Galaxy Aqua 9000 XP Installation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT!

This Step-by-Step guide should be given to the customer

after installation and demonstration.

SERVICE POLICY

In the event of you needing to contact the Galaxy Customer Service Department,
the following procedure should be followed:-

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If a service call is booked, you or a representative must be present
during the Engineers visit.

Before telephoning the Galaxy Customer Service Department you
should ensure that you have the model number, power rating, serial
number and date of purchase.

The Galaxy Customer Service Department will be able to inform you
whether the fault can be rectified by the provision of a replacement
part or an on site visit by a Qualified Service Engineer.

If the product is no longer covered by the Guarantee, a charge will
be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied.

A charge will be made where a call under the terms of the guarantee
has been booked and a failure was not product related, or an engineer
arrives and is not able to gain access.

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Pumped Instantaneous

Electric Shower

Installation Instructions

XP

Customer Service Department

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

Technical Hotline

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

SERVICE POLICY

In the event of you needing to contact the Galaxy Technical Hotline, the following
procedure should be followed:-

1

If a service call is booked, you or a representative must be present
during the Engineers visit.

Before telephoning the Galaxy Technical Hotline you should ensure
that you have the model number, power rating, serial number and
date of purchase.

The Galaxy Technical Hotline will be able to inform you whether the
fault can be rectified by the provision of a replacement part or an on
site visit by a Qualified Service Engineer.

If the product is no longer covered by the Guarantee, a charge will
be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied.

A charge will be made where a call under the terms of the guarantee
has been booked and a failure was not product related, or an engineer
arrives and is not able to gain access.

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7300059 (B)

Technical Hotline

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

8.00 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday

SERVICE POLICY

In the unlikely event of a product breakdown during the guarantee period
you should contact our Service and Repair Helpline who will be able to assist
with the repair and advise of the best course of action to be taken.
Please DO NOT remove the product prior to making this call as this may
invalidate your guarantee.
Service Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

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If a service call is booked, you or a representative must be present
during the Engineers visit.

Before telephoning the Galaxy Technical Hotline you should ensure
that you have the model number, power rating, serial number and
date of purchase.

The Galaxy Technical Hotline will be able to inform you whether the
fault can be rectified by the provision of a replacement part or an on
site visit by a Qualified Service Engineer.

If the product is no longer covered by the Guarantee, a charge will
be made for the site visit and for any parts supplied.

A charge will be made where a call under the terms of the guarantee
has been booked and a failure was not product related, or an engineer
arrives and is not able to gain access.

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690 mm

365
mm

252 mm

GUARANTEE

Redring Xpelair Group Ltd
guarantee this Galaxy product for a
period of two years, from date of
purchase, against mechanical and
electrical defects arising from faulty
materials or from poor workmanship,
providing the product has been
installed by a competent person in
accordance with the fitting instructions.

undertake to repair or replace, at
their discretion, without charge,
provided the product has been
properly maintained and operated in
accordance with the operating
instructions. Any component found
to be defective during this period,
as the result of misuse or damage,
or the effects of scaling, will not be
covered by this guarantee (with the
exception of ‘si’ (‘Scalemaster’)
models which are guaranteed
against the effects of scaling).

This product must not be modified,
repaired or taken apart except by a
person authorised by Redring Xpelair

.

This Guarantee is only valid within
the United Kingdom and does not
cover product used commercially.

This Guarantee does not affect your
statutory rights.

Redring Xpelair Group Ltd

Group Ltd

Redring Xpelair Group Ltd.,

Newcombe Way, Peterborough,

Cambridgeshire PE2 6SE

Telephone: [phone] -

Fax: [phone] -

Website: www.galaxy-showers.com

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Products manufactured by Galaxy are
safe and without risk provided they are
installed, used and maintained in good
working order in accordance with our
instructions and recommendations.

DO NOT connect this shower directly
to the mains water supply.
DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or
suspected of being frozen. It must
thaw out before using.
DO NOT operate the unit if the spray­ head or spray hose becomes
damaged.
DO NOT restrict flow out of the
shower by placing sprayhead 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 re-starting the shower
immediately after stopping, be aware
that a slug of hot water will be
expelled for the first few seconds.

GENERAL

1. Isolate the electrical and water supplies before

removing the cover.

2. Read all of these instructions and retain them for
later use.

3. DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.

4. Isolate electrical and water supplies BEFORE
proceeding with the installation.

5. The unit must be mounted onto the finished wall
surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile up to unit
after fixing to wall.

6. Contact Customer Service (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.

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.

8. The sprayplate and cartridge 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 Pressure Relief Device in unit to operate.

9. This product is not suitable for mounting into
steam rooms or steam cubicles.

PLUMBING

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 6700.

2. The supply pipe must be flushed to clear debris
before connecting to shower unit.

3. DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of
shower, as heat transfer can damage components.

4. DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as
the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.

5. DO NOT use excessive force when making
connections to the flexible hose or sprayhead, finger
tightness is sufficient.

6. Al plumbing connections MUST be completed
BEFORE making the electrical connections.

ELECTRICAL

1. The installation must comply with BS 7671

Requirements for electrical installations’ (IEE wiring
regulations) or any particular regulations as specified
by the local Electrical Supply Company.

2. This appliance MUST be earthed.

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.

4. Ensure all electrical connections are tight to
prevent overheating.

5. Fuses do not give personal protection against
electric shock.

PACK
CONTENTS

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SECTION

PACKING CONTENTS

PACK
CONTENTS

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SECTION

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION

Shower Unit
Showerhead
Showerhead Key
Flexible Hose
Slider Rail Tube
Slider Rail Brackets
Slider Rail Showerhead Holder
Soap Dish
Hose Retaining Ring
Screw Pack

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SECTION

FILTER MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS for INSTALLERS
and SERVICE ENGINEERS

It is recommended that the filter is
periodically cleaned in order to maintain
the performance of the shower. It is

essential that this operation is carried out
by a competent person.

SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY. There is no need to turn off the
mains water supply when cleaning the
filter.

Remove the cover and disconnect the
plug.Turn off the water supply to the unit
by rotating the lever on top of the filter
service shut off valve (Fig.21) anti­clockwise a quarter turn.

Filter Service

Shut-Off

Valve

Do not rely on the filter service shut off
valve when carrying out repairs or service
to other areas of the shower unit.

Unscrew the three screws in filter cover
(Fig.22) remove cover.Take out filter and
wash under running water. Ensure all
debris etc. is removed.

Replace filter. Replace cover ensuring all
three screws line up. Replace the three
screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Fig.21

Turn unit water supply back on by rotating
the lever on top of the filter service shut
off valve clockwise a quarter turn.

Before replacing the cover, it is strongly
advised to prime the unit by opening the
bleed screw until water drains from it.

Close the bleed screw and connect the
plug to the cover. Replace the cover and
secure with the fixing screws.

Switch on the electric supply and start the
shower on the COLD SETTING ONLY
and with the temperature control rotated
fully anti-clockwise.

When a smooth flow of water is obtained,
the shower can then be used in the
Normal manner.

Filter Cover

Screws

ATTENTION!

NOTE: IN NORMAL USE, IT IS IN
ORDER TO LEAVE THE 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.

Fig.12Fig.22