Insignia GT8727 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
GT8727
ATTENTION INSTALLERS:
These instrucons must be
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(NOTE: This service is only available to customers from the day of delivery,
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Replacements Parts: inside of your warranty contact:
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contact 0844 800 3069
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Contents
Introduction
Electrical Requirements
What’s In The Boxes?
Screw Pack Contents
Plumbing Requirements
Starting The Installation
Electric Box Connections
Steam Generator Connections
Sealing and Water Testing
MK117 Control Panel Instructions
Help Book Information
Parts list
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Thank you for your recent purchase of an Insignia shower. Please read this booklet with great care to ensure you get the best out of your build and have a shower that
will last for many years to come!
Like everything, in order to obtain a first class product that will serve you well for many years, the effort and correctness put into the assembly will reflect in the quality of
your finish.
OUR BADGE RATING IN TERMS OF DIFFICULTY OF ASSEMBLY IS BASED ON CLIENT FEEDBACK
1 Badge = Very easy
2 Badges = Easy
3 Badges = Moderate
4 Badges = Harder than average
5 Badges = Professional skills required
This shower is rated 3 Badges

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ASSEMBLY AND SIMPLE PLUMBING
THIS PRODUCT BUILD IS RATED SUITABLE FOR DIY PURPOSES PROVIDING THE CUSTOMER IS OF ABOVE AVERAGE SKILLS AND FEELS CONFIDENT IN
THEIR ABILITY. ONLY YOU THE CUSTOMER WILL KNOW THIS SO BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO ASSEMBLY READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING
PAGES IN DETAIL THEN DECIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT USE THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL. IN PICKING SUCH, ALLOW THEM TO DECIDE IF
THEY ARE CAPABLE OF BUILD BY FIRST SHOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THEM. ALWAYS GET THREE QUOTES.
REMEMBER THE BEST IS NOT ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST!
REMEMBER PLUMBERS PLUMB! 90% OF THIS JOB IS NOT PLUMBING!
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT WE HIGHLY ADVISE THE PURCHASE AND FITTING OF A WATER SOFTENER
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO HOUSE MAINS
WHEN YOUR ITEM IS ASSEMBLED ALWAYS USE THE SERVICES OF A FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL COMPANY TO COMPLETE CONNECTION FROM
SHOWER TO HOUSE SUPPLY. LAWS DEMAND IN MANY CASES YOU DO THIS AND YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID REGARDS ELECTRICAL ITEMS IF THIS IS NOT
UNDERTAKEN.
YOURS AND OTHERS SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT. NEVER ATTEMPT THIS YOURSELF.
REMEMBER:
These showers are designed to be free standing and movable from their location should you have need to replace anything. ALWAYS USE Flexible braided water inlet
pipes at least a metre long (not central heating plastic type! )
from house supply to the shower and again flexible waste pipe to join to your house waste. NEVER fix with rigid pipes, never fix the unit to the wall.
DURING BUILD, LIKE ALL SHOWERS CORRECT SEALING IS IMPERATIVE.
ATTENTION
ALWAYS FIT EASY TO GET TO TAPS ON BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY. AS A DISHWASHER OR WASHING MACHINE, THIS
PRODUCT MUST BE ISOLATED WHEN NOT IN USE. FLEXI SUPPLY HOSES (SUPPLIED) COUPLE HERE AS ORIGIN OF SUPPLY

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YOU WILL NEED
TOTAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage Rating 220 -240AC
Frequency Rating 50HZ
Power Rating 3.0KW
Other than steam generator
Internal Circuit Voltage is 12V
Internal Current Rating 0.17A
Your electrical contractor should understand ALL legal requirements of connection before undertaking any work or installation.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES UNDERTAKE THIS YOURSELF!!!
Note for electrician. This product comes with 13 amp plug(s) fitted with an RCD unit. We leave it this way for you to connect this your own way due to continued additions
to current regulations. As at October 2010 we offered two methods.
1) Connect within current laws and IP directives using plug and RCD provided with steam version or supply one for non steam version
2) (Preferred) Wire into isolated fused feed connecting directly to the house consumer/service box. Remove the fitted plug and ensure the Consumer unit has capabilities to
replace RCD feature if RCD is removed.
Always use protection against electrical surge. Your shower should be treated the same as a home computer. A surge protector should eradicate the possibility of either
the transformer or computer control being burnt out. Please note earth is required and found on chassis of shower tray. A further earth is required from Steam Generator
unit. Each earth must ground through power supply line.
Requirements
Scissors Stanley Blade Silicone Gun Spirit Level Tape Measure Philips Screwdriver Electric Drill

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Whilst the next steps show you how to assemble your shower we want to make sure you have a correct build to ensure you get a trouble free shower. Therefore our advice
is to follow the instructions and perform a dry run to ensure you are confident with the build and you understand fully how the unit is assembled. When we use the word
“DRY RUN” this means you do not silicone anything, just simply construct the shower, align, drill and screw everything together. Once you are happy with the build take the
unit apart and carry out the final fix.
What’s In The Boxes?
Tray Box
1x Tray
1x Roof
2x Curved Rails
Glass Room
2x Door seals
2x Glass doors
2x fixed glass
Column
1x Complete Column
Backwalls
1x Left Panel Backwall
1x Right Panel Backwall
In addition to above you will have all the required internal accessories to complete the shower

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Insignia Screw Pack
VERY IMPORTANT
Have you got everything? If not please contact the Insignia Support Line on 01908 226545. Remember NEVER book your tradesman until everything has arrived, been
checked and is present. No replacement/missing parts can be obtained free of charge during or after the build. Any claims can only be within the timescale permitted (48
hours after delivery) and always BEFORE build.
Product Code Descripon Quanty
SP097 Door Handles 2
SP008 Door Wheels 8
ST20 20mm Screws 20
ST55 55mm Screws 10
ST10 10m Screws 6
ST25 25mm Screws 10
SW9 Small Washers 20
DB9 Drill Piece 1
Note: In some cases you may have more screws than needed, this is done so you have spares!

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Pressure Requirements from your house supply
We recommend a bar pressure between 2 and 3.4 BAR. If you have a combi boiler system no problem should be experienced. If you have a gravity feed older type
installation (hot water tank type usually less than 1 bar) you will almost certainly need a pump. We cannot advise on which type of pump is used, location or design because
all house plumbing layouts vary. This is a job for your installer/plumber. The end delivery however must fall within the scope above.
Debit Requirements
You will need the debit capabilities of at least 10 litres per minute. Again an average combi boiler will supply this but please check if you have a gravity feed system.
Important Note Do not exceed 3.4 BAR pressure under any circumstances. Warranty is void if so as damage will occur. If you have a combi supply, please use a pressure
reducing valve if required to lower the BAR pressure to the shower.
Please Remember that this product is free standing and is designed to be pulled away from the wall. The water supply and waste require flexible pipes. If you purchased the
fitting kit with this shower you will have the required fittings. The water supply pipes need to be at least 1 metre in length and must be that of a flexi braided type.
Please note if a shower pump is used via gravity system we recommend a separate cold feed bypassing pump direct to generator to avoid damage to the
generator.
Further to this as you would with a washing machine or dishwasher, it is highly recommended that accessible water valve taps are installed to turn off the shower when not
In use. This will avoid any possible flooding due to a burst pipe or connection failure in the future.

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TO START
Make sure you have a clear space, remember when finished and in place you need access to check your build and
able to pull the shower out for servicing or should you have the need to replace anything!
Take the shower tray and remove all the protective wrapping and fit the waste. If you purchased the fitting kit it is
possible this may have already been fitted in the tray hole yet please note this is only for transportation reasons
therefore you will still need to ensure the correct sealing and alignment is carried out. In the side of the waste
supplied in the optional fitting kit you will notice a spigot not seen on an ordinary waste. In most cases this is blanked
yet should you have a steam version you need to gently drill this out as this item is for the steam generator drainage
and will be connected in the instructions later.
Now please level the tray by firstly placing the tray in its final location and then using a spirit level, adjust the tray feet
accordingly. Once you are happy with the levelling of the tray, you can pull it out to begin the main construction.
Step 1
Align the 2 back panels with the central column and fix together using the
ST20 screws. Once you are happy with the alignment, remove the panels
and run a bead of silicone up the sides and bottom of the column and the
back panels yet DO NOT fix them to the tray until STEP 6
(please note, if your column has a rubber seal at the bottom , take the rub-
ber off and apply silicone inside the rubber and replace)

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Step 3
Push the “U Shape” glass seal onto the glass panel prior to insertion into the
frames. Please ensure the thin seal is on the entrance side of the panels with
the thicker to the rear side.
The next step is to attach both front fixed glass panels. In order to do this
take the glass panel (the large black edge to be situated on the entrance
side to the shower) and offer it up to the upright as shown by the arrows.
Step 2
The next step is to attach the uprights (maybe pre-fitted to the front fixed glass see
above) to the curved rails using the ST55 screws. The end with the groove is
designed to sit on the tray, with the flat end connecting to the roof. Please note the ‘U’
shaped channel is meant to face inwards to allow the glass to fit correctly.
(wider rail with Insignia logo at the top)
PLEASE NOTE
The screw head needs to bypass the OUTER hole. If this does not occur please bore
out the outer hole only by about 2-4mm
Thick glass seal on outer side
Thin glass seal on inner side
IMPORTANT
If your front fixed glass has 2 black uprights pre-fitted please bypass steps 3 and 4
Please note the wide upright is the outer upright and the cut out sits on the tray side.

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Step 4
Now attach your inner uprights to your front fixed glass panels by inserting these over
the thin rubber seals as shown by the arrows in the image.
Next screw the inner uprights to your curved rails using the ST20 screws.
(please note that the front uprights will need a pilot hole drilled before screwing)
Step 5
Now meet the front of the shower with the back panels.
Once you are happy with the alignment, run a bead of silicone up
the edge and along the bottom of the panels and frame and screw
together using the ST20

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Step 6
Align the roof with your shower walls and using the ST25 screws and SW9 washers
fix the back walls to the roof by screwing upwards from the rear of the shower and
repeat this process to fix to the tray as indicated in the images
Using ST20 Screws please fix the panels to the tray
Step 7
Fit the adjustable wheels to the top and bottom of the glass doors and ensure the wheels
are at their lowest position and hang on the inner curved rails with the wheels facing the
outside of the glass.
Once all wheels are fitted and on the rails you can adjust the wheels by turning the plastic
bolt clockwise in which in turn will pull the wheels towards the track ensuring a secure a
tight fit.
Now grease the track to ensure a smooth and long lasting operation
(not supplied)

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Shelf
Fix the chrome floating shelf brackets to your glass back panel by using the provided screws. Now attach the chrome tubed bars to your glass shelf as illustrated in the
below image. Next slide the shelf into your shelf brackets and secure by tightening the grub screw situated on the bottom of the bracket.
Accessory Installation
Foot Massager
Fix the provided white plastic foot massage retaining knobs to your glass back panel along with your chrome water outlet as shown in the above image. To hang the foot
massager itself to the wall, push the massager onto the retaining knobs ensuring the holes on the underside of the foot massager are aligned.
Please Note
Ensure all grey backing film on the rear of the glass panels are pierced through the existing glass holes
with a knife to provide an efficient smooth fitting and location of the accessories. We recommend using
a screwdriver on the smaller holes.

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Hand Shower
Attach the chrome riser bar to the glass wall ensuring the water inlet is inserted
through the lower large hole and hand tightened from the rear side.
Now tighten the chrome shower holder ensuring that this will take the hand shower
itself without falling (please note over tightening will prevent the holder from sliding up
and down)
Thermostatic Probe
Insert the probe into the hole situated below the control panel roughly 6mm into the
cabin and run clear silicone around the rear side of the probe
Ozone (o3)
Unscrew the chrome pepper pot end and drop the white box upside down into the
rear hole as shown in the image. Now from the inside of the shower re-attach the
chrome pepper pot end and tighten.
Monsoon Head
Attach the grey hose from your valve to the inner black tube using PTFE tape
(please note this only needs to be hand tight. Over tightening will snap/damage the
inner black tube)
Handle
Ensuring that the inner thread is protruding out from the handle far enough, place
the handle on the outside of the door and secure by tightening the inner chrome
knob to the protruding inner thread.
Steam Pod
Insert the pod from the inside of the shower and attach large white nut from the rear.

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Door Seals
Magnetic Seal: Push the magnetic door seal on the handle side of the glass door ensuring this is
tightly fitted.
Rear Door Seal: Place the rear door seal on the opposite side to the magnetic strip ensuring the
Hot Water InletCold Water Inlet
Open Outlet For
Steam Generator
Foot Massager Body Jets
Hand Shower Monsoon Shower
Shower Valve
Device output may differ from the image. Please refer to your outer chrome faceplate in-
side your Insignia shower as a reference point.
IF YOUR DIAL DOES NOT CORROSPOND TO THE APPROPRIATE DEVICE:
Turn on your water to the shower and note which output the water exits from then turn off
the water and swap over the relevant hose.
Alternatively remove the outer chrome knob by removing the chrome cap and loosening
the grub screw (please ensure not to unscrew fully as this will drop within the chrome
knob) this is found on the opposite side to the chrome pillar. Once you have succeeded in
loosening this you can now slide your faceplate to correspond to the device.

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Electric Box Connections
Phono (AUX, CD/MP3)
Thermostatic Probe
RJ11 Phone Connection
Radio Aerial
Fan
Speaker
Ozone (o3)
Light
Light 2
Earth
Connect the cables below to the corresponding devices on the shower

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Safety precautions
Never leave children unattended in the shower or bath.
Never bath children (under 12) using whirlpool function if fitted.
Regulate the temperature of water before showering
Never allow children to use steam function unattended. This function is also not
recommended for children. ADULTS ONLY.
If steam facility is used always be aware that with many types, the steam outlet in
tub or fitted on column MUST be in “OPEN” position. Close after use. Failure to
do so will result in crazing of acrylic due to excessive heat generated on it.
Always be aware of the steam outlet pod position. Never use in close proximity to
the person using it.
Never use this shower if you have been drinking alcohol.
Connection For Tray & Column Lights
Using the supplied extension lead, please connect the end with the single connection to
your tray lights. Next bring the extension lead up the back of the shower and connect
one of the plugs to the column lights (essentially bridging the two sets of lights together)
Now with the remaining connection, connect this into the wire coming from the electric
box with the column light sticker on (as shown in the image)

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The steam generator has 3 connections.
Steam Outlet: Connect the white insulated hose to the white steam pod within your shower.
Make sure these are fitted in the correct position as they are only attached for transportation
reasons only.
Water Inlet: Connect a braided hose from the shower valve’s centre feed to this opening.
Drain: Connect the grey rubber hose from the steam generators drain opening to the nozzle on
the shower waste (as shown in the below image)
Steam Generator Connections

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Silicone Seal where shown in red on the inside of the shower
TESTING FOR WATER LEAKS
LEAVING SHOWER 24 HOURS AFTER BUILD ALLOWING SEALENT TO CURE
With all connections tight, the waste and hoses checked, jets fully sealed, your shower still around 18 inches
from its designated final resting point and the silicone fully cured (hence leaving for 24 hours minimum)
Switch on the overhead shower NOT the massage jets, remember these will fire water out at you and are
not suitable for checking leaks as they would normally only operate when a person is in front of them. Just
use COLD water setting as hot will make cabin misty and condensate thus the inspection becomes very
difficult. Now on the OUTSIDE of the shower inspect each joint, factory seal, hose, clip and jet by walking
from one side and going around to the back and then to the other side finishing at the front. If you have a
small leak (normally caused through insufficient sealer or air bubble on assembly, dry the area thoroughly
and reseal on the OUTSIDE. Please remember where you see the water this may not be exactly where the
leak is as it could have run around to a low point. Never seal your inner fittings (accessories) inside unless
you feel it necessary and make sure it is thin and neat, remember you will see this for the life of the shower!
Again leave to cure and check. If all good now check shower functions i.e. jets for back massage,
foot massage, (if you have one) and finally hand shower, check your joints to these functions at the rear
again. Never use the shower until all checks have been made and the installer is 100% happy in the
knowledge no leaks are present.
All good?
Now push your shower FROM THE BASE NEVER GLASS OR FRAME into its final resting position.
Now you can shower in the knowledge that you have no leaks a job done well and long product life.
Happy showering!

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MK117 Control Panel Instructions
Button 1 (Light Bulb)
Press 1x For Top Light
Press 2x For Column Light
Press 3x For All Lights
Press 4x To Switch Off Lights
Button 2 (Steam)
On/Off
Button 3 (Fan)
On/Off
Button 4 (Telephone)
Answer telephone
Button 5 (Radio)
On
Button 6 (O3)
Ozone cleaner activation button
down
Button 7 (Down Arrow)
Channel select down/manual search
Button 8 (TUN)
Switch Between manual & auto radio searching
Button 9 (Up Arrow)
Channel select up/manual search up
Button 10 (Alarm)
Activate Alarm
Button 11 (M)
Set Steam Time & Temperature/When Radio is active this button will
active the arrows to become volume buttons
Button 12 (Lock)
The control panel will automatically lock when not in use for a short
time, hold this button down for 3 seconds until a beep is heard and this
will unlock and reactivate the control panel for use
PLEASE NOTE
(when in lock mode the display will have 2 flashing lines on the display
and the only button that will work is the alarm)