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The shower head and hose supplied with this product are a safety critical part of your shower. Failure to use genuine Triton parts may cause injury and invalidate your guarantee. ALTERNATIVELY REGISTER BY TEL: 024 7637 8321 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.
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T70Z electric shower 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.
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DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to ow during use or if water has entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly tted cover. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THESE T70Z electric shower WARNING: If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING hot water will be expelled for the rst few seconds.
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T70Z electric shower ADVICE TO USERS The shower installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and in the sequence of this instruction book. IMPORTANT: When first installed the unit will be empty. It is essential the unit should...
Load Profile Energy Efficiency Class Energy Efficiency (%) Annual Electricity Consumption (kwh) Sound Power Level (db) To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s speci cation advisory service before installation. Telephone: 024 7637 2222 Email:...
T70Z electric shower ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Fig.3 - Illustrative purposes only WARNING! W-006-A Triton Showers, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Triton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NR xxxx The installation, supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be suf cient for the amperage required.
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T70Z electric shower A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with 9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual a minimum contact gap of 3mm in both site conditions are assessed by a competent poles must be incorporated in the circuit.
T70Z electric shower WATER REQUIREMENTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws. Supply Source ............Mains pressure cold water *Minimum running pressure and flow to 100kPa (1.0 bar) at 8 litres per minute ..... the inlet of the shower for full performance for 7.5Kw - 8.5Kw...
T70Z electric shower SITING OF THE SHOWER WARNING! IMPORTANT: If installing onto a tiled wall The shower must not be positioned W-008-A always mount the unit on the surface of the where it will be subjected to freezing tiles. NEVER tile up to the unit.
T70Z electric shower FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL Fig.7 WARNING! Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling holes for wall W-005-A plugs. Use great care when using power tools near water. The use of a residual current device (RCD) is recommended.
T70Z electric shower Pipe access points on the front cover Fig.8 The shower cover has been designed with a Removable removable top trim and 'cut-out' bottom pipe top pipe access points. Fig.8 shows the top access cover cover position and the bottom 'cut-out' positions.
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T70Z electric shower If installing a feed pipe from the rear or bottom, Fig.9 the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 21mm (fig.9). Note: If entry is from the rear, the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall (fig.9).
T70Z electric shower PLUMBING CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT Plumbing to be carried out before wiring ENSURE WATER ENTRY PIPEWORK LINES UP • DO NOT use jointing compounds on any WITH SHOWER INLET CORRECTLY BEFORE pipe fittings for the installation. TIGHTENING THE COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
T70Z electric shower ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS. Fig.11 shows a schematic wiring diagram. The cable can be surface clipped, hidden or via 20mm conduit. Note: Conduit entry can only be from rear. Route the cable into the shower unit and connect to the terminal block (fig.12) as follows:...
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T70Z electric shower 1. With the cover off the shower, turn the POWER selector spindle clockwise until the flat section is at the bottom (fig.13). 2. With the cover off the shower, turn the stabiliser valve spindle fully clockwise until resistance is felt (fig.14).
T70Z electric shower COMMISSIONING Fig.17 Power selector • Carefully guide the cover onto the backplate to OFF making sure the wires are not trapped. • While applying slight pressure to the front cover, secure in place using the three retaining screws.
T70Z electric shower OPERATING THE SHOWER Fig.19 Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out. Power selector To start the shower Turn the power selector to either Cold, Economy or High and the water will flow. To stop the shower...
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T70Z electric shower Note: The preferred knob position on WARNING! ECONOMY will give a different After any servicing of mains water temperature to the same position on HIGH. supply, always flush out the pipework W-002-A To decrease the shower temperature to remove any debris.
When the CLEANING temperature has cooled sufficiently, power to the elements will be automatically restored to the Triton recommends that all products settings at the time of interruption. are cleaned using warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasive or aggressive...
T70Z electric shower INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY CLEANING THE FILTER It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower. It is essential that this operation is carried out by an installer or service engineer.
T70Z electric shower FAULT FINDING IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault nding inside the unit. Fault finding Problem Cause Action Shower Interrupted 1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check inoperable, no power supply.
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4.2.3 If mains fed, make sure that the mains stopvalve is fully open and there are no other restrictions in the supply while T70Z electric shower shower is in use, or see 4.2.4. X-008-A 4.2.4 Fit pump to give minimum pressure (see rating label).
Please have your model name available. 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 compliance with the WEEE directive.
T70Z electric shower To START or STOP your shower. To START the shower, To STOP the shower, turn the knob to cold, turn the knob to the economy or high position. OFF position. Turn the main power isolator switch ON Turn the isolator switch OFF.
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