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Combi HP Thermostatic mixer shower Installation and operating instructions T00219 nstallers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user 2180206H March 2007...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower CONTENTS Introduction Safety warnings Main components Siting requirements Typical suitable installations Preparing the mixer valve Siting of the shower Fitting the shower to the wall - Exposed Rising and falling supplies Rear entry supplies Fitting the shower to the wall - Built-in...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower INTRODUCTION InTROducTIOn SAFETy wARnInGS This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your Triton high pressure thermostatic mixer shower. Please read them carefully. Please read through the whole of this book before beginning your installation.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower SITE REQUIREMENTS SITInG REquIREMEnTS The installation must be in accordance with Water Regulations/Bylaws. Minimum running water pressure: 1 bar. Maximum running water pressure: 5 bar. Maximum static water pressure: 10 bar. For the best performance within the specified...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. diagrammatic view (not to scale) Shower mixer valve Combination Service valves Hot water Expansion vessel Stop tap Cold mains Pressure supply reducing valve T00221 Fig. diagrammatic view (not to scale) Stop valve Cold water...
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower packages with a cold take off after the pressure reducing valve to the cylinder. The layout and sizing of pipework must be such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures are achieved and the effects of other draw-offs are minimised.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. diagrammatic view (not to scale) Shower can be mounted either side of the riser rail Surface-mounted illustrated T00225 Fig.7 T00226 PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE PREPARInG THE MIxER VAlVE Before starting the installation, make sure all the openings on the valve are carefully covered to prevent ingress of any debris etc.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL FITTInG THE SHOwER TO THE wAll - ExPOSEd Exposed Note: The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the hose and showerhead supplied. dO nOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation.
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. T00232 T00233 Fig. T00234 Fig. Outlet Adaptor ‘O’ Ring T00237 Hose end Pipe end Fig.7 (flat) (chamfered) T00022 screws are slack allowing the inlet elbows to Fig. rotate to the correct position and move freely in and out of the valve housing (fig.8).
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower If installing a riser rail, fit the outlet adaptor into the bottom outlet hole in the valve housing. The adaptor is sealed with an ‘O’ ring. Make sure the adapter is fitted with the pipe end in the valve housing (fig.7)
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. T00242 Fig. T00243 Fig. Pipe trim Inlet T00244 Rear entry supplies Note: The final separation between pipe centres needs to be about 153 mm but absolute accuracy is not essential as the inlet elbows are adjustable between 146 mm and 160 mm (fig.).
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Remove the valve. drill and plug the holes using the wall plugs supplied. using two hexagonal nuts (supplied), refit the valve to the pipework. Make sure the hot inlet port (marked with the letter ‘H’ on the valve housing) is connected to the hot pipework which must be on the left.
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig.8 T00248 Note: The flush-fitted shower valve comes complete with a built-in pvc shroud. DO NOT remove it. It is important when making good N-004-A the wall after installation, the plastering and sealing must be made tight up to the shroud in order to prevent ingress of water.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL FITTInG THE SHOwER TO THE wAll - BuIlT-In Flush fit Note: The outlet of the shower must not be connected to anything other than the hose, showerhead or fixed showerhead supplied.
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. T00251 Fig. T00252 Fig. Seal tight up to shroud T00253 shower from the top (falling), the bottom (rising) or the rear. Mark the route of the incoming and outgoing pipework. Note: The final separation between pipe...
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower where this is not possible refer to the ‘flushing procedure’ on page 20. Refit the valve to the mounting bracket/wall surface and pipework (fig.). Tighten the inlet nuts and inlet elbow grub screws. If fitting a fixed head, refer to the ‘Fitting the fixed head’...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig.7 T00257 Fig.8 T00258 Fig.9 77.5 mm 65 mm 35 mm Opening needs to be at the bottom if using a bulkhead 220 mm T00259 Fit the flush mount cover (fig.7). locate the lugs on the trim ring in the holes on the cover (fig.8) and twist clockwise.
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower washer. Make sure the inlet elbows are positioned the correct way. Offer the valve up to the mounting bracket and secure using the screws provided (fig.). complete the pipework to the shower marking off the length to enter the elbows. Remove the valve and cut the pipes to length.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig. Seal tight up to shroud T00253 Fig. T00263 Fig. T00264 drill and plug the holes. Note: If fitting to plasterboard, use suitable cavity fixings. Break off the alignment tabs on the flush mount plate (fig.). Place a ring of silicon sealant round the plate so that the plate seals against the wall.
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower correct way. Offer the valve up to the mounting bracket and secure using the screws provided. Secure the mounting bracket together with the valve to the panel using two bolts in the innermost fixing holes (fig.).
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig.0 T00269 Fig. T00270 Fig. T00271 Fig. T00272 FLUSHING PROCEDURE FluSHInG PROcEduRE Removal and/or fitting of check valves for maintenance ImportaNt: It is preferable to flush the pipework before installing the valve. Where this is not possible, the procedure using a flushing cartridge should be followed.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE TAMPERPROOF FIXED FITTInG THE TAMPERPROOF FIxEd HEAd - HEAD ExPOSEd (Exposed option only) complete the outlet pipework from the valve and cut the pipe to required length. Place the fixed head unit on top of the pipe work and mark the position of the three fixing holes (fig.).
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig.9 Wall surface T00278 T00279 Fig. T00280 T00281 Fig. Sealing washer T00282 Fig. T00283 FITTING THE TAMPERPROOF FIXED FITTInG THE TAMPERPROOF FIxEd HEAd - Fig.0 HEAD BuIlT-In (Built in option only) complete outlet pipework from the valve ending in a ½”...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower FITTING THE FIXED HEAD FITTInG THE FIxEd HEAd - BuIlT-In (Built in option only) The outlet pipe should protrude from the surface of the wall between 50 mm and 65 mm (fig.). Mark four fixing hole positions by using the fixed arm as a template.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower OPERATING THE SHOWER OPERATInG THE SHOwER Make sure all plumbing supplies are connected and turned on. Starting the shower To start the shower, turn the outer knob (flow control) anti-clockwise (fig.7). Adjusting the shower temperature To adjust the temperature, turn the inner knob —...
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Fig.78 T00295 Fig.79 Temperature control knob T00296 Fig.80 T00297 ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM AdjuSTInG THE MAxIMuM TEMPERATuRE TEMPERATURE STOP STOP As a safety measure the shower has a built-in maximum temperature stop to prevent you accidentally exceeding your highest desired temperature.
Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Problem/Symptom Cause Water too hot. Water too cold. Water does not flow or shower pattern collapses when another outlet is turned on. Water too cold or too hot. FAULT FINDING FAulT FIndInG Action/Cure Not enough cold 1.1.1...
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Combi HP thermostatic mixer shower Problem/Symptom Cause Water too cold or too hot. Water does not flow or shower pattern collapses when another outlet is turned on. Shower will not shut off. Any maintenance or repair to the shower must be carried out by a suitably blocked.
Service Policy In the event of a complaint occurring, the following procedure should be followed: 1 Telephone Customer Service on 0870 067 3333 (0845 762 6591 in Scotland and in Northern Ireland), having available the model number and power rating of the product, together with the date of purchase.
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