Wickes AQUATRONIC POWER, Product Manual

Page 1: ...1 PRODUCT MANUAL INSTALLER Please leave this manual with the user for future reference to unit operation and maintenance THERMOSTATIC SHOWER...

Page 2: ...ant Safety Information 3 Pack Contents 6 Dimensions 7 Specifications 8 Installation Requirements 9 Installation 10 Commissioning 18 Operation 22 Fault Diagnosis 23 Maintenance 26 Spare Parts 27 Guaran...

Page 3: ...us are safe and without risk provided they are installed used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations 2 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED ENSURE SUPPL...

Page 4: ...nce indicating a need for maintenance The appliance is frozen 11 Turn off the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover The electricity must be turned off at the mains and if applicable...

Page 5: ...ers The installation should be carried out by a plumber or contractor who is registered with or is a member of an association such as Institute of Plumbing IOP throughout the UK National Association o...

Page 6: ...stallation PACK CONTENTS 1 x Thermostatic Power Shower 4 x Case Inserts 1 x Flow Control Knob 1 x Temperature Control Knob 1 x Temperature Indicator Trim 1 x Push Fit Release Tool 3 x Rubber Wall Plug...

Page 7: ...7 DIMENSIONS All dimensions are nominal and in millimetres 310 80 2 66 2 28 210 28 20 20 130 1 88...

Page 8: ...minimise the deposition of scale in hard water areas Temperature Control The maximum temperature stop is set to 41 C Depressing the override button overrides the maximum temperature and allows the sh...

Page 9: ...The duty cycle is 15 minutes on 45 minutes off Under normal operating conditions the thermal trip is unlikely to be activated Noise The acoustic noise from the pump motor has been reduced with the use...

Page 10: ...the spillover level of the shower tray bath and the handset This is to prevent backsiphonage 7 Avoid layouts where the hose will be sharply kinked This may reduce the life of the hose 8 The shower un...

Page 11: ...consumer unit or a separate unit 7 Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock Plumbing 1 The plumbing installation must comply with the requirements of UK Water Regulations Bylaws S...

Page 12: ...plating from the last 25 mm of the tube to ensure a good seal 11 15 mm polythene plastic pipe suitable for hot water may be used to supply the shower unit but internal pipe supports must be used 12 Su...

Page 13: ...fitted to stop access to the inside of the unit 3 Fit the blanking plates to the unit case in the following manner For Top Inlet Pipework For Bottom Inlet Pipework For Rear Inlet Pipework Fit the full...

Page 14: ...appropriate blanking plug by hand 6 Position the shower unit on the wall and mark through the three fixing points Note Installersmaywishtoobtain alternativeproprietarycavityfixings for dry lined stud...

Page 15: ...erse 11 Hot and cold inlet supply connections are Hot Left Cold Right Run the hot and cold water supply pipes at 28 mm centres ensuring that the pipe ends project 30 mm into the inlet manifold Caution...

Page 16: ...te PTFE tape or liquid jointing is not required to assist connection 14 The inlet manifold collet and O seals will seal automatically Warning The shower unit must be fixed to the wall at all three fix...

Page 17: ...o the off position Turn the gearwheelanticlockwiseuntilthe geardrivemicroswitchemitsaclick noise to indicate the gear drive is in the off position 18 Refit the unit cover and secure with the three cov...

Page 18: ...unit Caution Do not over tighten 2 Turn on the water supplies and check for leaks 4 Turn the outer flow control anticlockwise to full flow 5 Rotate the inner temperature control anticlockwise to check...

Page 19: ...wise to the maximum temperature stop Do not depress the override button 3 Check the shower temperature 4 If the maximum temperature requires adjustment then remove the flow and temperature control kno...

Page 20: ...when turning the temperature knob DO NOT USE FORCE to turn the knob any further as this will DAMAGE internal components 10 Checkthetemperaturecontrolcan fully turn in both directions 11 Check the max...

Page 21: ...of the push fit release tool under the flow control knob and lever the control knob assembly off the shower unit 3 Unclip the concealed end of the override button from the temperature indicator trim...

Page 22: ...emperature control anticlockwise for warmer water and clockwise for cooler water the numbers indicate the relative temperature 1 Cold 4 Tepid 7 Hot Warning Operation of the override button will allow...

Page 23: ...not exceed 65 C Maximum showering temperature too hot Maximum temperature incorrectly set Reset maximum temperature Refer to COMMISSIONING Malfunction Cause Remedy Maximum temperature incorrectly set...

Page 24: ...hen other hot taps are in use Less evident on full cold Air is being sucked down the vent pipe as the hot take off to the shower is too high up the pipe Refer to INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS for the corr...

Page 25: ...edly contact customer service for further advice Hot water cylinder temperature less than 120 C above the showering temperature Spray plate blocked Inlet filters blocked Clean the inlet filters Maximu...

Page 26: ...ated or plastic fittings These finishes should be cleaned with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution and then wiped dry using a soft cloth MAINTENANCE Malfunction Cause Remedy Pump does not sto...

Page 27: ...onents identified D 453 14 Filter Cap Assembly 453 15 Seal Pack components identified E 453 20 Control Knob Assembly Aquatronic Thermostatic 453 23 Mixer Valve Body components identified F 453 24 Inse...

Page 28: ...cordance with this manual If the fault can not be resolved please contact the Customer Service Department who will try to assist or will arrange a local Service Engineer or Agent to call and arrange a...