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concentric exposed
thermostatic mixer shower
Installation and
operating instructions
Installers please note these instructions are to be left with the user
Contents Page
MAIN COMPONENTS..................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION............................................................................ 2
SITE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................... 2
SAFETY WARNINGS........................................................................ 2
PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 3
WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 3
TYPICAL DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS............................................4 - 6
INSTALLATION................................................................................ 7
FITTING THE MIXER........................................................................ 8
ANTI-SCALD PROTECTION............................................................. 9
LEAK TESTING................................................................................ 9
COMMISSIONING.......................................................................... 9
RECOMMENDED OUTLET TEMPERATURES.................................... 10
FITTING THE CONTROLS............................................................... 10
ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE SETTING.................... 11
OPERATING THE SHOWER............................................................. 11
DIMENSIONS................................................................................ 12
SPARE PARTS.................................................................................. 13
APPROVALS................................................................................... 14
FLOW CHART................................................................................ 14
MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 15
Cleaning the filters......................................................................... 15
FAULT FINDING..........................................................................16 - 17
Guarantee, service policy, etc....................................................rear cover
To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s
specification advisory service before installation.
Telephone: 0844 980 0730
Facsimile: 0844 980 0744
E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
MAIN COMPONENTS
Main components
Fig.1
2
3 7
Ref. Description
All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate.
*All kits are for illustration purposes only and are not supplied unless otherwise stated.
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
DO NOT subject the unit to a water temperature b. For best performance the showerhead MUST be
above 80°C during installation, use, maintenance regularly cleaned to remove scale and debris.
or disinfection.
IMPORTANT: WATER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• The layout and sizing of pipework MUST This mixer shower is suitable for:
be such that nominally equal inlet supply • Gravity water systems.
pressures are achieved and the effects of • Pumped gravity systems.
other draw-offs are minimised.
• Fully modulating type combination boilers.
• The pipe-work should be installed such
• Multi-point hot water heaters.
that other taps and appliances being
operated elsewhere on the premises do not • Thermal storage.
significantly affect the flow. • Unvented systems.
• When connecting pipe-work avoid using When installing this mixer with a Combination or
tight 90° elbows; swept or formed bends will multi-point boiler, it may be necessary to install
give the best performance. flow regulation.
• The hot water pipe entry MUST be made to Check that the appliance is capable of delivering
the left-hand side inlet, marked HOT, ‘H’ or hot water at a minimum switch-on flow rate
with a red/orange label. of 3 litres per minute. At flow rates between 3
• Suitable isolating valves (complying with and 8 litres per minute, the appliance MUST be
Water Regulations and Bylaws) MUST be capable of raising the water temperature to 52°C
fitted on the hot and cold water supplies (minimum).
to the shower as an independent means Water temperature at the inlet of the mixer valve
of isolating the water supplies should MUST remain relatively constant when flow rate
maintenance or servicing be necessary. adjustments are made (refer to the appliance-
• It is preferable to flush the pipe-work to clear operating manual to confirm compatibility with
the system of debris and check for leaks this mixer shower).
before connecting to the mixer. Where thermal store systems and instantaneous
• The mixer inlets contain removable filters gas water heaters are used, if excessive draw-
that may become blocked if debris is not off take place the appliance may not be able to
flushed through before fitting. maintain an adequate output temperature.
This could result in the shower temperature
(Commercial applications) becoming noticeably cooler.
• It is recommended that for all commercial Flow regulators can be fitted with high-pressure
applications, easily accessible, in-line filters water systems to reduce flow rate and assist
are used to aid maintenance. economy.
The hot supply temperature MUST remain a
minimum of 10°C hotter than the required blend
PLEASE NOTE: Any reference made to ‘The BuildCert temperature for optimum performance.
TMV scheme’ is for reference only. This valve is not
TMV2 approved.
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Stop valve
Gate
valve Mixer
Hot Mixer
supply
Cold
water
mains
supply
Service Service
Hot water valve valve
cylinder
Pump
Isolating switch or
Drain pull cord switch
valve (both fused at 3A)
Other
draw-offs
Ring main
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Unvented
hot water
storage unit
Expansion
vessel
Pressure
reducing valves
Stop tap
Cold mains supply
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
Expansion
vessel
Pressure
reducing valve Return
Flow
Stop tap
Boiler
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
Fig.9
FITTING THE MIXER
• Mark the position of the four locating screws
for the mounting plate. If installing onto a
solid brick wall, two screws fitted diagonally
will usually be enough.
• Drill and plug the wall.
(An appropriate drill bit should be used. If the
wall is brick, plasterboard or a soft building
block, appropriate wall plugs and screws should
be fitted).
• Fit the mounting plate onto the wall (fig.9).
• The inlet elbows allow for either rising, falling
Fig.10 or rear entry hot and cold water supplies. The
elbows have ‘O’ ring seals (fig.10) to the
body and do not require PTFE tape or other
O ring seal means of sealing.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that all the supply
pipework has been flushed through before fitting
the mixer (fig.11).
Elbow • Make good the wall and complete the tiling.
• Fit the trims onto the inlet water pipes
followed by the nuts and olives (fig.12).
Fig.11 • Connect the hot water supply to the inlet
marked HOT, ‘H’ or red/orange label and
connect the cold water supply to the inlet
marked COLD, ‘C’ or blue label (fig.12).
• Tighten all of the compression fittings.
• Tighten all of the grub screws to secure the
mixer to the mounting plate.
Flow regulation
A flow regulator is supplied for use with high-
pressure water systems and may be fitted with
any of the systems listed to reduce flow rate and
assist economy.
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
Water flow
Flow regulator Angled top
ANTI-SCALD PROTECTION section
It is important that the mixer valve is tested Top
regularly to prevent the risk of scalding and
guarantee user safety. This can be carried out as 15mm rigid
follows: with the mixer blend temperature set pipe connec-
tion end
at 38°C isolate the cold water supply. The outlet
flow rate will reduce to a safe level.
O ring
COMMISSIONING
Temporarily fit the controls (fig.14) and
perform the commissioning procedure.
• Start the water flow by rotating the flow
control.
• Make sure that both the hot and cold water Hose
supplies are fully open and at (or near to) connection
Outlet adaptor end
their appropriate temperature and pressures,
and are within the requirements stated on
Pages 2 & 10.
• Make sure the temperature control is at the
maximum temperature setting.
• Allow the shower to run at the maximum
temperature setting until the water
temperature has stabilised. Rotate the
temperature control until your desired
maximum showering temperature is reached.
• The mixer has a temperature stop to prevent
accidental rotation to higher temperatures.
This is adjustable to provide a maximum
temperature of 35°C - 45°C and should be
checked on site to guarantee user safety.
Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
3 o’clock
position
c.
10
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Flow
Off On
11
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Dimensions
120mm
35mm
ø72mm
G 1/2
G1/2
150mm
84mm
All dimensions listed in this fitting book regarding the product and installation are approximate.
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SPARE PARTS
9
8
1. Elbow assembly complete: 83312780 7. Flow regulators are available from Triton at
the following ratings:
2. non-return valve (NRV) 83312760 (3 Ltr/min) 22010310
3. Nut and Olive 83312790 (4 Ltr/min) 22011740
(5 Ltr/min) 22011750
4. Handle assembly 86003180 (6 Ltr/min) 22011760
5. Service kit 83312810 (7 Ltr/min) 22011610
(8 Ltr/min) Supplied 22011280
6. Adapter 83312840
8. Plug 83312740
9. Plinth 83312750
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APPROVALS
This mixer valve has been designed to comply with the requirements of: BS EN 1111
BS EN 1287
WRAS
FLOW CHART
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning
The following maintenance procedure must It is recommended that all products are cleaned
be carried out for commercial and health care using warm, soapy water.
premises, but is not necessarily required for Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemical
domestic installations. cleaning products as this may affect the product
Maintenance of the unit is required to give surface finish and invalidate your guarantee.
continued performance after installation and that
it continues to provide scald prevention. Cleaning the filters (fig.A)
Note: A thermostatic mixing valve in need of It is advised that this should be carried out by a
maintenance can be undetectable in normal use qualified person.
and only becomes apparent when a disruption • Turn off the water supplies before starting.
occurs in the hot or cold water • To gain access to the filters remove the unit
supply temperatures or pressures. from the inlet fittings.
The frequency of routine maintenance of the • Remove Hot and Cold elbows.
internal of the valve will depend mainly on the
• Remove the retaining clips, NRV’s and filters.
water supply condition. Experience of local
conditions will dictate the intervals for inspection • Wash the filters thoroughly under running
and in-service testing. Guidance has been water, use a suitable brush to remove all debris.
given below which can be adjusted for local • Reassemble and fit in reverse order.
requirements.
a) Initially check the filters for debris once every Elbow
three months and clean if necessary.
b) Perform a thermal shut off test
every three months, and check the
maximum temperature setting. See the
‘Commissioning’ section for the details of NRV
this test and readjustment of the maximum
temperature setting if required.
c) If the maximum water temperature varies
by more than 2°C from the commissioned Filter
setting then carry out the following checks
• Check the isolating valves are fully open. Fig.A Retaining clip
• Check the internal surface for scaling.
If the body requires descaling then it should be Disinfection
removed from the pipework to carry this work Where chlorine is used for the disinfection
out (all rubber parts MUST be removed before of water systems all relevant guidelines and
descaling). approved codes of practice must be strictly
• Check the function of the non-return valves. followed. Failure to comply with the relevant
guidelines and approved codes of practice may
The non-return valves (NRVs) prevent cross-flow
invalidate your guarantee.
between hot and cold supplies under unequal
pressure conditions. They are designed for long
life with no maintenance. WARNING!
If these checks do not highlight the reason Do not use ‘powerful’ abrasive or
for the temperature variation, then internal solvent cleaning fluids when cleaning the
components will require replacement - please see shower as they may damage the fittings.
the spare parts list.
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FAULT FINDING
The following can be carried out by a competent person
2 Water too cold. 2.1 Temperature control 2.1.1 Refer to 'commissioning' section.
incorrectly
commissioned.
2.2 Not enough hot water 2.2.1 Reposition temperature control knob
flowing through
shower.
2.3 Decrease in the 2.3.1 Reposition temperature control knob
ambient cold water
temperature.
2.4 Insufficient hot water 2.4.1 Make sure heating appliance is set to
supplies from the maximum or has sufficient stored hot water.
heating system. 2.4.2 Make sure heating appliance is igniting by
trying a hot water tap elsewhere.
2.5 Hot water supply 2.5.1 Turn off shower and consult a competent
blocked or restricted. plumber or contact Customer Service.
2.6 Flow regulator not 2.6.1 Fit the supplied flow regulator (Page 9).
fitted (HP systems
only).
3 High water flow 3.1 Flow regulators not 3.1.1 Fit flow regulator (Page 9).
and/or poor fitted.
performance on a
mains fed system.
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FAULT FINDING
Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure
4 Water does 4.1 Water supplies cut off. 4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if
not flow or necessary contact local water company.
shower pattern 4.2 Shower unit blocked. 4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary.
collapses when
4.3 Blockage in pipework. 4.3.1 Turn off the shower and consult a suitably
another outlet
competent plumber.
is turned on.
4.4 Showerhead blocked. 4.4.1 Clean showerhead.
4.5 System not capable 4.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand.
of supplying multiple 4.5.2 Make sure stop/service valves are fully
outlets at the same open.
time. 4.5.3 Check if sufficient water pressure.
5 Water too cold. 5.1 Running pressure in 5.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
excess of maximum
recommended.
6 Shower controls 6.1 Running pressure in 6.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
noisy while in excess of maximum
use. recommended.
7 Shower will not 7.1 Flow control cartridge 7.1.1 Renew flow control cartridge.
shut off. worn.
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UK SERVICE POLICY TRITOn STandaRd GUaRanTEE
In the event of a product fault or complaint occurring, the Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical
following procedure should be followed: defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials
1. Telephone Customer Service on 0844 980 0750 having available, for a period of five years for domestic use only, from
your details including post code, the model number and power the date of purchase, provided that it has been
rating of the product, together with the date of purchase. installed by a competent person in full accordance
2. Based on information given over the telephone, a Triton Customer with the fitting instructions.
Service Advisor will attempt to diagnose the fault and confirm Any part found to be defective during this
whether a site visit from a qualified service engineer is required. guarantee period we undertake to repair or replace
3. All products attended to by a Triton service engineer must at our option without charge so long as it has been
be installed in full accordance with the Triton installation properly maintained and operated in accordance
guide applicable to the product. (Every product pack contains with the operating instructions, and has not been
an installation guide, however, they can also be bought via our subject to misuse or damage.
Customer Service Spares Department).
This product must not be taken apart, modified or
4. Our engineer will require local parking and if a permit is required repaired except by a person authorised by Triton.
this must be available to the engineer on arrival at the call.
This guarantee applies only to products installed
5. It is essential that you or an appointed representative (who must within the United Kingdom and does not apply to
be over 18 years of age) is present for the duration of the service products used commercially. This guarantee does
engineer's visit. If the product is in guarantee you must produce not affect your statutory rights.
proof of purchase.
6. Where a call under the terms of guarantee has been booked and What is not covered:
the failure is not product related (i.e. scaling and furring, incorrect 1. Breakdown due to: a) use other than domestic
water pressure, pressure relief device operation or electrical/ use by you or your resident family; b) wilful act
plumbing installation fault) a charge will be made. A charge will or neglect; c) any malfunction resulting from the
also be issued if nobody is at home when the service engineer
incorrect use or quality of electricity, gas or water
calls or adequate parking/permit is not available.
or incorrect setting of controls; d) failure to install
7. If the product is no longer covered by the guarantee an up front in accordance with this installation guide.
fixed fee will be charged before the site visit.
2. Repair costs for damage caused by foreign
8. Should proof of purchase not be available on an “in-guarantee” objects or substances.
call, or should the service engineer find that the product is no
longer under guarantee, the engineer will charge the same 3. Total loss of the product due to non-availability
fixed price and the customer will be expected to pay the of parts.
engineer before he leaves. If payment is not made on the day an 4. Compensation for loss of use of the product or
administration charge will be added to the fixed charge. consequential loss of any kind.
9. If a debt is outstanding from a previous visit, or from any other 5. Call out charges where no fault has been found
Triton purchase. Triton reserves the right to withhold service until with the appliance.
the debt has been settled. 6. Call out charges where the water supply cannot
10. Triton takes the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees very be isolated, this includes consequential losses
seriously and expects customers to treat all staff members with arising from unserviceable supply valves.
respect. Should any employee feel threatened or receive abuse, 7. The cost of repair or replacement of pressure
either verbally or physically, Triton reserves the right to withhold relief devices, showerheads, hoses, riser rails
service and will support the employee with a legal prosecution. and/or wall brackets, isolating switches, electrical
Replacement Parts Policy cable, fuses and/or circuit breakers or any other
Availability: It is the policy of the manufacturer to maintain parts accessories installed at the same time.
availability for the duration of production and a period of five years 8. The cost of routine maintenance, adjustments,
thereafter, in accordance with industry standards. overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising
Spare parts are available via our website, www.tritonshowers. therefrom, including the cost of repairing
co.uk, or by telephoning Triton Customer Service Spares Department. damage, breakdown, malfunction caused by
Payment should be made by credit/debit card (excluding American corrosion, furring, pipe scaling, limescale, system
Express or Diners Card). debris or frost.
Payment can also be made by pre-payment of a pro forma invoice by cheque or money order.
4-1-2010 TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2010