Triton SFX8008GSI, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ualified person in the sequence of this instruction book IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE The shower unit MUST BE switched off at the isolating switch when not in use This is a safety procedure recommended for all electrical appliances The showerhead and hose supplied with this product are a safety critical part of your shower Failure to use genuine Triton parts may cause injury and invalidate your guarant...

Page 2: ...ting other than those specified This appliance is intended to be permanently connected 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 Mains water pressure only Minimum inlet pressure 10...

Page 3: ...gulations 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 co...

Page 4: ...ear to or below the minimum level The drop in pressure may be due to water being drawn off at other points in the house whilst the shower is in use If pressure drops appreciably below the minimum the heating elements will automatically cut out NOTE If ever the water becomes too hot and you cannot obtain cooler water first check that the sprayplate in the showerhead has not become blocked DO NOT pl...

Page 5: ...act model purchased What is an electric shower Electrical requirements for electric showers Plumbing requirements for electric showers Kilowatt ratings explained To view these videos visit www tritonshowers co uk triton products product videos aspx SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION...

Page 6: ...K LIST PLEASE FOLLOW COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS 7 DIMENSIONS CABLE WATER ENTRY POINTS 8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 9 10 INSTALLING THE SHOWER 11 20 Siting of the shower 11 12 Plumbing installation 13 Electrical installation 14 Fit to the wall connect shower supplies 14 17 Fitting the cover 18 19 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 20 USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONS 21 22 Cleaning the filter installers service...

Page 7: ...Pa 1 5 bar at 11 litres per minute for 10 5kW Maximum static pressure 1000 kPa 10 bar Maximum inlet temperature 28 C Minimum inlet temperature 2 C Inlet connection 15mm diameter Outlet connection BSP male thread MATERIALS ABS Backplate cover controls showerhead Acetal Sprayplate Minerally insulated corrosion resistant metal sheathing Elements STANDARDS and APPROVALS Splashproof rating IPX4 Safety ...

Page 8: ...NS WATER Left Bottom Back Top Side Right Bottom Back Side CABLE Left Bottom Back Top Side Right Bottom Back Side Back Back Others Others Inlet connection 15mm diameter Outlet connection BSP male thread DIMENSIONS ENTRY POINTS 2 SECTION SECTION check list ...

Page 9: ...upply and remove the correct fuse 3 The shower must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit IT MUST NOT be connected to a ring main spur socket outlet lighting circuit or cooker circuit 3 1 The electrical supply must be adequate for the loading of the unit and existing circuits 4 Check your consumer unit main fuse box has a main switch rating of 80A or above and that it has a spare ...

Page 10: ...r shower cubicle It should be readily accessible to switch off after using the shower 7 Where shower cubicles are located in any rooms other than bathrooms all socket outlets in those rooms must be protected by a 30mA RCD 8 The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection see Table B 8 1 To obtain full advantage of the power provided by the shower u...

Page 11: ...ambient temperatures it may be necessary to select the economy power setting to achieve your preferred shower temperature Fig 5 shows a typical system layout NOTE The control knobs are an integral part of the cover Do not attempt to remove them Refer to fig 6 for the correct siting of the shower Position the unit where it will NOT be in direct contact with water from the showerhead Position the sh...

Page 12: ... hose or a blocked showerhead This may cause the PRD to operate When commissioning the showerhead must be removed from the flexible hose Failure to follow this procedure may cause the PRD to operate Make sure the shower is positioned over a bath or shower tray If the PRD operates then water will eject from the bottom of the unit Should this happen turn off the electricity and water supplies to the...

Page 13: ...nut accessible for future adjustments NOTE An additional stopvalve complying with Water Regulations must be fitted in the mains water supply to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supply should maintenance or servicing be necessary If this isolator is fitted in a loft space the loft must have a fixed access ladder and be boarded with appropriate lighting from the access point...

Page 14: ...ill invalidate product approvals The cable entry points are listed on page 8 Seal around rear entry cable to prevent water ingress into the wall FIT TO THE WALL CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPLIES The water inlet has been designed to allow left or right fitting fig 8 Decide the inlet direction and then turn the inlet either left or right and secure using the retaining screw contained in the pack Fig 8 Tur...

Page 15: ... is required Once chosen carefully remove the appropriate cut out using a junior hacksaw and file PLEASE NOTE NONE of the cut outs are designed to snap out ONLY a junior hacksaw file or suitable knife should be used Damage to the backplate or lower trimplate may invalidate product specifications and warranty Fig 9 Left hand side top rear of the backplate Cut out bottom cover pipe access points Cut...

Page 16: ...he inlet DO NOT use excessive force when making the connection Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the retaining screws which hold it to the wall Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipework connection to the shower NOTE At this stage no water can flow through the unit IMPORTANT A suitable sealant should always be used to seal around the incoming pipewor...

Page 17: ...able overheating NOTE The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment i e extractor fans pumps etc will invalidate the guarantee DO NOT switch on the electricity supply until the shower cover has been fitted T0040...

Page 18: ...he housing on the back of the START STOP button Carefully guide the cover onto the backplate making sure the wires are not trapped NOTE DO NOT remove the cable tie in this unit Figs 14 15 16 and 17 on page 20 show the correct control knob position when replacing the cover Check to ensure that the wiring is not trapped and replace the cover squarely to the backplate and guide into position so that ...

Page 19: ...il the flat section is on the left hand side fig 14 2 With the cover off the shower turn the stabiliser valve spindle fully clockwise until resistance is felt fig 15 4 With the cover off the shower turn the temperature control until it points at number 10 fig 17 Fig 14 Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 Flat section to left hand side Stabiliser valve 8 SECTION SECTION Continued ...

Page 20: ...ric supply to the shower at the isolating switch 3 Press the Start Stop button fig 18 and wait until water starts to flow from the flexible hose 4 Slowly rotate the temperature control fully anti clockwise to the maximum flow position fig 19 It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris is flushed from the shower When a smooth flow of water is...

Page 21: ...s COLD ECONOMY and HIGH Cold setting single blue line Cold the cold setting does not provide any heat from the heater can to the incoming water Economy setting single red line Economy uses only one of the elements within the heater can NOTE If the stated flow rate required for the unit cannot be met due to low water pressure it will be necessary to operate the unit on this setting during the warme...

Page 22: ... water supply permanently on to the shower unit but as with most electrical appliances the unit MUST be switched off at the isolating switch when not in use OPERATING FUNCTIONS TP Temperature Protection During normal operation if the temperature exceeds the showering safety limit the power to the elements will be removed completely although water will continue to flow When the temperature has cool...

Page 23: ...he lsolator valve The inlet filter is situated inside the water inlet fitting fig 21 To gain access to the filter remove the cover Unscrew the filter cap from the bottom of the inlet pipe Inspect the O ring for damage when the filter cap is removed When cleaning the filter DO NOT use a sharp object as it will cause damage It is preferable to use an old toothbrush or similar To reassemble follow th...

Page 24: ...ower 3 Water temperature cycling hot cool at intervals 3 1 Heater cycling on temperature limiter 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 Water too cool or cold 4 1 Too much flow 4 1 1 Reduce flow rate via temperature control 4 2 Water pressure below minimum required see rating label 4 2 1 Is water supply ma...

Page 25: ... shower hose 6 2 1 Check for free passage through hose Replace the hose if necessary and fit new PRD 6 3 Showerhead not removed while commissioning 6 3 1 Fit new PRD Commission unit with showerhead removed 7 Shower fails to shut off 7 1 Faulty power selector Start stop switch 7 1 1 Replace power selector Start Stop switch 7 2 Debris in the solenoid 7 2 1 Replace solenoid valve FAULT FINDING TROUBL...

Page 26: ...3466QV All our electric products are labelled accordingly with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol This indicates for disposal purposes at end of life that these products must be taken to recognised collection points such as local authority sites local recycling centres this will be free of any charges Do not return to Triton Showers To purchase a genuine Triton spare part for your product please v...

Page 27: ...1 OF THE ELEMENTS USED HEATER ELEMENTS USED 2 OF THE ELEMENTS USED 0 1 2 H O T HOT COLD Turn the main power isolator switch ON Power Knob setting Temperature Knob setting The power light will illuminate 1 3 4 To STOP the shower press the Start Stop button then turn the isolator switch OFF 2 To start the shower press the Start Stop button To START or STOP your shower To alter the Power and Temperat...

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