Bristan Bliss series Mounting instructions

Installation
Instructions
and User Guide
Bliss Electric Showers
Models Covered:
BL385 W, BL385 B,
BL395 W, BL395 B,
BL3105 W, BL3105 B
Please keep this booklet for future
reference.
Installer, when you have read these
instructions please ensure you leave
them with the user.

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Welcome to your new Bristan Electric Shower.
Featuring a contemporary design with lots of fun features, Bristan’s electric shower
collection has been designed to be enjoyable to fit and to use.
It has also been designed and tested in the UK to all of the relevant British Standards.
These instructions contain all of the necessary installation and operating information,
so please read them thoroughly and keep for future reference.
These instructions are for your guidance to a safe and successful installation which
we recommend is carried out by a suitably qualified person and must conform with
current I.E.E Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and Building Regulations (Part P and Part G).
Note: An Installation Template & Quick-Start Guide are provided separately
with this shower.
Contents
Contents
• Important Safety Information 3-4
• Product Features 5
• Specification 6
• Electrical Requirements 7-8
• Water Requirements 9
• Fixing Your Shower to the Wall 10
• Plumbing Connections 11-13
• Electrical Connections 14-16
• Fixing Your Riser Rail to the Wall 17
• Commissioning - Testing the System 18
• Operating the Shower 19
• Operating the Shower 20
• Maintenance 20-21
• Troubleshooting 21
• Guarantee 22
• Spare Parts 23-25
• Notes 26-27

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BEAB
(British Electrotechnical
Approvals Board) Approval
of Safety.
• Do not crush or kink the shower
hose, this could damage the hose,
cause leaks and activate the pressure
relief device (PRD).
• Installations subject to regular and
rapid changes in the water supply
pressures should be avoided.
• This appliance must be
permanently connected to the water
mains and not connected by a
hose-set.
• 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 appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance shall
not be made by children without
supervision.
• Important: The shower unit must
be switched o at the isolating switch
(pull cord) when not in use.
• 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 about your
ability to install this product safely
you must employ the services of
an experienced qualified plumber/
electrically qualified person.
• Warning: 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 install this shower unit in a
room/environment without adequate
ventilation or an extractor fitted. This
is required to prevent condensation
forming within the unit.
• 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 itself.
If this occurs, turn o at the mains
electrical supply and refer to the
Troubleshooting section (see Page 17)
or contact Bristan Customer Services.
Important Safety Information

• Always switch o the power at
the consumer unit and isolate the
electrical supply 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 or seal around the unit as
this may prevent air circulating and
condensation escaping.
• This shower unit must not be
modified* in any way as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
• * Except for top left pipe entry (see
page 12) where the product has
been designed to be modified by
the installer.
• Fit only shower heads recommended
by the manufacturer. You must not
fit a “water saving” handset (whereby
the flow of water can be restricted or
turned o) to the shower, otherwise
this can result in scalding and/or unit
failure.
• A suitable double pole isolation
switch for supply disconnections
must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring circuit, in accordance with
current wiring rules.
See Electrical Installation section for
further details
• The outlet must not be connected
to any tap or fitting other than those
specified
• The spray head must be descaled
regularly
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Important Safety Information

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4
3
1. Temperature Indication
Water temperature indication Digital Display.
The Digital Display will only light up once the
STOP/START touch button is pressed, then
the temperature display will start to count up,
depending on the position of control 6.
Note: The Digital Display is an indication of
the water temperature inside the unit, not the
outlet water temperature. Any slight up or down
fluctuations on the display during use are normal.
Stand-By mode indicated by the Digital Display
showing “_ _”, denoting the shower is powered and
ready to use.
2. Medium (eco ) Power Touch Button
3. STOP/START Touch Button
4. Cold ( ) Power Touch Button
5. High ( ) Power Touch Button
6. Temperature Control
Adjustable temperature control.
Note: When Power Touch Buttons 2, 4 and 5 are
selected the appropriate icon will illuminate below
the temperature indication.
Temperature Control Device
The Temperature Control Device will activate
when the temperature is set too high and the
water inside the water heater gets too hot. The
Temperature Control Device will switch o the
power to the heating elements. Once the unit cools
down to a safe temperature the elements will come
on again and reheat the water within the water
heater and the whole cycle will repeat itself until
the temperature is manually reduced.
Warm Up Mode
The light around the Touch Buttons 2, 3 and 4 will
flash as the water heats up. Once the light stops
flashing and stays on, the shower has reached your
selected temperature and is ready to use.
Phased Shut Down & Indication
When the shower is turned o, water will continue
to flow and the light around the Touch Buttons 2, 3
and 4 will flash for a short period of time while the
heater cools down to approximately 30°C on the
display before automatically turning o.
This helps reduce limescale build up.
Performance Maintenance Indication
The Digital Display (1) will indicate CL for a short
period when routine service cleaning is advised to
ensure continued showering performance.
2
5
6
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Product Features

Model BL385 W BL395 W BL3105 W BL385 B BL395 B BL3105 B
Declared Load Profile XS XS XS XS XS XS
Water Heating Energy
Eciency Class A A A A A A
Water Heating Energy
Eciency (%) 38.5 38.6 38.6 38.5 38.6 38.6
Anual Electricity Consumption
(kWh) 480 478 479 480 478 479
Sound Power Level (dB) 15 15 15 15 15 15
Specification
Plumbing Connections
Inlet connection: 15mm Push fit
Outlet connection: 1/2” BSP male threaded
Water inlet entry points
Left hand side: Top, Bottom, Rear (bottom)
Right hand side: Bottom, Rear (bottom)
Operating Pressures
Minimum working pressure: 0.07 MPa (0.7 bar)
Maximum working pressure: 1.0 MPa (10 bar)
Static pressure range: 0 - 1 .0 MPa (0 - 10 bar)
Supply Requirements
Minimum inlet water temperature: 5°C
Maximum inlet water temperature: 20°C
System Requirements
Suitable for mains cold water pressure only
Electrical cable entry points
Left hand side: Top, Bottom, Rear (bottom)
Right hand side: Bottom, Rear (bottom)
Recommended Usage
Domestic Heavy
Commercial
Light Commercial Health Care
Product Fiche
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Specification

Warning: This appliance MUST
be earthed!
The Electrical Installation and Circuit Protection of this
shower must comply with current I.E.E Wiring Regulations
(BS 7671) and Building Regulations (Part P). We
recommend that this product is installed by a qualified
electrician prior to use. The following notes are for
guidance only.
Important: You must switch o the power at the consumer
unit, isolate the electrical circuit and verify the earth before
making any electrical connections.
The shower must only be connected to a 230-240V AC
supply. The electrical rating of your shower is on the pack or
on the rating plate label.
The shower must be connected to its own independent
electrical supply. It must not be connected to a ring main,
spur, power socket,
or lighting circuit.
If you don’t have a spare fuse way or the rating at the main
fuse box is below 80A, you should seek advice from an
electrician and may need a new consumer unit - specifically
for the shower.
A separate and permanently connected cable must be taken
from the consumer unit directly to the shower via a 45 Amp
double pole switch with a minimum contact separation gap
of 3mm in live (L) and neutral (N) poles.
The isolating switch can be a ceiling mounted pull cord
switch within the bathroom or wall mounted in an adjacent
room. The power switch must be easily accessible and
identifiable as the supply to the shower.
Note: Voltage drop in the supply to the premises, due to
heavy local demand, will aect the performance of your
shower.
To gain the optimum power possible from this shower unit
try to find the shortest possible route from the consumer
unit to the shower to run your cable.
Mains electrical
supply
Consumer
unit
Double pole
switch
Shower unit
Mains water
supply
Isolating
valve
30mA RCD
For ampage of
MCB/Fuse see
Circuit Protection
Table on Page 8
For Cable Capacit
y
see Cable Current
Carrying Capacity
Table on page 8
Rating at 240V Rating at 230V
8.5kW 7.8kW
9.5kW 8.7kW
10.5kW 9.5kW
continued on next page
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Electrical Requirements

It is a requirement that a residual current device (RCD)
formerly known as an earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)
with a tripping current of 30mA, is incorporated in the
circuit. This may be part of the existing consumer unit or a
separate unit.
For close circuit protection DO NOT use a rewireable fuse.
Instead use a suitably rated Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
or Cartridge Fuse. Please refer to the Circuit Protection
Table.
Cable Current Carrying Capacity Table
(for Twin and Earth PVC Insulated Cable)
Current Carrying Capacity
In an insulated
wall
In conduit or
trunking
Clipped direct or
buried in a non
insulated wall
6mm²
32A
6mm²
38A
6mm²
46A
10mm²
43A
10mm²
52A
10mm²
63A
Note: Cable selection is dependant on derating factors
On installation of the appliance the impedance measurement
of the Neutral and Earth back to the supply source is to be
less than 1.0 Ohms. This is in line with the general installation
requirements of the UK Network and will generally present
no problem within the UK Network.
In domestic installations you must ensure that the electrical
supply and existing fuse board are adequately rated.
Do not turn on the electrical supply until the plumbing has
been completed and the shower cover re-fitted.
Circuit Protection Table
Circuit Protection Device
Unit Rating (@
240V)
MCB Cartridge Fuse
8.5kW 40A 45A
9.5kW 40/45A 45A
10.5kW 45A 45A
The current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least
that of the shower Circuit Protection Device.
Please refer to the Cable Current Carrying Capacity Table.
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Electrical Requirements

Double pole
switch
Shower
unit
Shower tray
spillover level
Bath spillover
level
Hose
retainer
Minimum 20mm
between
showerhead
and spillover
1m minimum
height from
shower unit
to floor
If the shower is to be installed in a hard water area, we
recommend that an in-line scale inhibitor is fitted which will
prolong the life of the shower. Please refer to your supplier
for advice.
Warning: The shower must not be installed in
an area subject to freezing conditions. Do not use
if you suspect the shower is frozen, this will
damage the shower unit.
The shower must be connected to a mains water supply
only with a minimum working inlet pressure of 0.07MPa
(0.7bar) at a minimum flow rate of 8 litres per minute. The
maximum static inlet pressure must not exceed 1.0MPa
(10bar).
If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures above the
maximum stated, a suitable pressure reducing valve (PRV)
should be used.
Water regulations stipulate that the showerhead be
‘constrained by a fixed or sliding attachment (hose retainer)
so that it can only discharge water at a point not less than
20mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray
or other fixed appliance’.
If a showerhead can sit within a bath, basin or shower tray,
you must fit a double check valve in the supply pipe work
to prevent back siphonage. If the showerhead can sit within
a WC then the air gap should be a type AUK3 not less than
20mm or twice the diameter of the inlet pipe to the fitting,
whichever is the greater.
This fitting needs to be installed in accordance with the
following Installation Requirements and Notes (IRN) to
ensure they meet the requirements of the Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Scottish Bylaws
2004.
The fitting shall be installed so that its outlet discharges
above the spill-over level of any fixed appliance as indicted
on the illustration below.
For backflow protection in premises or installations up to,
and including Fluid Category 3 and 5.
The vertical distance of the outlet above the spill-over level
shall be not less than 20mm or twice the diameter of the
inlet pipe to the fitting, which ever is the greater. If the fitting
cannot be installed as indicated it shall be installed with
a backflow prevention arrangement suitable for the Fluid
Category.
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Water Requirements

LN
*
Warning: Please check for any hidden pipes and
cables before drilling holes in the wall.
Remove the 4 cover retaining screws and lift o the cover.
Do not try to remove the control knobs from the cover.
They are an integral part of the cover and must not be
removed.
If you are fitting the unit to a partition wall or a wall of
particularly friable (crumbly) substrate, you will need
appropriate fixings for the wall type.
Select the position for the shower unit over a bath or shower
tray using the installation template provided.
Important: The shower unit must be fitted to a flat,
waterproof surface. Under no circumstances should the
shower unit be attached to a wall and then tiled up to the
edges. The unit must be fixed on top of the wall surface.
Important: Use a spirit level to ensure the template is level.
Mark the 3 fixing points with a suitable pencil through the
paper. Remove the template from the wall and drill the wall
to suit the wall fixings to be used.
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: The unit can be hung temporarily on the top screws
to help with the positioning of the pipe work etc.
* The bottom screw should only be fitted during final
installation.
Important: Under no circumstances should this shower unit
be recessed (it must be fitted onto the finished wall surface)
or tiled up to or sealed around the unit as this may prevent
air circulating and any condensation escaping.
Remove
cover screws
Wall fixing points
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Fixing Your Shower to the Wall

Inlet Entry Options
Select the inlet option most suited to your situation.
LN LN LN
LN
LN LN
Bottom left inlet entry Bottom right inlet entry Top left inlet entry
Rear left inlet entry -
using a 15mm compression
elbow (not supplied), where NO
rear access is available
Rear left inlet entry -
requiring rear access
Rear right inlet entry -
requiring rear access
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Plumbing Connections

Inlet connector elbow (right side down or rear)
5
4
3
Inlet connector elbow (left side, up, down or rear)
Outlet connection 5
3
4
Warning: The outlet of the shower acts as a vent
and must not be blocked, restricted or connected to
any tap/closure device other than the handset
supplied.
Do not solder within 300mm of the shower unit or allow
solder or flux to fall onto the casings.
Important: An additional independent stop valve complying
with the current water regulations must be fitted in the
mains water supply as a means of isolating the supply to the
unit for servicing and/or maintenance work.
It is essential that all pipe work is flushed through to remove
debris and swarf that could otherwise damage the unit.
Once the pipe work has been flushed through, turn o the
water supply at the stop valve.
Connect the mains water supply to the inlet port of the
shower using 15mm copper pipe (BS EN1057) or 15mm
plastic pipe (with insert).
Do not use stainless steel pipe work. If using chrome plated
pipe ensure that the first 25mm of plating is carefully
removed to allow push-fit fitting to grip the inlet pipe.
Inlet Entry Options
The pipe work can enter the shower unit from 6 dierent
positions.
Bottom left, Bottom right, Top left, Rear left, Rear right or
Rear left - using an elbow (as shown on page 11).
To top or bottom left positions
The shower unit should come supplied with the inlet
connection set for a bottom left position. To change it to
a top left position: swivel the inlet connector elbow from
facing downward to facing upward.
To bottom right position
Unfasten the screw (3) securing the inlet connector elbow
clamp (4), remove the tab from the slot and keep until the
inlet pipe is repositioned. Lift the outlet connection (5) up
out of the way from its position at the bottom of the unit.
Pull the inlet connector elbow towards you and over to the
right hand side with the inlet entry point facing down. Refit
the clamp tab (4) into the slot on the right, refasten the
screw (3) and replace the outlet connection (5).
To rear entry positions
Swivel the inlet connector elbow to face a rear entry pipe
connection.
If the pipe work entry is from the rear, ensure that there is
space left around the push-fit elbow for future servicing or
alternatively access is possible from the rear. Bring the cold
water pipe to the shower position and connect to the inlet
elbow.
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Plumbing Connections

Hole Cover Fitting
Top left entry: Depending on your choice of cold-water
entry direction, you may need to remove thin areas of plastic
cover to facilitate pipe work entry down through the top left
of the unit.
Bottom entry: Depending on your choice of cold-water
entry direction, fit ‘hole covers’ to the pipe work slots at the
bottom of the unit.
Note: The grey areas shown are tabs that can be removed to
allow 6mm cable entry only.
Water Connection
The inlet pipe connection into the elbow is a self-seal push-
fit type. All burrs and rough edges must be removed from
the end of the pipe before connecting.
To release the pipe work from the push-fit type fitting, press
and hold the collet against the elbow and pull the pipe out
of the elbow.
Turn on the water supply and inspect for water leaks at the
shower inlet. Once inspected-turn o the water supply.
Pressure Relief Device (PRD)
A pressure relief device is designed into this shower.
The pressure relief device provides protection should an
excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower
unit. It is advisable to position the shower unit over a bath
or shower tray in the unlikely event the device should
discharge.
Do not use the shower with a damaged or kinked shower
hose or blocked handset. This may trigger the PRD which
will discharge through the vent in the bottom right hand
corner (shown).
In the event of the PRD activating, water will be discharged
from the vent. If this happens, switch o the electricity
and water supplies to the shower and contact Customer
Services.
Pipe
cover
Blanking
cover
PRD Vent
Back of unit
Pull collet back
towards elbow
Pull pipe
from elbow
Collet
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Plumbing Connections

L
N
Rear bottom left
cable entry
Top left cable entryRear bottom
right cable entry
Note: Depending on cable size and entry
point used it may be necessary to strip
back outer cable sheath suciently to
allow cables to be directed to the terminal
connection block within the unit.
Bottom left
cable entry *Bottom right
cable entry *
*Note: When feeding cable
through bottom entry
points remove highlighted
grey tab on pipe/blanking
cover if using 6mm cable.
For 10mm cable remove
the pipe/blanking cover
entirely.
Pipe
cover
Blanking
cover
Warning: This appliance and all connecting metal pipe work
must be earthed.
•
Ensure that an earth continuity conductor is securely and permanently connected to all exposed metal
parts of other services and appliances within the room where the shower is installed.
All cables must conform to the relevant tables within the current I.E.E Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). The
electrical supply cable must be either recessed or in a conduit/trunking as detailed in the current I.E.E
Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Refer to pages 7 and 8.
Electrical Connection Entry Point Options
Select the cable inlet option most suited to your situation.
L
NL
NL
N
L
N
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Electrical Connections

L
N
Electrical Connection Entry Point
Options - continued
Alternatively, if preferred, it is possible to route the cable
from the rear bottom right or bottom right positions as
shown below by stripping the sheath back further.
Select the cable inlet option most suited to your situation.
Note: Depending on cable size and entry point used it may
be necessary to strip back outer cable sheath suciently
to allow cables to be directed to the terminal connection
block within the unit.
*Note: When feeding cable through bottom
entry points remove highlighted grey tab
on pipe/blanking cover if using 6mm cable.
For 10mm cable remove the pipe/blanking
cover entirely.
Pipe
cover
Blanking
cover
Note: We
recommend
that the blue
(neutral) and
brown (live)
cables are
fed under the
filter housing.
Position the
earth cable
under the
outlet on top
of the filter
housing.
Bottom right
cable entry *
Rear bottom
right cable entry 

Filter housing
Outlet
L
N
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Electrical Connections

LL
N
L
N
L
N
10
66a
10
Switch OFF the electricity supply at the consumer unit.
The power cable entry point is shown on the diagram.
Electrical connection to be made at the terminal block as
follows:
Earth cable to the terminal marked with the Earth symbol
Neutral cable to the terminal marked N
Live cable to the terminal marked L
Important: Terminals must be fully tightened onto the
cables ensuring that no cable insulation is trapped under
the screws.
It must be metal to metal. Loose connections can result in
the cables overheating, ensure all terminal screws are fully
tightened.
The supply cable earth conductor must be sleeved. The
supply cable must be secured by routing through conduit or
in trunking or by being embedded in the wall in accordance
with current I.E.E Regulations.
Warning: Do not switch on power to the shower
unit until the cover has been fully fitted.
•Plug in the cable from the cover (10) to the connection
(10a) inside the unit.
•Rotate the temperature control knob (6) fully anti-
clockwise
(full cold).
•Rotate the splined temperature control spindle (6a) fully
anti-clockwise.
•Locate cover in position ensuring wiring is not trapped.
Note: slight adjustment of the knob may be required to
locate cover correctly.
•Secure using the 4 cover fixing screws supplied and fit
screw covers.
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Electrical Connections

Fitting the Riser Rail
Before proceeding with fitting the rail, identify each of the
items supplied using the illustration on the right.
The Slider should not be removed from the rail during fitting.
The underside of the slider has a button to release the slider
and allows the height to be adjusted.
Slide the soap dish onto the bottom end of the rail. Position
a wall bracket onto each end of the rail, ensuring the hole
through the top of the rail lines up with the hole in a wall
bracket.
Position the rail on the wall, bearing in mind the dierent
heights of people likely to use the shower and the length of
the hose when connected to the shower and passed through
the retaining hole in the soap dish. Mark the wall to indicate
the upper fixing screw position.
Warning: Please check for any hidden pipes and
cables before drilling holes in the wall.
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.
Drill the wall at the marked fixing position to suit the wall
fixings to be used, loosely fix the rail (with the large hole
on the side shown) and wall bracket. Check that the rail is
hanging vertically using a spirit level.
Slide the lower wall bracket onto the rail and mark its
required position onto the wall.
Note: The lower wall bracket does not fix to the riser tube
and can be positioned along the riser tube so as to cover
either an existing riser hole in the wall or over a tile joint.
Remove the lower bracket from the rail and unscrew the
upper bracket from the wall. Mark and drill the lower wall
bracket fixing position and fix the bracket to the wall. Slide
the rail down through the lower wall bracket and reattach
the upper bracket.
Check that the rail is perfectly vertical and tighten the upper
fixing screw. Insert end caps into the wall brackets at both
ends of the rail.
When fitting the hose, it should pass through the larger hole
of the soap dish.
Note: The conical hose end and not the handset handle, fits
into the slider. Ensure the washer is fitted between the hose
and the handset handle. The slider moves more freely on the
rail if gripped next to the rail, rather than at the handset.
Accessory
hooks
Conical
hose end
Washer
Large hole
Slider
Slider release
button
Hose
retaining hole
Soap
dish
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Fixing Your Riser Rail to the Wall

Warning: Before using the shower for the first time,
it should receive a final flush through and filter
clean to remove any remaining debris that may
be in the pipe work or hose and to ensure the
heater unit contains water before the electrical
elements are switched on.
Remove the showerhead from the hose and if not already
attached, attach the hose to the outlet port and ensure that
the outlet hose mesh filter is fitted.
The temperature control knob (6) must be set fully
clockwise to minimum flow. (This is to prevent the PRD
activating when water is first turned on).
Turn on the water supply and inspect for water tightness.
Turn on the mains electrical supply to the shower.
Press the STOP/START touch button (3).
Note: The unit has been factory set to first come on in the
Cold ( ) Power position.
Only the Cold ( ) power touch button (4) should be
illuminated when first turned on. If not please press the cold
( ) power touch button to obtain cold water only.
Wait approximately 30 seconds for the water to flow
correctly. Once the water has flowed for a further 10
seconds, rotate the temperature control knob (6) from the
fully clockwise position to the fully anti-clockwise position.
Repeat this procedure several times until a continuous flow
of water (with no air bubbles) is obtained from the shower
hose.
Once you are satisfied that the system has been flushed
through thoroughly, press the STOP/START touch button (3)
to stop the flow.
Important: Isolate the electrical and
water supply to the unit. Clean the
Inlet Filter and Outlet Hose Mesh
Filter to remove any debris from the
flush - see Maintenance Section.
Note: If the words ‘LOW PRESSURE’ appear below the
large numerical display this indicates too low a water supply
pressure to the unit. Please switch o unit until water
pressure increases before continuing to use the shower.
Re-fit the showerhead to the hose, insert hose rubber
washer to seal the joint; please ensure that the hose passes
through the larger hole in the soap dish. The showerhead is
attached to the riser rail by inserting the conical hose end
into the movable slider.
Your shower is ready for use.
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Commissioning - Testing the System

Please ensure the commissioning procedure has been
carried out.
If you did not fit this shower yourself and you are about to
use it for the first time, check with the installer to ensure he
or she has run the commissioning procedure as described on
page 18.
To Start the Shower
Press the STOP/START touch button (3).
Note: The display will only light up once the STOP/START
touch button is pressed, then the temperature indicator display
will start to count up.
During periods of high ambient temperatures (e.g. hot
summer days), it may be necessary to select a lower power
setting in order to achieve your ideal shower temperature.
When adjusting the temperature, including during first start
up, do not rapidly turn the dial to Max Temp to increase the
temperature. Instead, use small changes and wait for the
new temperature to settle before changing again.
To Stop the Shower
Press the STOP/START touch button (3).
Phased Shut Down: When the shower is turned o, water
will continue to flow for a short period of time while the
heater cools down. This ensures that the shower is ready for
the next user. Do not use the isolation switch (pull cord) to
stop the shower, use the STOP/START touch button (3).
It is always advisable to test the water temperature with
your hand before stepping under the shower. Please note
that there is always a delay of a few seconds between you
selecting a temperature setting and the selected water
temperature starting to flow.
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OFF
COLD Water
Medium
Temperature Water
NO Heater
Elements ON
1 Heater
Element ON
2 Heater
Elements ON
NO Heater
Elements ON
HOT Water
HOT (reduced flow)
COLD (increased flow)
Power Control
Temperature Control
OFF
COLD Water
Medium
Temperature Water
NO Heater
Elements ON
1 Heater
Element ON
2 Heater
Elements ON
NO Heater
Elements ON
HOT Water
HOT (reduced flow)
COLD (increased flow)
Power Control
Temperature Control
Operating the Controls
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Operating the Shower

Adjusting the Showerhead
Your Bliss showerhead has 3 spray modes - spray, jet spray
and combination. Simply rotate the spray head one way or
the other until it ‘clicks’ into the desired spray pattern.
Note: The spray head mode may need to be altered
during winter conditions (low flow conditions) to achieve a
satisfactory spray.
Maintenance
continued on next page
General Cleaning
Before attempting to clean your shower unit you must
switch o the power at the isolating switch. Do not remove
the cover.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean this unit.
The shower unit and accessories should be cleaned with a
soft, clean, damp cloth.
Performance Maintenance Indication
Display shows “CL”. This is a performance Maintenance
Indication that routine service cleaning is advisable to
maintain showering performance. Follow the instructions to
Clean the Showerhead, Clean the Inlet Filter and Clean the
Outlet Hose Mesh Filter.
Cleaning the Showerhead
Your Bristan showerhead has a rub-clean pad for easy
cleaning. Simply rub your fingers across the rubber spray
jets regularly and before you turn the shower on to remove
any scale or debris.
The hardness of the water in your area will determine how
often
you should clean your showerhead. Build up of scale in
particularly hard water areas combined with constant use
means you may need to clean your showerhead once a
week. To ensure continued performance of your electric
shower the showerhead needs to be regularly descaled.
Spray Jet spray Combination
spray
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Operating the Shower