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ELINA concentric exposed mixer shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180685FE August 2013...
Cleaning the filters ................ 13 FAULT FINDING ............... 14 - 15 IN-SERVICE TESTING RECORD ............16 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: 0844 980 0730...
Concentric exposed mixer shower MAIN COMPONENTS Main components Fig.1 Ref. Description Mixer shower body Mounting plate Blanking plug Wall trim X2 Outlet adapter Nut and Olive X2 Flow regulator All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate. All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated.
Concentric exposed mixer shower INTRODUCTION Water temperature requirements Recommended maximum: = 65°C This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your mixer shower. Minimum hot water temperature: = 55°C Please read them carefully and read through Maximum cold water temperature: = 25°C the whole of this book before beginning your installation.
Concentric exposed mixer shower PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS Hard water areas a. If it is intended to operate the shower DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe in areas of hard water (above 200-ppm fittings for the installation. temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer unit have to be fitted.
Concentric exposed mixer shower TYPICAL COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS *Fig.2 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Commercial gravity fed systems (fig.2) Vent Cold feed to Calorifier The shower control MUST be fed from a cold Cold water to taps water cistern and hot water cylinder providing Cold water cistern nominally equal pressures.
Concentric exposed mixer shower INSTALLATION *Fig.4 (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Preparing the mixer valve Check the contents to make sure all parts are present. Before starting the mixer installation, make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to stop ingress of any debris, etc.
Concentric exposed mixer shower FITTING THE MIXER Fig.6 • Mark the position of the four locating screws for the mounting plate. If installing onto a solid brick wall, two screws fitted diagonally will usually be enough. • Drill and plug the wall. (An appropriate drill bit should be used. If the wall is brick, plasterboard or a soft building block, appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted).
Concentric exposed mixer shower Fig.9 To fit the flow regulator To fit the flow regulators (flexible hose Trim connection) unscrew the outlet adapter. Place the flow regulator, in the correct orientation, into the rigid pipe connection end. Note: the flow regulator is only designed to work in one direction (fig.10).
Concentric exposed mixer shower COMMISSIONING Fig.11 Temporarily fit the controls (fig.11) and perform the commissioning procedure. Small Grub screw washer • Start the water flow by rotating the flow in 12 o’clock Washer control. position • Make sure that both the hot and cold water supplies are fully open and at (or near to) their appropriate temperature and pressures, Lever and are within the requirements stated on Pages 2 &...
Temperature control Concentric exposed mixer shower FITTING THE CONTROLS Fig.13 The mixer valve is supplied without the controls fitted. Once a comfortable showering temperature has been established fit them as shown in (fig.11). IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten fitting screws. • Fit the small washer and then the flow control with the lever hole in the 6 o’clock position.
Concentric exposed mixer shower DIMENSIONS 127mm 35mm G1/2 150mm All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate.
Concentric exposed mixer shower APPROVALS BS EN 1111 This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: BS EN 1287 WRAS FLOW CHART...
Concentric exposed mixer shower MAINTENANCE Cleaning It is recommended that all products are cleaned The following maintenance procedure must using warm, soapy water. be carried out for commercial and health care premises, but is not necessarily required for Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical domestic installations.
Concentric exposed mixer shower FAULT FINDING The following can be carried out by a competent person Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Water too hot. 1.1 Temperature 1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section. control incorrectly commissioned. 1.2 Not enough cold 1.2.1 Reposition temperature control knob water flowing through shower.
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Concentric exposed mixer shower FAULT FINDING Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water does 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if not flow or necessary contact local water company. shower pattern 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary. collapses when 4.3 Blockage in pipework.
Concentric exposed mixer shower COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE and IN-SERVICE TESTING RECORD Where installed: Mixer valve location: Date installed: Installed by: Commissioning details: Hot water - Temp: °C Pressure: Cold water - Temp: °C Pressure: Maximum temperature setting - Temp: °C Pressure: Equipment used: Inspection and maintenance record:...
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