom cleaner on external surfaces of the handset 2 Engage the key into the spray cartridge recesses and turn anti clockwise to unscrew 3 Remove the two small black O rings from the rear of the spray cartridge and rinse the O rings clean 4 Brush the spray plate with a stiff bristled brush if necessary immerse and soak the spray plate for several hours in a proprietary limescale remover Rinse off all traces of limescale and limescale remover from the showerhead 5 Replace the two black O rings on the rear of the spray cartridge and refit th
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