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- Page 1 DART Eco concentric thermostatic mixer valve Eco StatEmEnt this product has been fitted with a flow regulator to deliver a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute. Installation and operating instructions nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MAINTENANCE - Both mixers ............... 23 FAULT FINDING - Both mixers ..............24 - 25 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:... -
Page 3: Main Components - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve maIn comPonEntS Main components Fig.1 Ref. Description Mixer shower body Cover plate Mounting plate Blanking plug Outlet adapter Outlet bulkhead Flow regulator Nutted long thread connector Inlet nut and Olive X2 10. Wall trim X2 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. -
Page 4: Introduction - Both Mixers
This book contains all the necessary fitting and Minimum hot water temperature: = 55°C operating instructions for your Triton mixer shower. Please read them carefully and read Maximum cold water temperature: = 25°C through the whole of this book before beginning notE: Valves operating outside these conditions your installation. -
Page 5: Plumbing Requirements - Both Mixers
Do not solder fittings near the mixer unit have to be fitted. For advice on the Triton as heat can transfer along the pipework and scale inhibitor, please contact Customer damage the mixer valve. - Page 6 Concentric thermostatic mixer valve tYPIcaL DomEStIc InStaLLatIonS Typical suitable installations *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) Domestic gravity fed systems ( fig.) The shower control MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing Stop valve nominally equal pressures.
- Page 7 Concentric thermostatic mixer valve Instantaneous gas-heated systems, e.g. *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) combination boilers ( fig.) The shower control MUST be installed with a multi-point gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e. to maintain relatively stable hot water temperatures).
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Page 8: Typical Domestic Installations -- Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve Mains pressurised thermal store systems ( fig.) *Fig. (diagrammatic view – not to scale) 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 running. -
Page 9: Installation - Exposed Fitting
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve InStaLLatIon (exposed fitting) *Fig.7 (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. -
Page 10: Fitting The Mixer
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve FIttInG tHE mIXER Fig.9 Mark the position of the four locating screws for the mounting plate, although if installing to a solid brick wall using two diagonal holes will usually be enough. Drill and plug the wall. (An appropriate drill bit should be used. -
Page 11: Flow Regulation
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve Fit the trim onto the inlet water pipes followed Fig.1 by the nut and olive (fig.1). Connect the hot water supply to the inlet marked Hot, ‘H’ or red/orange label and connect the Trim cold water supply to the inlet marked coLD, ‘c’ or blue label (fig.1). -
Page 12: Installation - Built-In Fitting
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve InStaLLatIon (built-in fitting) *Fig.1 (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. -
Page 13: Built-In Fitting
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve BUILt-In FIttInG Fig.1 The following are typical thicknesses and are given as a guide only: Plaster finish Tile 6 − 10mm 55 mm Adhesive typical Adhesive 2 − 3mm Tile Plasterboard 9.5 − 12.5mm Face plate Plaster finish 2 −... -
Page 14: Installation In A Hollow Wall
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve As a guide for the size of hole, it should be large Fig.18 enough to accept the valve complete with the inlet and outlet fittings and also allow access for connection to the pipework. Remove the plaster and brickwork to the required depth and chase out any additional areas of the wall to give access to the pipework to and from the valve plus any outlet fittings. -
Page 15: Fitting The Mixer
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve The controls require one hole to be cut out of the Fig.0 panel or cubicle. Use the face plate as a template to mark the hole positions then extend further to allow access for the filters. Route the pipework to valve position. -
Page 16: Fitting The Bulkhead Pipework Or Fixed Head
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve FIttInG tHE BULKHEaD oR Fig. FIXED HEaD PIPEWoRK Complete the outlet pipework ending in a 15mm Appropriate x ½” BSP female thread elbow (fig.). fitting Note: This fitting is not supplied as variations in installations require the selection of a suitable solder or compression fitting. -
Page 17: Bulkhead Assembly
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve BULKHEaD aSSEmBLY Fig.5 Screw the bulkhead elbow to the bulkhead body. Screw the completed assembly onto the threaded connector temporarily to mark the position of the two fixing holes for securing the bulkhead to the wall. Note: If screw thread protrudes too far out of the wall, it can be cut to the correct length using a hacksaw. -
Page 18: Anti-Scald Protection - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve antI-ScaLD PRotEctIon Fig.7 It is important that the mixer valve is tested regularly to prevent the risk of scalding and guarantee user safety. This can be carried out as follows: with the mixer blend temperature set at 38°C isolate the cold water supply. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Maximum Temperature Setting - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve aDJUStInG tHE maXImUm Fig.8 tEmPERatURE SEttInG Built in and Exposed Temperature The mixer valve is supplied with the flow and spline temperature knobs fitted and the maximum temperature stop factory set to 38°C (this can be adjusted during installation). -
Page 20: Fitting The Levers - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve FIttInG tHE contRoLS Fig.9 Built in and Exposed Fit the controls using the following procedure: 12 o’clock position • (fig.9-a) Fit washer A and then the flow control lever so that it is in the 12 o’clock position. -
Page 21: Operating The Shower - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve oPERatInG tHE SHoWER Fig.0 To start the shower, turn the On/Off flow control Flow Temp fully clockwise for maximum flow (fig.0). To stop the shower, turn the On/Off flow control Flow control fully anti-clockwise (fig.0). To adjust the showering temperature rotate the temperature control –... -
Page 22: Approvals - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve aPPRoVaLS BS En 1111 This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: BS En 187 WRaS FLoW cHaRt Pressure/Flow rate l/min • Flow rate at 38°C • Flow control fully open • Open outlet •... -
Page 23: Dimensions - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve DImEnSIonS 120mm 35mm G1/2 150mm 195mm All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate. -
Page 24: Spare Parts - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve SPaRE PaRtS Ref. Description Part No. Ref. Description Part No. Flow regulators are available from Triton at Elbow assembly complete: 83312780 the following ratings: Check valve 83312760 (3 Ltr/min) 22010310 (4 Ltr/min) 22011740 Nut and Olive... -
Page 25: Maintenance - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve maIntEnancE Cleaning Triton recommends 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. -
Page 26: Fault Finding - Both Mixers
Concentric thermostatic mixer valve FaULt FInDInG the following can be carried out by a competent person Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 1 Water too hot. 1.1 Temperature control 1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section. incorrectly commis- sioned. 1.2 Not enough cold 1.2.1 Reposition the temperature control. water flowing through shower. - Page 27 Concentric thermostatic mixer valve FaULt FInDInG Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure 4 Water does not 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if flow or shower necessary contact local water company. pattern collapses 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the filters.
- Page 28 0844 980 0730 Triton Road Fax: 0844 980 0744 Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR www.tritonshowers.co.uk Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited E-mail: serviceenquiries@tritonshowers.co.uk TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2009 29-5-2009...
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