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Important Safety Information
This product is not a substitute for a shower control
(mixer/valve) unless "TMV2 Mixer" model is specified.
This product is not an electric shower.
Products manufactured by Kelda Showers are safe
and without risk provided they are installed, used and
maintained in good working order in accordance with
instructions and recommendations.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT operate the unit if the shower
head becomes damaged.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT restrict flow out of shower by
placing an obstruction in front of the shower head
nozzles.
GENERAL
1. Read all of these instructions and retain them for
later use.
2. DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.
3. Isolate electrical and water supplies before
proceeding with the installation.
4. The shower panel unit must be mounted onto the
finished wall surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile
up to or seal around ANY PART of the shower panel
after installation.
5. The shower head must be cleaned regularly
with descalent to remove scale and debris.
The Air hoses must be cleaned periodically to
maintain performance and hygiene. PLEASE SEE
MAINTENANCE SECTION.
6. This product is not suitable for mounting into steam
rooms or steam cubicles.
7. The shower panel should not be installed in an
outdoor environment, including sheltered areas.
PLUMBING
1. The plumbing installation must comply with water
regulations, building regulations or any particular
regulations as specified by local water company or
water undertakers and should be in accordance with
BS EN 806 (Specifications for installations inside
buildings conveying water for human consumption.
Operation and maintenance).
2. IMPORTANT! The supply pipe must be flushed to
clear debris before connecting to the shower head
water inlet.
3. DO NOT solder pipes or fittings within 300mm of
the supplied hoses, as heat can transfer along the
pipework and damage components.
4. DO NOT use excessive force when making
connections to the flexible hose, solenoid or mixer.
5. All plumbing connections must be completed before
making the electrical connections.
6. Kelda products are designed to operate between
1 bar (0.1 MPa) and 5 bar (0.5 MPa), if you wish to
operate outside of this please discuss with a Kelda
Engineer.
ELECTRICAL
1. The installation must comply with BS 7671
‘Requirements for electrical installations’ (IET wiring
regulations), building regulations or any particular
regulations as specified by the local electrical supply
company.
2. In accordance with ‘The Plugs and Sockets etc.
(Safety) Regulations 1994’, this appliance is intended
to be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of
the electrical mains system.
3. Make sure all electrical connections are tight to
prevent overheating.
4. A 32A 30 mA Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Operator (RCBO) with over current protection MUST
be installed in all UK electric and pumped shower
circuits. This may be part of the consumer unit or a
separate unit.
5. Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans and
pumps must not be connected to the circuits within
the unit.
6. Each shower must be connected to a 3A switched
fused spur which is easily accessible by maintenance
staff. Switch off at fused spur for maintenance
or if not in use for extended periods. This is a
safety procedure recommended with all electrical
appliances.
7. As with all electrical appliances it is recommended
to have the shower and installation checked at least
every two years by a competent electrician to ensure
there is no deterioration due to age and usage.
Contact Customer Service (see back page), if any of the
following occur:
a) If it is intended to operate the shower at pressures
above the maximum or below the minimum stated.
b) If the unit shows a distinct change in performance.
