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TYNE
Thermostatic bath shower mixer
Installation
and
Operating Instructions
Installers please note these InstructIons are to be left wIth the user
2180426D June 2006
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CONTENTS Page
Introduction 1
Safety warnings 1
Main components 2
Site requirements 3
Typical suitable installations 4 − 5
Preparing the mixer valve 6
Siting of bath shower mixer 6
Installation 6 − 7
Leak testing 7
Fitting the fixed head showerhead holder 7 − 8
Hose and showerhead 8
Commissioning 8 − 9
Operating the bath shower mixer 9
Adjusting the showerhead 10
Spare parts 11
Fault finding 12 − 13
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: 0870 067 3767
Facsimile: 0870 067 3334
E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk
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INTRODUCTION
This book contains all the necessary fitting and
operating instructions for your Unichrome Tyne
thermostatic bath shower mixer.
Please read the instructions carefully. Read
through the whole of this book BEFORE
beginning your installation.
The mixer installation MUST be carried out by a
suitably competent person and in sequence of
this instruction book.
Care taken during the installation will ensure a
long and trouble free life from your mixer.
For best performance within the specified
running pressure range a minimum flow of eight
litres per minute should be available to both
inlets.
The bath shower mixer MUST NOT be subjected
to water temperatures above 80°C.
This mixer is designed for use with high pressure
systems found in the UK up to a maximum of 5
bar running pressure.
IMPORTANT: When installing this mixer with
a combination boiler or multipoint water
heater a flow regulator MUST be installed in
the unit.
The mixers are suitable for fully modulating type
combination boilers and multi-point hot water
heaters. It is also suitable for thermal storage
and unvented systems.
IMPORTANT: Before installing with a gas
instantaneous water heater, make sure it is
capable of delivering hot water at a minimum
switch-on flow rate of 3 litres per minute.
At flow rates between 3 and 8 litres per
minute, the appliance must be capable of
raising the water temperature to a minimum
of 52°C. Water temperature at the inlet to
the mixer must remain relatively constant
when flow rate adjustments are made (refer
to the water heater operating manual to confirm
compatibility with this mixer).
This mixer is supplied with an integral single
check valve and integral filter in each inlet. The
bath pillars inlet connections are to ¾” BSP tap
connector fittings (not supplied).
SAFETY WARNINGS
a Layout and sizing of pipework MUST be
such that when other services are used,
pressures at the mixer control inlets
DO NOT fall below the recommended
minimum.
b DO NOT choose a position where the
bath shower mixer could become
frozen.
c DO NOT connect this mixer to
any form of tap or fitting not
recommended by the manufacturer.
d The showerhead MUST be regularly cleaned
to remove scale and debris.
e Conveniently situated service valves in
each inlet supply MUST be fitted as an
independent method of isolating the
mixer should maintenance or servicing be
necessary.
f If it is intended to operate the mixer in areas
of hard water (above 200 ppm temporary
hardness), a scale inhibitor may have to
be fitted. For advice on the Triton scale
inhibitor, please contact Customer Service.
g DO NOT operate the mixer outside
the guidelines as laid out in ‘site
requirements’.
Replacement parts can be ordered from Triton
Customer Service. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part
numbers.
Due to continuous improvement and updating,
specification may be altered without prior notice.
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COMPONENTS
1
1
1 Tyne thermostatic mixer valve
2 Bath pillars
3 Showerhead (not shown)
4 Showerhead holder (not shown)
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
The installation must be in accordance with
Water Regulations and Bylaws.
Running water pressure:
1.0 bar min. to 5.0 bar max.
Maximum static water pressure:
10 bar
DO NOT connect the mixer to a gravity
hot supply and a mains cold supply (or
vice versa).
For optimum shower performance within the
specified running pressure range a minimum
flow of eight litres per minute should be
available to both inlets.
While the mixer is operational (open outlet),
inlet pressures must not be capable of exceeding
7 bar. For effective operation of the internal
seals, the maximum static pressure must not be
exceeded.
Note: On sites where the running pressure is
above 5 bar, the use of a suitably sized pressure
reducing valve fitted in the cold mains supply
pipework can provide nominally equal pressures
at the bath shower mixer.
The pipework should be installed such that the
flow is not significantly affected by taps and
other appliances being operated elsewhere on
the premises.
Where thermal store systems and instantaneous
gas water heaters are used, if excessive drawoffs take place the boiler may not be able to
maintain an adequate output temperature.
This could result in the shower temperature
becoming noticeably cooler.
Water temperature requirements
Maximum hot water temperature = 80°C
Recommended maximum = 65°C
Minimum hot water temperature = 52°C
Maximum cold water temperature = 20°C
BS 6700 recommends that the temperature of
stored water should never exceed 65°C.
A stored water temperature of 60°C is
considered sufficient to meet all normal
requirements and will minimise the effects of
scale in hard water areas.
Temperature adjustment range
The mixed water temperature can be adjusted
from cold through to a top limit which can be
preset during installation with full anti-scald
protection throughout the range (35°C to 40°C)
providing the hot water temperature at the inlet
remains 10°C above the outlet temperature.
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Service
valves
Balanced cold mains supply
Cold mains supply
Mixer
Expansion
vessel
Pressure
reducing valves
Stop tap
Unvented
hot water
storage unit
Safety devices
not shown
CH flow
Cold
mains
supply
Hot water
CH return
Service
valves
Mixer
Stop
tap
Expansion
vessel
Pressure
reducing valve
Combination
boiler
Fig.2 (diagrammatic view – not to scale)
Fig.3 (diagrammatic view – not to scale)
TYPICAL SUITABLE INSTALLATIONS
a) Instantaneous gas-heated systems,
e.g. combination boilers (fig.2)
The mixer control MUST be installed with a
multipoint gas water heater or combination
boiler of a fully modulating design (i.e.
to maintain relatively stable hot water
temperatures).
A drop tight pressure reducing valve MUST
be fitted if the supply pressures exceed 5 bar
running.
An expansion vessel (shown in fig.2) MUST be
fitted, and regularly maintained, to prevent the
mixer being damaged by excess pressures. This
may already be installed within the boiler (check
with manufacturer) and is in addition to the
normally larger central heating expansion vessel.
The layout and sizing of pipework MUST be
such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures
are achieved and the effects of other draw-offs
are minimised. The hot supply temperature
MUST remain a minimum of 10°C hotter
than the required blend temperature for best
performance.
b) Unvented mains pressure systems
(fig.3)
The mixer control can be installed with an
unvented, stored hot water cylinder.
For systems with no cold water take off after the
appliance reducing valve, it will be necessary to
fit an additional drop tight pressure reducing
valve when the mains pressure is over 5 bar.
The drop tight pressure reducing valve must be
set at the same value as the unvented package
pressure reducing valve.
Note: An additional expansion vessel (as shown
in fig.3) may be required if a second pressure
reducing valve is installed. This does not apply
to packages with a cold take off after the
pressure reducing valve to the cylinder.
The layout and sizing of pipework MUST be
such that nominally equal inlet supply pressures
are achieved and the effects of other draw-offs
are minimised.
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Blender
valve
Flow
Cold mains supply
Hot
water
Stop tap
Expansion
vessel
Pressure
reducing
valve
Return
Service
valves
Mixer
Boiler
Flow limiter
Hose
c) Mains pressurised thermal
store systems (fig.4)
Packages of this type, fitted with a tempering
valve (blender valve) can be used. A drop tight
pressure reducing valve MUST be fitted if the
supply pressures exceed 5 bar running.
An expansion vessel (shown in fig.4) MUST be
fitted, and regularly maintained, to ensure the
unit is not damaged by excess pressures. This
may already be installed externally or internally
within the thermal store (check with thermal
store manufacturer).
Instantaneous water heater
appliance capabilities
To ensure the best performance from the
shower, when connected to an instantaneous
water heater, the appliance must be capable of
raising the temperature of the incoming water
to a minimum of 52°C (125°F) and delivering a
flow rate of not less than eight litres per minute.
A flow regulator is supplied and MUST be
inserted into mixer outlet (fig.5). This controls
the maximum flow of eight litres per minute.
With the flow regulator fitted and when the
system is in use, the On/Off flow control should
be turned fully anti-clockwise to full flow setting.
Fig.4 (diagrammatic view – not to scale)
Fig.5
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Height of
showerhead
to suit user’s
requirement.
Showerhead can
be mounted
either side of
the mixer.
Fig.6 (diagrammatic view – not to scale)
PREPARING THE MIXER VALVE
Check the contents to make sure all parts are
present.
Before starting the installation, make sure all the
openings on the valve are carefully covered to
prevent ingress of any debris, etc. while routing
the supply pipework.
The bath shower valve comes supplied with
fittings for installation onto a bath.
The hot water inlet has a red symbol next to the
inlet and is on the left-hand side.
SITING OF THE BATH SHOWER
MIXER
WARNING!
The mixer must not be positioned
where it will be subject to freezing
conditions.
Refer to (fig.6) for correct siting of the mixer.
The showerhead can be positioned either side of
the mixer unit.
INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Check there are no hidden cables or
pipes before drilling holes for wall
plugs. Use great care when using
power tools near water. The use of
a residual current device (RCD) is
recommended.
Note: The outlet of the bath shower mixer must
not be connected to anything other than the
showerhead supplied.
DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe
fittings for the installation.
DO NOT solder fittings near the mixer
unit as heat can transfer along the
pipework and damage components.
Note: Suitable service valves (complying with
Water Regulations and Bylaws) MUST be fitted
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180mm between
centres
150mm between
inlet centres
Bath pillar
Washer
Seal
Washer
Locking nut
Tap connector
fitting
on the hot and cold water supplies to the
shower as an independent means of isolating
the water supplies should maintenance or
servicing be necessary.
When connecting the pipework, avoid using
tight 90° elbows. Swept or formed bends will
give the best performance.
IMPORTANT: Water Regulations require
that where the showerhead can be lowered
into the bath a double check valve or similar
device MUST be fitted in the supply pipework
to prevent back syphonage.
The inlet centres on the shower valves are
150mm and the inlet centres on the bath pillars
are 180mm apart (fig.7).
Flush out the pipework in accordance with
Water Regulations and Bylaws.
Insert the left-hand side pillar into the bath top,
making sure the sealing washers are in place.
Secure in place with the locking nut. Repeat the
process for the right-hand side pillar. Check the
inlet centres are correctly aligned for the mixer
valve.
Offer the mixer valve to the bath pillars and,
checking the sealing washers are in place, screw
the unions into the fittings.
Connect pipework to the pillars using standard
¾” BSP tap connector fittings (fig.8).
Fig.7
Fig.8
LEAK TESTING
Fit the hose to the outlet and direct it to waste.
Open the supplies and test for leaks in the valve
connections. Remedy any leaks if necessary.
FITTING THE FIXED
SHOWERHEAD HOLDER
Decide the position for the showerhead holder
on the wall within the bath shower area.
Proceed as follows:
Hold the showerhead holder mounting plate
in a suitable position on the wall. Using the
plate as a template, mark two locating holes
(fig.9). Drill and plug the wall. (The wall plugs
provided are suitable for most brick walls — use
an appropriate masonry drill, but if the wall is
plasterboard or a soft building block, use suitable
Fig.9
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Washers
Showerhead
Shower
outlet
Fig.10
Fig.11
wall plugs and an appropriate drill bit).
Replace the mounting plate and secure using
the fixing screws supplied.
Slide the showerhead holder down onto the
mounting plate (fig.10) until it clicks into
place.
HOSE AND SHOWERHEAD
Screw the flexible hose to the shower outlet and
showerhead. Make sure the supplied washers are
in place at both ends of the flexible hose before
fitting (fig.11).
Place the showerhead into the holder and check
that it fits correctly.
Note: The holder is slightly tapered and the
showerhead and hose will only fit from one
direction.
IMPORTANT: It is the conical end of the hose
which grips into the holder. The showerhead
will not fit in the holder without the hose
attached.
COMMISSIONING
Make sure that both hot and cold water supplies
are fully open and at (or near to) their design
temperature and pressures and are within the
requirements as stated.
Check the temperature control (right-hand side)
is rotated fully anti-clockwise to the maximum
temperature setting and the showerhead is
directed to waste.
Start the water flow by turning the flow control
(left-hand side) anti-clockwise.
Allow the mixer to run at the maximum
temperature setting until the water temperature
has stabilised. Using the temperature control,
rotate until your desired maximum showering
temperature is reached.
The mixer valve is fitted with a maximum
temperature override button factory set at 40°C.
The mixer valve is factory set to provide a
maximum outlet temperature of 40°C but this
should be checked on site to make sure the
setting has not been altered and also to ensure
user safety.
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Maximum
temperature
stop
Valve spindle
Clockwise
for showerhead
A
nti-clockwise
for bath fill
To adjust the maximum temperature
override setting
Remove the temperature control by removing
the end cap and unscrewing the retaining screw
(fig.12).
Turn the flow control fully anti-clockwise. With
a steady flow running, adjust the temperature
valve spindle (fig.13) until the temperature
is about 38°C (turn right for cold and left for
warm).
When you are satisfied with the temperature
turn off the flow control. Refit the temperature
control, checking the temperature stop aligns
with the reference dot on the mixer body.
Secure with the screw and replace the end cap.
OPERATING THE BATH SHOWER
MIXER
To use the shower rotate the On/Off flow
control (left-hand side), anti-clockwise for
bath fill and clockwise for showerhead control
(fig.14).
To stop the water flow, rotate the On/Off flow
control to the centre ‘STOP‘ position.
To adjust the water temperature, rotate the
temperature control (right-hand side) —
clockwise for cool or anti-clockwise for hot.
To overcome the maximum temperature stop,
depress the button on the temperature control
and turn.
CAUTION: Exposed metal surfaces may
become hot during use.
Fig.12
Fig.13
Fig.14
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Fig.15
ADJUSTING THE SHOWERHEAD
Five showerhead patterns are available (fig.15).
Adjust the spray pattern by turning the bezel
on the showerhead in either direction until the
desired pattern is obtained.
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Sprayplate
key
Sprayplate
CLEANING
DO NOT use abrasive or solvent cleaning
fluids. The shower unit, riser rail, hose,
etc. should be cleaned using a soft cloth
and warm water.
Before cleaning, turn off the unit at the mains
supply to avoid the shower being accidentally
switched on.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE SHOWERHEAD
CLEAN TO MAINTAIN THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE SHOWER. The hardness of the water
will determine the frequency of cleaning. For
example, if the shower is used every day in a
very hard water area, it may be necessary to
clean the showerhead on a weekly basis.
Sprayplate removal
There is no need to remove the showerhead
from the hose.
Using the removal tool supplied (fig.16),
locate the raised ’bosses’ into the recesses in
the sprayplate. Hold in firmly and twist anticlockwise (fig.17). This movement may turn the
cartridge assembly as well until it reaches a ‘stop’.
Hold the cartridge firmly and continue to twist
anti-clockwise. Having loosened the sprayplate,
it can be unscrewed and removed completely.
Clean the sprayplate with a suitable brush or
preferably leave it to soak overnight in a mild
proprietary descalent. Make sure all traces of
scale are removed and thoroughly rinse in clean
water afterwards.
Before replacing the sprayplate, switch the
power back on at the mains supply and direct
the hose and showerhead to waste.
Turn the flow control fully anti-clockwise. This
operation will flush out any loose scale deposits
in the unit and showerhead. Stop after about
thirty seconds.
Refit the sprayplate by screwing clockwise. Use
the tool to screw the sprayplate tight.
WARNING !
DO NOT use ‘powerful’ abrasiv e
or solv ent clea ning flu ids when
cleani ng the sh ower as t hey may
damage the plas tic fitt ings.
Fig.16
Fig.17
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5
1
7
2
3
4
6
SPARE PARTS
Ref. Description Part No.
1 Flow control knob 83307490
2 Temperature control knob 83307510
3 Mechanical headwork 83307890
4 Cartridge 83307500
1
2
4
3
5 Non-return valve 83307290
6 Outlet 83307900
7 Pillar (pair) 83307550
8 Fixed showerhead holder 22010670
9 Showerhead 22011110
10 Flexible hose 28100010
5
7
6
Optional
− Bar valve bracket UNBMXBKT
8
10
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FAULT FINDING
The following can be carried out by a competent person
Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure
1 Water too hot.
2 Water too cold.
1.1 Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
1.2 Not enough cold water
flowing through shower.
1.3 Increase in the ambient
cold water temperature.
1.4 Cold water supply
blocked.
1.5 High volume of cold
water drawn off elsewhere.
2.1 Temperature control
incorrectly commissioned.
2.2 Not enough hot water
flowing through shower.
2.3 Decrease in the
ambient cold water
temperature.
2.4 Insufficient hot water
supplies from the heating
system.
2.5 Hot water supply
blocked or restricted.
2.6 Flow regulator not
fitted.
1.1.1 Refer to commissioning section.
1.2.1 Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.3.1 Turn temperature control anti-clockwise.
1.4.1 Turn off shower and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
1.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand from
the supply.
2.1.1 Refer to commissioning section.
2.2.1 Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.3.1 Turn the temperature control clockwise.
2.4.1 Make sure heating appliance is set to
maximum or has sufficient stored hot water.
2.4.2 Make sure heating appliance is igniting by
trying a hot water tap elsewhere.
2.5.1 Turn off shower and consult a competent
plumber or contact Triton Customer Service.
2.6.1 Fit a flow regulator in the mixer
showerhead outlet; see ‘instantaneous gas water
heaters’.
3 High water
flow and/or poor
performance on a
mains fed system.
4 Water does not
flow or shower
pattern collapses
when another
outlet is turned on.
3.1 Flow regulators not
fitted.
4.1 Water supplies cut off.
4.2 Shower unit blocked.
4.3 Blockage in pipework.
3.1.1 Fit a flow regulator in the mixer
showerhead outlet.
4.1.1 Check water elsewhere in house and if
necessary contact local water company.
4.2.1 Inspect the inlet filters. Clean if necessary.
4.3.1 Turn off the shower and consult a suitably
competent plumber.
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FAULT FINDING
Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure
4.4 Showerhead blocked.
The following is recommended for a professional qualified installer only
5 Water too cold.
6 Shower
controls noisy
whilst in use.
7 Shower will not
shut off.
4.5 System not capable of
supplying multiple outlets
at the same time.
5.1 Running pressure
in excess of maximum
recommended.
6.1 Running pressure
in excess of maximum
recommended.
7.1 Flow control washer
worn.
4.4.1 Clean showerhead.
4.5.1 Reduce the simultaneous demand.
4.5.2 Ensure stop/service valves are fully open.
4.5.3 Check if sufficient water pressure.
5.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
6.1.1 Fit a pressure reducing valve.
7.1.1 Renew flow control washer.
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In the event of a complaint occurring, the following
Service Policy
procedure should be followed:
1 Telephone Customer Service on
0870 067 3333 (0845 762 6591 in Scotland and
in Northern Ireland), having available the model
number and power rating of the product, together
with the date of purchase.
2 Triton Customer Service will be able to confirm
whether the fault can be rectified by either the
provision of a replacement part or a site visit
from a qualified Triton service engineer.
3 If a service call is required the unit must be fully
installed for the call to be booked and the date
confirmed. In order to speed up your request,
please have your postcode available when
booking a service call.
4 It is essential that you or an appointed
representative (who must be a person of 18 years
of age or more) is present during the service
engineer's visit and receipt of purchase is shown.
5 A charge will be made in the event of an aborted
service call by you but not by us, or where a call
under the terms of guarantee has been booked
and the failure is not product related (i.e. scaling
and furring, incorrect water pressure).
6 If the product is no longer covered by the
guarantee, a charge will be made for the site
visit and for any parts supplied.
7 Service charges are based on the account being
settled when work is complete, the engineer
will then request payment for the invoice. If this
is not made to the service engineer or settled
within ten working days, an administration
charge will be added.
Replacement Parts Policy
Availability: It is the policy of Triton to maintain
availability of parts for the current range of
products for supply after the guarantee has
expired. Stocks of spare parts will be maintained
for the duration of the product’s manufacture and
for a period of five years thereafter.
In the event of a spare part not being available a
substitute part will be supplied.
Payment: The following payment methods can be
used to obtain spare parts:
1 By post, pre-payment of pro forma invoice by
cheque or money order.
2 By telephone, quoting credit card (MasterCard
or Visa) details.
3 By website order, www.tritonshowers.co.uk
Triton Showers
Triton Road
Nuneaton
Warwickshire CV11 4NR
Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited
TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE
Triton guarantee this product against all mechanical
defects arising from faulty workmanship or materials
for a period of five years for domestic use only, from
the date of purchase, provided that it has been
installed by a competent person in full accordance
with the fitting instructions.
Any part found to be defective during this
guarantee period we undertake to repair or replace
at our option without charge so long as it has been
properly maintained and operated in accordance
with the operating instructions, and has not been
subject to misuse or damage.
This product must not be taken apart, modified or
repaired except by a person authorised by Triton.
This guarantee applies only to products installed
within the United Kingdom and does not apply to
products used commercially. This guarantee does
not affect your statutory rights.
What is not covered:
1 Breakdown due to: a) use other than domestic
use by you or your resident family;
b) wilful act or neglect; c) any malfunction
resulting from the incorrect use or quality of
water or incorrect setting of controls; d) faulty
installation.
2 Repair costs for damage caused by foreign
objects or substances.
3 Total loss of the product due to non-availability
of parts.
4 Compensation for loss of use of the product or
consequential loss of any kind.
5 Call out charges where no fault has been found
with the appliance.
6 The cost of repair or replacement of
showerheads, hoses, riser rails and/or wall
brackets or any other accessories installed at the
same time.
7 The cost of routine maintenance, adjustments,
overhaul modifications or loss or damage arising
therefrom, including the cost of repairing
damage, breakdown, malfunction caused by
corrosion, furring, pipe scaling, limescale, system
debris or frost.
Customer Service: % 0870 067 3333
Scottish and Northern Ireland
Customer Service: % 0845 762 6591
Trade Installer Hotline: % 0870 067 3767
Fax: 0870 067 3334
www.tritonshowers.co.uk
E mail: technical@tritonshowers.co.uk
TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OA. © TRITON SHOWERS 2008
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