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REFURBISHED Hawaii 2 electric shower Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION - PLEASE READ 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. WARNING: DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using.
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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. WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of IMPORTANT - GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds.
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GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS The following points will help you understand how the shower operates: a. The electric heating elements operate at a COMISSIONING ADVICE constant rate at your chosen power setting. It is the rate of the water passing through When first installed the unit will be empty.
SECTION check list SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Nominal power - rating at 240V Nominal power - rating at 230V 8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.9kW – (40A MCB rating) PLUMBING (see page 6 & 7 for water regulations) Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet 100kPa (1.0 bar) at 8 litres per minute for of the shower for full performance...
SECTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS check list ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Triton Showers, Fig.3 Triton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NR WARNING! W-006-A xxxx THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The installation, supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be sufficient for the amperage required.
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SECTION Continued A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both site conditions are assessed by a competent poles must be incorporated in the circuit. electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length.
SECTION check list Installation - SITING OF THE SHOWER SITING OF THE SHOWER Mains electric supply The installation must be in accordance with (via double pole switch) Water Regulations/Bylaws - see page 2 for water specifications • If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the maximum or below the Double minimum stated, contact Customer Service pole...
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SECTION Continued IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6) WARNING • It is required that the showerhead be The shower MUST NOT be ‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment positioned where it will be so that it can only discharge water at a point subjected to freezing conditions. not less than 25mm above the spill-over level of the relevant bath, shower tray or other fixed appliance’.
SECTION check list Installation - PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLUMBING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Plumbing to be carried out before wiring The outlet of the shower acts as a vent • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any and must not be connected to anything pipe fittings for the installation.
SECTION check list Installation - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Deviations from the designated entry IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding. points will invalidate product approvals. The cable entry points are listed on page 3. • The supply cable MUST be secured either by routing through conduit, in trunking, or by • Seal around rear entry cable to prevent water...
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SECTION Continued • Use the backplate as a template making sure Fig.10 it is level and mark the fixing holes (fig.10). WARNING Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended when using power tools.
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SECTION Continued • Route the cable into the shower unit for connection to the terminal block (fig.12) as follows: E N L Earth cable to terminal marked Neutral cable to terminal marked N Live cable to terminal marked Terminal block • (fig.13) shows a schematic wiring diagram. IMPORTANT: When connecting the cable fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure that no cable insulation is trapped under the...
SECTION check list Installation - FITTING THE COVER FITTING THE COVER Fig.14 • Position the power selector on the cover to the 'ECONOMY' position (fig.14). • Make sure the power selector spindle is aligned with the screw at the 6 o'clock position - as shown Economy in (fig.15). position • To make sure that the temperature knob is correctly positioned on the stabilising valve, temporarily place the cover in position so that the splines engage and rotate the temperature knob fully clockwise until a ‘stop’...
SECTION !! IMPORTANT !! COMMISSIONING check list WARNING Fig.17 Before normal operation of the shower, it is essential the following commissioning procedure is completed correctly. Power knob to COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE Economy position The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris, and to make sure the heater unit contains water Power knob...
SECTION check list USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE SHOWER Fig.21 To start the shower Power selector knob The flow of water is controlled by the START/STOP temperature knob. To start the shower turn the knob to ‘1’ or above (fig.21). Economy To stop the shower Turn the knob clockwise past start to the start...
SECTION Continued IMPORTANT: It is advisable to be certain that Fig.23 the showering temperature is satisfactory by testing with your hand before stepping under the showerhead. CAUTION: It is recommended that persons who may have difficulty understanding or operating the shower controls should not be left unattended while showering.
FAULT FINDING/TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT FINDING Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Shower inoperable, 1.1 Interrupted power 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check supply no water flow.
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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. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring please contact Triton Customer Service. DO NOT remove the shower from the installation.
As a refurbished product there may be some very minor cosmetic marks, which in no way affect the functionality, safety or performance of the product. The product has been refurbished by Triton for one of the following reasons: • It may have been sold and subsequently returned to Triton in either a used or unused condition.
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WEEE Directive – Policy Statement As a producer and a supplier of electric showers, Triton Showers is committed to the protection of the environment via our own environmental policy and the compliance with the WEEE directive. Triton Showers is fully registered with the Environment Agency under the following schemes:...
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