Triton OPAL 3 Instruction manual

OPAL 3

electric shower

Installation and

operating

instructions

Installers p lease no te these Instruc tIons

are to b e left w Ith the user

The showerhead and hose supplied with this product are an integral

part of the safety of your shower. Failure to use genuine Triton

parts may cause injury and will invalidate your warranty

2180741LM- April 2018

INTRODUCTION - PLEASE READ

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Products manufactured by Triton 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 operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out

before using.

DO NOT operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged. DO NOT restrict ow out of shower by placing showerhead in direct contact with

your body.

DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to ow during use or if water has

entered inside the unit because of an incorrectly tted cover.

This book contains all the necessary fitting and operating instructions for your electric shower. Care taken during the installation will provide a long, trouble-free life from your shower.

PLEASE READ THE GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Triton recommend watching the short online *videos that cover electric shower basics before your installation - *(videos may not show the exact 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

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST TO AID YOUR INSTALLATION

SECTION

Check that the water supply will satisfy requirements .............................................. 1

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Check that water & cable entry points of the unit meet requirements ..................... 2

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Check that the electric supply will satisfy requirements ............................................ 3

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Siting of the shower ................................................................................................. 4

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Plumbing installation ............................................................................................... 5

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Electrical installation ................................................................................................ 6

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Fit to the wall & connect the shower supplies .......................................................... 7

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Fitting the cover ...................................................................................................... 8

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ONLY Commission the shower in the way described ............................................ 9

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Familiarise yourself with the user operating instructions ........................................... 10

Tick off as

you complete

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

WARNING: DO NOT operate shower if frozen, or suspected of being frozen. It must thaw out before using.

DO NOT operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged. DO NOT restrict ﬂow out of shower by placing showerhead 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 restarting the shower immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of hot water will be expelled for the ﬁrst few seconds.

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT - GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES

1 GENERAL

1.1 Isolate the electrical and water supplies before

removing the cover.

1.2 Read all of these instructions and retain them

for later use.

1.3 DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical

equipment.

1.4 Isolate electrical and water supplies before

proceeding with the installation.

1.5 The unit must be mounted onto the ﬁnished

wall surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit using silicone sealer after ﬁxing to the wall. Special care must be taken NOT TO BLOCK OR SEAL ANY PRD VENTS ON THE UNIT.

1.6 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.

1.7 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. For advice on the Scale Inhibitor, contact Customer Service.

1.8 The showerhead 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 (PRD) Pressure Relief Device in the unit to operate.

1.9 This product is not suitable for mounting into

steam rooms or steam cubicles.

PLUMBING

2.1 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 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 control as

the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.

2.5 DO NOT use excessive force when making

connections to the ﬂexible hose or showerhead, ﬁnger tight is sufﬁcient.

2.6 All plumbing connections must be completed

before making the electrical connections.

2.7 This appliance MUST not be connected to the

inlet supply by a hose-set.

ELECTRICAL

3.1 The installation must comply with BS 7671

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

3.2 This appliance MUST be earthed.

3.3 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.

3.4 Make sure all electrical connections are tight to

prevent overheating.

3.5 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) MUST

be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.

3.6 Switch off immediately at isolating switch if

water ceases to ﬂow during use.

3.7 Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,

pumps must not be connected to the circuits within the unit.

3.8 Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.

This is a safety procedure recommended with all electrical appliances.

3.9 As with all electrical appliances it is

recommended to have the shower and installation checked at least every two years by a competent electrician to ensure there is no deterioration due to age and usage.

WARNING

This appliance can be used by children aged from 3 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children.

GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS

The following points will help you understand how the shower operates:

a. The electric heating elements operate at a

constant rate at your chosen power setting. It is the rate of the water passing through the heater can which determines the water temperature. The slower the flow, the hotter the water becomes; the faster the flow, the cooler the water.

b. During winter, the mains water supply will be

cooler than in the summer. The flow rate will vary between seasons at any one temperature setting. At different times of the year you may have to adjust the position of the temperature control to maintain your desired temperature setting.

c. The stabiliser valve minimises variations in

shower temperature during mains water pressure changes. If changes in shower temperature are experienced during normal use, it will most likely be caused by the water pressure falling near 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 place items such as soap or shampoo bottles on top of the unit. Liquid could seep through the joint between the cover and backplate.

IMPORTANT ADVICE TO USERS

COMISSIONING ADVICE

When first installed the unit will be empty.

It is essential the unit should contain water

before the elements are switched on. It is

vital that the commissioning procedure

is followed. Failure to carry out this

operation will result in damage to the unit

and will invalidate the guarantee.

ADVISORY - CLEANING

It is recommended that all products

are cleaned using warm, soapy water.

DO NOT use abrasive or aggressive

chemical cleaning products as this may

affect the product surface nish and

invalidate your guarantee.

Please read this book thoroughly and familiarise yourself with all instructions before commencing installation and keep it for future reference.

The shower installation MUST be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in the sequence of this instruction book.

CONTENTS Page

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (please read) Installation check list (please follow & complete)

GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES GENERAL ADVICE TO USERS - CLEANING ADVICE

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 2

DIMENSIONS & CABLE/WATER ENTRY POINTS ....................................................... 3

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 4 - 5

INSTALLING THE SHOWER .....................................................................6 - 14

Siting of the shower ....................................................................................... 6 - 7

Plumbing installation ........................................................................................... 8

Electrical installation ............................................................................................ 9

Fit to the wall & connect shower supplies ..................................................... 9 - 11

Fitting the cover ................................................................................................ 12

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE ........................................................13 - 14

Connecting the PCB cable ................................................................................. 14

USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................15 - 17

Operating functions ............................................................................................... 17

Cleaning the filter - installers & service engineers only ........................................... 18

Fault finding/Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 19 - 20

Spare parts ............................................................................................................ 21

SHOWER CONTROLS - QUICK USER GUIDE ..........................Inside rear cover

UK Service Policy/UK Guarantee ................................................................ Rear cover

To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s specication advisory service before installation.

Telephone:

024 7637 2222

E mail:

technical@tritonshowers.co.uk

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check list

Nominal power - rating at 240V Nominal power - rating at 230V

8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.8kW – (40A MCB rating)

9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating)

10.5kW – (45A MCB rating) 9.6kW – (45A MCB rating)

PLUMBING (see page 6 & 7 for water regulations)

Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet of the shower for full performance

Maximum static pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar)

Maximum inlet temperature 28°C

Minimum inlet temperature 2°C

Inlet connection 15mm diameter

Outlet connection ½” BSP male thread

ABS Backplate, cover, controls, showerhead

Acetal Sprayplate

Minerally insulated corrosion resistant metal sheathing

STANDARDS and APPROVALS

Splashproof rating IPX4

Safety Complies with the requirements of current

100kPa (1.0 bar) at 8 litres per minute for

8.5kW & 9.5kW

150kPa (1.5 bar) at 11 litres per minute for 10.5kW

MATERIALS

Elements

British and European safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances

BEAB Complies with requirements of the British

Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB)

CE Meets with Compliance with European

Community Directives (CE)

DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS

check list

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Fig.1

215mm 94mm

DIMENSIONS

327mm

ENTRY POINTS

WATER

Right: Bottom back, Bottom, Bottom side.

Left: None.

CABLE

Right: Middle back, Top.

Left: None.

PLEASE NOTE: Deviation from the

approved entry points will invalidate product specifications and warranty.

= Back

= Others

Fig.2

Meter

Incoming

supply

fuse

Meter

tails

Consumer

unit

Pull cord

isolating switch

Shower

unit

Fuse or

MCB

RCD

(can be part of

consumer unit)

80A or 100A

main switch

Shepperton Park,

Triton Road, Nuneaton,

Warwickshire, CV11 4NR

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check list

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The installation, supply cable and circuit protection must conform with BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations) and be sufﬁcient for the amperage required. The following notes are for guidance only:

1 The shower must only be connected to a

230-240V ac supply. If you are installing a shower with a kilowatt rating above 9kW, it is advisable to contact the local electricity supply company.

1.1 The electrical rating of the shower is shown on the rating label (Fig.3) within the unit.

2 Before making any sort of electrical

connection within the installation make sure that no terminal is live. If in any doubt, switch off the whole installation at the mains supply 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 fuse way which will take the fuse or Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) necessary for the shower (Fig.4).

4.1 If your consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way, then the installation will not be straightforward and may require a new consumer unit serving the house or just the shower.

4.2 You will need to contact the local electricity company. They will check the supply and carry out what is necessary.

5 For close circuit protection DO NOT use a

rewireable fuse. Instead use a suitably rated Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) or cartridge fuse (see Table A).

5.1 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) must be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Schematic of installation circuit

Fig.4

Fig.3

MCB

30/32A

32A

40A

40/45A

45A

cartridge

fuse

30A

35A

45A

unit

rating

7.0kW

7.5kW

8.0kW

8.5kW

9.0kW

9.5kW

10.5kW

CIRCUIT PROTECTION

80A or if there is no spare fuse way, then the installation will not be straightforward and may require a new consumer unit serving the house or just the shower.

4.2 You will need to contact the local electricity

company. They will check the supply and carry out what is necessary.

5 For close circuit protection DO NOT use a

rewireable fuse. Instead use a suitably rated Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) or cartridge fuse (see Table A).

5.1 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) must

be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.

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fuse (see Table A).

5.1 A 30mA residual current device (RCD) must

be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower circuits. This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.

6 A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with

a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both poles must be incorporated in the circuit.

6.1 It must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position, and the wiring must be connected to the switch without the use of a plug or socket outlet.

6.2 The switch must be accessible and clearly identiﬁable, but out of reach of a person using a ﬁxed bath or shower, except for the cord of a cord operated switch, and should be placed so that it is not possible to touch the switch body while standing in a bath or 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, use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the shower.

8.2 It is also necessary to satisfy the disconnection time and thermal constraints which means that for any given combination of current demand, voltage drop and cable size, there is a maximum permissible circuit length.

9 The shower circuit should be separated from

other circuits by at least twice the diameter of the cable or conduit.

9.1 The current rating will be reduced if the cabling is bunched with others, surrounded by thermal loft or wall insulation or placed in areas where the ambient temperature is above 30°C. Under these conditions, derating factors apply and it is necessary to select a larger cable size.

Note: Cable selection is dependent on

derating factors

Twin and earth PVC insulated cable

Current carrying capacity

In conduit

trunking

6mm²

38A

10mm²

52A

16mm²

69A

Installed in an insulated wall

6mm²

32A

10mm²

43A

16mm²

57A

Clipped direct

or buried in a

non-insulated

wall

6mm²

46A

10mm²

63A

16mm²

85A

6 A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with

a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both poles must be incorporated in the circuit.

6.1 It must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in the OFF position, and the wiring must be connected to the switch without the use of a plug or socket outlet.

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, use the shortest cable route possible from the consumer unit to the shower.

9 The shower circuit should be separated from

other circuits by at least twice the diameter of the cable or conduit.

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Continued

Table A

Circuit Protection

Table B

9.2 In the majority of installations, the cable

will unavoidably be placed in one or more of the above conditions. This being so, it is strongly recommended to use a minimum of 10mm cabling throughout the shower installation.

9.3 In any event, it is essential that individual

site conditions are assessed by a competent electrician in order to determine the correct cable size and permissible circuit length.

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