Setup: Triton Amore Electric Shower User Manual

Triton Amore Electric Shower

Introduction

The Triton Amore Electric Shower is a cutting-edge bathroom fixture designed to enhance your showering experience with its advanced features and sleek design. This electric shower is intended for use in homes where a reliable and efficient showering solution is needed. With an estimated price range of £150 to £250, it offers great value for its quality and performance. The Triton Amore Electric Shower was launched in recent years, making it a modern addition to any bathroom.

The Triton Amore is known for its ease of use, energy efficiency, and powerful showering experience. It is suitable for homes with a low water pressure system, as it can operate effectively even at lower pressures. The shower comes with multiple spray patterns and a thermostatic temperature control, ensuring a comfortable and safe showering experience.

Specifications

ELECTRICAL

• Nominal power - rating at 240V
• Nominal power - rating at 230V
• 8.5kW – (40A MCB rating)
• 7.8kW – (40A MCB rating)
• 9.5kW – (40A MCB rating)
• 8.7kW – (40A MCB rating)

PLUMBING (see pages 6 & 7 for water regulations)

• Supply Source
• Mains pressure cold water only
• Minimum running pressure and flow to the inlet of the shower for full performance, 100kPa (1 bar) at 8 litres per minute
• Maximum static pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar)
• Maximum inlet temperature 28°C
• Minimum inlet temperature 5°C
• Inlet connection 15mm diameter
• Outlet connection ½” BSP male thread

MATERIALS

• ABS: Backplate, cover, controls, showerhead
• Acetal: Sprayplate
• Minerally insulated corrosion-resistant metal sheathing: Elements

STANDARDS and APPROVALS

• Splashproof rating: IPX4
• Safety: Complies with the requirements of current British and European safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances
• BEAB: Complies with the requirements of the British Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB)
• CE: Meets with Compliance with European Community Directives (CE)

DIMENSIONS & ENTRY POINTS

Installation 

SITTING IN THE SHOWER 

IMPORTANT: Water regulations (fig.6)

• It is required that the showerhead be constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment so that it can only discharge water at a point not less than 25mm above the spill-over level of the relevant bath, shower tray,, or other fixed appliance’.
• If the riser kit is supplied with a ‘soap dish hose retainer’ or bespoke ‘hose retainer’, it will,, in most cases,, meet this requirement. If the showerhead can still be placed within a bath, basin, or shower tray within the 25mm limit, then a double check valve, or similar, MUST be fitted in the supply pipe work to prevent back-flow.

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. This may cause the PRD to operate.

• 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. 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 stop valve. Contact Customer Service for advice on replacing the PRD.

WARNING
The shower MUST NOT be positioned where it will be subjected to freezing conditions.

IMPORTANT: If installing onto a tiled wall, ALWAYS mount the unit on the surface of the tiles. NEVER tile up to the unit.

IMPORTANT: The unit must be mounted on a flat surface that covers the full width and length of the backplate. It is important that the wall surface is flat,, otherwise difficulty may be encountered when fitting the cover, and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired.

PLUMBING INSTALLATION
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 pipe work and damage components.
• Compression fittings MUST be used to connect to the inlet of the shower (fig.7).  (Push-on fittings must NOT be used as full engagement cannot be guaranteed.)For installing a feed pipe from the back or bottom, the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is 21mm (fig.7).
• LH or RH Water Inlet is achieved by a swivel elbow as shown (fFig.8).

NOTE :- Due to variations in manufacturers' specifications, it is beyond he scope of this book to recommend a specific elbow brand.

NOTE: If the entry is from the back, the nut of the compression fitting will be partially behind the surface of the wall. This area MUST be left clear when plastering and tiling around the pipework to make the nut accessible for future adjustments.

NOTE: An additional stop valve (complying with Water Regulations) must be fitted in the mains water supply to the shower as an independent means of isolating the water supply should maintenance or servicing be necessary.

IMPORTANT: Before completing the connection of the water supply to the inlet of the shower, flush out the piping to remove all swarf and system debris. This can be achieved by connecting a hose to the plumbing and turning on the mains water supply long enough to clear the debris to waste.

IMPORTANT!
The water inlet MUST ONLY be used in the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ entry position. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES  should the water inlet fitting be used at 90° to the backplate to emulate a ‘Rear Entry’ installation.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Switch off the electricity supply at the mains before proceeding.

• The supply cable MUST be secured either by routing through conduit, in trunking, or by embedding in the wall, in accordance with IEE regulations.
  NOTE: Conduit entry can only be from the rear. 
  NOTE: Deviations from the designated entry points will invalidate product approvals. The cable entry points are listed on page 3.
• Seal around the rear entry cable to prevent water ingress into the wall.

FIT TO THE WALL & CONNECT THE SHOWER SUPPLIES
Pipe/Electrical access points

• The water inlet has been designed to allow left or right fitting - decide the inlet direction and then turn the inlet either left or right.
• If the top entry has not been chosen, the trim can be fitted completely. Should either top cable or top pipe entry have been chosen individually, the trim has been designed to be separated,, and the appropriate trim section can be inserted (fig.9).
• If the bottom entry has not been chosen, the bottom trims should be fitted into the entry points (fig.10).
• Use the backplate as a template, making sure it is level,, and mark the fixing holes.   Top and one bottom fixing is adequate. (fig.11).
• Remove the unit from the wall. Drill and plug the wall. (An appropriate drill bit should be used. If the wall is plasterboard or a soft building block, appropriate wall plugs should be fitted).
• Offer the unit to the wall and secure the fixing screws into position. DO NOT fully tighten the screws at this stage, as the fixing holes are elongated to allow for out-of-square adjustment after the plumbing connections have been completed.
• Connect the mains water supply to the inlet.. DO NOT use excessive force when making the connection.

• Make sure the backplate is square on the wall and tighten the retaining screws that hold it to the wall.
• Turn on the mains water supply and check for leaks in the pipe work connection to the shower.

NOTE: At this stage,, no water can flow through the unit.

IMPORTANT: A suitable sealant should always be used to seal around the incoming pipework to prevent water from entering the wall.

• Route the cable into the shower unit for connection to the terminal block (fig.12) as follows:
  • Earth cable to the terminal marked
  • Neutral cable to terminal marked N
  • Live cable to the terminal marked L

• Once the cables have been installed,, the two trimplates will need to be fitted.
• (fig.13) shows a schematic wiring diagram.

IMPORTANT: When connecting the cable,, fully tighten the terminal block screws and make sure that no cable insulation is trapped under the screws. Loose connections can result in cable overheating.

NOTE: The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved. The outer sheath of the supply cable must be stripped back to the minimum.

• The use of connections within the unit or other points in the shower circuit to supply power to other equipment, i.e.,, extractor fans, pumps, etc., will invalidate the guarantee.
• DO NOT switch on the electricity supply until the shower cover has been fitted.

1. Terminal block
2. Earth post
3. Control PCB
4. Power PCB
5. Solenoid Valve
6. Thermal cut-out
7. Thermistor
8. Connector socket
9. Element

NOTE: The elements on UK models are to 240V specification and will give a lower kW rating if the voltage supply is below 240V.

FITTING THE COVER

Fitting The Cover - valve & knob positions

• Turn the valve spindle clockwise until it stops (fig.14).
• Turn the temperature control on the cover fully clockwise until it stops (fig.15).
• Offer the cover to the unit.
• Carefully locate the cover tags in the guide pockets on the backplate and make sure the wires are not trapped.
• Guide the cover into position so that the control spindle locates correctly (minor adjustment may be necessary to align the control and spindle).
• Should any difficulty arise, recheck the points above.
• While applying slight pressure to the front cover, secure it in position with the three retaining screws.
• Fit the flexible hose to the shower outlet,, making sure the outlet of the hose is directed to waste. Check that the supplied sealing washer is in place.
• DO NOT attach the showerhead at this stage.

WARNING
Before the normal operation of the shower, the following commissioning procedure must be completed correctly.

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 
The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit debris, and to make sure 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. Make sure the outlet of the flexible hose is directed to waste.

IMPORTANT: The Temperature control MUST be turned fully clockwise as shown in (fig.16) - Failure to do this could make the PRD operate.

• Turn on the water supply to the shower at the isolating stop valve.
• Switch on the electricity supply to the shower at the isolating switch.
• Wait until water starts to flow from the flexible hose.
• Slowly rotate the temperature control fully anti-clockwise as in (fig.17).
• It will take about thirty seconds for a smooth flow of water to be obtained while air and any debris are being flushed from the shower.
• When a smooth flow of water is obtained, turn the temperature control fully clockwise and anti-clockwise and back again several times to release any trapped air from within the unit.
• Once the flushing out has been completed, switch off the electricity to the shower at the isolating switch. The water will cease to flow.
• Unscrew the top and bottom retaining screws again, and lift the cover from the backplate.

User Operating Instructions

OPERATING THE SHOWER

To start the shower (fig.19)

• Switch the power on at the isolating switch. ‘TRITON’ will show on the screen (1) for a few seconds,, and the Start/Stop icon (2) will illuminate.
• Press the Start/Stop button (2). The screen will display ‘Hello’,, then the showering temperature. 
  The shower will always default to the Max setting. The Max (3) icon will illuminate.
• During showering, the Eco (4), Cold (5),, or Max (3) icons may be touched to change the power setting.
• After a new power selection is made, the appropriate icon is illuminated and the screen will display ‘Cold’, ‘Eco’,, or ‘Max’ to confirm the selection before reverting to displaying the showering temperature.

To stop the shower

• Stop the shower by pressing the Start/Stop button (2). ‘BYE’ will flash on the screen (1), and water will cease to flow after a few seconds. (see phased shutdown process, P17). The screen will turn itself off.
• After shutting the unit MUST be isolated via the 45-amp isolating switch.
• Cold setting (5)
  • No heater elements are operated.
• Eco setting (4)
  • Only one heater element is operated.
• Max setting (3)
  • All heater elements are operated.

IMPORTANT
After any adjustment has been made, it will take a few seconds for the temperature to stabilise and reach the showerhead..

To adjust the shower temperature - Eco and Max settings only (fig.20)

• The water temperature is changed by increasing or decreasing the flow rate of the water through the shower via the temperature control knob.
• After obtaining your showering temperature, the knob can be left at the normal setting and should only need to be altered to compensate for seasonal changes in ambient water temperature.

NOTE: The preferred knob position on ECO will give a different temperature than the same position on MAX.

To decrease the shower temperature

• Turn the temperature control knob anti-clockwise - this will increase the flow of water through the shower and make the water colder. The screen will display the temperature.

To increase the shower temperature

• Turn the temperature control clockwise -this will decrease the flow of water through the shower and make the water hotter. The Display The screen will display the temperature.

NOTE: It is advisable that the showering temperature is tested with your hand before stepping under the showerhead. 

NOTE: In normal use, it is in order to leave the water supply permanently on to the shower unit, but as with most electrical appliances, the unit MUST be switched off at the isolating switch when not in use.

OPERATING FUNCTIONS 

Power ‘on’ indicator ring (fig...21)

• When the electricity supply to the shower is switched on at the isolating switch, ‘TRITON’ will show on the screen for a few seconds,, and the Start/Stop icon will illuminate.

Low-pressure indication (fig.22)
If the water pressure has fallen below the minimum required for the correct operation of the shower, the following will happen. 

• All heating elements will be switched off, preventing any undue temperature rises.
• The screen will flash ‘LOW PRESSURE’.
• When there is adequate water pressure, the shower will automatically return to the original settings selected. The screen will revert to the water temperature again.

Phased shutdown (fig.23)

• When the Start/Stop button is pressed to end showering, all heating elements are switched off to, but water will continue to flow for a few seconds, flushing out any remaining hot water.
• The screen will flash ‘Bye’ while the phased shutdown operation is in progress, and will turn itself off when the operation is complete. A phased shutdown makes sure the next user will not receive a slug of hot water if standing under the showerhead when the shower is started.

Safety cut-out

• The unit is fitted with an over-temperature safety device. In the event of abnormal operation, which could cause unsafe temperatures within the shower, the device will disconnect all the heating elements.

Out of the temperature range 

• If the display shows the words ‘Lo’ or ‘Hi’ at any time, it means that the shower is outside the recommended showering temperatures. Wait until the screen shows the appropriate temperature before continuing to shower.

Fault Finding/Troubleshooting

Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting any fault-finding inside the unit.

Important: Switch off the electricity at the mains supply and remove the circuit fuse before attempting fault-finding inside the unit.

NOTE: Identify the cause of the operation before fitting the new PRD unit. 

When fitting a new PRD, follow the commissioning procedure. It is advised that all electrical maintenance/repairs to the shower should be carried out by a suitably qualified person.

In the unlikely event of a fault occurring, please contact Triton Customer Service. DO NOT remove the shower from the installation.

Spare Parts

1. Thermal cut-out (TCO)..................22012750

2. Heater can be assembled..................................…

   8.5kW............................................83314510
   9.5kW............................................83314520

3. Solenoid valve -...........................P27410800 
   stabilizer valve assembly.............................…
4. Pressure switch assembly.............P27411001
5. Pressure relief device (PRD)............83316080
6. Terminal block & wires................S27411003
7. Water inlet...................................S27411001
8. Water Outlet & Thermistor assy...S85000340
9. Main Trimplates
   White LH.........................................7054846
   White RH.........................................7054848
   Black LH..........................................7054847
   Black LH..........................................7054849
10. Power PCB.....................................83316100
11. Cover assembly (including cover PCB)
    Gloss Black..................................S80000045
    Gloss White.................................S80000046
    Brushed Steel...............................S80000047
12. Bottom pipe trim (left)
    White..............................................7054852
    Black................................................7054853
13. Bottom pipe trim (right)
    White..............................................7054854
    Black................................................7054855
14. Top pipe trim
    White..............................................7054850
    Black................................................7054851

Shower Controls - Quick User Guide

To START or STOP your shower.

To alter the FLOW and Temperature of your shower.

Triton Standard Guarantee

Except accessories, Triton guaranteesguaguaranteesagainst all manufacturing defects for a period of 2 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.

All accessories such as shower heads, hoses, and riser rails,, carry a 1-year parts-only guarantee against manufacturing defects.

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:
   • use other than domestic use by you or your resident family; 
   • wilful act or neglect; 
   • any malfunction resulting from the incorrect use or quality of electricity, gas,, or water, or incorrect setting of controlFailurelure to install in accordance with this installation guide
2. Claims for missing parts once the product has been installed.
3. Repair costs for damage caused by foreign objects or substances.
4. Total loss of the product due to the unavailability of parts.
5. Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of any kind.
6. Call out charges where no fault has been found with the appliance.
7. The cost of repair or replacement of pressure relief devices, showerheads, hoses, riser rails,, and/or wall brackets, isolating switches, electrical cable, fuses,, es and/or circuit breakers, or any other accessories installed at the same time.
8. 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,
9. Call out charges where the water supply cannot be isolated, this includes consequential losses arising from unserviceable supply valves.

For the latest Terms & Conditions, please see:

• www.tritonshowers.co.uk
• Customer Service:  024 7637 2222 
• Trade Installer Hotline: 02476 378344
• Fax: 02476 324504 www.tritonshowers.co.uk
• E-mail: serviceenquiries@tritonshowers.co.uk

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Energy-efficient and cost-effective operation
• Thermostatic temperature control for consistent water temperature
• Multiple spray patterns for a customized shower experience
• Sleek and modern design
• Compatible with low water pressure systems
• Safety features such as automatic shut-off

Cons:

• Higher initial cost compared to some other models
• Installation may require professional assistance
• Limited adjustability in some settings compared to more advanced models

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Triton Amore Electric Shower for its performance and reliability. Many have noted the ease of installation and the comfortable showering experience it provides. However, some users have mentioned that the initial cost is higher than expected and that installation might require professional help.

Common complaints include occasional issues with temperature consistency and the need for regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance.