Triton 10.5kW, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Electric shower

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.

WARNING:

DO NOT

 operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out 

before using.

DO NOT

 operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged.

DO NOT

 restrict flow out of shower by placing showerhead in direct contact with your body.

DO NOT

 operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has entered inside 

the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover.

WARNING:

 If restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of 

hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds.

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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GENERAL

1.1 

Isolate the electrical and water supplies before 

removing the cover.

1.2 

Read all of these instructions and retain them 

for later use.

1.3 

DO NOT

 take risks with plumbing or electrical 

equipment.

1.4 

Isolate electrical and water supplies before 

proceeding with the installation.

1.5 

The unit must be mounted onto the finished 

wall surface (on top of the tiles). 

DO NOT

 tile 

up to or seal around 

ANY PART

 of the unit 

using silicone sealer after fixing to the wall. 

Special care must be taken 

NOT TO BLOCK 

OR SEAL ANY PRD VENTS ON THE UNIT

.

1.6 

Contact Customer Experience 

(see back page)

, 

if any of the following occur:

a) 

If it is intended to operate the shower at 

pressures above the maximum or below the 

minimum stated.

b) 

If the unit shows a distinct change in performance.

c) 

If the shower is frozen.

1.7 

If it is intended to operate the shower in areas 

of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary 

hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to be 

fitted. For advice on the Scale Inhibitor, 

contact Customer Experience.

1.8 

The shower head must be cleaned regularly 

with descalent to remove scale and debris, 

otherwise restrictions to the flow on the outlet 

of the unit will result in higher temperatures 

and could also cause the (PRD) Pressure Relief 

Device in the unit to operate.

1.9 

This product is not suitable for mounting into 

steam rooms or steam cubicles.

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PLUMBING

2.1 

The plumbing installation must comply with 

Water Regulations, Building Regulations or any 

particular regulations as specified by Local 

Water Company or Water Undertakers and 

should be in accordance with BS EN 806.

2.2 

The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris 

before connecting to the shower unit.

2.3 

DO NOT

 solder pipes or fittings within 300mm 

of the shower unit, as heat can transfer along 

the pipework and damage components.

2.4 

DO NOT

 fit any form of outlet flow control as 

the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.

2.5 

DO NOT

 use excessive force when making 

connections to the flexible hose or shower 

head, finger tight is sufficient.

2.6 

All plumbing connections must be completed 

before making the electrical connections.

2.7 

This appliance 

MUST NOT 

be connected to 

the inlet supply by a hose-set.

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ELECTRICAL

3.1 

The installation must comply with BS 7671 

‘Requirements for electrical installations’ (IEE 

wiring regulations), building regulations or any 

particular regulations as specified by the local 

Electrical Supply Company.

3.2 

This appliance 

MUST 

be earthed.

3.3 

In accordance with ‘The Plugs and Sockets etc. 

(Safety) Regulations 1994’, this appliance is 

intended to be permanently connected to the 

fixed wiring of the electrical mains system.

3.4 

Make sure all electrical connections are tight to 

prevent overheating.

3.5 

A 30mA residual current device (RCD) 

MUST 

be installed in all UK electric and pumped 

shower circuits. This may be part of the 

consumer unit or a separate unit.

3.6 

Switch off immediately at isolating switch if 

water ceases to flow during use.

3.7 

Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans, 

pumps must not be connected to the circuits 

within the unit.

3.8 

Switch off at isolating switch when not in use. 

This is a safety procedure recommended with 

all electrical appliances.

3.9 

As with all electrical appliances it is 

recommended to have the shower and 

installation checked at least every two years by 

a competent electrician to ensure there is no 

deterioration due to age and usage.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THESE 

GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING