Kohler PA-215TFW, PA-ETF, PA-TFW, PA-215TF, PA-ETFW Product Manual

Shower Panels

Important! This manual is the property of the customer
and must be retained with the product for maintenance and
operational purposes.

Product Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Rada Shower Panels are specied to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort

and economy as demanded by today’s users. All Rada products are designed,
manufactured and supported in accordance with accredited BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Quality Systems.

DESCRIPTION

A range of shower panels designed to deliver water consistently at a desired
temperature. All Rada Shower Panels in the range are available in a Stainless Steel

or White nish. Product Ranges (covered by this guide):

Rada PA-TF (stainless)
Rada PA-TFW (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a TF 503
Timed Flow Control and a VR105 Shower
Head.

Rada PA-15TF (stainless)
Rada PA-15TFW (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a Meynell
15/3 Shower Control, a TF 503 Timed
Flow Control and a VR105 Shower Head.

Rada PA-215TF (stainless)
Rada PA-215TFW (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a Rada
215-t3 Shower Control, a TF 503
Timed Flow Control and a VR105
Shower Head.

Rada PA-ETF (stainless)
Rada PA-ETFW (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a Rada Pulse
129 Sensor for connection to the Rada
Pulse Control Box.

Rada PA-V8F-LL & LR (stainless)
Rada PA-V8FW-LL & LR (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a
Meynell V8 Shower Control and
a separate Adjustable Shower
Fittings kit. The fittings can be
connected on the left-hand (LL) or
right-hand (LR) side of the panel.

Rada PA-V8F (stainless)
Rada PA-V8FW (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a Meynell
V8 shower Control and an Adjustable
Shower Fittings Kit.

Rada PA-V8VR2 (stainless)
Rada PA-V8VR2W (white)

A Rada Shower Panel with a Meynell
V8 Shower Control and a VR2 Shower
Head.

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INSTALLATION

General

Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be

conducted by designated, qualied and competent personnel.

The installation must comply with the “Water Supply Regulations 1999 (Water Fittings)”

or any particular regulations and practices, specied by the local water company or

water undertakers.

Important! The instructions contained in this Product Manual refer to the installation
of the Shower Panel only. A separate Product Manual is supplied which contains in
more detail, the installation requirements, commissioning procedures and operating

instructions of the tted components. Read both Product Manuals before installing

your Shower Panel.

Installing the Shower Panel

1. Decide on a suitable location for the Panel, taking into account the height of

users of the Shower.

Important! If you are installing a pipe shroud accessory, refer to the pipe shroud

accessory installation instructions before continuing with the installation of your
shower panel.

2. Position the Mounting Bracket for the top of the Shower Panel on the wall, and
mark the position of the holes.

Note! Use a spirit level to make sure that the Mounting Bracket is horizontal.

3. For solid walls, drill with a 7 mm Masonry Drill (not supplied) and plug using
the Wall Plugs (supplied).

Note! For other types of wall structure alternative xings may be required.

4. Fix the Mounting Bracket to the wall using the Securing Screws (supplied).

5. Locate the Shower Panel onto the Mounting Bracket and mark the position of

the bottom holes.

6. For solid walls, drill with a 7 mm Masonry Drill (not supplied) and plug using
the Wall Plugs (supplied).

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Wall Plugs

Securing Screws

Spirit Level

Wall Plugs

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7. Run the supply pipe(s) through the Mounting Bracket.

Note! Make sure that the supply pipe(s) are securely xed to prevent movement

when connected to the Flexible Hoses inside the Panel.

8. Fit the Isolating Valve(s) to the pipework.

9. Turn on the water supply and open the Isolating Valve(s) to ush through the

supply pipe(s).

10. Close the Isolating Valve(s).

11. Using the Hook (as illustrated) hang the Shower Panel on the Mounting

Bracket.

12. Connect the Flexible Hose(s) to the Isolating valve(s).

13. Open the Isolating Valve(s) and check for leaks.

Hook

Supply Pipe(s)
(Securely Fixed)

50 mm

Isolating
Valve(s)

Copper Pipe

Inlet Hose(s)

Note! Product may vary from
illustration, depending on model

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Rada PA ETF / PA ETFW Panels Only

Plastic Conduit
(not supplied)

Supply Pipe

Earth Terminal

1. Run the supply cable through the Mounting Bracket.

Note! The cable through the Mounting Bracket must be routed through Plastic

Conduit of suitable diameter (not supplied). The Plastic Conduit must be

securely xed.

2. Make the connection between the 2 core cable and the Rada Pulse Control
Box using the plug-in connector (supplied).

Refer to the Rada Electronic Washroom Product Manual for instructions.

3. The Shower Panel must be earthed by connecting the earth conductor to the
Earth Terminal inside the Panel.

Supplementary bonding: within the shower room, all accessible conductive

parts of electrical equipment and extraneous conductive parts (metal parts) that
are likely to introduce earth potential, must be electrically bonded to earth using
a minimum cable size of 4.0 mm² if the cable is not mechanically protected,
(2.5 mm² if mechanically protected).

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Rada PA-V8F / PA-V8FW-LL and LR Panels Only

The outlet elbow can be moved from the right hand side (RH) to the left hand side

(LH) to suit the installation of the shower ttings.

Blanking Plug

Washer

Nut

Outlet Hose

Nut

Elbow

1. Disconnect the outlet hose from the elbow.

2. Remove the nut that holds the elbow in position and remove the elbow.

3. Remove the nut and the washer that hold the blanking plug in position and

remove the blanking plug.

4. Ret the elbow in the opposite side of the panel and secure in position with the

nut.

5. Fit the blanking plug in the other hole and secure in position with the washer
and the nut.

6. Connect the outlet hose to the elbow.

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Finish the Installation

1. Remove the Shower Panel and the Hook and locate the Shower Panel onto

the Mounting Bracket.

Note! Retain the Hook inside the Shower Panel for servicing purposes.

2. Fix the bottom of the Shower Panel to the wall using the Securing Screws

(supplied).

Securing Screws

3. This completes the installation of your Rada Shower Panel.

Refer to the separate Product Manual for details on the commissioning and

operating procedures for the individual product requirements.

Rada PA-V8F / PA-V8FW-LL and LR Panels
Only

Install the Shower Fittings

The slide bar should be xed to the wall to one

side of the shower panel, at an appropriate
height. It should be positioned so that the handset
discharges across the opening of any shower
cubicle and should be directed away from the
shower panel.

Note! The clamp bracket assembly is pre­assembled to the slide bar and should not need
to be removed.

Slide Bar
Assembly

1. Slide the end covers back from each end
of the slide bar.

2. Hold the slide bar assembly against the
wall in the desired position and make sure
that it is level and upright.

3. Using the slide bar assembly as a

template, mark the positions of the xing

holes.

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End Cover

Caution! Make sure that you avoid buried

pipes and cables when you drill the wall.

4. Drill the six xing holes.

Note! The installer should use an

appropriate wall xing arrangement to suit
the wall type or surface (wall xings not

supplied).

5. Secure the slide bar assembly to the
wall.

6. Fit the end covers over the end supports,
making sure that they locate correctly.

7. Attach the hose to the handset. Make

sure that the hose washer is tted. Do
not overtighten.

8. Place the handset in the clamp bracket.

9. Attach the hose to the outlet of the shower

panel. Make sure that the hose washer is
tted. Do not overtighten.

End Cover

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MAINTENANCE

General

Rada products are precision-engineered and should give continued superior and
safe performance, provided:

1. They are installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with
these recommendations.

2. Periodic attention is given as necessary to maintain the product in good
functional order.

Cleaning

Many household cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances, and should

not be used for cleaning plated or plastic ttings. These nishes should be cleaned

with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, and then wiped dry using a soft
cloth.

ACCESSORIES

Various Pipe Shroud accessories are available for concealing the inlet pipe(s) to
the top of your Shower Panel for vandal resistance and/or aesthetic purposes. For
details contact Rada Customer Care.

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1613 007 Support Bracket

SPARE PARTS

1613 136 Isolating Valve

1613 039 Installation Hook

1613 136

Rada PA-TF / PA-TFW

1613 018 Hose (Inlet to Timed Flow Control)
1613 019 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)

Rada PA-15TF / PA-15TFW

1613 023 Hose (Inlet to Shower Control - Hot)
1613 024 Hose (Inlet to Shower Control - Cold)
1613 025 Hose (Intermediate to Timed Flow Control)
1613 019 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)

Rada PA-215TF / PA-215TFW

1613 020 Hose (Inlets to Shower Control)
1613 050 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)

Rada PA-V8F / PA-V8FW / (-LL & LR)

1613 020 Hose (Inlets to Shower Control)
1613 022 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)
1613 035 Riser Rail
1613 036 Handset Holder

1603.137 Hose

1613 086 Elbow

1613 035

1613 110 Blanking Plug and Nut

1703.351 Handset

1613 007

1613 039

1613 036

1703.351

1603.137

Rada PA-V8VR2/ PA-V8VR2W

1613.020 Hose (Inlets to Shower Control)

1613.145 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)

Rada PA-ETF / PA-ETFW

1613 028 Hose (Inlet to Solenoid)
1613 029 Hose (Outlet to Showerhead)

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1613 086

1613 110

CUSTOMER CARE

Guarantee

Your product has the bene t of our manufacture's

guarantee which starts from date of purchase.
the guarantee period we will resolve defects in
materials or workmanship, free of charge, by repairing
or replacing parts or product as we may choose.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory
rights and is subject to the following conditions:

● The product must be installed and maintained

in accordance with the instructions given in this
user guide.

● Servicing must only be undertaken by us or our

appointed representative. Note! If a service visit
is required the product must be fully installed and
connected to services.

● Repair under this guarantee does not extend

the original expiry date. The guarantee on any
replacement parts or product ends at the original
expiry date.

● For shower  ttings or consumable items we

reserve the right to supply replacement parts only.

The guarantee does not cover:

● Call out charges for non product faults (such as

damage or performance issues arising from
incorrect installation, improper use, inappropriate
cleaning, lack of maintenance, build up of
limescale, frost damage, chemical attack,

corrosion, system debris or blocked  lters) or

where no fault has been found with the product.

● Water or electrical supply, waste and isolation

issues.

● Compensation for loss of use of the product or

consequential or indirect loss of any kind.

● Damage or defects caused if the product is
repaired or modi ed by persons not authorised by

us or our appointed representative.

● Routine maintenance or replacement parts to

comply with the requirements of the TMV2 or
TMV3 healthcare schemes

● Accidental or wilful damage.

● Products purchased ex-showroom display.

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What to do if something goes wrong

If your product does not work correctly refer to this
manual for fault diagnosis and check that it is in­stalled and commissioned in accordance with our
instructions.If this does not resolve the issue, contact

us for help and advice.

Technical Helpdesk Service

Contact our Customer Services Team for

product advice, to purchase spare parts or
accessories or to set up service visit. You can contact
us via phone or e-mail - contact details below.
Please provide your model name, power rating (if
applicable) and date of purchase.

Rada Website (www.radacontrols.com)

From our website you can view our full product

catalogue or download a brouchure.

Spares and Accessories

We hold the largest stocks of genuine Rada

spares and accessories.

Service/Repairs

No one knows our products better than our

nationwide team of Service Technicians. We
can carry out service or repair work to your product
both during and after the guarantee period.
You have the assurance of a fully trained Technician,
genuine Rada spare parts and a 12 month guarantee
on any chargeable work done.

Service Contracts

Regular servicing ensures your product continues to
operate at the peak of performance. We offer annual
or bi-annual servicing carried out by our fully trained
technicians subject to site survey

To Contact Us - UK Customer Service &

Specifi cation Enquiries

0844 571 1777

Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s
access charge

Fax: [phone]

Email – Visit

[e-mail]

By Post:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5EP

To Contact Us: Eire Only

Rada Controls, Cromwell Road,

01 531 9337

E-mail:

[e-mail]

Rada is a registered trade mark of

Kohler Mira Limited.

The company reserves the right to alter

product specifi cations without notice.

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