Triton Zante 4 Instruction manual
SFXEXC08WC = 8.5kW, SFXEXC09WC = 9.5kW
Zante 4
electric shower
Installation and
operating
instructions
POWER
LOW PRESSURE
ZANTE 4
START / STOP
Installers please note these
Instruc tIons are to be left wIth 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
2181522B - March 2018
Zante 4 electric shower
CONTENTS Page
Important safety information .................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications .......................................................................................... 2
Advice to users ....................................................................................... 2
Main components .................................................................................. 3
Electrical requirements ............................................................................ 4
Water requirements ................................................................................ 6
Siting of the shower ............................................................................... 7
Fitting the shower to the wall ................................................................. 8
Plumbing connections .......................................................................... 10
Electrical connections ........................................................................... 11
Replacing the cover .............................................................................. 12
Commissioning ..................................................................................... 13
Operating the shower........................................................................... 14
Operating functions .............................................................................. 16
Cleaning ............................................................................................... 16
Instructions for installers and service engineers only ............................. 17
Spare parts ........................................................................................... 18
Fault finding ..................................................................................19 - 20
Water/Cable entry points diagram .......................................... 21
Guarantee, service policy, etc. ...................................................rear cover
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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
To check the product suitability for commercial and multiple installations, please contact Triton’s
specication advisory service before installation.
Telephone:
024 7637 2222
E mail:
technical@tritonshowers.co.uk
Zante 4 electric shower
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
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
a)
b)
c)
1.7
1.8
1.9
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
GENERAL
Isolate the electrical and water supplies before
removing the cover.
Read all of these instructions and retain them
for later use.
DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.
Isolate electrical and water supplies before
proceeding with the installation.
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.
Contact Customer Service (see back page), if
any of the following occur:
If it is intended to operate the shower at
pressures above the maximum or below the
minimum stated.
If the unit shows a distinct change in
performance.
If the shower is frozen.
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 Triton Scale Inhibitor,
contact Triton Customer Service.
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 Pressure Relief Device
in the unit to operate.
This product is not suitable for mounting into
steam rooms or steam cubicles.
PLUMBING
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.
The supply pipe must be flushed to clear
debris before connecting to the shower unit.
DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within
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
the outlet acts as a vent for the heater can.
DO NOT use excessive force when making
connections to the flexible hose or
showerhead, finger tight is sufficient.
All plumbing connections must be completed
before making the electrical connections.
ELECTRICAL
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.
This appliance MUST be earthed.
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.
Make sure all electrical connections are tight
to prevent overheating.
Fuses do not give personal protection against
electric shock.
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.
Switch off immediately at isolating switch if
water ceases to flow during use.
Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
pumps must not be connected to the circuits
within the unit.
Switch off at isolating switch when not in use.
This is a safety procedure recommended with
all electrical appliances.
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.
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
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SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
ADVICE TO USERS
Replacement parts can be ordered from Customer
Ser
Introduction
This book contains all the necessary fitting and
operating instructions for your Triton 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 provide a
long, trouble-free life from your shower.
Specifications
Electrical
Nominal power Nominal power
rating at 240V rating at 230V
8.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 7.9kW – (40A MCB rating)
9.5kW – (40A MCB rating) 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating)
Water
Inlet connection – 15 mm diameter.
Outlet connection – ½” BSP male thread.
Entry Points
Water – Right: bottom back, bottom, bottom side.
Cable – Right: middle back, top.
Materials
Backplate, cover, controls, showerhead – ABS.
Sprayplate – Acetal.
Elements – Minerally insulated corrosion resistant
metal sheathing.
Dimensions
Height − 308 mm
Width − 211 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).
Advice to users
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.
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, so 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.
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, and possibly damage the sealing
rubber.
I-001-A
vice. See ‘spare parts’ for details and part numbers.
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MAIN COMPONENTS
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INLET
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INLET
Main components
Inside unit (fig.1)
1. Top cable entry
2. Bottom pipe entry
3. Rear pipe entry area
4. Side pipe entry area
5. Rear cable entry area
6. Wall screw fixing
7. Terminal block
8. Power selector
9. Stabilising valve
10. Solenoid valve
11. Guide pockets
12. Can and element assembly
13. Thermal cut-out (main)
14. Earth connection
15. Pressure relief device
16. Outlet temperature regulator
17. Neons
18. Trimplate
NOTE: Not all wiring shown for reasons of clarity
1
6
17
13
8
7
12
6
9
10
14
5
15
6
3
16
11
19
2
19
4
18
Fig.1
Fig.2
Inside cover (fig.2)
19. Cover tags
20. Neon bracket
21. Start/Stop switch
20
21
19
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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
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
Triton Showers,
Triton Road, Nuneaton,
Warwickshire, CV11 4NR
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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 sufcient 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
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.
company. They will check the supply and
W-006-A
Fig.3
Fig.4 Schematic of installation circuit
Table A
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Note: Cable selection is dependent on
deratin
g
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.
6.2 The switch must be accessible and clearly
able, but out of reach of a person
u
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
xed bath or shower, except for the
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.
9.2 In the majority of installations (see
Table B), 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.
Table B
*The method below may be used by
installers to determine the approximate
size of the incoming cable.
6mm
2
10mm
2
16mm
2
1. Measure the width of an individual strand,
and half that measurment to find (r),
e.g: 1.34mm ÷ 2 = (r) 0.67mm
2. Multiply (r) x (r) x 3.14,
e.g: (r) 0.67 x (r) 0.67 x 3.14 = 1.41mm
3. Multiply this by the number of wire strands
(usually 7), e.g: 1.41mm2 x 7 = 9.87mm2.
4. The number obtained would suggest
10mm2 wiring.
*PLEASE NOTE: If unsure, consult a qualified Electrician.
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T00380
Isolating
stopvalve
Mains
water
supply
Shower
unit
Mains electric supply
(via double pole switch)
Double
pole
isolating
switch
Separate permanently
connected supply
from consumer unit
B-007-A
WATER REQUIREMENTS
The installation must be in accordance with
W
ater Regulations/Bylaws.
To ensure activation of 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 eight
litres per minute for the 8.5kW rated model and
nine litres per minute for the 9.5kW rated model.
For all units the maximum static pressure must
be no greater than 1000kPa (10 bar).
If in any doubt, the pressure should be checked.
Note: If the stated flow rates are not available, it
may not be possible to achieve optimum
performance from the unit throughout the year.
During periods of high ambient 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. Minimum head is the vertical
distance from the base of the cistern to the
showerhead. 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 Triton Customer
Service for advice.
Fig. shows a typical system layout.
Do not use jointing compounds on any pipe
fittings for the installation.
Fig.5 Diagrammatic view (not to scale)
Water requirements
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