Bristan 1500 Mounting instructions

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Please keep this booklet for future reference.
Installer, when you have read these instructions
please ensure you leave them with the user.
Installation Instructions
and User Guide
Thermostatic Power Shower 1500

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Important safety information ..............................................3
Product features..................................................................4
Electrical requirements ......................................................5
Water requirements ............................................................6
Fitting your shower..............................................................7
Fitting the riser rail .............................................................9
Commissioning - testing the system..................................11
Operating the shower..........................................................12
Adjusting the showerhead ..................................................12
Cleaning & maintenance.....................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................13
Spare parts ..........................................................................14
Guarantee ............................................................................15
Service policy.......................................................................15
Contents
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•Please read these instructions
thoroughly and retain for future use.
•All products manufactured and
supplied by Bristan are safe provided
they are installed, used correctly
and receive regular maintenance in
accordance with these instructions.
• If you are in any doubt what so ever
about your ability to install this product
safely you must employ the services of
an experienced qualified plumber.
•Do not operate the shower unit if
you suspect it is frozen. Do not site
the shower unit where it might be
subjected to freezing conditions.
•Do not operate the shower unit if the
showerhead or spray hose has been
damaged or is blocked.
•Do not block the flow of water
from the showerhead, by placing it
(smothering it) on your hand or any
other part of your body or foreign
object.
•Do not operate the shower if the
water stops flowing during use or if the
water is leaking from the shower unit
General Safety
•Always switch off the power at
the consumer unit and remove the
correct circuit fuse before making any
electrical connections or if you have to
remove the cover of an installed unit.
•The unit must be mounted on the
finished wall surface (usually tiled).
Under no circumstances must you tile
up to the unit after fixing it directly
to the bare wall as this may cause
overheating.
•If the shower unit is fitted in a hard
water area, a scale inhibitor may
have to be fitted and the filter cleaned
regularly. For more advise on obtaining
a scale inhibitor, visit local merchant
or DIY store.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Important Safety Information
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Product Features
1. Push Button STOP/START Switch
Electronic switch
2. Temperature Control
Adjustable Temperature Control
3. Eco Button
Non-powered shower
4. Hose outlet
Shower hose outlet
Removing cover
1. Temperature Control handle
2. Graphic Ring
3. Logo
4. Screws (x3)
Please note that this product comes packaged
with the front cover and control knobs already
in place. These have to be removed to install the
shower. Please follow the procedure below.
Pull off control knob (1).
To remove the graphic ring (2) which surrounds
the main control knob, insert a thin bladed
screwdriver into the recess (arrowed) gently prise
off the ring, revealing two fixing screws.
Remove lower logo (3) by inserting a thin bladed
screwdriver in the slot, to reveal the lower fixing
screw.
Remove all three fixing screws (4). The cover can
now be slowly removed - care should be taken
not to strain wiring which is attached to the front
cover.
This procedure can be reversed to replace the
front cover and control knob after installation to
the wall.
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Electrical Requirements
Warning: This appliance MUST
be earthed!
All electrical wiring for the shower must comply with the current
I.E.E. Regulations which includes earth-cross bonding to all metal
pipe work.
Important:
All plumbing connections should be completed before any electrical
connections are undertaken.
The shower must be connected to a 230/240 volt. A.C. electrical
supply from a 13-amp ring main, via a fused double pole switch
with at least 3mm contact separation. The switch is to be clearly
identifiable, a minimum distance of 2.5m from a fixed tap or shower,
i.e. mounted in an adjacent room or via a ceiling-type pull cord.
It should be fused at no more than 3 amps.
This appliance must be earthed, and all associated metal pipe work
earth crossbonded in line with current I.E.E. regulations.
As the colours of the wires in the cable (not supplied) used to
connect to this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your switch, please follow the
procedure below:
Please use the cable entry point provided. Failure to comply will
eliminate any BEAB approval.
Procedure
The wire, which is coloured Blue or Black, must be connected to the
terminal that is marked with the letter N.
The wire, which is coloured Brown or Red, must be connected to the
terminal that is marked with the letter L.
The wire, which is coloured Green or Yellow, must be connected to
the terminal that is marked with the earth symbol .
The installation and wiring must comply with I.E.E regulations.
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STOP/START
SHOWERBOOST
Shower Rail
660mm High
Shower
Unit 260mm
High 250mm
wide
Double Pole
Switch
Mains Supply
Typical Power Shower Installation

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Water Requirements
Under no circumstances must the Power Shower be connected to the
mains cold water supply, or to a combination boiler, or pressurised
hot water system.
For correct operation of the Bristan Thermostatic Power Shower both
hot and cold supplies to the unit must be gravity fed, at nominally
equal pressures, from a cold water storage tank and hot water storage
cylinder.
We recommend a minimum 112 litre (25 gallons) cold water storage
tank. Please ensure compliance with all Water Regulations.
Please ensure maximum supply head of 10 metres, minimum 1 metre.
Please note, when using this unit in ‘gravity’ shower mode, without the
boost button depressed, ensure you have a minimum of 1 metre head
from your shower head to the bottom of your cold water tank.
It is recommended that the hot water supply is at a temperature of
60°C, in line with British Standard 6700, British Water Regulations, and
Plumbing Code of Practice.
Do not use jointing compounds, or solder within 300mm of the unit.
Before proceeding with the installation of this unit, check that your
site requirements allow the shower unit and handset when positioned
on the wall to be a minimum of 1 metre below the cold water storage
tank.
All plumbing should be completed before any electrical connections
are undertaken.
The unit can be connected to a cylinder system providing it has cold
water storage capacity of 112 litres (25 gallons).
Do not run shower dry as this will damage the internal seals and
invalidate the warranty.
All pipe work into the unit should be 15mm. Non-restrictive isolating
valves must be fitted on hot and cold supply pipes. When connecting
pipe work avoid using elbows: sweep or formed bends will ensure
optimum performance.
Do not position unit in areas subjected to freezing conditions.
The temperature of your stored water must not exceed 65°C. A stored
water temperature of 60°C is considered sufficient to meet all normal
requirements in line with the British Standard 6700.
Warning - All connecting pipe work should be earthed.
Procedure - Plumbing Connections.
Isolate mains water and electrical supplies. To empty the pipe work
open the hot and cold water taps.
Make your connection into the hot water supply pipe from the cylinder,
ensuring that it is the first draw-off (below the expansion pipe tee) to
minimise the effects of water draw offs elsewhere in the house, and
a minimum of 1 metre from the base of the cold storage tank and the
top of the hot water cylinder. If this is not possible, a direct connection
must be made from the hot water cylinder with a cylinder flange.
The cold water supply should be taken directly from the cold storage
tank, and must be positioned 60mm below the cold feed connection
to the hot water cylinder. This should not be directly beneath the ball
valve as aeration of the water going to the shower could cause pump
damage.
Run hot and cold pipe work to the unit position.
Water tank detail
Cylinder Flange
Typical Power Shower Installation
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Cold Water
Storage
Tank
1m
minimum
Isolating
Valves
Hot
Water
Storage
Cylinder
Mains Water
Supply
Minimum 25mm
between Shower
head and
spillover
Bath spillover
level
Shower tray
spillover level
60mm
Cold feed
connection
to hot water
cylinder
Cold feed
connection
to the Power
Shower
51mm
1m
minimum
1m
minimum

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Fitting your Shower
Side Feed
Back Feed
Fitting the Shower
We recommend that the shower unit is fitted at chest height, and
set to one side of the intended riser rail position, ensuring that the
top of the shower unit is at least 1 metre below the base of the cold
water storage tank.
Important: The unit must be fitted on the finished tiled surface
Warning: Do not seal the edge of the shower unit to the tiled
surface with any form of sealant. The gap between the back of the
shower unit and the tiles is needed for ventilation.
The outlet connection for the hose should be sited at the bottom of
the unit.
Do not fit a fuse or switch on mains electrical supply until all
plumbing work is completed. Connecting pipework can feed from
above or below the unit, or straight through the wall at nominal
centres of 40mm.
Side Feed = Hot on the bottom/cold on the top
Back Feed = Hot on the bottom/cold on the top
Procedure:
The integral fittings on the valve are of the self-seal push-fit type.
Ensure that all burrs are removed from the ends of the supply pipes.
Where chromium plated pipe is used then the first 25mm of chrome
must be roughened or removed to ensure that the push fit fittings in
the supply retain the pipe in position.
The inlet elbows supplied are of a standard length, in some cases
these will need to be shortened for correct installation.
Surface Mounting
If exposed pipe work is the chosen option, the pipes enter the unit
on the right hand side with the cold on the top. The pipe centres
are 40mm apart, and need to penetrate the mixer connections to a
depth of 25mm.
Position the unit on the wall and mark the fixing hole positions. Drill
the wall, insert the wall plugs supplied, and secure the unit to the
wall. Make the necessary measurements, remove the unit from the
wall, and bring the pipe work and wiring to finished positions.
Make the hot water connection into the hot water supply pipe
from the cylinder, ensuring that it is the first draw off (below the
expansion tee), to minimise the effects of water drawn off elsewhere
in the house, and a minimum of 1 metre below the base of the cold
water storage tank. If connection to the hot water storage pipe is not
possible, a cylinder flange type connection may be used.
Make the cold water connection into the base of the cold water
storage tank, 60mm below the level of the cold water take off to the
hot water cylinder.
Flush out the pipe work.
Detach the pipe entry grommet and, using a sharp knife or similar,
remove the centre (15mm dia.) portions, and refit the grommet.
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Collett
For chrome
plated pipes
remove the
first 25mm of
plating
40mm
40mm
Remove center
portion (15mm)
Pipe entry grommet
Slide out Backing Plate
Reduce Elbows to
40mm

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COLD
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HOT COLD
HOT COLD
Fit the shower unit over the pipe work, and insert the mains wiring
through the aperture at the top of the base moulding. Ensure that
the supply pipes are fully inserted into the mixer valve ‘push fit’
connections, and fix to the wall.
Connect the wiring in line with the polarity indications moulded into
the base unit.
Recessed Fitting Pipework
If the pipe work is to be recessed, it should be let into the wall with
the ends of the hot and cold pipes standing 40mm off the finished
surface of the wall, and centres 40mm apart, with the cold above the
hot. Connections to the hot and cold water supplies should be made
as described above, knocking out inlet holes in rear of unit.
Position the unit on the wall with the inlet pipes centred in the holes
in the rear of the base moulding, mark the fixing screw positions on
the wall and remove the unit.
Drill the fixing screw holes and insert the wall plugs supplied.
Cut the plastic inlet elbows supplied to 40mm long from the centre
of the elbow, and remove any burrs from the cut end. Fit the cut
inlet elbows into the push-fit connectors on the shower mixer valve.
Flush out the pipe work.
Fit the shower unit over the pipe work, and insert the mains wiring
through the aperture at the top of the base moulding. Ensure that
the supply pipes are fully inserted into the mixer valve ‘push fit’
connections, and fix to the wall using the fixing screws suppled.
Connect the wiring in line with the polarity indications moulded into
the base unit.
Fitting your Shower
Hole Fixing Positions
Wiring Connections
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Fitting the Riser Rail
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1. Mark the position
Position the assembled riser rail on the wall, bearing in mind the
different heights of people likely to use the shower and the length of
the hose when connected to the shower.
With the riser rail vertical, mark the wall bracket positions onto the
wall.
Release the slider handle and remove the slider and wall brackets
from the rail.
2. Attach wall brackets
Position the wall bracket fixings in the marked positions against the
wall, ensure they are vertically in line with each other and mark the
centres of the fixing holes onto the wall.
Warning: Please check for any hidden pipes and cables before
drilling holes in the wall.
Drill suitable holes and insert the wall plugs. Securely attach the
wall bracket fixings to the wall using the screws.
Tips: A piece of insulation or masking tape positioned where
holes are to be drilled and before marking out the exact position
for the fixing holes will help stop the drill bit from wandering,
particularly on a tiled surface.
When working near a basin, bath or shower insert plug or cover
waste to prevent losing small parts.
Take care not to drop tools/equipment into basin, bath or
shower during shower installation.
Note: If replacing an existing riser rail, check to see if the existing
holes can be reused or covered by the new wall brackets. Try to
avoid drilling close to the edge of tiles, drill in the middle of the tiles
or in the tile joints.
Slider
handle
Wall bracket
Wall bracket
Wall bracket
fixing

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Fitting your Riser Rail
3.Insert rail clamps
Insert the rail clamps into both wall brackets, ensuring the screw is
accessable .
4. Insert riser rail
Push the riser rail up through the bottom wall bracket.
Push the soap dish and slider down onto the riser, ensuring they are
the correct way up.
Then push the top wall bracket down onto the riser rail.
5. Tighten rail clamps
Centre the riser rail within the wall brackets and tighten both
clamps onto the rail.
6. Fit wall bracket fixings
Position the wall bracket fixings onto the wall surface and mark the
position. Drill suitable holes and insert the wall plugs. Secure the
wall bracket fixings to the wall using the screws provided.
7. Fit riser rail to the wall
Slide the wall brackets over the wall bracket fixings. Tighten the
grub screw on the under side of each wall bracket using a 2.5mm
hexagonal key.
8. Connect shower hose to shower
Screw the shower hose (ribbed nut end) onto the shower ensuring
that the rubber washer is fitted and feed the hose through the hole
in the soap dish.
9. Connect shower hose to showerhead
Screw the shower hose (conical end) onto the showerhead ensuring
that the rubber washer is fitted.
Place the showerhead into the slider.
Rail clamp
Bottom wall
bracket
Top wall
bracket
Slider
bracket
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Commissioning - Testing the System
Connect the shower hose to the unit but do not fit the handset.
Turn on the hot and cold isolating valves, and the electricity-
isolating switch. Place the open end of the hose in the bath or
shower tray.
Set the temperature control knob to cold, fully clockwise, and press
the ‘stop/start’ button.
Cold water will run from the hose, and you should allow this to
continue for two minutes after which the control knob should be
returned to the ‘12 o’clock’ position. Allow the water to run for a
few minutes to stabilise the hot water flow, and then check that the
water is at a comfortable showering temperature.
If it is too hot or cold, turn off the electricity-isolating switch, pull
off the control knob, and adjust the brass spindle anti-clockwise
to increase the temperature - clockwise to decrease. Replace the
knob in the ‘12 o’clock’ position, switch the electricity on, and check
the water temperature. Readjust as necessary until a satisfactory
temperature is achieved.
Pass the shower hose through the hole in the soap dish and, using
the rubber sealing washer supplied, fit the handset to the hose and
place the handset in the handset holder.
Press the Stop/Start button. Water flows from the shower head
under the gravity pressure from the storage tank. The ‘Eco’ button
allows you to switch from a power shower to a gravity (non-powered)
shower.
Temperature Adjustment
The valve allows the maximum showering temperature to be set
at a safe level, preventing accidental scalding. This setting should
be made during commissioning and will require that the hot water
cylinder is at its normal operating temperature.
IMPORTANT:
The handset must be in the spray mode.
We recommend the reading of User Instructions before proceeding
further. This will familiarise you with the operation of the shower.
Turn the brass mixer valve spindle fully clockwise, and then anti-
clockwise until the black line on the spindle is aligned with the
groove on the mixer body, and fit the control knob in the fully cold
position. Check that it is correctly fitted by turning fully clockwise to
the stop, pull the knob off and check that the black line and groove
are aligned. Adjust if necessary. This sets the shower temperature
to 38-40°C, with the control knob pointing to ‘12 o’clock’, if the
stored hot water is at the recommended 60°C.
Temperature Adjustment
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Mixer Valve
Spindle

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Operating the Shower
To operate the shower ensure the temperature control knob (1) is
set approximately to the 12 o’clock position and press the Stop /
Start button (2).
Adjust the shower temperature by turning the knob anti-clockwise
- towards red, for warmer temperature, and clockwise - blue, for
cooler.
Setting the knob in the same position in future will give the same
showering temperature.
If a less powerful shower is required, press the Shower Eco
button (3).
The handset holder has a friction grip on the rail and simply slides
up and down to adjust the height. The angle of the handset in the
holder has 5, spring loaded positions. To adjust, grip the handset
handle next to the hose nut, and move it to it’s required position.
Cleaning
Do not at anytime use bath cleaning liquids, powders or specified
scratch cleaners on any surface finishes. In order to avoid surface
wear or chemical attack on any of your shower fittings when
cleaning, always use a damp cloth. For persistent stains or marks,
you may use domestic liquid or soap.
Handset
The Handset has three spray modes.
1. Spray
2. Jet spray
3. Combination spray
To select the desired showering mode, simply rotate the spray head
one way or the other to the desired spray pattern.
Cleaning - Rub-clean feature
To remove any build up of limescale from your handset, remove it
from its holder and rub your fingers over the rubber spray jets. Turn
the shower on and any build up of limescale will be flushed out of
the handset.
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Warning: Before carrying out general repairs or testing the
shower, ensure that the electricity supply is turned off at the mains
and the correct circuit fuse is removed.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Likely Cause Action/Remedy
Shower not operating Electric is not switched on Check all fuses and electrical
supply.
No water flow (Hot or Cold) Isolating valves turned off Check isolating valves are
turned on
Check cold-water storage tank
has not run dry
Poor performance Restrictions in water supply Check both hot and cold
isolating valves are fully open
Pump may have overheated Allow unit to cool and it will
automatically re-set
Check for adequate ventilation
Unit may be incorrectly
installed
Check that the top of the
shower unit is at least 1 metre
below the base of the cold
water tank
Blockage in handset or shower
hose
Check and clean as necessary
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Spare Parts
HOT COLD
HOT COLD
No. Part No. Description No. Off
01 SP-087-0105-WT Base assembly 1
02 COV SP-087-0507 W Front cover 1
03 SP-087-0505-WT Temperature control knob 1
04 SP-087-0503-WT Stop/start button 1
05 SP-087-0504-WT Shower Eco button 1
06 SP-490-0014 Front cover screws 3
07 SP-087-0230 Solenoid 1
08 SP-087-0127 Pipe connection 1
09 SP-087-0110 Pump unit 1
10 SP-086-0060 Long Inlet Elbow 2
11 SP-087-0091 TPE Cover 1
12 SP-087-0154 Mixer valve assembly 1
13 SP-087-0097 Motor Cover 1
14 SP-087-0129 Latching Switch# 1
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Guarantee
Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing a Bristan product. This product
has been designed and tested, in the UK, to the highest
standards.
Guarantee: 2 Year parts.
1 Year labour (subject to registration).
This guarantee applies to products purchased within the
United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, but does not apply
to products used commercially.
This is provided that:
1. The guarantee registration card is completed and
returned within ten days complete with a copy of proof of
purchase. Proof of purchase is required for any servicing
requirements.
2. The product is installed and operated in accordance with
our instructions and has not been misused or damaged.
This in no way affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
The information on the Guarantee card helps Bristan to
process any claims and contact you about your product
and its maintenance if required. The registration of your
personal details is purely for Bristan use and the remaining
information helps us to make products for the future.
Should a complaint arise, products are guaranteed against
faulty workmanship and materials for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase, when in domestic use
(second year guarantee is parts only). For your guarantee
to be valid, your shower must be installed by a competent
person, in accordance with the instruction manual.
Bristan will repair or replace (at our option), free of
charge, any faulty components during the guarantee
period, provided it has been maintained and operated
in accordance with our instructions, and has not been
misused or damaged.
Modification or repair of this product by person(s) not
authorised by Bristan will invalidate this guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Service Policy
Replacement Parts Policy
Important:
In the event of product or component malfunction,
DO NOT tamper with or remove the product from site.
Telephone the Customer Services Department and be
prepared with the date of purchase, model number and
a clear description of the complaint.
Our service staff are fully qualified to advise on correct
installation procedures and will be able to diagnose
whether the fault will require a replacement part or a visit
from a Bristan engineer.
If required, a service call will be booked and either yourself
or an appointed representative (who should be a person of
18 years or over) must be present during the visit.
All site visits to product within the guarantee period will
be carried out free of any parts or labour charges provided
the conditions of the guarantee have been adhered to (the
second year guarantee is parts only).
All site visits to product out of guarantee will be subject to
charges for parts and labour. Charges will also be levied on
cancelled appointments, unless advised to Bristan at least
24 hours in advance of the agreed date and time.
Should a product be discontinued, spare parts stocks
will be maintained, but in the event of a part becoming
unavailable Bristan reserve the right to supply a substitute
of equal quality.
For spare parts please contact Customer Services or via
the Bristan website.
Opening times: Please refer to the Bristan website.
Customer Service:
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: enquir[email protected]om
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Bristan Group Ltd.
Birch Coppice Business Park
Dordon
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1SG
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Issue POW SHX 1500 D4
Part Number 131 - 723