Wickes AQUATRONIC POWER User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
INSTALLER
Please leave this manual with the user for
future reference to unit operation and
maintenance.
THERMOSTATIC SHOWER

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Contents
Page
Introduction ....................................................................................3
Important Safety Information.........................................................3
Pack Contents ................................................................................6
Dimensions.....................................................................................7
Specifications .................................................................................8
Installation Requirements..............................................................9
Installation.................................................................................... 10
Commissioning ........................................................................... 18
Operation ..................................................................................... 22
Fault Diagnosis............................................................................ 23
Maintenance ................................................................................ 26
Spare Parts .................................................................................. 27
Guarantee, Customer Service Policy........................... Back Page

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Description
The Aquatronic Power Thermostatic Shower is an all-in-one power
shower with an integral mains voltage pump, separate controls for
flow and temperature, and a temperature override button. It features
a 15 mm dual-entry push-fit manifold which supports various inlet
supply configurations. The manifold includes inlet filters and check
valves. The thermostatic mixer incorporates a wax capsule sensing
unit.
Designed to be surface mounted, theAquatronic Power
Thermostatic Shower comes complete with an adjustable spray
handset with three settings, flexible hose, adjustable slider, sliding
rail, soap tray and bracket.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
1. Products manufactured by us are safe and without risk provided
they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in
accordance with our instructions and recommendations.
2. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. ENSURE
SUPPLEMENTARY BONDING COMPLIES WITH THE
"REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS".
In accordance with the current edition of ‘The Plugs and Sockets
etc. (Safety) Regulations' in force at the time of installation, the
appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed
electrical wiring of the mains system.
3. DONOTCONNECTTHEAPPLIANCETOAMAINS-FEDWATER
SUPPLY.Suchaconnectionwilldamagetheappliance,andisnot
covered under the manufacturer’s guarantee.
4. The appliance must not be fitted where it may be exposed to
freezingconditions.Makesurethatanypipeworkthatcouldbecome
frozen is properly insulated.
5. DO NOT operate the appliance if it is frozen. Allow the appliance
to thaw before using again.

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6. DO NOT operate the appliance if water leaks from the unit,
maintenance will be required before the appliance can be safely
used.
7. DO NOT allow the appliance to be run dry.
8. DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control. Only shower fittings
recommended by the manufacturer should be used.
9. There are no user serviceable components beneath the cover of
theappliance.Onlyacompetenttradespersonshouldremovethe
cover.
10. Isolate the electricity and water supplies and refer to “To contact
us”,onthebackpageofthisguide,ifanyofthefollowingconditions
occur:
Thecoverisnotcorrectlyfittedandwaterhasenteredthecase.
The case is damaged.
The appliance begins to make an odd noise, smell or smoke.
Theapplianceshowssignsofadistinctchangeinperformance,
indicating a need for maintenance.
The appliance is frozen.
11. Turn off the electrical and water supplies before removing the
cover. The electricity must be turned off at the mains and, if
applicable, the appropriate circuit fuse removed.
12. Mains connections are exposed when the cover is removed.
13. Moving parts are exposed when the cover is removed.
14. Ensureallelectricalconnectionsaretight,topreventoverheating.
CAUTION!
1. Read all of these instructions and retain this guide for later
use.
2. Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the
installation site.
3. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this
guide.
4. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained on or
inside the appliance.
5. The electrical installation must comply with the “Requirements for
Electrical Installations” commonly referred to as the IEE Wiring
Regulations, or any particular regulations and practices specified

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by the local electricity supply company, in force at the time of
installation.Theinstallationshouldbecarriedoutbyanelectrician
orcontractorwhoisregisteredwith,orisamemberofanassociation
such as:
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and
Contracting (NICEIC), throughout the UK.
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), England and
Wales.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (ECAS).
6. The plumbing installation must comply with Water Supply
Regulations/Bye-laws (Scotland), Building Regulations or any
particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water
company or water undertakers. The installation should be carried
out by a plumber or contractor who is registered with, or is a
member of an association such as:
Institute of Plumbing (IOP), throughout the UK.
National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical
Services Contractors (NAPH & MSC), England and Wales.
ScottishandNorthernIrelandPlumbingEmployers’Federation
(SNIPEF), Scotland and Northern Ireland.
7. Anyone who may have difficulty understanding or operating the
controls of any shower should be attended whilst showering.
Particular consideration should be given to the young, the elderly,
the infirm, or anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the
controls.
8. When the appliance has reached the end of its serviceable life, it
shouldbedisposedofinasafemanner,inaccordancewithcurrent
local authority recycling, or waste disposal policy.

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Check the pack contents before installation.
PACK CONTENTS
1 x Thermostatic Power Shower 4 x Case Inserts
1 x Flow
Control
Knob
1 x Temperature
Control Knob
1 x Temperature
Indicator
Trim
1 x Push-Fit
Release Tool
3 x Rubber Wall Plugs
3 x Fixing Screws
3 x Rubber Feet

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DIMENSIONS
All dimensions are nominal and in millimetres.
310
80.266.2
28
210
28
20
20
130.1
88

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Electrical
Power Supply – 230–240 V at 50 Hz, fused at 3 Amps, via a double
pole fused switch (not supplied) with a minimum contact separation of
3 mm for each contact.
Electrical Connections – Terminal block will accept cable up to
2.5 mm². Minimum cable size (cross-sectional area) required under
normal installation conditions is 1 mm2.
Power Consumption – 150 W maximum.
Plumbing Connections
Inlet Connections – 2 x 15 mm Push-fit manifold.
Outlet Connection – 1/2” BSP male.
Operating Parameters
Cold Water Temperature – Maximum inlet temperature 30°C
Hot Water Temperature – Maximum inlet temperature 65°C
Warning! For safety reasons set the maximum temperature of the
stored hot water to between 60 and 65°C. Such temperatures are
consideredsufficienttomeetallnormalrequirementsandwillminimise
the deposition of scale in hard water areas.
Temperature Control – The maximum temperature stop is set to
41°C. Depressing the override button overrides the maximum
temperature and allows the showering temperature to be increased
by 5°C to approximately 46°C.
Theshowering temperaturewillbe maintainedtowithin 1°Cofselected
temperature with a 10°C change in the hot or cold water supply.
Ifthecoldsupplyfailsthethermostaticmixerwillshutdownflowofwater
toseepagelevelsinapproximately2seconds.Thehotsupplymustbe
atleast12°Cabovetheblendtemperatureforshutdowntoseepageto
occur.
The showering temperature will be maintained to within 1.5°C of the
selectedshowering temperaturewhenthepressure betweeninletand
outlet is halved on either the hot or cold side.
Operating Pressure
Minimum maintained pressure – 0.008 bar or 80 mm head of water.
Maximum maintained pressure – 0.5 bar.
Maximum static pressure – 1 bar or 10 m head of water.
SPECIFICATIONS

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Gravity Fed system – The shower MUST be fed from a cold water
cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressure.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Duty Cycle – The motor is fitted with a self-resetting thermal trip,
designed to operate if motor temperatures become too high due to
abnormally high supply voltages. The duty cycle is 15 minutes on/45
minutes off. Under normal operating conditions the thermal trip is
unlikely to be activated.
Noise – The acoustic noise from the pump motor has been reduced
with the use of anti-vibration rubber feet and rubber wall plugs. The
typeofwalltheApplianceisfixedtowillalsoaffecttheperceivednoise
level; solid walls will provide a quieter operation.
Standards
TheAquatronicThermostaticPower Shower complies with all relevant
directives for CE marking.
10m Maximum
80mm Minimum
30°-60°

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INSTALLATION
General
1. Do not take risks with plumbing or electrical equipment.
2. Do not install the shower unit in a position where it could become
frozen.
3. Isolate electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the
installation of the shower unit.
4. Theshowerunitmustbefedfromacoldwaterstoragecisternand
hotwatercylinderwithequalpressures.Theshowerunitmustnot
beconnectedtoamainscoldwatersupply,unventedhighpressure
systems or multi-point/combination gas water heaters.
5. The installation must be carried out by a competent installer.
6. Decideonasuitablepositionfortheshowerunit(minimumdistance
of200mmfromtheceilingtoallowforthefittingandremovalofthe
cover). The position of the appliance and the shower fittings must
provide aminimumgapof25mmbetweenthespilloverlevelofthe
shower tray/bath and the handset (This is to prevent
backsiphonage).
7. Avoid layouts where the hose will be sharply kinked. This may
reduce the life of the hose.
8. The shower unit is designed for surface mounting only and must
not be recessed into any wall or cavity, or tiled up to, as this
prevents air circulating to the rear of the unit.
Electrical
1. The electrical installation must comply with the “Requirements
for Electrical Installations” commonly referred to as the IEE
Wiring Regulations, or any particular regulations and practices,
specified by the local electricity supply company in force at the
time of installation. The installation should be carried out by an
electrician or contractor who is registered with, or is a member of
an association such as:
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and
Contracting (NICEIC), throughout the UK.
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), England and
Wales.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (ECAS).

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2. Theshower unit must be earthed by connecting the supply cable
earth conductor to the earth terminal.
Supplementary bonding: Within the bathroom or shower room,
all accessible conductive parts of electrical equipment and
extraneous conductive parts that are likely to introduce earth
potential, must be electrically bonded to earth using a minimum
cable size of 4.0 mm2 if the cable is not mechanically protected
(2.5 mm2if mechanically protected).
3. Power supply cable must have a minimum cross sectional area
of1mm².
4. Power supply must be 230–240 V at 50 Hz. The isolating switch
must be double pole switched, fused at 3 Amps, with at least a
3 mm contact separation gap to each pole.
5. Do not turn the electrical supply on until all plumbing connections
have been madeand the shower unit has been commissioned as
the unit must not be operated dry.
6. A 30 mA RCD (residual current device) must be fitted. This may
be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.
7. Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock.
Plumbing
1. The plumbing installation must comply with the requirements of
UK Water Regulations/Bylaws (Scotland), Building Regulations
or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local
water company or water undertakers. The installation should be
carried out by a plumber or contractor who is registered with, or is
a member of an association such as:
Institute of Plumbing (IOP), throughout the UK.
National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical
Services Contractors (NAPH & MSC), England and Wales.
ScottishandNorthernIrelandPlumbingEmployers’Federation
(SNIPEF), Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2. Aminimum storagecapacityofcoldwaterof230litres(50gallons)
isrequiredtoprovideadequateshoweringtime.Insufficientstorage
may result in the pump being run dry.
3. Layout and sizing of pipework must be such that nominally equal
inletsupplypressures are achieved and theeffectsontheshower
performance ofother draw-offs areminimised. Ensure the shower
unit is the first draw-off from the water supply.

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Warning! Do not fix the shower unit to the wall until plumbing and
electrical installations have been completed.
Thermostatic Power Shower
4. Avoid routing the high level hot feed pipe upward to the same level
asthecoldtank(forexample,intoloftspace)asairlocksmayresult.
5. Do not solder supply pipework connected to the shower unit as
heat transfer may damage plastic components.
6. Do not use jointing compounds on the shower unit joints, they
may cause damage to the mechanism inside.
7. Do not insert fingers into the push fit connections.
8. The supply pipe ends must be free from burrs, as these will
damage the push fit seals.
9. Do not use stainless steel piping for inlet pipework.
10. If plated tubing is used for inlet pipework remove the plating from
the last 25 mm of the tube to ensure a good seal.
11. 15 mm polythene plastic pipe suitable for hot water may be used
to supplythe showerunit, but internalpipe supports must be used.
12. Suppliesmust be thoroughly flushed to removeanydebrisbefore
connecting the shower unit.
13. Fit non-restrictive (free-flowing) isolating valves in the inlet
pipeworkto the appliance. Ensure valvescanbe accessed easily.
1. Decide on a suitable location for
the shower unit avoiding buried
cablesandpipes.Theunitshould
be positioned at a height
convenient for all the family (at
least 200 mm below the ceiling to
allowfor the fitting and removalof
the unit cover).
The handset should spray away
from the shower unit, either down
thecentrelineofthebathoracross
theshowercubicleopening.Ensure
that,whenthehoseretainingringis
placedonthelowestpositiononthe
slide bar, the handset does not fall
25 mm Minimum
Spillover level
Hose Retaining Ring

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belowtheminimumclearancegap
between the bath or shower tray
spillover level of 25 mm.
2. Fit the three rubber feet into the
recesses on the case as shown.
The feet will reduce the noise
transmitted by the power shower
through the wall.
Warning! Blanking plates should
be fitted to stop access to the
inside of the unit.
3. Fit the blanking plates to the unit
case in the following manner.
For Top Inlet Pipework
For Bottom Inlet Pipework
For Rear Inlet Pipework Fit the full blanking
platestothetopand
bottomofthe case.
Fit the full blanking
plate to the bottom
of the case.
Fitthe halfblanking
plate to the top of
the case.
Fitthe halfblanking
plate to the bottom
of the case.
Fit the full blanking
plate to the top of
the case.
Rubber
Feet

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Push-fit
Release
Tool
Blanking
Plug
Inlet
Manifold
4. Loosen the three cover securing
screws and remove the shower
unit cover.
Note! The cover securing screws
are captive and should not be
unscrewed fully from the unit case.
5. Insert the push-fit release tool
betweentheflangeoftheblanking
plug and the inlet manifold collet,
andlevertheplugsoutward.Whilst
holding back on the collet, pull out
the appropriate blanking plug by
hand.
6. Position the shower unit on the
wall and mark through the three
fixing points.
Note!Installersmaywishtoobtain
alternativeproprietarycavityfixings
for dry lined, stud partition or dry
partition wall structures.
7. Use the push-fit release tool to
push the grey collars into the
manifoldtoreleasetheshowerunit
from the supply pipes.
Warning! Ensure there are no
buried cables or pipes near the
fixing points before drilling.
8. Drill 9.5 mm holes in the wall and
fit the rubber wall plugs supplied.
Collet
Fixing
Points
Screws securing
the cover. Screw
securing
the cover.

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Trim the thinned
sectionofthecase
coveringthecable
channel.
All dimensions in millimetres
9. Cut away and trim the thinned
section at the top or bottom of the
case to allow the electrical supply
cabletorundowntherearofcase.
10. Run the electrical supply cable in
surface mounted miniature
trunking (not supplied). Allow
sufficient cable to connect to the
terminal block (approximately
275mm).Stripbackapproximately
30 mm of outer cable insulation.
Warning! Supply connections
mustnotbeconnectedinreverse.
11. Hot and cold inlet supply
connections are:-
Hot – Left Cold – Right
Runthehot andcoldwatersupply
pipes at 28 mm centres, ensuring
that the pipe ends project 30 mm
into the inlet manifold.
Caution!Donotusestainlesssteel
piping for inlet pipework.
Caution! Ifthepipeworkischrome
plated remove all traces of chrome
fromtheconnectingsurfaces.Ifthe
chromeisnotremovedthentheinlet
manifold collets will not grip the
supply pipe.
12. Ensure that the end of the supply
pipework is cut squarely and is
free from burrs, which will
damage the inlet manifold seals.
Chamfer the end of the pipe to
assist insertion into the fitting and
prevent the ‘O’ seal tearing.
Miniature
Trunking
275
28
30
30
HC
Chamfer

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Warning!Donotinsertfingersinto
thepush-fitconnectorsasthiscan
result in injury.
Caution! Thoroughly flush the
incoming hot and cold water
supply pipes to remove debris
beforeconnectingtheshowerunit.
13. Locatetheshowerunitontheinlet
supplies and push the inlet
manifold onto the pipework until
resistance is felt.
DO NOT FORCE!
Note! PTFEtapeorliquidjointing
is not required to assist
connection.
14. The inlet manifold collet and ‘O’
seals will seal automatically.
Warning! The shower unit must
be fixed to the wall at all three
fixing points. The fixing holes are
elongated to assist in vertical and
horizontal alignment.
15. Screw the shower unit to the wall
using either the wall screws
supplied or alternative fixings
depending on the wall structure.
Donotovertighten!
Ensure that the electrical supply
cable is correctly seated in the
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16. Connectthelive,neutralandearth
conductorsoftheelectricalsupply
cable to the terminal block in the
following manner.
L - Live terminal block
N - Neutral terminal block
- Earth terminal block
The supply cable earth connector
shouldbe sleeved. Ensure that all
terminalconnectionsaretightand
that no insulation is pinched.
17. Ensuretheflowcontrolgearwheel
is set to the off position. Turn the
gearwheelanticlockwiseuntilthe
geardrivemicroswitchemitsaclick
noise to indicate the gear drive is
in the off position.
18. Refit the unit cover and secure
with the three cover securing
screws.
19. Fit the flow control knob in the off
position.
20. Fit the temperature indicator trim
and temperature control knob.
21. Thepowershowerwillnowrequire
commissioning. Refer to
COMMISSIONING.
22. Installtheshowerfittings.Referto
the instruction manual supplied
with the fittings.
Temperature
Control Knob
Temperature
Indicator Trim
Off
Position
Gear
Wheel

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4
7
6
5
3
2
1
4
7
6
5
3
2
1
3. Switch on the electrical supply.
COMMISSIONING
Outer Flow
Control
The unit must not be run dry. Before proceeding any further with the
installation the shower unit must be commissioned.
General Commissioning
1. Connect the flexible hose to the
outlet of the shower unit.
Caution! Do not over-tighten.
2. Turn on the water supplies and
check for leaks.
4. Turn the outer flow control
anticlockwise to full flow.
5. Rotate the inner temperature
control anticlockwise to check the
hot supply and clockwise to check
the cold supply.
7. The shower unit is now
commissioned.
Inner
Temperature
Control
Temperature
Indicator
6. Turn the flow control clockwise to
the off position.
Hose Washer
Hose
CoolerWarmer
Maximum
Flow Position
4
7
6
5
3
2
1
Outer Flow
Control Off
Position

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4
7
6
5
3
2
1
Maximum Temperature Setting
It may be necessary to adjust the maximum temperature for site
conditionsto ensuresafeshoweringfromtheunit.Ensurethehotwater
temperatureis atleast12°Cabove therequiredtemperature forcorrect
operation of the thermostatic power shower.
To reset the maximum outlet temperature follow the sequence below :
1. Turn the outer flow control
anticlockwise to maximum flow.
2. Turn the inner temperature control
knob anticlockwise to the
maximumtemperaturestop.Donot
depress the override button.
3. Check the shower temperature.
4. If the maximum temperature
requires adjustment then remove
the flow and temperature control
knobs. Slide the end of the push-fit
release tool under the flow control
knob and lever the flow and
temperature control knobs,
together, off the shower unit.
5. Remove the small label covering
the retaining screw on the
temperature hub. Unscrew the
retaining screw and remove the
temperaturehub.
Note! This will void the factory
setting.
Inner Temperature
Control
Maximum
Temperature
Position
Temperature
Hub Retaining
Screw
Temperature Hub
Outer Flow
Control
Maximum
Flow Position

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4
7
6
5
3
2
1
4
7
6
5
3
2
1
6. Turn the temperature spindle until
the maximum water temperature
required is obtained.
Warmer⇒ Turn spindle anticlockwise
Cooler ⇒ Turn spindle clockwise
7. Refit the temperature hub with the
piponthetemperaturehubaligned
with the slot on the thermostatic
cartridge. Secure the temperature
hub with the retaining screw.
8. Refit the flow control knob in the
maximum flow position.
9. Refitthetemperatureindicatortrim
andtemperature control knob.
Caution! If resistance is felt when
turning thetemperatureknob DO NOT
USE FORCE to turn the knob any
further as this will DAMAGE internal
components.
10. Checkthetemperaturecontrolcan
fully turn in both directions.
11. Check the maximum temperature
setting. If necessary repeat the
temperature adjustment until the
correct setting is achieved.
Temperature
Spindle
Align thepiponthetemperature
hub with the slot in the
thermostatic cartridge.
Caution! When resistance is felt DO
NOT USE FORCE to turn the spindle
any further as this is the maximum
shower temperature obtainable with
the available hot water storage
temperature. FORCE will DAMAGE
the internal components.
Inner
Temperature
Control
Maximum
Flow Position
Temperature
Indicator
Trim