Fault Finding - Triton Cara Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

ImpoRTANT: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before
attempting any fault finding inside the unit.
problem/symptom
1 Shower
inoperable, no water
flow.
2 Water too hot.
3 Water
temperature cycling
hot/cool at intervals.
4 Water too cool
or cold.
Electric shower

fAuLt finding

Cause
1.1 Interrupted power
supply.
1.2 unit malfunction.
2.1 not enough water
flowing through the
shower.
2.2 Blockage in supply.
2.3 Increase in ambient
water temperature.
3.1 Heater cycling on
temperature limiter.
4.1 Too much flow.
4.2 Water pressure below
minimum required (see
rating label).
4.3 Reduction in ambient
water temperature.
4.4 Electrical malfunction.
4.5 Safety cut-out
operated.
Action/Cure
1.1.1 Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check
supply. Renew or reset fuse or circuit breaker. If it
fails again, consult a qualified electrician.
1.1.2 Power cut. Check other appliances and if
necessary, contact local Electricity Supply Co.
1.2.1 Have unit checked. Ring Customer Service.
2.1.1 Increase flow rate via temperature control.
2.1.2 Blocked showerhead — clean or replace
blocked sprayplate in showerhead.
2.2.1 Check if stop valves are fully open. Check
if a blockage in the inlet filter.
2.3.1 Readjust flow rate to give increased flow.
2.3.2 Select 'ECOnOMy' power.
3.1.1 See 'Water too hot' causes 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
and their appropriate action/cures. If it continues
contact Triton Customer Service.
4.1.1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control.
4.2.1 Is water supply mains or tank fed?
4.2.2 If tank fed, replumb to mains water supply
or see 4.2.4.
4.2.3 If mains fed, make sure that mains
stopvalve is fully open and that there are no other
restrictions in the supply while shower is in use,
or see 4.2.4.
4.2.4 Fit pump to give minimum pressure
(see rating label). Contact Customer Service for
advice.
4.3.1 Readjust flow rate to give reduced flow.
4.3.2 Select 'HIGH' power.
4.4.1 Have unit checked by suitably qualified
electrician or contact Triton Customer Service.
4.5.1 Thermal safety cut-out device has
operated. Have the unit checked by a suitably
qualified engineer or contact Customer Service.
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