Triton Spellbind Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Spellbind
T00334
thermostatic
electric shower
Installation and
operating
instructions
Installers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user
2180409H November 2011
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CONTENTS Page
Important safety information .......................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................... 2
Specifications .................................................................................. 2
Understanding your shower ........................................................... 2
Main components .......................................................................... 3
Electrical requirements .................................................................... 4
Water requirements ........................................................................ 6
Siting of the shower ....................................................................... 7
Fitting the shower to the wall ......................................................... 9
Plumbing connections ................................................................... 11
Electrical connections .................................................................... 12
Replacing the cover ....................................................................... 13
Commissioning .............................................................................. 14
Operating the shower.................................................................... 16
Operating functions ....................................................................... 19
Cleaning the showerhead .............................................................. 21
Instructions for installers and service engineers only ...................... 22
Spare parts .................................................................................... 24
Fault finding ...............................................................................26 - 27
Water/Cable entry points diagram .................................... 28
Guarantee, service policy, etc. ..................................................rear cover
To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Tr iton’s
specification advisory service before installation.
Telephone:
Facsimile:
0870 067 3767
0870 067 3334
E mail:
technical@tritonshowers.co.uk
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PLEASE READ THIS 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.
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.
GENERAL
1
Isolate the electrical and water supplies before
1.1
removing the cover.
Read all of these instructions and retain them
1.2
for later use.
DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
1.3
equipment.
Isolate electrical and water supplies before
1.4
proceeding with the installation.
The unit must be mounted onto the finished
1.5
wall surface (on top of the tiles). Do not tile up
to unit after fixing to wall.
Contact Customer Service (see back page), if
1.6
any of the following occur:
If it is intended to operate the shower at
a)
pressures above the maximum or below the
minimum stated.
If the unit shows a distinct change in
b)
performance.
If the shower is frozen.
c)
If it is intended to operate the shower in areas
1.7
of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary
hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to be
fitted. For advice on the Triton Scale Inhibitor,
contact Triton Customer Service.
The showerhead must be cleaned regularly
1.8
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 the unit to operate.
This product is not suitable for mounting into
1.9
steam rooms or steam cubicles.
PLUMBING
2
The plumbing installation must comply with
2.1
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.
The supply pipe must be flushed to clear
2.2
debris before connecting to the shower unit.
DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within
2.3
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300mm of the shower unit, as heat can
transfer along the pipework and damage
components.
DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as
2.4
the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.
DO NOT use excessive force when making
2.5
connections to the flexible hose or
showerhead, finger tight is sufficient.
All plumbing connections must be completed
2.6
before making the electrical connections.
ELECTRICAL
3
The installation must comply with BS 7671
3.1
‘Requirements for electrical installations’ (IEE
wiring regulations), building regulations or any
particular regulations as specified by the local
Electrical Supply Company.
This appliance MUST be earthed.
3.2
In accordance with ‘The Plugs and Sockets etc.
3.3
(Safety) Regulations 1994’, this appliance is
intended to be permanently connected to the
fixed wiring of the electrical mains system.
Make sure all electrical connections are tight
3.4
to prevent overheating.
Fuses do not give personal protection against
3.5
electric shock.
A 30mA residual current device (RCD) MUST
3.6
be installed in all UK electric and pumped
shower circuits. This may be part of the
consumer unit or a separate unit.
Switch off immediately at isolating switch if
3.7
water ceases to flow during use.
Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
3.8
pumps must not be connected to the circuits
within the unit.
Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.
3.9
This is a safety procedure recommended with
all electrical appliances.
3.10
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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SHOWER
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
This book contains all the necessary fitting and
operating instructions for your Triton Spellbind
thermostatic electric shower. Please read them
carefully.
The shower installation must be carried out by a
suitably qualified person and in the sequence of
this instruction book.
Care taken during the installation will ensure a
long, trouble-free life from your shower.
Specifications
Electrical
Nominal power Nominal power
rating at 240V rating at 230V
9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating)
10.5kW– (45A MCB rating) 9.6kW – (45A MCB rating)
Water
Inlet connection – 15 mm diameter.
Outlet connection – ½” BSP male thread.
Entry Points
Water – Right: middle back, bottom, top.
Cable – Right: middle back, bottom, top.
Materials
Backplate, cover, controls, showerhead – ABS.
Sprayplate – Acetal.
Elements – Minerally insulated corrosion resistant
metal sheathing.
Dimensions
Height – 335 mm
Width – 225 mm
Depth – 95 mm
Standards and Approvals
Splashproof rating IPX4.
Complies with the requirements of current British
and European safety standards for household
and similar electrical appliances.
Complies with requirements of the British
Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB).
Meets with Compliance with European
Community Directives (CE).
Understanding your shower
IMPORTANT: 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.
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Temperature/flow rate
The temperature control on the unit can be
adjusted to provide shower temperatures
nominally between 35°C and 47°C. The unit
will give higher and lower temperatures if given
extreme supply conditions.
Note: The maximum flow rate for the given
temperature will be greater in the summer
than in winter because of ambient temperature
variance of the mains water supply.
It is strongly advised to select economy power
during periods of hot weather, otherwise at all
other times leave the power setting at full to
provide the maximum flow rate.
Safety cut-out
The unit is fitted with a non-resettable overtemperature safety device. In the event of
abnormal operation which could cause unsafe
temperatures within the unit, the device will
disconnect the heating elements. It will require a
visit from a qualified engineer to determine the
nature of the fault and replace the safety device,
once the unit has been repaired.
Replacement parts can be ordered from Customer
Service. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part numbers.
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MAIN COMPONENTS
Main components
Inside unit (fig.1)
1. Top cable / pipe entry
2. Bottom cable / pipe entry
3. Wall screw fixings
4. Power printed circuit board
5. Thermal cut-out
6. Can and element assembly
7. Ribbon cable connector
8. Terminal block
9. Earth connection
10. PRD
11. Solenoid valve
12. Trim plate
13. Thermostatic valve
14. Scale trap
15. Pressure switch
16. Shower outlet
17. Guide pockets
Inside cover (fig.2)
18. Control printed circuit board
19. Start/stop printed circuit board
20. Cover tags
21. Ribbon cable
NOTE: Not all wiring shown for reasons of clarity
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4
10
14
5
17
7
13
16
6
3
17
9
11
15
3
Fig.1
1
8
3
12
2
Fig.2
20
21
20
18
19
20
3
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
MCB
30/32A
32A
40A
40A
40A
40/45A
45A
cartridge
fuse
30A
35A
35A
45A
45A
45A
45A
unit
rating
7.0kW
7.5kW
8.0kW
8.5kW
9.0kW
9.5kW
10.5kW
CIRCUIT PROTECTION
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
switch off the whole installation at the mains
, then the
Electrical requirements
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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WARNING!
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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2 Before making any sort of electrical
connection within the installation make sure
that no terminal is live. If in any doubt,
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.
Fig.3
Fig.4 Schematic of installation circuit
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
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.
Table A
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Note: Cable selection is dependent on
derating factors
Twin and earth PVC insulated cable
Current carrying capacity
In conduit
trunking
6 mm²
38A
10 mm²
52A
16 mm²
69A
Installed in an
insulated wall
6 mm²
35A
10 mm²
47A
16 mm²
63A
Clipped direct
or buried in a
non-insulated
wall
6 mm²
47A
10 mm²
64A
16 mm²
85A
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.
6 A 45 amp double pole isolating switch with
It must have a mechanical indicator showing
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.
cuit should be separated from
will unavoidably be placed in one or more
a minimum contact gap of 3 mm in both
poles must be incorporated in the circuit.
6.1
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
7 Where shower cubicles are located in any
8 The current carrying capacity of the cable
8.1 To obtain full advantage of the power
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
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accessible to switch off after using the
shower.
rooms other than bathrooms, all socket
outlets in those rooms must be protected by
a 30mA RCD.
must be at least that of the shower circuit
protection (see Table B).
provided by the shower, use the shortest
cable route possible from the consumer unit
to the shower.
Table B
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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 cir
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.
9.2 In the majority of installations, the cable
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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WATER REQUIREMENTS
Isolating
stopvalve
Mains
water
supply
Shower
unit
Switch may
be wall
mounted
in accordance
with IEE regs.
Mains electric supply (via double pole switch)
Double
pole
isolating
switch
Separate
permanently
connected
supply from
consumer unit
Fig.5 Diagrammatic view (not to scale)
WARNING!
If planning to use a silicon seal
around the backplate edge, do not
place sealant in the area of the PRD
exit channel.
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Water requirements
The installation must be in accordance with
Water Regulations/Bylaws.
To guarantee activating the heating elements,
the shower must be connected to a mains water
supply with a minimum running pressure of
100kPa (1.0 bar) at a minimum flow rate of nine
litres per minute with a maximum static pressure
of 1 000kPa (10 bar).
Note: For the 10.5kW rated shower, the
minimum running pressure must be 150kPa
(1.5 bar) at a minimum flow rate of eleven litres
per minute with a maximum static pressure of
1 000kPa (10 bar).
If the stated flow rates are not available, it may
not be possible to achieve optimum performance
from the unit throughout the year.
For guidance on the running and static pressures
contact the local Water Authority or consult a
competent plumber.
Under site conditions where the power supply is
below 220 volts and the mains water pressure is
above 5 bar, it is recommended to fit a pressure
reducing valve set at 3.5 bar.
A typical system layout is shown in fig.5.
DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe
fittings for the installation.
During periods of high ambient water
temperatures it may be necessary to select a low
power setting to achieve your preferred shower
temperature. The water supply can be taken
from a cold water storage cistern provided there
is a minimum head of ten metres above the
showerhead (fifteen metres for the 10.5kW rated
shower). It must be an independent supply to
the shower only.
If it is intended to operate the shower at
pressures above the maximum or below the
minimum stated, contact Customer Service.
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SITING OF THE SHOWER
Outline of bath
or shower tray
Riser rail can
be mounted either
side of shower
25mm minimum
Soap dish
retaining
ring
Spillover
level
Height of
showerhead
and
shower
to suit
user's
requirement
Shower unit
must not
be within
an area
1 metre
from base
Siting of the shower
IMPORTANT: If installing onto a tiled wall
always mount the unit on the surface of the
tiles. NEVER tile up to the unit.
Refer to fig.6 for correct siting of the shower.
Position the unit where it will NOT be in direct
contact with water from the showerhead.
Position the shower unit vertically.
Allow enough room between the ceiling and the
shower to access the cover top screws.
Note: Water regulations require the showerhead
be ‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment
so that it can only discharge water at a point
not less than 25 mm above the spill-over level
of the relevant bath, shower tray or other fixed
appliance’. The use of the supplied soap dish will
in most cases meet this requirement, but if the
showerhead can be placed within a bath, basin
or shower tray, then a double check valve, or
similar, must be fitted in the supply pipework to
prevent back-flow.
Liquid Crystal Display
This shower unit has a LCD which has an
optimum viewing angle that is slightly below eye
level. Position the unit so the display is at nose
level. For multiple users of varying heights, an
optimum shower height must be arrived at.
WARNING!
The shower must not be positioned
where it will be subjected to freezing
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conditions.
Fig.6 Diagrammatic view (not to scale)
IMPORTANT: The unit must be mounted on
a flat surface which covers the full width
and length of the backplate. It is important
that the wall surface is flat otherwise
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difficulty may be encountered when fitting
the cover and subsequent operation of the
unit may be impaired.
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Area to keep clear
WARNING!
If using a silicon seal around the
backplate edge, make sure the PRD
exit behind the outlet pipe is kept
clear.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Pressure relief safety device
A pressure relief device (PRD) is designed into
the shower unit which complies with European
standards. The PRD provides a level of appliance
protection should an excessive build up of
pressure occur within the shower.
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged
or kinked shower hose, or a blocked
showerhead which can cause the PRD to
operate.
Make sure the PRD outlet at the bottom of the
unit is not blocked (fig.7).
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 because 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 shower at the isolating
switch and stopvalve. Contact Customer Service
for advice on replacing the PRD.
Fig.9
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