Aqualisa Quartz Electric, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...QUARTZ ELECTRIC INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...omponents 12 Installation 13 Pipework 13 Electrical Installation 15 Mains Voltage Connection 16 Electrical rating 18 Wiring Connection 18 Earth Bonding 20 Front Cover Preparation 20 Commissioning and Front Cover Installation 21 Shower Kit 23 Pressure and Flow Readings 26 User Instructions 27 Operating the Shower 27 Safety Maintenance and Care 27 Shower Head Operation 28 Cleaning and Maintenance 29...

Page 3: ...nected to the water mains and not connected by a hose set A suitable double pole isolation switch for supply disconnections must be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring rules See Electrical Installation section for further details This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current Water Supply Regulations ALL SHOWERS R...

Page 4: ...e chrome and Graphite Quartz Electric features an illuminated start stop button Quartz Electric s patented Over Temperature Protection OTP device ensures safer comfortable showering whilst the shower provides endless economical showering as it imposes no demand on stored hot water Aqualisa products are supplied complete with a 1 year guarantee that can be upgraded by registering the product with A...

Page 5: ... cable size mm Max cable run in m Installed in insulated wall 10 61 10 55 10 50 Conduit or trunking 6 37 10 55 10 50 Clipped direct or buried in uninsulated wall 6 37 6 33 10 50 Notes 1 Cable selection is dependant on de rating factors detailed in the electrical rating section 2 In certain installations the combination of low voltage and extended cable lengths may result in loss of power and a con...

Page 6: ... protected by a suitable approved conduit Before removing the shower heater cover ensure the heater is isolated from the electric mains Quartz Electric is suitable for household use only Flushing Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and if left in contact will attack the working parts of this unit All soldering must be completed and the pipework thoroughly flushed out in accordance with c...

Page 7: ...unit or apply silicone The shower is spaced off the wall by integral pillars to allow air circulation around the unit The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous spray from the shower head The Quartz Electric should not be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze WARNING DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHOWER COULD BE FROZEN If you hav...

Page 8: ...hower unit may cause the water pressure to drop below the minimum required This should therefore be taken into consideration The water inlet of this appliance shall not be connected to inlet water obtained from any other water heating system Pressure relief device PRD To meet European standards the shower unit features an integral pressure relief device PRD DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged...

Page 9: ...an at least every 2 years Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person Please refer to the instructions of how to clean the filter page 29 After installation Familiarise the end user with the operation of this product and hand them this guide Complete and post the guarantee card or register online at www aqualisa co uk Declaration of Conformity Aqualisa Products Limited decla...

Page 10: ...10 POSITIONING GUIDE This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all current Water Supply Regulations 165mm 25mm Approx 1 400mm 320mm A B 1 2 3 4a 4b 7 6 5 ...

Page 11: ...es are followed the pipework entry point for the shower will be approximately 1 400mm from standing level in the shower tray or bath 7 The depth height of the shower tray or bath must be taken into consideration when completing first fix To comply with water regulations building regulations or any specific local water company regulations and in accordance with BS EN 806 a double check valve should...

Page 12: ... white chrome Literature not shown Literature not shown g hile n the n 10 Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements stated above 11 Isolate the water supply to the shower 12 Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor 13 Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings 14 Refit the pressure test adaptor into the fixing position...

Page 13: ... 2 Carefully unscrew and remove the service tunnel and set aside This may be required if retrofitting this shower to an existing shower site 3 Tape the template provided onto the finished wall surface in the desired position and mark the 3 fixing points Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the fixing kit provided if suitable 4 Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty sh...

Page 14: ...nnection must be made using a 15mm compression elbow not supplied for top bottom or rear entry A copper olive is supplied located on the shower inlet stub and should be fitted into the compression elbow prior to the elbow being connected IMPORTANT Do not use excessive force when making the connection to the unit Rear entry The wall must be sufficiently chased out around the pipe and cable to allow...

Page 15: ...VICE RCD SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230 240V ELECTRIC SHOWERS AND PUMPED CIRCUITS THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER UNIT OR A SEPARATE UNIT A suitably rated double pole isolating switch for supply disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring rules This must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position A neon lamp alo...

Page 16: ...ions 1 The shower unit must only be connected to a 230 240V AC supply 2 Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no terminal is live If in doubt switch off the whole installation at the consumer unit or switch fuse where fitted 3 The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit It MUST NOT be connected to a ring main spur socket outlet ...

Page 17: ...5 If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way then the installation will not be straightforward It may be necessary to install a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower This should be installed by a qualified person It may be necessary to contact the electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply Typical system diagram Recommended 80A o...

Page 18: ...engineer or the electricity supplier Wiring i For most installations the removable service tunnel will not be required enabling the earth connection to be made in the top right hand corner of the unit as illustrated 1 Loosen the terminal block screws and insert the wires as indicated on the back plate moulding IMPORTANT Ensure that the terminal block screws are fully tightened and that no cable in...

Page 19: ... and reposition it into the holder on the service tunnel 4 Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the bottom of back plate or service tunnel if used and must be protected from water as shown Refer to the indicator guide on the service tunnel The service tunnel MUST NOT be cut or altered in any way ...

Page 20: ...correctly Front cover installation and shower commissioning Front cover preparation When the pipe work and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET HOWEVER IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS REQUIRED TIGHTEN THE SCREW INSID...

Page 21: ...he water to discharge safely to waste 2 Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated turn on the water supplies Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through and out of the hose for a few seconds before releasing the piston 3 Turn the flow control valve on the shower unit to the full cold 6 o clock position Turn the flow control temperature dial on the front casing to the full cold positio...

Page 22: ...rtially fitted to the fixing locations in the front casing carefully offer it onto the back plate assembly ensuring the wires are not trapped The control knob in the fully cold position may have to be slightly adjusted to enable the keyways to align 5 6 Secure the front cover to the base plate using the 3 fixing screws taking care not to overtighten 7 Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves ...

Page 23: ...e shower unit not necessarily on the same wall but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray THE SHOWER OUTLET HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT THEY MUST NOT BE BLOCKED OBSTRUCTED OR BE CONNECTED TO ANY FITTING NOT APPROVED BY US THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT 1 Prepare two fixing holes up to a maximum ...

Page 24: ...nt 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray If this cannot be achieved the hose must be passed through the gel hook which has also been designed to be utilised as a hose restraint 5 Secure the top rail bracket into position on the finished wall surface using the short wall screw 6 Slide the bottom rail bracket onto the bottom of the rail 7 Slide the rail assembly up through the t...

Page 25: ...ecure the bottom rail bracket to the wall using the long wall screw 9 Place the rail end caps into both brackets and push firmly into position 10 Pass the hose through the gel hook 11 Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct position depress the anti swivel locking button on the handset and secure the handset to the hose Place the handset into the handset holder ...

Page 26: ...minute Static pressure BAR Working pressure BAR This guide must be handed to the customer on installation completion The pressure test adaptor MUST be left with customer should future readings be necessary If static or working pressures are too low less than 0 9 Bar contact your local water authority Flow rate to be taken in the fully cold position with the shower head and hose attached ...

Page 27: ...fter each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise WARNING ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE To stop the shower Press the start stop button IMPORTANT Turn off your isolating switch Note the phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for a few seconds after the showe...

Page 28: ...cy of the cleaning will vary according to the local water quality Symptoms because of a blocked or restricted shower handset include Shower temperature too hot and unable to obtain a cooler setting Temperature fluctuates from very hot to cold thermal cut out activating The shower will only function correctly with the hose and handset provided see shower head installation instructions Failure to do...

Page 29: ...should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid SIVE CLEANERS ement for chemical descaling in hard water areas the shower head incorporates rub clean d up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible g use This procedure should be completed regularly as often as once a week in some hard build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the show...

Page 30: ...re into place using the filter assembly fixing screws 6 Connect a pressure testing device not supplied to the adaptor 7 Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated turn on the water supply to the shower 8 Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit 9 Check that the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements stated above Rec...

Page 31: ...control knob is turned fully clockwise Turn flow control knob anticlockwise Water turned off at mains or servicing valve Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at servicing valve in supply SHOWER UNIT SUSPECTED OF BEING FROZEN If so DO NOT USE i Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch ii Turn water off at servicing valve if fitted or at stop cock iii Contact our Customer Se...

Page 32: ...th a new hose b Ifthewaterdoesnotflow thereisablockageinthe plumbingtotheshower the filterortheshoweritself Contact our Customer Service Department if the shower is considered to be the problem Blocked inlet filter Remove the filter for inspection PLEASE REFER TO CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SECTION Restricted operation of flow control knob Remove front cover and check operation of knob Flow adequate ...

Page 33: ...nd or hose blocked with scale or debris Clean the handset spray plate Remove hose and check for restrictions Run without the hose attached to check temperature Incoming main water pressure or flow too low After confirming that the filter is clear check with the installer or local water authority Seasonal conditions Warmer inlet water temperature Set temperature dial to coolest setting Note Seasona...

Page 34: ... main water devices are being used while showering Thermal cut out is operating normally making a click sound Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in the cold temperature direction anticlockwise Clean the handset and spray plate Over temperature protection device has activated Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in the cold temperature direction anticlockwise Clean t...

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