Page 2 - Trance; CONTENTS Page
Trance Important safety information .......................................................... 1Introduction ................................................................................... 2Specifications .................................................................................. 2Advice ...
Page 3 - operate the unit if the showerhead or spray hose becomes damaged.; DO NOT; the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover.; hot water will be expelled for the first few seconds.; PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; GENERAL
Trance 1 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...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS
Trance 2 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 water passing through the heater unit which determines the shower temperature. (The slower the flow the hotter t...
Page 5 - MAIN COMPONENTS; Inside unit
Trance 3 Main components MAIN COMPONENTS Inside unit (fig.1) 1. Top cable entry 2. Bottom pipe entry 3. Rear pipe entry area 4. Rear cable entry area 5. Wall screw fixing 6. Terminal block 7. Power selector assembly 8. Stabilising valve 9. Solenoid valve 10. Guide pockets 11. Heater & element as...
Page 6 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS; THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Trance 4 E-002-A 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...
Page 7 - Table B
Trance 5 Table B 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 m...
Page 8 - Water requirements; WATER REQUIREMENTS; If the stated flow rates are not available, it
Trance 6 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) Water requir...
Page 9 - Siting of the shower; SITING OF THE SHOWER; Refer to; The shower must not be positioned
Trance 7 Fig.6 Diagrammatic view (not to scale) P-001-A 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 sho...
Page 10 - Check there are no hidden cables or; FITTING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL
Trance 8 W-005-A 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 control knob is an integral part of the cover – DO NOT attempt to remove it...
Page 11 - Drill and plug the wall.
Trance 9 Drill and plug the wall. (An appropriate drill bit should be used. If the wall is brick, plasterboard or a soft building block, appropriate wall plugs and screws should be fitted). Screw the top fixing screw into position leaving the base of the screw head protruding 6 mm out from the wall....
Page 12 - Plumbing to be carried out before wiring; Procedure; The inlet fitting is designed to enter a; Before completing the; At this stage no water can flow through; PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; The outlet of the shower acts as a
Trance 10 Plumbing to be carried out before wiring DO NOT use jointing compounds on any pipe fittings for the installation.DO NOT solder fittings near the shower unit as heat can transfer along the pipework and may damage components.Compression fittings MUST be used to connect to the inlet of the sh...
Page 13 - Fully tighten the terminal; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; DO NOT switch on the electricity
Trance 11 SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS. Fig.13 shows a schematic wiring diagram. The cable entry points are shown in fig.1 . The cable can be surface clipped, hidden or via 20 mm conduit. Note: Conduit entry can only be from rear. Route the cable into the shower unit and connect to...
Page 14 - and position the; Before finally fitting the cover,; Replacing the cover; REPLACING THE COVER
Trance 12 Refit the trimplate and secure with the two screws. Turn the power selector spindle fully clockwise to the stop (fig.15) . Turn the stabiliser valve spindle fully clockwise until the arm hits the stop (fig.16) . On the cover, turn the power selector to the COLD position (fig.17) and positi...
Page 15 - Failure to turn the control to ‘15’ may; COMMISSIONING
Trance 13 The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris, and to ensure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on.This operation must be carried out with the flexible hose screwed to the outlet but without the showerhead attached. The CO...
Page 16 - Make sure the commissioning; To start the shower; OPERATING THE SHOWER
Trance 14 IMPORTANT: Make sure the commissioning procedure has been carried out. To start the shower Press the START/STOP button and water will flow. To stop the shower Press the START/STOP button and water will cease to flow. Note: If restarting immediately after stopping, be aware that a slug of h...
Page 17 - The preferred number on ‘economy’ will; To decrease the shower temperature; It is advisable to be certain that the; It is recommended that persons
Trance 15 After obtaining your preferred shower temperature, the number can be remembered and left as the normal setting and should only need to be altered to compensate for seasonal changes in ambient water temperatures. Note: The preferred number on ‘economy’ will give a different temperature to t...
Page 18 - Low pressure indicator; Operating functions; OPERATING FUNCTIONS
Trance 16 Low pressure indicator Power light indicator Fig.23 Low pressure indicator (fig.23) If the low pressure neon lights, this means that the water pressure has fallen below the minimum required for correct operation of the shower. In this state the low pressure cut-out has operated. This switc...
Page 19 - CLEANING THE INLET FILTER; The inlet filter is situated in the solenoid inlet; Instructions for installers and service engineers only; INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY
Trance 17 CLEANING THE INLET FILTER It is recommended that the filter is periodically cleaned in order to maintain the performance of the shower. It is essential that this operation is carried out by a competent person. SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAINS. The inlet filter is situated in ...
Page 20 - SPARE PARTS; Ref. Description Part No.
Trance 18 10 1 3 4 2 6 7 8 9 5 1. Start/stop switch assembly 83305530 2. Terminal block 83310310 3. Thermal cut-out 22009860 4. Heater can assembly 8.5kW 84500300 9.5kW 84500290 5. Microswitch & wire assemblies Top microswitch pair 82301030 Bottom microswitch pair 82301020 6. Selector switch ass...
Page 21 - FAULT FINDING; attempting any fault finding inside the unit.; Problem/Symptom Cause
Trance 19 Fault finding FAULT FINDING IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault finding inside the unit. Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure X-003-A Check if isolating valves are fully open. Check for a blockage in inlet filter or...
Page 22 - Problem/Symptom Cause; please contact Customer Service for advice.
Trance 20 FAULT FINDING Problem/Symptom Cause Action/Cure X-003-A Check if isolating valves are fully open. Check for a blockage in inlet filter or in pipework.Have unit checked. Ring Customer Service. Increase flow rate via temperature control.Blocked showerhead — clean or replace blocked sprayplat...
Page 23 - Water; Entry Points; Cable; Entry Points; WEEE Directive – Policy Statement; WEEE directive
Trance 21 Entry Points Diagram Key: Water Entry Points Cable Entry Points WEEE Directive – Policy Statement As a producer and a supplier of electric showers, Triton Showers is committed to the protection of the environment via our own environmental policy and the compliance with the WEEE directive ....
Page 24 - TRITON STANDARD GUARANTEE; procedure should be followed:; Replacement Parts Policy
Trance 22 Triton Showers Triton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 4NR Triton is a division of Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited TRITON reserve the right to change product specification without prior notice. E&OE. © TRITON SHOWERS 2012 Customer Service: % 0844 980 0750 Trade Installer Hotline: % 084...
