WHALE RT1010, RT2007, RT2010, RT2500 User guide

Thank you for purchasing this Whale product.

For over 50 years, Whale has led the way in the design and manufacture of freshwater and waste systems including:
pumps, plumbing faucets, showers for low voltage applications. The company and its products have built a reputation
for quality, reliability and innovation backed up by excellent customer service.

SPECIFICATION

Whale’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to change specifications without prior
notice.

Elegance Taps & Showers

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INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS

Product Codes RT1010, RT2007, RT2010, RT2500

Voltage 12 V d.c. and 24 V d.c.

Recommended Fuse Size 5 Amp

Weight Variable 0.195 - 0.450kg

Materials Body: ABS, Spout: and Valves: Acetal, Seals: Neoprene

Accessories

Marine Accessories:
RT1270B Wall bracket

RV Accessories:
AS5133 Replacement handset ½” BSP
AS5146 Replacement hose assembly 1.7m

Service Kits (available separately)

AK5030 Tap / Shower service kit
AS5122 Tap / Shower upgrade kit - white
AS5123 Combo handset - white
AS5020 Elegance short outlet - white
AS5125 Elegance long outlet - white
AS5145 Shower hose kit - white
AS5147 Shower hose 2.1m - white
AS5149 Shower hose connection service kit - white
AS5623 Combo handset - beige
AS5625 Elegance long spout - beige
AS5089 Elbow single tape service kit
AS5626 Tap / shower upgrade kit - beige
AS5146 Shower hose (½” BSP) - white
AS5148 Hose for Swim’n’rinse
AS5645 Shower hose kit - beige
AS5649 Shower hose connector - beige

Operating Temp Range 3 - 60ºC

Storage Temp Range -40 - 60ºC

CONTENTS

1. Principles of Operation

2. Application

3. Warnings

4. Parts List

5. Optional Extras

6. Installation

7. Maintenance

8. Helpful Hints

9. Winterising

10. Service Support Details

11. Patents and Trademarks

12. Warranty

Elegance faucets are designed for use in low voltage mobile applications such as boats, caravans and motorhomes.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE

To the Fitter:

Check that the product is suitable for the intended application, follow these installation instructions and ensure all
relevant personnel read the points listed below. Also ensure that these operating instructions are passed on to the
end user and it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the materials are fully compatible with the liquids to be used
and that a system of safe working practice is applied to installation use and maintenance.

To the User:

Please read the following carefully before installation.

Elegance taps or shower units are intended for use in fresh water systems in boats, caravans and motorhomes. Use
for any other purpose or with any other liquid is entirely at the users’ risk.

• Elegance faucets and showers are not suitable for installation in domestic appliances. Before starting to
install this product, ensure that a system of safe working practice is applied to the installation and
maintenance. Ensure the electric supply is turned off before commencing installation.

• Fire hazard – Wiring MUST comply with applicable electrical standards and include a properly sized fuse or
circuit breaker. Improper wiring can cause fire resulting in injury or death. Suggested wiring information is
given as a guide only.

Faucets, screws and screw caps.

WF1230, Water filter 12mm, and WF1250, Water filter 15mm, are available separately.
Tap / Shower replacement kit (with 2 knobs and spindles) - AS5122 (white) and AS5626 (biege).

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1. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

2. APPLICATION

3. WARNINGS

4. PARTS LIST

5. OPTIONAL EXTRAS

WARNING

WARNING - Please note that incorrect installation may invalidate the warranty.
Preparation - Always disconnect power sources before installing.

BEFORE installation

1. Check the faucet or shower unit does not obstruct the use of sink covers etc.

2. Check that there is sufficient space below the worktop/sink surface to allow the shower unit hose to retract fully.

3. Check that the hose is not twisted or tangled. If the hose is rigid this can be rectified by placing the hose in a

container of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes before installation.

4. For the retractable shower systems, the hose must be contained in an enclosed compartment that facilitates a

drainage system.

MOUNTING FOR UNITS WITH A MOUNTING PLATE

1. Position faucet or shower unit and wall bracket to allow shower head to fit into wall bracket when hose is

extended.

2. Use template supplied to cut out the main slot or holes required, and to drill the four 2.9 mm diameter screw

holes.

3. After plumbing and wiring (if necessary) apply water resistant silicone sealant around the edges of the mounting

plate (see Fig.1).

4. Secure mounting plate with screws provided, concealing the screw heads using the screw covers provided (see

Fig.2). If required the screw covers are easily removed using a pointed instrument to lever them off.

Note: to ease fitting when microswitches are used, bend the crimp terminals attached to the microswitch inwards until
they point vertically downwards.

FOR UNITS WITHOUT A MOUNTING PLATE

1. Position faucet or shower unit and wall bracket to allow shower head to fit into wall bracket when hose is

extended.

2. Cut out the holes required.

3. Apply water resistant silicone around each hole before securing.

PLUMBING

Elegance faucets or showers are supplied with either grooved 12mm inlets or 1/2” threaded inlets for use with various
pipe systems, see table below.

a) 12mm inlet

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6. INSTALLATION

Pipe System Used Fitting required

12mm semi-rigid pipework

Connect directly using Whale Quick Connect
12mm fittings

15mm semi-rigid pipework Use Whale Quick Connect adaptor WU1215

3/8" (10mm) bore flexible hose Stainless steel hose clips

1/2" (13mm) bore flexible hose

Use Whale Quick Connect adaptor WX1509 and
stainless steel hose clip

Fig. 1 Mounting Plate

Fig. 2

WARNING

b) 1/2” threaded

Elegance taps or showers can be either:-

1. PRESSURE SWITCHED

Utilising a built-in pressure switch in the caravan / motorhome’s inlet socket or pump or an in-line pressure switch in
the pipework system.
If using the pressure system, no further wiring of the tap/shower controls is necessary.

2. MICROSWITCHED SYSTEM

(i) The microswitches have a maximum recommended rating of 5 Amps.
(ii) See wiring diagram. (see Fig. 3).

Note: Wires no less than 1 mm² cross sectional area should be used for wiring. It is advisable to fit a fuse of a
suitable rating for the pump on the +ve wire up to a maximum of 5 Amps.

OPERATION OF SHOWER UNIT
The shower head can be set in three positions:

- Faucet flow - over sink.

- Shower flow - over shower tray or for rinsing sink.

- Off position - temporarily shuts off the flow to economise on water usage.

IMPORTANT: The OFF position should only be used to shut off the flow temporarily as the shower head is not
designed to withstand constant pressure. It is not a drip proof seal. This action does not turn the pump off in
microswitched systems.

Regular inspection is recommended. Replacement components are available from the Whale Stockists (see
www.whalepumps.com for details). Microswitches can be removed as follows:
(i) Turn off power supply.
(ii) Turn faucet to off position.
(iii) Remove the crimp terminals.
(iv) Hold the sides of the microswitch clip with your thumb and finger and gently pull off the clip.
(v) The microswitch should slide off the two retaining pins. Be careful not to break the pins off (see Fig. 4).

Taps can be dismantled as follows:
(i) Pull off knob(s) and spindle(s).
(ii) Unscrew securing screw(s), using a 17mm (11/16") spanner.
(iii) Control unit(s) can now be released for inspection (see Fig. 5).

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7. MAINTENANCE

Fig. 3 Microswitch Wiring Diagram

Battery

Connection to Quick Connect 15mm

Use Whale Quick Connect Adaptor(s)
WX1532

Connection to 13mm
1/2" flexible hose

Use Whale Quick Connect Adaptor(s)
WX1532
WX1584B

Mixer Tap

Microswitches

Single Tap

Microswitch

Tools required: 17mm (¹¹⁄16”) spanner and Posi #6 screwdriver. A piece of insulating or masking tape applied to the
mounting surface before marking out the fixing hole will help stop the drill from wandering, especially on tiled surface.

To avoid damage as a result of freezing, drain the entire water system. To protect Elegance Faucet or Shower units,
the Faucet Control(s) and the shower handset on/off control should be opened when draining the system to enable
stored water in the outlet to drain back through the control valves and out of the system. Ensure that both the hot and
cold systems are fully drained, the cold drain plug (if fitted) is a separate drain plug from the heater drain plug.
Faucet spouts and shower heads should be unscrewed, removed and stored in a dry place. Please contact Whale
Support or visit www.whalepumps.com for a copy of our winterising guide.

For installation or serviceable parts advice please contact Whale® Customer Support:

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
www.whalepumps.com

WHALE®, is a registered trademark of Munster Simms Engineering Limited, Bangor, Northern Ireland also trading as
Whale.

This product is protected by a 1 year warranty, for full details of our warranty statement please see enclosed leaflet.

©Copyright Whale 2014 - All rights reserved.
WHALE®, is a registered trademark of Munster Simms Engineering Limited, Bangor, Northern Ireland trading as
Whale. Whale’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to change specifications without
prior notice. Illustrations are for guidance purposes only.

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10. SERVICE SUPPORT DETAILS

9. WINTERISING

11. PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

12. WARRANTY

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Control Unit

Securing Screw

Drive Spindle

Knob

8. HELPFUL HINTS

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