QUARTZ
™
ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
2
CONTENTS
Important Information 3
Safety Information 3
Introduction 4
Electrical Rating 5
Flushing 6
Pipeworks Connections 6
Isolating Valves 7
Siting 7
Pressures 7
Pressure Relief Device (PRD) 8
Inspection and Maintenance 9
After Installation 9
Declaration of Conformity 9
Positioning Guide 10
Components 12
Installation 13
Pipework 13
Electrical Installation 15
Mains Voltage Connection 16
Electrical rating 18
Wiring Connection 18
Earth Bonding 20
Front Cover Preparation 20
Commissioning and Front Cover Installation 21
Shower Kit 23
Pressure and Flow Readings 26
User Instructions 27
Operating the Shower 27
Safety, Maintenance and Care 27
Shower Head Operation 28
Cleaning and Maintenance 29
Cleaning the Filter 29
Pressure Test Adaptor - fitting and user instructions 30
Troubleshooting 31
3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safety information
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 the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
The spray head must be descaled regularly.
This appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the
water mains and not connected by a hose set.
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. This product must be
installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant
current Water Supply Regulations.
ALL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING
THE LATEST REVISION OF BS 7671 (WIRING REGULATIONS)
AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
WITH REFERENCE TO BUILDING REGULATION PART P,
ANY NEW INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT
INSTALLATION WHICH IS NOT IDENTICAL TO THE
PRODUCT BEING REPLACED, THE CABLE SIZES, CIRCUIT
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PROTECTIVE DEVICES, EARTH BONDING AND ALL OTHER
REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING REGULATION MUST BE
ASSESSED BY A (REGISTERED) QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
AND INSTALLED IN CONSIDERATION TO THE SITE
CONDITIONS
(See table below).
Introduction
Quartz™ Electric is a surface mounted instantaneous electric
shower unit which is available in a choice of performance
ratings – 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW available in Chrome, White/
chrome and Graphite.
Quartz™ Electric features an illuminated start/stop button.
Quartz™ Electric’s patented Over Temperature Protection
(OTP) device ensures safer comfortable showering whilst the
shower provides endless economical showering as it imposes no
demand on stored hot water.
Aqualisa products are supplied complete with a 1 year guarantee
that can be upgraded by registering the product with Aqualisa.
See www.aqualisa.co.uk/guarantee for details.
General notes
If you have any questions at any stage during the fitting of this
product, please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on
01959 560010.
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Type
of
cable
run
Shower Rating @ 240V 8.5KW 9.5KW 10.5KW
Nominal current @ 240V 35.4A 39.6A 43.8A
MCB rating 40A 40A 45/50A
Cartridge fuse 40/45A 40/45A 45A
Min cable
size mm
²
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
²
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
²
Max cable
run in m
Installed in
insulated wall
10 61 10 55 10 50
Conduit or trunking 6 37 10 55 10 50
Clipped direct or
buried in
uninsulated wall
6 37 6 33 10 50
Notes:
1. Cable selection is dependant on de-rating factors detailed in
the electrical rating section.
2. In certain installations the combination of low voltage and
extended cable lengths may result in loss of power and a
consequential reduction in flow rates.
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3. Cable sizes detailed are the minimum acceptable sizes. Sizes
greater than these shown above may be used and should be
used if cable runs are greater than indicated (above cable runs
are based on a maximum 9.6V drop).
4. Rewirable fuses are not recommended and not covered by
this table.
5. Installation should be carried out by a qualified person.
Please refer to BS7671 (Wiring Regulations) if in doubt.
6. A 16mm² cable may be required for longer cable runs.
Cables which are chased into the wall must be protected by
the use of conduit or sheathing. Surface mounted cables must
also be protected by a suitable approved conduit.
Before removing the shower heater cover, ensure the heater is
isolated from the electric mains.
Quartz™ Electric is suitable for household use only.
Flushing
Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in
contact, will attack the working parts of this unit. All soldering
must be completed and the pipework thoroughly flushed out
in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior to
connection of the product.
Connections
Quartz™ Electric is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard
pipe and should be connected using a 15mm compression
fitting (not supplied). Quartz™ Electric is suitable for bottom,
top or rear entry pipework and cable. Supply lines should be
flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit.
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Isolating valves
A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the
incoming supply in accordance with the current Water Supply
Regulations and our terms of warranty.
Siting
Refer to positioning guideline. The Quartz™ Electric unit must
be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose outlet
pointing downwards. Any distortion of the back plate may result
in the unit not working. Spacers are provided and are attached
to the service tunnel. If required, these can be used to enable the
unit to be fitted to an uneven wall surface, if required.
DO NOT tile up to the unit or apply silicone. The shower is spaced o the
wall by integral pillars to allow air circulation around the unit.
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The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous
spray from the shower head. The Quartz™ Electric should not
be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze.
WARNING DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A
POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHOWER COULD BE FROZEN. If you
have switched the shower on, SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY.
Please refer to the trouble shooting guide.
Water pressure
Check that the dynamic (running) water pressure to the
Quartz™ Electric is adequate. Using the pressure test
adaptor provided, follow the pressure test adaptor fitting
and user instructions to ensure the water pressure to the
shower is within the minimum and maximum requirements.
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The pressure test adaptor must be left with the customer.
Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar)
Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute
The Quartz™ Electric shower is designed to control static
pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar). Where pressures are likely to
exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must be
fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of 0.3MPa
(3 bar) is recommended. It should be noted that daytime
pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the stated
maximum overnight.
The use of other services connected to the water supply to
the shower unit may cause the water pressure to drop below
the minimum required. This should therefore be taken into
consideration.
The water inlet of this appliance shall not be connected to
inlet water obtained from any other water heating system.
Pressure relief device (PRD)
To meet European standards, the shower unit features an
integral pressure relief device ( PRD).
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked
hose or blocked shower head, as this can cause the PRD
to operate. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate
the guarantee.
The shower will only function correctly with the hose
and handset provided (see shower head installation
instructions page 23). Failure to do so may result in the
operation of the PRD and will invalidate the guarantee.
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Please fully commission the shower prior to use following
the shower commissioning procedure detailed on page 21.
Failure to do so could cause the PRD to operate and will
invalidate the guarantee.
The shower unit must be sited over a bath or shower tray
as in the event of the PRD operating, water will drain
from the bottom of the shower unit.
Inspection & maintenance
In the interests of safety, we recommend the Quartz™
Electric and its electrical installation are checked by a
qualified electrician at least every 2 years.
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified
person. Please refer to the instructions of how to clean the
filter, page 29.
After installation
Familiarise the end user with the operation of this
product and hand them this guide. Complete and post the
guarantee card or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk.
Declaration of Conformity
Aqualisa Products Limited declares that the Quartz™ Electric
shower, complies with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/
EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU). The PRD provides a
degree of shower unit protection should an excessive build up
of pressure occur within the shower.
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POSITIONING GUIDE
This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance
with all current Water Supply Regulations.
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< 165mm
> 25mm
Approx.
1,400mm
<320mm
A
B
1
2
3
4a
4b
7
6
5
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Appendix
1. Distance between top of the chrome rail and top of
the shower engine is a maximum of 320mm.
2. Hose retaining ring.
3. 25mm minimum.
4a. Bath spillover level.
4b. Shower tray spillover level.
5. Distance between height of user and top of chrome
rail is maximum 165mm (Average person height
1,750mm).
6. If A & B measurement guidelines are followed,
the pipework entry point for the shower will be
approximately 1,400mm from standing level in the
shower tray or bath.
7. The depth/height of the shower tray or bath must be
taken into consideration when completing first fix.
To comply with water regulations, building
regulations or any specific local water company
regulations and in accordance with BS EN 806
a double check valve should be fitted where it
is possible that the shower head may come into
contact with user water, for example in the bath
or a shower tray.
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COMPONENTS
In addition to this installation guide it is essential that the written
instructions are read and understood and that you have all the
necessary components before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely
aect the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part
of this installation unless you are qualified to do so. Prior to starting,
ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing and electrical
regulations and legislation required to install the product correctly and
safely.
The Quartz™ Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to
secure the unit to a suitable wall.
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Introduction
Quartz Electric is a surface mounted instantaneous electric shower unit which is
available in a choice of performance ratings – 8.5kW and 9.5kW available in
White/chrome and 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW available in Satin chrome and
Graphite/chrome.
Quartz Electric’s patented Over Temperature Protection (OTP) device ensures safer
comfortable showering whilst the shower provides endless economical showering as it
imposes no demand on stored hot water.
Quartz Electric is supplied with a 2 year guarantee.
If you have any questions at any stage during installation please contact the Aqualisa
customer helpline on 01959 560010 for advice.
Safety information
This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant
current Water Supply Regulations.
ALL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE INSTALLED BY
A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING THE LATEST REVISION OF BS 7671 (WIRING
REGULATIONS) AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
WITH REFERENCE TO BUILDING REGULATION PART P, ANY NEW INSTALLATION
OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT INSTALLATION WHICH IS NOT IDENTICAL TO THE
PRODUCT BEING REPLACED, THE CABLE SIZES, CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES,
EARTH BONDING AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING REGULATION
MUST BE ASSESSED BY A (REGISTERED) QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND INSTALLED
IN CONSIDERATION TO THE SITE CONDITIONS (see table below).
Cables which are chased into the wall must be protected by the use of conduit or
sheathing. Surface mounted cables must also be protected by a suitable approved
conduit.
Before removing the shower heater cover, ensure the heater is isolated from the
electric mains.
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 initial supervision or instruction concerning the 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.
Quartz Electric is suitable for household use only.
Flushing
Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack
the working parts of this unit. All soldering must be completed and the pipe work
thoroughly flushed out in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior to
connection of the product.
Important information
Connections
Quartz Electric is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard pipe and should be
connected using a 15mm compression fitting (not supplied). Quartz Electric is suitable
for top, bottom or rear entry pipe work and top bottom or rear entry cable. Supply
lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit.
Isolating valves
A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the incoming supply in accordance
with the current Water Supply Regulations and our terms of warranty.
Siting
The Quartz Electric unit must be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose
outlet pointing downwards. Any distortion of the back plate may result in the unit not
working. Spacers are provided fitted to the service tunnel to enable the unit to be
fitted to an uneven wall surface.
DO NOT tile up to or use sealants around the Quartz Electric unit. The shower is
spaced off the wall by integral pillars to allow air circulation around the unit.
The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous spray from the
shower head.
The Quartz Electric should not be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze.
! WARNING. DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT
THE SHOWER COULD BE FROZEN. If you have switched the shower on, SWITCH OFF
IMMEDIATELY. Please refer to the trouble shooting guide overleaf.
Pressures
Check that the dynamic (running) water pressure to the Quartz Electric is adequate.
A pressure test adaptor is provided, fitted to the inside of the front cover. Follow the
pressure test adaptor fitting instructions opposite to ensure the water pressure to the
shower is within the minimum and maximum requirements.
Quartz Electric requires:
Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar)
Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute
The Quartz Electric shower is designed to control static pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar).
Where pressures are likely to exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must
be fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of 0.3MPa (3 bar) is recommended.
It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the
stated maximum overnight. A suitable pressure reducing valve is available from
Aqualisa.
The use of other services connected to the water supply to the shower unit may cause
the water pressure to drop below the minimum required. This should therefore be
taken into consideration.
Pressure relief device (PRD)
To meet European standards, the shower unit features an integral pressure relief
device (PRD). The PRD provides a degree of shower unit protection should an excessive
build up of pressure occur within the shower.
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked hose or blocked shower head,
as this can cause the PRD to operate. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate
the product guarantee.
The shower will only function correctly with the hose and handset provided
(see shower head installation instructions overleaf). Failure to do so may result in the
operation of the PRD and will invalidate the product guarantee.
Please fully commission the shower prior to use following the shower commissioning
procedure detailed overleaf. Failure to do so could cause the PRD to operate and will
invalidate the product guarantee.
The shower unit must be sited over a bath or shower tray as in the event of the PRD
operating, water will drain from the bottom of the shower unit.
Inspection & maintenance
In the interests of safety, we recommend the Quartz Electric and its electrical
installation are checked by a qualified electrician at least every 2 years.
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person. Please refer to the
instructions opposite of how to clean the filter.
After installation
Familiarise the end user with the Quartz Electric operation and hand them this guide.
Complete and post the Quartz Electric guarantee card and optional guarantee
extension agreement document.
Customer helpline
01959 560010
Got a query? Need a stockist? Our helpline is open
from 8.00am to 5.30pm Mondays to Thursdays
and 8.00am to 5.00pm on Fridays to answer any
questions, guide you through any aspect of your
shower installation or advise you of your local
stockist.
Product literature
0800 652 3669
Call our literature hotline to receive the latest
Aqualisa product brochure containing details of
our full range of domestic products. Commercial
product brochures are also available on request.
Website
www.aqualisa.co.uk
Visit our website for comprehensive product
information, details of your nearest stockist and
installers, technical advice and more.
Republic of Ireland
Our products are also available in the Republic
of Ireland. If you need any technical advice,
details of local stockists or have any other queries,
please phone:
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Components
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable height
head in White/chrome
Literature not shown.
Trouble shooting guide
Action
Check power supply, consult electrician
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch.
ii) Turn water off at servicing valve (if fitted) or at
stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer Service Department.
Disconnect handset from hose and run the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or
debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow, remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose is blocked. This could be
due to damage, severe kinking or even an obstruction.
Replace with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow, there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer Service Department if the
shower is considered to be the problem.
Remove the filter for inspection. PLEASE REFER TO
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
Remove front cover and check operation of knob
Symptom
No flow or not
enough flow
Possible cause
Power failure (light
does not illuminate)
Water control knob is
turned fully clockwise.
Water turned off at
mains or servicing
valve.
SHOWER UNIT
SUSPECTED OF BEING
FROZEN.
There may be an
outlet blockage.
Blocked inlet filter
Restricted operation of
flow control knob
Flow adequate
but water too
cold
Water too hot
Water runs from
around hose
Poor spray
pattern
Water flow is too high
No power to unit
Second stage thermal
trip operated
Water flow too low
Spray plate blocked
with scale or debris.
Water pressure too low.
Pressure relief device
(PRD) has operated
due to excess pressure
build up.
Hose incorrectly fitted.
Water pressure to
shower is low or
unstable
Thermal cut-out is
operating, normally
making a ‘click’ sound
Scald protection device
has activated
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set
Low water inlet
temperature
Low voltage
Reduce the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the hot temperature markings (clockwise) slowly
a) Check isolator switch is on
b) Check MCB or fuse at consumer unit
c) Check RCD (if fitted)
d) Check 230/240V at terminal block
(Electrician only)
This is a non serviceable part, shower must be replaced
a) Increase the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the cold temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are
fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water
authority to check that the running pressure is above
the minimum requirement (see Pressures section
overleaf). This may be apparent during periods of
high demand or when other outlets are used.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Check with the installer or local water authority
Turn off electrical isolating switch and water servicing
valve and contact our Customer services department.
Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected
correctly and tightly
Check inlet requirements – see Pressures section, and
ensure no other main water devices are being used while
showering
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean the
handset and spray plate.
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean
the handset and spray plate.
Adjust spray plate to improve pattern
Flow rate will naturally be lower when the inlet
temperature is low, this applies to all electric showers
Consult electrician
Cleaning & maintenance
Your Quartz Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head incorporates rub clean
teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible
tips of the jets during use. This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard
water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DESCALING IS CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS AND
ELECTROPLATED SURFACES MUST NOT BE USED.
Cleaning the filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch off.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and remove the
filter assembly. (Fig.2).
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary. (Fig.3).
6. Refit the filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Pressure test adaptor fitting instructions
Quartz Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid
connector and pull the front cover clear.
4. Remove the pressure test adaptor from the inside of the front cover.
5. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
6. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor and secure into place using the filter
assembly fixings.
7. Connect a pressure testing device to the adaptor (not supplied).
8. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on the water supply to the shower.
9. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit.
10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements
stated above.
11. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
12. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
13. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings.
14. Refit the pressure test adaptor into the fixing position within the front cover.
15. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and electrical supplies to
the shower unit.
Quartz
Electric
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyer’s Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Part No:438301 Issue 05 Nov18
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning
® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Producer Responsibility) Regulation 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK.
In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any liability under the WEEE directive within the UK.
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre
Shower rating @ 240V
8.5kW
35.4A 39.6A 43.8A
40A 40A 45/50A
40/45A
Min cable
size mm
2
10
6
6 37 6 33 10 50
37 10 55 10 50
61 10 55 10 50
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
40/45A 45A
9.5kW 10.5kW
Nominal current @ 240V
MCB rating
Conduit or trunking
Cartridge fuse
Installed in
insulated wall
Clipped direct
or buried in
uninsulated wall
Type
of
cable
run
Fig.2
Fig.3
Please place product serial
number label here.
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in Satin chrome
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in Graphite/chrome
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afety information
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his appliance can be used by children aged from 3 years and above and
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oncerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
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hildren shall not play with the appliance.
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leaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
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upervision.
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he spray head must be descaled regularly.
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ARNING: Do not switch on if there is a possibility that the water in the
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eater is frozen.
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it only shower heads recommended by the manufacturer and never fit any
a
dditional device to restrict the water outlet flow.
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he outlet must not be connected to any tap or fitting other than those
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pecified.
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his appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the water mains
a
nd not connected by a hose set.
A
suitable double pole isolation switch for supply disconnections must be
i
ncorporated in the fixed wiring circuit, in accordance with current wiring
r
ules. See Electrical Installation section for further details.his product must
b
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W
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A
LL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE
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UILDING REGULATIONS.
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IRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES, EARTH BONDING AND ALL OTHER
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ONSIDERATION TO THE SITE CONDITIONS (see table below).
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ntroduction
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uartz Electric is a surface mounted instantaneous electric shower unit which is available in a choice of performance
r
atings – 8.5kW and 9.5kW available in White/chrome and 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW available in Satin chrome and
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raphite/chrome.
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uartz Electric’s patented Over Temperature Protection (OTP) device ensures safer comfortable showering whilst the
s
hower provides endless economical showering as it imposes no demand on stored hot water.
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uartz Electric is supplied with a 2 year guarantee.
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f you have any questions at any stage during installation please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on
0
1959 560010 for advice.
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ables which are chased into the wall must be protected by the use of conduit or sheathing. Surface mounted cables
m
ust also be protected by a suitable approved conduit.
B
efore removing the shower heater cover, ensure the heater is isolated from the electric mains.
Q
uartz Electric is suitable for household use only.
F
lushing
S
ome modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack the working parts of this unit.
A
ll soldering must be completed and the pipe work thoroughly flushed out in accordance with current Water Supply
R
egulations prior to connection of the product.
Important information
Connections
Quartz Electric is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard pipe and should be connected using a 15mm
compression fitting (not supplied). Quartz Electric is suitable for top, bottom or rear entry pipe work and top
bottom or rear entry cable. Supply lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit.
Isolating valves
A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the incoming supply in accordance with the current Water
Supply Regulations and our terms of warranty.
Siting
The Quartz Electric unit must be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose outlet pointing
downwards. Any distortion of the back plate may result in the unit not working. Spacers are provided fitted to
the service tunnel to enable the unit to be fitted to an uneven wall surface.
DO NOT tile up to or use sealants around the Quartz Electric unit. The shower is spaced off the wall by integral
pillars t
oallow air circulation around the unit.
The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous spray from the shower head.
The Quartz Electric should not be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze.
! WARNING. DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHOWER COULD BE
FROZEN. If you have switched the shower on, SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY. Please refer to the trouble shooting
guide overleaf.
Pressures
Check that the dynamic (running) water pressure to the Quartz Electric is adequate. A pressure test adaptor is
provided, fitted to the inside of the front cover. Follow the pressure test adaptor fitting instructions opposite to
ensure the water pressure to the shower is within the minimum and maximum requirements.
Quartz Electric requires:
Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar)
Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute
The Quartz Electric shower is designed to control static pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar). Where pre
ssures are likely
to exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must be fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of
0.3MPa (3 bar) is recommended. It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the
stated maximum overnight. A suitable pressure reducing valve is available from Aqualisa.
The use of other services connected to the water supply to the shower unit may cause the water pressure to drop
below the minimum required. This shoul
dtherefore be taken into consideration.
Pressure relief device (PRD)
To meet European standards, the shower unit features an integral pressure relief device (PRD). The PRD provides
a degree of shower unit protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower.
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked hose or blocked shower head, as this can cause the PRD
to operate. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate
the guarantee.
The shower
will only function correctly with the hose and
handset provided (see shower head installation
instructions overleaf). Failure to do so may result in the
operation of the PRD and will invalidate the guarantee.
Please fully commission the shower prior to use following
the shower commissioning procedure detailed overleaf.
Failure to do so could cause the PRD to operate and will
invalidate the guarantee.
The shower unit must be sited over a bath or shower tray
as in the event of
the PRD operating, water will drain
from the bottom of the shower unit.
Inspection & maintenance
In the interests of safety, we recommend the Quartz
Electric and its electrical installation are checked by a
qualified electrician at least every 2 years.
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a
qualified person. Please refer to the instructions opposite
of how to clean the filter.
After installation
Familiarise the end user with the Quartz Electric operation
and hand them this guide.
Complete and post the Quartz Electric guarantee card
and optional guarantee extension agreement document.
Declaration of Conformity
Aqualisa Products Limited declares that the Quartz
electric shower, complies with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU).
Customer helpline
01959 560010
Got a query? Need a stockist? Our helpline is
open from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
to answer any questions, guide you through any
aspect of your shower installation or advise you
of your local stockist.
Product literature
0800 652 3669
Call our literature hotline to receive the latest
Aqualisa product brochure containing details of
our full range of domestic products. Commercial
product brochures are also available on request.
Website
www.aqualisa.co.uk
Visit our website for comprehensive product
information, details of your nearest stockist and
installers, technical advice and more.
Republic of Ireland
Our products are also available in the Republic
of Ireland. If you need any technical advice,
details of local stockists or have any other queries,
please phone:
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Components
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in white/chrome
Literature not shown.
Trouble shooting guide
Action
Check power supply, consult electrician
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch.
ii) Turn water off at servicing valve (if fitted) or at
stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer Service Departme
nt.
Disconnect handset from hose and run the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or
debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow, remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose is blocked. This could be
due to damage, severe kinking or even an obstruction.
Replace with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow, there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer Service Department if the
shower is considered to be the problem.
Remove the filter for inspection. PLEASE REFER TO
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
Remove front cover and check operation of knob
Symptom
No flow or not
enough flow
Possible cause
Power failure (light
does not illuminate)
Water control knob is
turned fully clockwise.
Water turned off at
mains or servicing
valve.
SHOWER UNIT
SUSPECTED OF BEING
FROZEN.
There may be an
outlet blockage.
Blocked inlet filter
Restricted operation of
flow control knob
Flow adequate
but water too
cold
Water too hot
Water runs from
around hose
Poor spray
pattern
Water flow is too high
No power to unit
Second stage thermal
trip operated
Water flow too low
Spray plate blocked
with scale or debris.
Water pressure too low.
Pressure relief device
(PRD) has operated
due to excess pressure
build up.
Hose incorrectly fitted.
Water pressure to
shower is low or
unstable
Thermal cut-out is
operating, normally
making a ‘click’ sound
Scald protection device
has activated
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set
Low water inlet
temperature
Low voltage
Reduce the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the hot temperature markings (clockwise) slowly
a) Check isolator switch is on
b) Check MCB or fuse at consumer unit
c) Check RCD (if fitted)
d) Check 230/240V at terminal block
(Electrician only)
This is a non serviceable part, shower must be replaced
a) Increase
the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the cold temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are
fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water
authority to check that the running pressure is above
the minimum requirement (see Pressures section
overleaf). This may be apparent during periods of
high demand or when other outlets are used.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Check with the installer or local wate
r authority
Turn off electrical isolating switch and water servicing
valve and contact our Customer services department.
Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected
correctly and tightly
Check inlet requirements – see Pressures section, and
ensure no other main water devices are being used while
showering
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean the
handset and spray plate.
Increase the flow by
turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean
the handset and spray plate.
Adjust spray plate to improve pattern
Flow rate will naturally be lower when the inlet
temperature is low, this applies to all electric showers
Consult electrician
Cleaning & maintenance
Your Quartz Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head incorporates rub clean
teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible
tips of the jets during use. This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard
water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DESCALING IS CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS AND
ELECTROPLATED SURFACES MUST NOT BE USED.
Cleaning the filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch off.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and remove the
filter assembly. (Fig.2).
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary. (Fig.3).
6. Refit the
filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Pressure test adaptor fitting instructions
Quartz Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the sho
wer.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid
connector and pull the front cover clear.
4. Remove the pressure test adaptor from the inside of the front cover.
5. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
6. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor and secure into place using the filter
assembly fixings.
7. Connect a pressure testing device to the adaptor (not suppli
ed).
8. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on the water supply to the shower.
9. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit.
10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements
stated above.
11. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
12. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
13. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings.
14. Refit the pressure test ad
aptor into the fixing position within the front cover.
15. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and electrical supplies to
the shower unit.
Quartz
Electric
Installation guide
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyer’s Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Part No:438301 Issue 2 Oct 07
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning
® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Producer Responsibility) Regulation 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK.
In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any
liability under the WEEE directive within the UK.
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre
Shower rating @ 240V
8.5kW
35.4A 39.6A 43.8A
40A 40A 45/50A
40/45A
Min cable
size mm
2
10
6
6 37 6 33 10 50
37 10 55 10 50
61 10 55 10 50
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
40/45A 45A
9.5kW 10.5kW
Nominal current @ 240V
MCB rating
Conduit or trunking
Cartridge fuse
Installed in
insulated wall
Clipped direct
or buried in
uninsulated wall
Type
of
cable
run
Fig.2
Fig.3
Please place product serial
number label here.
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in chrome
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Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyers Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer Helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Please place product serial
number label here.
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and
quality purposes.
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify
the product specifications without prior warning.
™
Trademark of Aqualisa Products Limited.
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Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in white/chrome
Literature not shown.
Trouble shooting guide
Action
Check power supply, consult electrician
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch.
ii) Turn water off at servicing valve (if fitted) or at
stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer Service Departme
nt.
Disconnect handset from hose and run the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or
debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow, remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose is blocked. This could be
due to damage, severe kinking or even an obstruction.
Replace with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow, there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer Service Department if the
shower is considered to be the problem.
Remove the filter for inspection. PLEASE REFER TO
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
Remove front cover and check operation of knob
Symptom
No flow or not
enough flow
Possible cause
Power failure (light
does not illuminate)
Water control knob is
turned fully clockwise.
Water turned off at
mains or servicing
valve.
SHOWER UNIT
SUSPECTED OF BEING
FROZEN.
There may be an
outlet blockage.
Blocked inlet filter
Restricted operation of
flow control knob
Flow adequate
but water too
cold
Water too hot
Water runs from
around hose
Poor spray
pattern
Water flow is too high
No power to unit
Second stage thermal
trip operated
Water flow too low
Spray plate blocked
with scale or debris.
Water pressure too low.
Pressure relief device
(PRD) has operated
due to excess pressure
build up.
Hose incorrectly fitted.
Water pressure to
shower is low or
unstable
Thermal cut-out is
operating, normally
making a ‘click’ sound
Scald protection device
has activated
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set
Low water inlet
temperature
Low voltage
Reduce the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the hot temperature markings (clockwise) slowly
a) Check isolator switch is on
b) Check MCB or fuse at consumer unit
c) Check RCD (if fitted)
d) Check 230/240V at terminal block
(Electrician only)
This is a non serviceable part, shower must be replaced
a) Increase
the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the cold temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are
fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water
authority to check that the running pressure is above
the minimum requirement (see Pressures section
overleaf). This may be apparent during periods of
high demand or when other outlets are used.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Check with the installer or local wate
r authority
Turn off electrical isolating switch and water servicing
valve and contact our Customer services department.
Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected
correctly and tightly
Check inlet requirements – see Pressures section, and
ensure no other main water devices are being used while
showering
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean the
handset and spray plate.
Increase the flow by
turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean
the handset and spray plate.
Adjust spray plate to improve pattern
Flow rate will naturally be lower when the inlet
temperature is low, this applies to all electric showers
Consult electrician
Cleaning & maintenance
Your Quartz Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head incorporates rub clean
teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible
tips of the jets during use. This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard
water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DESCALING IS CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS AND
ELECTROPLATED SURFACES MUST NOT BE USED.
Cleaning the filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch off.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and remove the
filter assembly. (Fig.2).
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary. (Fig.3).
6. Refit the
filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Pressure test adaptor fitting instructions
Quartz Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the sho
wer.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid
connector and pull the front cover clear.
4. Remove the pressure test adaptor from the inside of the front cover.
5. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
6. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor and secure into place using the filter
assembly fixings.
7. Connect a pressure testing device to the adaptor (not suppli
ed).
8. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on the water supply to the shower.
9. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit.
10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements
stated above.
11. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
12. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
13. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings.
14. Refit the pressure test ad
aptor into the fixing position within the front cover.
15. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and electrical supplies to
the shower unit.
Quartz
Electric
Installation guide
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyer’s Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Part No:438301 Issue 2 Oct 07
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning
® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Producer Responsibility) Regulation 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK.
In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any
liability under the WEEE directive within the UK.
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre
Fig.2
Fig.3
Please place product serial
number label here.
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in chrome
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INSTALLATION
Pipework
1
Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.
Note: Water will be present in the unit due to
production testing.
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are qualified to do so. Prior to starting, ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing and electrical regulations and
legislation required to install the product correctly and safely.
The Quartz Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure the
unit to a suitable wall.
Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.
1
Pipe work installation
Mains voltage connection
Remove the securing screws at the top and bottom
of the Quartz Electric front casing and carefully lift
the casing away from the back plate assembly.
Carefully detach the solenoid connector and pull
the front casing clear.
2
Hold the cover next to the shower unit on
the wall and carefully attach the two sole-
noid connectors. Place the solenoid connec-
tor block into the saddle within the shower
unit and neatly tuck the wires into the
recess provide.
With the self tapping screws partially fitted
to the fixing locations in the front casing,
carefully offer it onto the back plate
assembly ensuring the wires are not
trapped. The control knob, in the fully cold
position, may have to be slightly adjusted
to enable the keyways to align.
5
6
!
This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure detailed
below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and invalidate
the guarantee.
Front cover installation and shower commissioning
!
Front cover preparation
The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current regulations
Where earth bonding of the premises is not evident, it may be necessary to
run bonding cable back to the earth terminal at the consumer unit.
!
Attach the hose to the shower handset as detailed above after passing it
through the hose restraint/gel hanger (if required) and place in the handset
holder in a position where it can spray safely. Push the solenoid piston up until
water sprays through the handset for a few seconds before releasing the
piston.
3
Turn the flow control valve on the shower
unit to the full cold (6 o’clock position). Turn
the flow control lever on the front casing to
the full cold position (9 o’clock). The flow
control valve and lever are keyed and must
be correctly positioned in order for the cover
to fit.
4
Secure the front cover to the base plate
using the 3 fixing screws taking care not to
overtighten.
7
Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves smoothly. If not, the knob may
be fitted incorrectly. The shower should be commissioned with the knob in
the mid position (12 o’clock).
8
Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater
elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should
increase.
10
When the unit is fully commissioned please remove the red warning label
from the front of the shower casing.
12
Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few
seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower
can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.
The temperature achieved will depend on the incoming water temperature
and pressure.
11
Turn on the electrical isolation switch. Press the start stop button and ensure
the blue light surround illuminates.
9
Quartz
Electric
®
BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED, THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN SWITCH. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.
The electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified person in
accordance with IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) wiring regulations
(BS 7671).
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IN THE INTERESTS OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY, A 30mA RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RCD) MUST BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230-240V ELECTRIC
SHOWERS AND PUMPED CIRCUITS. THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER
UNIT OR A SEPERATE UNIT.
A suitably rated double-pole isolating switch for supply disconnection must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring
rules. This must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in
the OFF position. A neon lamp alone is not sufficient. (See the electrical
rating chart for minimum switch rating). If it is fitted in the bathroom it must
be the cord-operated type. The switch must be readily accessible and clearly
identifiable in zone 3, i.e. at 0.6metres horizontally from the shower cubicle or
edge of the bath, or located above zone 2 (i.e. adjacent to the shower cubicle
or bath, but at least 2.25metres from the floor) as detailed below. This
requirement does not apply to the pull cord from the switch.
Where shower cubicles are located in rooms other than bathrooms, any
socket outlet in the room must be situated at least 3 metres from the shower
cubicle and protected by 30mA RCD.
!
Electrical installation
Wiring installation
Shower head installation
Earth bonding
Electrical rating
The shower unit must only be connected to a 230-240V ac supply.
1
Replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw provided.
2
The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit. It
MUST NOT be connected to a ring main, spur, socket outlet or lighting circuit,
otherwise the circuit will overheat..
3
Pipe work connection must be made using a 15mm
compression elbow for top, bottom or rear entry (not
supplied). A copper olive is supplied located on the
shower inlet stub and should be fitted into the
compression elbow prior to the elbow being connected.
7
Rear entry
The wall must be sufficiently chased out around the pipe and cable to allow
room for the nut on the compression elbow to be recessed into the wall. The
pipe work must be connected to the elbow prior to fitting the shower unit to
the wall.
!
The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit, not necessarily on the same
wall, but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray. The shower head should
be sited so that it is no more than 610mm (2ft) above the bottom of the unit or no lower
than 305mm (1ft) below the unit, when in its normal position in the shower head holder.
! THE SHOWER OUTLET, HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT. THEY MUST NOT BE
BLOCKED, OBSTRUCTED OR HAVE CONNECTED TO THEM ANY FITTING NOT
APPROVED BY US. THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT.
When the pipe work and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can
be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure.
! THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE
HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET. HOWEVER, IT
MAY BE NECESSARY, TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS
REQUIRED. TIGHTEN THE SCREW INSIDE THE
HANDSET STATION TAKING CARE NOT TO
OVER-TIGHTEN.
Prepare two fixing points 465 – 470mm vertically apart using the fixings
provided, if suitable.
1
If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way,
then the installation will not be straightforward. It may be necessary to install
a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower. This
should be installed by a qualified person. It may be necessary to contact the
electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply.
5
Pass the rail through the handset holder
whilst keeping the slider button depressed.
2
To comply with current water supply regulations,
the handset should not be able to pass a point
25mm above the spill over level of the bath or
tray. If this is not achieved, then the hose
restraint/gel hanger must be used Slide this
onto the rail under the handset holder.
3
If using top or bottom entry pipe work connection, fix the unit to the wall
using the screws provided, if suitable.
5
Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no
terminal is live. If in doubt, switch off the whole installation at the consumer
unit or switch fuse (where fitted).
2
Secure the rail assembly to wall using the fixings provided, if suitable,
ensuring the rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.
Please complete the commissioning procedure detailed below prior to connecting the
handset and hose.
5
Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to
waste.
6
Carefully unscrew and remove the service
tunnel and set aside. (This may be required if
retrofitting this shower to an existing shower
site).
3
Tape the template provided onto the finished wall
surface in the desired position and mark the 3 fixing
points. Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the
fixing kit provided, if suitable.
4
Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of
the shower unit. If all is sound turn off the water supply to the shower unit.
8
Refer to the electrical rating diagram (shown overleaf) to determine the nominal current
of the shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower
itself. Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of
your chosen cable.
! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES.
The current rating will be reduced if the cable is to be:
A. Bunched with others
B. In an ambient temperature above 40ºC
C. In an insulating wall or within thermal insulation, e.g. loft insulation.
D. In any other unusual position
If in doubt about any aspect of electrical installation, consult a qualified electrical
engineer or the electricity supplier.
Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access
to service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material.
Please refer to the typical system diagram opposite.
The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply with
current regulations.
!
Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose
washer into the hose and attach to the
shower outlet to allow the water to discharge
safely to waste.
1
Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated
turn on the water supplies. Push the solenoid
piston up until water runs through and out of
the hose for a few seconds before releasing
the piston.
2
Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care
to engage the location slot onto the lugs.
4
Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and
push firmly into position.
6
Remove the relevant pipe work and cable
entry point from the relevant section of the
front cover if required, using a suitable tool.
We recommend making good the cut out
section using a round file. Ensure the cover
fits over cables and pipe correctly.
1
Fix the self tapping screws a couple of turns
into the fixing points at the top and bottom
of the unit to aid locating the fixing points
when securing the front casing to the back
plate.
2
Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct
position, depress the anti-swivel locking
button on the handset and secure the
handset to the hose. Place the handset
into the handset holder.
7
Unclip the earth terminal block and reposition it into the holder on the
service tunnel.
3
For most installations the removable service
tunnel will not be required, enabling the
earth connection to be made in the top right
hand corner of the unit as illustrated.
1
If retro-fitting the unit to an existing shower
where the wiring cannot be connected as
above, it may be necessary to utilise the
service tunnel and alternative earth
connection position.
!
Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box):
A has a main switch rating of 80A or above and B has a spare fuse way which will
take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker) you need to fit.
If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the
typical system diagram below).
(Not all consumer units accept a 35/40/45A sized fuse).
4
Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the
bottom of back plate or service tunnel (if used) and must be protected from
water as shown.
4
User Instructions
To turn on and set the temperature
1 Turn on the isolating switch.
2 Press the start/stop button, the blue light ring should
illuminate.
3 Rotate the control knob to give the desired temperature;
clockwise for warmer and anticlockwise for cooler. Allow a
few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to
stabilise.
!WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING
TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER.
IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE.
To turn the shower off
1 Press the start/stop button.
2 Turn off your isolating switch.
N.B. The phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for
a few seconds after the shower is turned off. This is a safety feature which flushes
any residual hot water out of the shower unit to protect the next user.
Shower head operation
! NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE
SHOWER HEAD BY PULLING ON THE SHOWER HOSE.
1 To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress
the handset holder button fully to enable the slider to be
moved up or down the rail.
2 Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling
forwards or pushing back the shower head against the
knuckle in the holder.
3 To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray
plate clockwise or anti-clockwise.
RCD (can be part of consumer unit)
Recommended
80A or 100A
mains switch
Double pole isolating
switch - pull cord
or wall mounted in
accordance with
BS7671
Shower unit
Zone 0
Zone 0
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 3
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
2.25m
2.25m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
If required, ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the
minimum and maximum requirements by following the pressure testing
procedure overleaf.
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2
Remove the securing screws at the top and
bottom of the Quartz™ Electric front casing and
carefully lift the casing away from the back plate
assembly. Carefully detach the solenoid connector
and pull the front casing clear.
3
Carefully unscrew and remove the service tunnel
and set aside. (This may be required if retrofitting
this shower in place of an existing one).
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4
Refer to positioning guideline diagram page 10.
Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before
drilling.
Tape the template provided onto the finished
wall surface in the desired position and mark the
required 3 fixing points. Drill and prepare the
fixings holes using the fixing kit provided,
if suitable.
Where applicable, use fixing point 2a for new
installations. Utilise fixing point 2b for like-for-like
replacements. Check backplate fixing points prior
to drilling.
5
Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to waste.
6
Pipework connection must be made using a 15mm
compression elbow (not supplied) for top, bottom
or rear entry. A copper olive is supplied, located
on the shower inlet stub and should be fitted into
the compression elbow prior to the elbow being
connected.
IMPORTANT: Do not use excessive force when
making the connection to the unit.
Rear entry.
The wall must be suciently chased out around the pipe and cable to
allow room for the nut on the compression elbow to be recessed into
the wall. Failure to do so will result in distorting the backplate and a poor
fitting front cover. The pipework must be connected to the elbow prior
to fitting the shower unit to the wall.
We recommend the use of a suitable sealant to seal around the incoming
pipework to prevent water entering the wall.
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7
Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of the
shower unit. If all is sound turn o the water supply to the shower unit.
Ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the minimum and
maximum requirements by following the pressure testing procedure -
refer to cleaning and maintenance section. Pressure and flow readings
must be recorded within the table in the commissioning section of this
guide.
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!
Electrical
BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED, THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN SWITCH.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION
The electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified person
in accordance with IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) wiring
regulations (BS 7671)
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IN THE INTERESTS OF
ELECTRICAL SAFETY, A 30mA RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD)
SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230-240V ELECTRIC SHOWERS
AND PUMPED CIRCUITS. THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER UNIT
OR A SEPARATE UNIT
A suitably rated double-pole isolating switch for supply disconnection
must be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with
current wiring rules. This must have a mechanical indicator showing when
the switch is in the OFF position. A neon lamp alone is not sucient. (See
the electrical rating chart for minimum switch rating). If it is fitted in the
bathroom it must be the cord-operated type. The switch must be readily
accessible and clearly identifiable in zone 3, i.e. at 0.6metres horizontally
from the shower cubicle or edge of the bath, or located above zone 2
(i.e. adjacent to the shower cubicle or bath, but at least 2.25metres from
the floor) as detailed below. This requirement does not apply to the pull
cord from the switch.
Where shower cubicles are located in rooms other than bathrooms, any
socket outlet in the room must be situated at least 3 metres from the
shower cubicle and protected by a 30mA RCD.
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Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
2.25m
2.25m
0.6m
0.6m 0.6m
0.6m
Mains voltage connection
Please refer to the typical system diagram.
The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply
with current regulations.
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!
1
The shower unit must only be connected to a 230-240V AC supply.
2
Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no
terminal is live. If in doubt, switch o the whole installation at the consumer unit
or switch fuse (where fitted).
3
The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit. It
MUST NOT be connected to a ring main, spur, socket outlet or lighting circuit,
otherwise the circuit will overheat.
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4
Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box):
A. Has a main switch rating of 80A or above.
B. Has a spare fuse way which will take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker)
you need to fit.
If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the
typical system diagram below). (Not all consumer units accept a 35/40/45A
sized fuse).
5
If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way,
then the installation will not be straightforward. It may be necessary to install
a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower. This should
be installed by a qualified person. It may be necessary to contact the electricity
supplier to upgrade the incoming supply.
Typical system diagram
Recommended
80A or 100A
mains switch
RCD (can be part of a consumer unit)
Double pole isolating
switch - pull cord
or wall mounted in
accordance with
BS7671
Shower unit
18
Electrical Rating
Refer to the electrical rating diagram (page 5) to determine the nominal current of the
shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower itself.
Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of your
chosen cable.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES.
The current rating will be reduced if the cable is to be:
A. Bunched with others
B. In an ambient temperature above 40ºC
C. In an insulating wall or within thermal insulation, e.g. loft insulation.
D. In any other unusual position
If in doubt about any aspect of electrical installation, consult a qualified electrical
engineer or the electricity supplier.
Wiring
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For most installations the removable service tunnel will not be required,
enabling the earth connection to be made in the top right hand corner of
the unit as illustrated.
1
Loosen the terminal block screws and insert the
wires as indicated on the back plate moulding.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the terminal block
screws are fully tightened and that no cable
insulation is trapped under screws. Tighten the
screws periodically in accordance with BS 7671.
Failure to ensure that the retaining screws are
tight could result in a failure of the terminal block
and / or result in the cable overheating.
If retro-fitting the unit to an existing shower where the wiring cannot
be connected as above, it may be necessary to utilise the service tunnel
and alternative earth connection position, as described in steps two and
three.
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2
Where required, replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw
provided.
3
Unclip the earth terminal
block and reposition it
into the holder on the
service tunnel.
4
Any cable MUST NOT
have the outer insulation
stripped back beyond the
bottom of back plate or
service tunnel (if used)
and must be protected
from water as shown.
Refer to the indicator
guide on the service
tunnel.
The service tunnel MUST NOT be cut or altered in any way.
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Earth Bonding
The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current
regulations.
The earth continuity conductor of the electrical installation must be
eectively connected to all exposed metal parts of other appliances and
services in the room in which the shower unit is installed to conform with
BS 7671.
Where earth bonding of the premises is not evident, it may be necessary
to run a bonding cable back to the earth terminal at the consumer unit.
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Front Cover Preparation
When the pipework and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can
be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure.
1
Should your pipework or cable be top or bottom
entry, cut away the relevant section of the front
cover, using a suitable tool.
Note: the entry point is identified by an indented
half lozenge shape.
We recommend making good the cut out section
using a round file. Ensure the cover fits over cables
and pipe correctly.
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are qualified to do so. Prior to starting, ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing and electrical regulations and
legislation required to install the product correctly and safely.
The Quartz Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure the
unit to a suitable wall.
Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.
1
Pipe work installation
Mains voltage connection
Remove the securing screws at the top and bottom
of the Quartz Electric front casing and carefully lift
the casing away from the back plate assembly.
Carefully detach the solenoid connector and pull
the front casing clear.
2
Hold the cover next to the shower unit on
the wall and carefully attach the two sole-
noid connectors. Place the solenoid connec-
tor block into the saddle within the shower
unit and neatly tuck the wires into the
recess provide.
With the self tapping screws partially fitted
to the fixing locations in the front casing,
carefully offer it onto the back plate
assembly ensuring the wires are not
trapped. The control knob, in the fully cold
position, may have to be slightly adjusted
to enable the keyways to align.
5
6
!
This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure detailed
below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and invalidate
the guarantee.
Front cover installation and shower commissioning
!
Front cover preparation
The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current regulations
Where earth bonding of the premises is not evident, it may be necessary to
run bonding cable back to the earth terminal at the consumer unit.
!
Attach the hose to the shower handset as detailed above after passing it
through the hose restraint/gel hanger (if required) and place in the handset
holder in a position where it can spray safely. Push the solenoid piston up until
water sprays through the handset for a few seconds before releasing the
piston.
3
Turn the flow control valve on the shower
unit to the full cold (6 o’clock position). Turn
the flow control lever on the front casing to
the full cold position (9 o’clock). The flow
control valve and lever are keyed and must
be correctly positioned in order for the cover
to fit.
4
Secure the front cover to the base plate
using the 3 fixing screws taking care not to
overtighten.
7
Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves smoothly. If not, the knob may
be fitted incorrectly. The shower should be commissioned with the knob in
the mid position (12 o’clock).
8
Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater
elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should
increase.
10
When the unit is fully commissioned please remove the red warning label
from the front of the shower casing.
12
Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few
seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower
can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.
The temperature achieved will depend on the incoming water temperature
and pressure.
11
Turn on the electrical isolation switch. Press the start stop button and ensure
the blue light surround illuminates.
9
Quartz
Electric
®
BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED, THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN SWITCH. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.
The electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified person in
accordance with IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) wiring regulations
(BS 7671).
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IN THE INTERESTS OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY, A 30mA RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RCD) MUST BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230-240V ELECTRIC
SHOWERS AND PUMPED CIRCUITS. THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER
UNIT OR A SEPERATE UNIT.
A suitably rated double-pole isolating switch for supply disconnection must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring
rules. This must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in
the OFF position. A neon lamp alone is not sufficient. (See the electrical
rating chart for minimum switch rating). If it is fitted in the bathroom it must
be the cord-operated type. The switch must be readily accessible and clearly
identifiable in zone 3, i.e. at 0.6metres horizontally from the shower cubicle or
edge of the bath, or located above zone 2 (i.e. adjacent to the shower cubicle
or bath, but at least 2.25metres from the floor) as detailed below. This
requirement does not apply to the pull cord from the switch.
Where shower cubicles are located in rooms other than bathrooms, any
socket outlet in the room must be situated at least 3 metres from the shower
cubicle and protected by 30mA RCD.
!
Electrical installation
Wiring installation
Shower head installation
Earth bonding
Electrical rating
The shower unit must only be connected to a 230-240V ac supply.
1
Replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw provided.
2
The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit. It
MUST NOT be connected to a ring main, spur, socket outlet or lighting circuit,
otherwise the circuit will overheat..
3
Pipe work connection must be made using a 15mm
compression elbow for top, bottom or rear entry (not
supplied). A copper olive is supplied located on the
shower inlet stub and should be fitted into the
compression elbow prior to the elbow being connected.
7
Rear entry
The wall must be sufficiently chased out around the pipe and cable to allow
room for the nut on the compression elbow to be recessed into the wall. The
pipe work must be connected to the elbow prior to fitting the shower unit to
the wall.
!
The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit, not necessarily on the same
wall, but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray. The shower head should
be sited so that it is no more than 610mm (2ft) above the bottom of the unit or no lower
than 305mm (1ft) below the unit, when in its normal position in the shower head holder.
! THE SHOWER OUTLET, HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT. THEY MUST NOT BE
BLOCKED, OBSTRUCTED OR HAVE CONNECTED TO THEM ANY FITTING NOT
APPROVED BY US. THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT.
When the pipe work and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can
be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure.
! THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE
HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET. HOWEVER, IT
MAY BE NECESSARY, TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS
REQUIRED. TIGHTEN THE SCREW INSIDE THE
HANDSET STATION TAKING CARE NOT TO
OVER-TIGHTEN.
Prepare two fixing points 465 – 470mm vertically apart using the fixings
provided, if suitable.
1
If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way,
then the installation will not be straightforward. It may be necessary to install
a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower. This
should be installed by a qualified person. It may be necessary to contact the
electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply.
5
Pass the rail through the handset holder
whilst keeping the slider button depressed.
2
To comply with current water supply regulations,
the handset should not be able to pass a point
25mm above the spill over level of the bath or
tray. If this is not achieved, then the hose
restraint/gel hanger must be used Slide this
onto the rail under the handset holder.
3
If using top or bottom entry pipe work connection, fix the unit to the wall
using the screws provided, if suitable.
5
Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no
terminal is live. If in doubt, switch off the whole installation at the consumer
unit or switch fuse (where fitted).
2
Secure the rail assembly to wall using the fixings provided, if suitable,
ensuring the rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.
Please complete the commissioning procedure detailed below prior to connecting the
handset and hose.
5
Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to
waste.
6
Carefully unscrew and remove the service
tunnel and set aside. (This may be required if
retrofitting this shower to an existing shower
site).
3
Tape the template provided onto the finished wall
surface in the desired position and mark the 3 fixing
points. Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the
fixing kit provided, if suitable.
4
Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of
the shower unit. If all is sound turn off the water supply to the shower unit.
8
Refer to the electrical rating diagram (shown overleaf) to determine the nominal current
of the shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower
itself. Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of
your chosen cable.
! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES.
The current rating will be reduced if the cable is to be:
A. Bunched with others
B. In an ambient temperature above 40ºC
C. In an insulating wall or within thermal insulation, e.g. loft insulation.
D. In any other unusual position
If in doubt about any aspect of electrical installation, consult a qualified electrical
engineer or the electricity supplier.
Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access
to service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material.
Please refer to the typical system diagram opposite.
The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply with
current regulations.
!
Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose
washer into the hose and attach to the
shower outlet to allow the water to discharge
safely to waste.
1
Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated
turn on the water supplies. Push the solenoid
piston up until water runs through and out of
the hose for a few seconds before releasing
the piston.
2
Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care
to engage the location slot onto the lugs.
4
Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and
push firmly into position.
6
Remove the relevant pipe work and cable
entry point from the relevant section of the
front cover if required, using a suitable tool.
We recommend making good the cut out
section using a round file. Ensure the cover
fits over cables and pipe correctly.
1
Fix the self tapping screws a couple of turns
into the fixing points at the top and bottom
of the unit to aid locating the fixing points
when securing the front casing to the back
plate.
2
Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct
position, depress the anti-swivel locking
button on the handset and secure the
handset to the hose. Place the handset
into the handset holder.
7
Unclip the earth terminal block and reposition it into the holder on the
service tunnel.
3
For most installations the removable service
tunnel will not be required, enabling the
earth connection to be made in the top right
hand corner of the unit as illustrated.
1
If retro-fitting the unit to an existing shower
where the wiring cannot be connected as
above, it may be necessary to utilise the
service tunnel and alternative earth
connection position.
!
Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box):
A has a main switch rating of 80A or above and B has a spare fuse way which will
take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker) you need to fit.
If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the
typical system diagram below).
(Not all consumer units accept a 35/40/45A sized fuse).
4
Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the
bottom of back plate or service tunnel (if used) and must be protected from
water as shown.
4
User Instructions
To turn on and set the temperature
1 Turn on the isolating switch.
2 Press the start/stop button, the blue light ring should
illuminate.
3 Rotate the control knob to give the desired temperature;
clockwise for warmer and anticlockwise for cooler. Allow a
few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to
stabilise.
!WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING
TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER.
IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE.
To turn the shower off
1 Press the start/stop button.
2 Turn off your isolating switch.
N.B. The phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for
a few seconds after the shower is turned off. This is a safety feature which flushes
any residual hot water out of the shower unit to protect the next user.
Shower head operation
! NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE
SHOWER HEAD BY PULLING ON THE SHOWER HOSE.
1 To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress
the handset holder button fully to enable the slider to be
moved up or down the rail.
2 Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling
forwards or pushing back the shower head against the
knuckle in the holder.
3 To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray
plate clockwise or anti-clockwise.
RCD (can be part of consumer unit)
Recommended
80A or 100A
mains switch
Double pole isolating
switch - pull cord
or wall mounted in
accordance with
BS7671
Shower unit
Zone 0
Zone 0
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 3
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
2.25m
2.25m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
If required, ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the
minimum and maximum requirements by following the pressure testing
procedure overleaf.
!
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To aid locating the fixing points when securing the front casing to the
backplate, fix the self tapping screws a couple of turns into the fixing
points at the top and bottom of the front cover.
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Commissioning and Front Cover Installation
This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure
detailed below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and
invalidate the guarantee.
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1
Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose
washer into the hose and attach to the shower
outlet to allow the water to discharge safely to
waste.
2
Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated, turn
on the water supplies. Push the solenoid piston up
until water runs through and out of the hose for a
few seconds before releasing the piston.
3
Turn the flow control valve on the shower unit
to the full cold (6 o’clock position). Turn the flow
control (temperature) dial on the front casing to
the full cold position (9 o’clock). The flow control
valve and dial are keyed and must be correctly
positioned in order for the cover to fit.
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4
Hold the cover next to the shower unit on the wall
and carefully attach the two solenoid connectors.
Place the solenoid connector block into the saddle
within the shower unit and neatly tuck the wires
into the recess provided.
5
Carefully oer the cover onto the back plate assembly ensuring the wires are
not trapped. The control dial, whilst in the fully cold position, may have to be
slightly adjusted to enable the key ways to align.
6
Secure the front cover to the base plate using the
3 fixing screws taking care not to over tighten.
In addition to the guide below it is essential that the written instructions
overleaf are read and understood and that you have all the necessary
components (shown overleaf) before commencing installation. Failure to
install the product in accordance with these instructions may adversely affect
the warranty terms and conditions. Do not undertake any part of this
installation unless you are qualified to do so. Prior to starting, ensure that
you are familiar with the necessary plumbing and electrical regulations and
legislation required to install the product correctly and safely.
The Quartz Electric is supplied with universal fittings intended to secure the
unit to a suitable wall.
Carefully remove the red outlet plug assembly.
1
Pipe work installation
Mains voltage connection
Remove the securing screws at the top and bottom
of the Quartz Electric front casing and carefully lift
the casing away from the back plate assembly.
Carefully detach the solenoid connector and pull
the front casing clear.
2
Hold the cover next to the shower unit on
the wall and carefully attach the two sole-
noid connectors. Place the solenoid connec-
tor block into the saddle within the shower
unit and neatly tuck the wires into the
recess provide.
With the self tapping screws partially fitted
to the fixing locations in the front casing,
carefully offer it onto the back plate
assembly ensuring the wires are not
trapped. The control knob, in the fully cold
position, may have to be slightly adjusted
to enable the keyways to align.
5
6
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This shower must be fully commissioned following the procedure detailed
below before use. Failure to do so could damage the shower and invalidate
the guarantee.
Front cover installation and shower commissioning
!
Front cover preparation
The installation must be earth bonded in accordance with current regulations
Where earth bonding of the premises is not evident, it may be necessary to
run bonding cable back to the earth terminal at the consumer unit.
!
Attach the hose to the shower handset as detailed above after passing it
through the hose restraint/gel hanger (if required) and place in the handset
holder in a position where it can spray safely. Push the solenoid piston up until
water sprays through the handset for a few seconds before releasing the
piston.
3
Turn the flow control valve on the shower
unit to the full cold (6 o’clock position). Turn
the flow control lever on the front casing to
the full cold position (9 o’clock). The flow
control valve and lever are keyed and must
be correctly positioned in order for the cover
to fit.
4
Secure the front cover to the base plate
using the 3 fixing screws taking care not to
overtighten.
7
Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves smoothly. If not, the knob may
be fitted incorrectly. The shower should be commissioned with the knob in
the mid position (12 o’clock).
8
Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater
elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should
increase.
10
When the unit is fully commissioned please remove the red warning label
from the front of the shower casing.
12
Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few
seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower
can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.
The temperature achieved will depend on the incoming water temperature
and pressure.
11
Turn on the electrical isolation switch. Press the start stop button and ensure
the blue light surround illuminates.
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Quartz
Electric
®
BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS ATTEMPTED, THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN SWITCH. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION.
The electrical installation should be carried out by a qualified person in
accordance with IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) wiring regulations
(BS 7671).
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IN THE INTERESTS OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY, A 30mA RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RCD) MUST BE INSTALLED IN ALL UK 230-240V ELECTRIC
SHOWERS AND PUMPED CIRCUITS. THIS MAY BE PART OF A CONSUMER
UNIT OR A SEPERATE UNIT.
A suitably rated double-pole isolating switch for supply disconnection must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring circuit in accordance with current wiring
rules. This must have a mechanical indicator showing when the switch is in
the OFF position. A neon lamp alone is not sufficient. (See the electrical
rating chart for minimum switch rating). If it is fitted in the bathroom it must
be the cord-operated type. The switch must be readily accessible and clearly
identifiable in zone 3, i.e. at 0.6metres horizontally from the shower cubicle or
edge of the bath, or located above zone 2 (i.e. adjacent to the shower cubicle
or bath, but at least 2.25metres from the floor) as detailed below. This
requirement does not apply to the pull cord from the switch.
Where shower cubicles are located in rooms other than bathrooms, any
socket outlet in the room must be situated at least 3 metres from the shower
cubicle and protected by 30mA RCD.
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Electrical installation
Wiring installation
Shower head installation
Earth bonding
Electrical rating
The shower unit must only be connected to a 230-240V ac supply.
1
Replace the service tunnel and secure using the fixing screw provided.
2
The shower unit must be connected to its own independent electrical circuit. It
MUST NOT be connected to a ring main, spur, socket outlet or lighting circuit,
otherwise the circuit will overheat..
3
Pipe work connection must be made using a 15mm
compression elbow for top, bottom or rear entry (not
supplied). A copper olive is supplied located on the
shower inlet stub and should be fitted into the
compression elbow prior to the elbow being connected.
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Rear entry
The wall must be sufficiently chased out around the pipe and cable to allow
room for the nut on the compression elbow to be recessed into the wall. The
pipe work must be connected to the elbow prior to fitting the shower unit to
the wall.
!
The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit, not necessarily on the same
wall, but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray. The shower head should
be sited so that it is no more than 610mm (2ft) above the bottom of the unit or no lower
than 305mm (1ft) below the unit, when in its normal position in the shower head holder.
! THE SHOWER OUTLET, HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT. THEY MUST NOT BE
BLOCKED, OBSTRUCTED OR HAVE CONNECTED TO THEM ANY FITTING NOT
APPROVED BY US. THE USE OF UNAPPROVED ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE AND MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT.
When the pipe work and electrical connections have been completed the front cover can
be prepared to be fitted prior to beginning the commissioning procedure.
! THE TENSION OF THE HANDSET STATION OF THE
HANDSET HOLDER IS FACTORY SET. HOWEVER, IT
MAY BE NECESSARY, TO TIGHTEN THE TENSION AS
REQUIRED. TIGHTEN THE SCREW INSIDE THE
HANDSET STATION TAKING CARE NOT TO
OVER-TIGHTEN.
Prepare two fixing points 465 – 470mm vertically apart using the fixings
provided, if suitable.
1
If the consumer unit has a rating below 80A or if there is no spare fuse way,
then the installation will not be straightforward. It may be necessary to install
a new consumer unit to service the whole house or just the shower. This
should be installed by a qualified person. It may be necessary to contact the
electricity supplier to upgrade the incoming supply.
5
Pass the rail through the handset holder
whilst keeping the slider button depressed.
2
To comply with current water supply regulations,
the handset should not be able to pass a point
25mm above the spill over level of the bath or
tray. If this is not achieved, then the hose
restraint/gel hanger must be used Slide this
onto the rail under the handset holder.
3
If using top or bottom entry pipe work connection, fix the unit to the wall
using the screws provided, if suitable.
5
Before making electrical connections within the installation make sure that no
terminal is live. If in doubt, switch off the whole installation at the consumer
unit or switch fuse (where fitted).
2
Secure the rail assembly to wall using the fixings provided, if suitable,
ensuring the rail and rail end bodies remain firmly engaged.
Please complete the commissioning procedure detailed below prior to connecting the
handset and hose.
5
Flush through the water supply pipe allowing it to discharge safely to
waste.
6
Carefully unscrew and remove the service
tunnel and set aside. (This may be required if
retrofitting this shower to an existing shower
site).
3
Tape the template provided onto the finished wall
surface in the desired position and mark the 3 fixing
points. Drill and prepare the fixings holes using the
fixing kit provided, if suitable.
4
Turn on the water supply to the shower unit and check for leaks up stream of
the shower unit. If all is sound turn off the water supply to the shower unit.
8
Refer to the electrical rating diagram (shown overleaf) to determine the nominal current
of the shower. The current rating of the supply cable must be at least that of the shower
itself. Use the rating chart to choose a fuse or mcb with a rating of less than that of
your chosen cable.
! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING REWIRABLE FUSES.
The current rating will be reduced if the cable is to be:
A. Bunched with others
B. In an ambient temperature above 40ºC
C. In an insulating wall or within thermal insulation, e.g. loft insulation.
D. In any other unusual position
If in doubt about any aspect of electrical installation, consult a qualified electrical
engineer or the electricity supplier.
Aqualisa reserves the right to revoke the terms of the warranty should access
to service connections be denied by the use of solid setting infill material.
Please refer to the typical system diagram opposite.
The following notes are for guidance only – the installation must comply with
current regulations.
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Without fitting the shower head, fit the hose
washer into the hose and attach to the
shower outlet to allow the water to discharge
safely to waste.
1
Ensuring the electric supply remains isolated
turn on the water supplies. Push the solenoid
piston up until water runs through and out of
the hose for a few seconds before releasing
the piston.
2
Fit the rail into the rail end bodies taking care
to engage the location slot onto the lugs.
4
Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and
push firmly into position.
6
Remove the relevant pipe work and cable
entry point from the relevant section of the
front cover if required, using a suitable tool.
We recommend making good the cut out
section using a round file. Ensure the cover
fits over cables and pipe correctly.
1
Fix the self tapping screws a couple of turns
into the fixing points at the top and bottom
of the unit to aid locating the fixing points
when securing the front casing to the back
plate.
2
Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct
position, depress the anti-swivel locking
button on the handset and secure the
handset to the hose. Place the handset
into the handset holder.
7
Unclip the earth terminal block and reposition it into the holder on the
service tunnel.
3
For most installations the removable service
tunnel will not be required, enabling the
earth connection to be made in the top right
hand corner of the unit as illustrated.
1
If retro-fitting the unit to an existing shower
where the wiring cannot be connected as
above, it may be necessary to utilise the
service tunnel and alternative earth
connection position.
!
Check that the consumer unit (main fuse box):
A has a main switch rating of 80A or above and B has a spare fuse way which will
take the fuse/mcb (miniature circuit breaker) you need to fit.
If so you can wire the shower direct to the consumer unit (please refer to the
typical system diagram below).
(Not all consumer units accept a 35/40/45A sized fuse).
4
Any cable MUST NOT have the outer insulation stripped back beyond the
bottom of back plate or service tunnel (if used) and must be protected from
water as shown.
4
User Instructions
To turn on and set the temperature
1 Turn on the isolating switch.
2 Press the start/stop button, the blue light ring should
illuminate.
3 Rotate the control knob to give the desired temperature;
clockwise for warmer and anticlockwise for cooler. Allow a
few seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to
stabilise.
!WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING
TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER.
IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE.
To turn the shower off
1 Press the start/stop button.
2 Turn off your isolating switch.
N.B. The phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for
a few seconds after the shower is turned off. This is a safety feature which flushes
any residual hot water out of the shower unit to protect the next user.
Shower head operation
! NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE
SHOWER HEAD BY PULLING ON THE SHOWER HOSE.
1 To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress
the handset holder button fully to enable the slider to be
moved up or down the rail.
2 Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling
forwards or pushing back the shower head against the
knuckle in the holder.
3 To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray
plate clockwise or anti-clockwise.
RCD (can be part of consumer unit)
Recommended
80A or 100A
mains switch
Double pole isolating
switch - pull cord
or wall mounted in
accordance with
BS7671
Shower unit
Zone 0
Zone 0
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 3
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
2.25m
2.25m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
Switch must
be outside
Zone 2
If required, ensure the water pressure to the shower unit is within the
minimum and maximum requirements by following the pressure testing
procedure overleaf.
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Turn the flow control knob to ensure it moves smoothly (the full range of
movement runs from 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock). If not, the knob maybe fitted
incorrectly. The shower should be commissioned with the knob in the mid
position (12 o’clock).
8
Turn on the power supply. Press the start/stop button and ensure the blue LED
illuminates (see user instructions).
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9
Slowly turn the flow control knob towards the hot direction. The heater
elements should now be hotter and the temperature of the spray should
increase.
10
Adjust the flow control knob to provide the desired temperature. Allow a few
seconds after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilise. A cool shower
can be achieved with the flow control knob set towards the cold direction.
The temperature achieved will depend on the incoming water temperature
and pressure.
Shower Kit
Refer to positioning guideline diagram on page 10.
The shower head should be sited close to the shower unit, not necessarily on the same
wall, but not so that the unit is subjected to continuous spray.
THE SHOWER OUTLET, HOSE AND HANDSET ACT AS A VENT. THEY
MUST NOT BE BLOCKED, OBSTRUCTED OR BE CONNECTED TO
ANY FITTING NOT APPROVED BY US. THE USE OF UNAPPROVED
ACCESSORIES MAY INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE AND MAY
AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY OF THE UNIT.
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1
Prepare two fixing holes up to a maximum of 407mm apart.
Note: the rail kit supplied utilises a floating bracket that can be positioned to
suit existing screw holes on retrofit installations.
Check there are no hidden cables or pipes before drilling.
2
Depress the single release button of the handset
holder and slide onto the rail assembly.
Note: the bottom of the rail is identified by two
holes; one large and one small.
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3
Carefully slide the gel hook onto the rail under the handset holder.
4
Refer to positioning guideline diagram page 10.
Current water supply regulations state that the handset should not be allowed
to pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath or shower tray. If this
cannot be achieved, the hose must be passed through the gel hook which has
also been designed to be utilised as a hose restraint.
5
Secure the top rail
bracket into position on
the finished wall surface
using the short wall
screw.
6
Slide the bottom rail bracket onto the bottom of
the rail.
7
Slide the rail assembly up through the top rail
bracket.
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8
Align the fixing hole of the bottom bracket with the corresponding holes on the
rail assembly, ensuring the smaller sized hole on the rail is closest to the wall.
Secure the bottom rail bracket to the wall using the long wall screw.
9
Place the rail end caps into both brackets and push
firmly into position.
10
Pass the hose through the gel hook.
11
Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct
position, depress the anti-swivel locking button on
the handset and secure the handset to the hose.
Place the handset into the handset holder.
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PRESSURE AND FLOW READINGS
BELOW TABLE TO BE COMPLETED BY INSTALLER UPON
INSTALLATION.
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Installation
Reading
2nd Reading
(If applicable)
3rd Reading
(If applicable)
Date:
Flow rate:
(Litres per minute)
Static pressure:
(BAR)
Working pressure:
(BAR)
This guide must be handed to the customer on installation completion.
The pressure test adaptor MUST be left with customer, should future
readings be necessary.
If static or working pressures are too low (less than 0.9 Bar), contact your
local water authority.
Flow rate to be taken in the fully cold position with the shower head and
hose attached.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Aqualisa have been at the forefront of showering technology for 40 years specialising
in solutions that make showering an everyday pleasure. Whilst striving to improve
our products, from time to time we make changes to the functions and operation to
improve the customer experience.
Operating the shower
IMPORTANT: As with all electric showers for safety purposes, we advise
to isolate the power to your Quartz™ Electric when it is not in use.
•
!
To start the shower
Turn on your isolating switch.
Press the start/stop button, the blue light ring should illuminate.
To set the temperature
With the shower running, rotate the control knob to give the desired temperature;
clockwise for warmer and anticlockwise for cooler. Allow a few seconds after each
adjustment for the temperature to stabilise.
WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE SHOWERING TEMPERATURE BEFORE STEPPING
INTO THE SHOWER. IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS TO REACH A
STABLE TEMPERATURE.
To stop the shower
Press the start/stop button.
IMPORTANT: Turn o your isolating switch.
Note: the phased shutdown feature of this shower requires the shower to run on for
a few seconds after the shower is turned o. This is a safety feature which flushes any
residual hot water out of the shower unit to protect the next user.
Safety, Maintenance and Care
IMPORTANT: As with all electric showers for safety purposes, we advise to isolate
the power to your Quartz™ Electric when it is not in use.
This appliance is not to be used as a potable water supply.
DO NOT operate the shower in the following circumstances:
- If the handset or shower hose becomes damaged. (If the handset or shower hose
becomes damaged, contact Aqualisa Customer Service for a replacement).
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- Water ceases to flow during use.
- Water has entered inside of the unit because of an incorrectly fitted cover.
Do not place items on top of the shower, e.g. soap, shower gel, shampoo bottles etc.
To maintain the look and function of your shower, clean regularly.
Ensure the power is isolated to the shower when cleaning to avoid the shower
accidentally turning on.
DO not restrict the flow from the shower by placing the shower handset in direct
contact with your body or any other object.
Do not use in-line flow regulators / limiters or device that limits the outlet flow, these
will aect the safety and performance of the shower and will invalidate your guarantee.
Hard water / Scale
The shower spray head MUST be cleaned regularly to remove scale and debris. The
frequency of the cleaning will vary according to the local water quality.
Symptoms because of a blocked or restricted shower handset include:
- Shower temperature too hot and unable to obtain a cooler setting
- Temperature fluctuates from very hot to cold (thermal cut-out activating)
The shower will only function correctly with the hose and handset provided (see shower
head installation instructions). Failure to do so may result in the operation of the PRD
and will invalidate the guarantee.
Shower Head Operation
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE SHOWER HEAD BY PULLING
ON THE SHOWER HOSE.
1. To select the preferred height for the shower head, depress the handset holder
button fully to enable the slider to be moved up or down the rail.
2. Angular adjustment is made by carefully but firmly pulling forwards or pushing back
the shower head against the knuckle in the holder.
3. To select the desired spray pattern rotate the shower spray plate clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Your Quartz™ Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up
liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head
incorporates rub clean teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can
be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible tips of the jets during use. This procedure
should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard water areas as
scale build up can aect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head
and fully immerse in a mild proprietary descalent
.
It is imperative that descaling is carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, substances that are not suitable for plastics
and electroplated surfaces must not be used. The shower hose and
handset can only be replaced with genuine Aqualisa parts.
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Cleaning the Filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch o.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and
remove the filter assembly.
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary.
6. Refit the filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble
the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Introduction
Quartz Electric is a surface mounted instantaneous electric shower unit which is
available in a choice of performance ratings – 8.5kW and 9.5kW available in
White/chrome and 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW available in Satin chrome and
Graphite/chrome.
Quartz Electric’s patented Over Temperature Protection (OTP) device ensures safer
comfortable showering whilst the shower provides endless economical showering as it
imposes no demand on stored hot water.
Quartz Electric is supplied with a 2 year guarantee.
If you have any questions at any stage during installation please contact the Aqualisa
customer helpline on 01959 560010 for advice.
Safety information
This product must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant
current Water Supply Regulations.
ALL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE INSTALLED BY
A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING THE LATEST REVISION OF BS 7671 (WIRING
REGULATIONS) AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS.
WITH REFERENCE TO BUILDING REGULATION PART P, ANY NEW INSTALLATION
OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT INSTALLATION WHICH IS NOT IDENTICAL TO THE
PRODUCT BEING REPLACED, THE CABLE SIZES, CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES,
EARTH BONDING AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING REGULATION
MUST BE ASSESSED BY A (REGISTERED) QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND INSTALLED
IN CONSIDERATION TO THE SITE CONDITIONS (see table below).
Cables which are chased into the wall must be protected by the use of conduit or
sheathing. Surface mounted cables must also be protected by a suitable approved
conduit.
Before removing the shower heater cover, ensure the heater is isolated from the
electric mains.
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 initial supervision or instruction concerning the 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.
Quartz Electric is suitable for household use only.
Flushing
Some modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack
the working parts of this unit. All soldering must be completed and the pipe work
thoroughly flushed out in accordance with current Water Supply Regulations prior to
connection of the product.
Important information
Connections
Quartz Electric is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard pipe and should be
connected using a 15mm compression fitting (not supplied). Quartz Electric is suitable
for top, bottom or rear entry pipe work and top bottom or rear entry cable. Supply
lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit.
Isolating valves
A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the incoming supply in accordance
with the current Water Supply Regulations and our terms of warranty.
Siting
The Quartz Electric unit must be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose
outlet pointing downwards. Any distortion of the back plate may result in the unit not
working. Spacers are provided fitted to the service tunnel to enable the unit to be
fitted to an uneven wall surface.
DO NOT tile up to or use sealants around the Quartz Electric unit. The shower is
spaced off the wall by integral pillars to allow air circulation around the unit.
The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous spray from the
shower head.
The Quartz Electric should not be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze.
! WARNING. DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT
THE SHOWER COULD BE FROZEN. If you have switched the shower on, SWITCH OFF
IMMEDIATELY. Please refer to the trouble shooting guide overleaf.
Pressures
Check that the dynamic (running) water pressure to the Quartz Electric is adequate.
A pressure test adaptor is provided, fitted to the inside of the front cover. Follow the
pressure test adaptor fitting instructions opposite to ensure the water pressure to the
shower is within the minimum and maximum requirements.
Quartz Electric requires:
Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar)
Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute
The Quartz Electric shower is designed to control static pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar).
Where pressures are likely to exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must
be fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of 0.3MPa (3 bar) is recommended.
It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the
stated maximum overnight. A suitable pressure reducing valve is available from
Aqualisa.
The use of other services connected to the water supply to the shower unit may cause
the water pressure to drop below the minimum required. This should therefore be
taken into consideration.
Pressure relief device (PRD)
To meet European standards, the shower unit features an integral pressure relief
device (PRD). The PRD provides a degree of shower unit protection should an excessive
build up of pressure occur within the shower.
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked hose or blocked shower head,
as this can cause the PRD to operate. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate
the product guarantee.
The shower will only function correctly with the hose and handset provided
(see shower head installation instructions overleaf). Failure to do so may result in the
operation of the PRD and will invalidate the product guarantee.
Please fully commission the shower prior to use following the shower commissioning
procedure detailed overleaf. Failure to do so could cause the PRD to operate and will
invalidate the product guarantee.
The shower unit must be sited over a bath or shower tray as in the event of the PRD
operating, water will drain from the bottom of the shower unit.
Inspection & maintenance
In the interests of safety, we recommend the Quartz Electric and its electrical
installation are checked by a qualified electrician at least every 2 years.
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person. Please refer to the
instructions opposite of how to clean the filter.
After installation
Familiarise the end user with the Quartz Electric operation and hand them this guide.
Complete and post the Quartz Electric guarantee card and optional guarantee
extension agreement document.
Customer helpline
01959 560010
Got a query? Need a stockist? Our helpline is open
from 8.00am to 5.30pm Mondays to Thursdays
and 8.00am to 5.00pm on Fridays to answer any
questions, guide you through any aspect of your
shower installation or advise you of your local
stockist.
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details of local stockists or have any other queries,
please phone:
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Components
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable height
head in White/chrome
Literature not shown.
Trouble shooting guide
Action
Check power supply, consult electrician
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch.
ii) Turn water off at servicing valve (if fitted) or at
stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer Service Department.
Disconnect handset from hose and run the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or
debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow, remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose is blocked. This could be
due to damage, severe kinking or even an obstruction.
Replace with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow, there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer Service Department if the
shower is considered to be the problem.
Remove the filter for inspection. PLEASE REFER TO
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
Remove front cover and check operation of knob
Symptom
No flow or not
enough flow
Possible cause
Power failure (light
does not illuminate)
Water control knob is
turned fully clockwise.
Water turned off at
mains or servicing
valve.
SHOWER UNIT
SUSPECTED OF BEING
FROZEN.
There may be an
outlet blockage.
Blocked inlet filter
Restricted operation of
flow control knob
Flow adequate
but water too
cold
Water too hot
Water runs from
around hose
Poor spray
pattern
Water flow is too high
No power to unit
Second stage thermal
trip operated
Water flow too low
Spray plate blocked
with scale or debris.
Water pressure too low.
Pressure relief device
(PRD) has operated
due to excess pressure
build up.
Hose incorrectly fitted.
Water pressure to
shower is low or
unstable
Thermal cut-out is
operating, normally
making a ‘click’ sound
Scald protection device
has activated
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set
Low water inlet
temperature
Low voltage
Reduce the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the hot temperature markings (clockwise) slowly
a) Check isolator switch is on
b) Check MCB or fuse at consumer unit
c) Check RCD (if fitted)
d) Check 230/240V at terminal block
(Electrician only)
This is a non serviceable part, shower must be replaced
a) Increase the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the cold temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are
fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water
authority to check that the running pressure is above
the minimum requirement (see Pressures section
overleaf). This may be apparent during periods of
high demand or when other outlets are used.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Check with the installer or local water authority
Turn off electrical isolating switch and water servicing
valve and contact our Customer services department.
Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected
correctly and tightly
Check inlet requirements – see Pressures section, and
ensure no other main water devices are being used while
showering
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean the
handset and spray plate.
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean
the handset and spray plate.
Adjust spray plate to improve pattern
Flow rate will naturally be lower when the inlet
temperature is low, this applies to all electric showers
Consult electrician
Cleaning & maintenance
Your Quartz Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head incorporates rub clean
teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible
tips of the jets during use. This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard
water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DESCALING IS CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS AND
ELECTROPLATED SURFACES MUST NOT BE USED.
Cleaning the filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch off.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and remove the
filter assembly. (Fig.2).
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary. (Fig.3).
6. Refit the filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Pressure test adaptor fitting instructions
Quartz Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid
connector and pull the front cover clear.
4. Remove the pressure test adaptor from the inside of the front cover.
5. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
6. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor and secure into place using the filter
assembly fixings.
7. Connect a pressure testing device to the adaptor (not supplied).
8. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on the water supply to the shower.
9. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit.
10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements
stated above.
11. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
12. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
13. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings.
14. Refit the pressure test adaptor into the fixing position within the front cover.
15. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and electrical supplies to
the shower unit.
Quartz
Electric
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyer’s Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Part No:438301 Issue 05 Nov18
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning
® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Producer Responsibility) Regulation 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK.
In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any liability under the WEEE directive within the UK.
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre
Shower rating @ 240V
8.5kW
35.4A 39.6A 43.8A
40A 40A 45/50A
40/45A
Min cable
size mm
2
10
6
6 37 6 33 10 50
37 10 55 10 50
61 10 55 10 50
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
40/45A 45A
9.5kW 10.5kW
Nominal current @ 240V
MCB rating
Conduit or trunking
Cartridge fuse
Installed in
insulated wall
Clipped direct
or buried in
uninsulated wall
Type
of
cable
run
Fig.2
Fig.3
Please place product serial
number label here.
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in Satin chrome
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in Graphite/chrome
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S
afety information
T
his appliance can be used by children aged from 3 years and above and
p
ersons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
e
xperience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
c
oncerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
i
nvolved.
C
hildren shall not play with the appliance.
C
leaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
s
upervision.
T
he spray head must be descaled regularly.
W
ARNING: Do not switch on if there is a possibility that the water in the
h
eater is frozen.
F
it only shower heads recommended by the manufacturer and never fit any
a
dditional device to restrict the water outlet flow.
T
he outlet must not be connected to any tap or fitting other than those
s
pecified.
T
his appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the water mains
a
nd not connected by a hose set.
A
suitable double pole isolation switch for supply disconnections must be
i
ncorporated in the fixed wiring circuit, in accordance with current wiring
r
ules. See Electrical Installation section for further details.his product must
b
e installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current
W
ater Supply Regulations.
A
LL SHOWERS REQUIRING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST BE
I
NSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON FOLLOWING THE LATEST REVISION
O
F BS 7671 (WIRING REGULATIONS) AND CERTIFIED TO CURRENT
B
UILDING REGULATIONS.
W
ITH REFERENCE TO BUILDING REGULATION PART P, ANY NEW
I
NSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT INSTALLATION WHICH IS
N
OT IDENTICAL TO THE PRODUCT BEING REPLACED, THE CABLE SIZES,
C
IRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES, EARTH BONDING AND ALL OTHER
R
EQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING REGULATION MUST BE ASSESSED BY
A
(REGISTERED) QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND INSTALLED IN
C
ONSIDERATION TO THE SITE CONDITIONS (see table below).
I
ntroduction
Q
uartz Electric is a surface mounted instantaneous electric shower unit which is available in a choice of performance
r
atings – 8.5kW and 9.5kW available in White/chrome and 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW available in Satin chrome and
G
raphite/chrome.
Q
uartz Electric’s patented Over Temperature Protection (OTP) device ensures safer comfortable showering whilst the
s
hower provides endless economical showering as it imposes no demand on stored hot water.
Q
uartz Electric is supplied with a 2 year guarantee.
I
f you have any questions at any stage during installation please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline on
0
1959 560010 for advice.
C
ables which are chased into the wall must be protected by the use of conduit or sheathing. Surface mounted cables
m
ust also be protected by a suitable approved conduit.
B
efore removing the shower heater cover, ensure the heater is isolated from the electric mains.
Q
uartz Electric is suitable for household use only.
F
lushing
S
ome modern fluxes can be extremely corrosive and, if left in contact, will attack the working parts of this unit.
A
ll soldering must be completed and the pipe work thoroughly flushed out in accordance with current Water Supply
R
egulations prior to connection of the product.
Important information
Connections
Quartz Electric is suitable for use with 15mm British Standard pipe and should be connected using a 15mm
compression fitting (not supplied). Quartz Electric is suitable for top, bottom or rear entry pipe work and top
bottom or rear entry cable. Supply lines should be flushed clear of any debris prior to installation of the unit.
Isolating valves
A suitable full bore isolation valve must be fitted to the incoming supply in accordance with the current Water
Supply Regulations and our terms of warranty.
Siting
The Quartz Electric unit must be mounted on a flat, vertical finished wall with the hose outlet pointing
downwards. Any distortion of the back plate may result in the unit not working. Spacers are provided fitted to
the service tunnel to enable the unit to be fitted to an uneven wall surface.
DO NOT tile up to or use sealants around the Quartz Electric unit. The shower is spaced off the wall by integral
pillars t
oallow air circulation around the unit.
The casing must not be sited where it is subjected to continuous spray from the shower head.
The Quartz Electric should not be sited in any situation where it is likely to freeze.
! WARNING. DO NOT SWITCH THE SHOWER ON IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHOWER COULD BE
FROZEN. If you have switched the shower on, SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY. Please refer to the trouble shooting
guide overleaf.
Pressures
Check that the dynamic (running) water pressure to the Quartz Electric is adequate. A pressure test adaptor is
provided, fitted to the inside of the front cover. Follow the pressure test adaptor fitting instructions opposite to
ensure the water pressure to the shower is within the minimum and maximum requirements.
Quartz Electric requires:
Max: 1.0MPa (10 bar)
Min: 0.09MPa (0.9 bar) at a flow rate of 8 litres per minute
The Quartz Electric shower is designed to control static pressure up to 1.0MPa (10 bar). Where pre
ssures are likely
to exceed 1.0MPa (10 bar), a pressure reducing valve must be fitted into the incoming mains supply. A setting of
0.3MPa (3 bar) is recommended. It should be noted that daytime pressures approaching 8 bar can rise above the
stated maximum overnight. A suitable pressure reducing valve is available from Aqualisa.
The use of other services connected to the water supply to the shower unit may cause the water pressure to drop
below the minimum required. This shoul
dtherefore be taken into consideration.
Pressure relief device (PRD)
To meet European standards, the shower unit features an integral pressure relief device (PRD). The PRD provides
a degree of shower unit protection should an excessive build up of pressure occur within the shower.
DO NOT operate the shower with a damaged or kinked hose or blocked shower head, as this can cause the PRD
to operate. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate
the guarantee.
The shower
will only function correctly with the hose and
handset provided (see shower head installation
instructions overleaf). Failure to do so may result in the
operation of the PRD and will invalidate the guarantee.
Please fully commission the shower prior to use following
the shower commissioning procedure detailed overleaf.
Failure to do so could cause the PRD to operate and will
invalidate the guarantee.
The shower unit must be sited over a bath or shower tray
as in the event of
the PRD operating, water will drain
from the bottom of the shower unit.
Inspection & maintenance
In the interests of safety, we recommend the Quartz
Electric and its electrical installation are checked by a
qualified electrician at least every 2 years.
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a
qualified person. Please refer to the instructions opposite
of how to clean the filter.
After installation
Familiarise the end user with the Quartz Electric operation
and hand them this guide.
Complete and post the Quartz Electric guarantee card
and optional guarantee extension agreement document.
Declaration of Conformity
Aqualisa Products Limited declares that the Quartz
electric shower, complies with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU).
Customer helpline
01959 560010
Got a query? Need a stockist? Our helpline is
open from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
to answer any questions, guide you through any
aspect of your shower installation or advise you
of your local stockist.
Product literature
0800 652 3669
Call our literature hotline to receive the latest
Aqualisa product brochure containing details of
our full range of domestic products. Commercial
product brochures are also available on request.
Website
www.aqualisa.co.uk
Visit our website for comprehensive product
information, details of your nearest stockist and
installers, technical advice and more.
Republic of Ireland
Our products are also available in the Republic
of Ireland. If you need any technical advice,
details of local stockists or have any other queries,
please phone:
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Components
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in white/chrome
Literature not shown.
Trouble shooting guide
Action
Check power supply, consult electrician
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Ensure water is turned fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch off immediately at electrical isolating switch.
ii) Turn water off at servicing valve (if fitted) or at
stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer Service Departme
nt.
Disconnect handset from hose and run the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is blocked with scale or
debris. Clean the handset and spray plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow, remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose is blocked. This could be
due to damage, severe kinking or even an obstruction.
Replace with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow, there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer Service Department if the
shower is considered to be the problem.
Remove the filter for inspection. PLEASE REFER TO
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
Remove front cover and check operation of knob
Symptom
No flow or not
enough flow
Possible cause
Power failure (light
does not illuminate)
Water control knob is
turned fully clockwise.
Water turned off at
mains or servicing
valve.
SHOWER UNIT
SUSPECTED OF BEING
FROZEN.
There may be an
outlet blockage.
Blocked inlet filter
Restricted operation of
flow control knob
Flow adequate
but water too
cold
Water too hot
Water runs from
around hose
Poor spray
pattern
Water flow is too high
No power to unit
Second stage thermal
trip operated
Water flow too low
Spray plate blocked
with scale or debris.
Water pressure too low.
Pressure relief device
(PRD) has operated
due to excess pressure
build up.
Hose incorrectly fitted.
Water pressure to
shower is low or
unstable
Thermal cut-out is
operating, normally
making a ‘click’ sound
Scald protection device
has activated
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set
Low water inlet
temperature
Low voltage
Reduce the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the hot temperature markings (clockwise) slowly
a) Check isolator switch is on
b) Check MCB or fuse at consumer unit
c) Check RCD (if fitted)
d) Check 230/240V at terminal block
(Electrician only)
This is a non serviceable part, shower must be replaced
a) Increase
the flow by turning the water control knob
towards the cold temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock and servicing valve are
fully open. If so, ask the installer or the local water
authority to check that the running pressure is above
the minimum requirement (see Pressures section
overleaf). This may be apparent during periods of
high demand or when other outlets are used.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Check with the installer or local wate
r authority
Turn off electrical isolating switch and water servicing
valve and contact our Customer services department.
Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose is connected
correctly and tightly
Check inlet requirements – see Pressures section, and
ensure no other main water devices are being used while
showering
Increase the flow by turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean the
handset and spray plate.
Increase the flow by
turning the water control knob in
the cold temperature direction (anticlockwise). Clean
the handset and spray plate.
Adjust spray plate to improve pattern
Flow rate will naturally be lower when the inlet
temperature is low, this applies to all electric showers
Consult electrician
Cleaning & maintenance
Your Quartz Electric unit should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
To reduce the requirement for chemical descaling in hard water areas, the shower head incorporates rub clean
teats. Any scale build up that may occur in any of the holes can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible
tips of the jets during use. This procedure should be completed regularly, as often as once a week in some hard
water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly.
Should chemical descaling of the head become necessary, remove the shower head and fully immerse in a mild
proprietary descalent.
! IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DESCALING IS CARRIED OUT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTANCES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS AND
ELECTROPLATED SURFACES MUST NOT BE USED.
Cleaning the filter
Cleaning the filter should only be completed by a qualified person.
1. Turn the shower electrical isolating switch off.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Carefully remove fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover.
Carefully pull the front cover away from the unit ensuring the solenoid
connector block is detached.
4. Unscrew the two screws on the filter protective cover and remove the
filter assembly. (Fig.2).
5. Remove the filter assembly and clean as necessary. (Fig.3).
6. Refit the
filter assembly and protective cover. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure.
Pressure test adaptor fitting instructions
Quartz Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the sho
wer.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid
connector and pull the front cover clear.
4. Remove the pressure test adaptor from the inside of the front cover.
5. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
6. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor and secure into place using the filter
assembly fixings.
7. Connect a pressure testing device to the adaptor (not suppli
ed).
8. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on the water supply to the shower.
9. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to the shower unit.
10. Check the reading on the pressure testing device is within the minimum and maximum requirements
stated above.
11. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
12. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
13. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixings.
14. Refit the pressure test ad
aptor into the fixing position within the front cover.
15. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and electrical supplies to
the shower unit.
Quartz
Electric
Installation guide
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyer’s Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 36 69
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Part No:438301 Issue 2 Oct 07
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify the product specifications without prior warning
® Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Producer Responsibility) Regulation 2004
This product is outside the scope of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive as interpreted within the UK.
In the UK this product can therefore be disposed of through commercial non-WEEE waste facilities.
The original manufacturer does not accept any
liability under the WEEE directive within the UK.
In other EU countries the WEEE directive may apply and, at end of life, product must be disposed
of at a suitable WEEE recycling centre
Shower rating @ 240V
8.5kW
35.4A 39.6A 43.8A
40A 40A 45/50A
40/45A
Min cable
size mm
2
10
6
6 37 6 33 10 50
37 10 55 10 50
61 10 55 10 50
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
Min cable
size mm
2
Max cable
run in m
40/45A 45A
9.5kW 10.5kW
Nominal current @ 240V
MCB rating
Conduit or trunking
Cartridge fuse
Installed in
insulated wall
Clipped direct
or buried in
uninsulated wall
Type
of
cable
run
Fig.2
Fig.3
Please place product serial
number label here.
Quartz Electric shower with adjustable
height head in chrome
Quartz Electric update 20/2/07.qxd:Aquavalve 700 Thermo.qxd 14/9/18 12:15 Page 1
Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyers Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Customer Helpline: 01959 560010
Brochure Hotline: 0800 652 3669
Website: www.aqualisa.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Ireland
Sales enquiries: 01-864-3363
Service enquiries: 01-844-3212
Please place product serial
number label here.
Please note that calls may be recorded for training and
quality purposes.
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify
the product specifications without prior warning.
™
Trademark of Aqualisa Products Limited.
Part No: 438301 Issue 06 Oct20
QUARTZ
™
ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Inlet Filter
30
Pressure test adaptor fitting and user instructions
Quartz™ Electric requires the following dynamic (running) water pressure:
Maximum: 1.0 MPa (10bar)
Minimum: 0.09 MPa (0.9bar) at a flow rate of 8lpm
To ensure the water pressure to the shower is adequate, we
recommend adopting the following procedure:
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower.
2. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
3. Remove the fixing screws from the top and bottom of
the front cover. Carefully detach the solenoid connector
and pull the front cover clear.
4. Unscrew the two fixing screws on the filter and remove the filter assembly.
5. Replace the filter assembly with the pressure test adaptor (supplied) and secure
into place using the filter assembly fixing screws.
6. Connect a pressure testing device (not supplied) to the
adaptor.
7. Ensuring the electrical supply remains isolated, turn on
the water supply to the shower.
8. Push the solenoid piston up until water runs through to
the shower unit.
9. Check that the reading on the pressure testing device
is within the minimum and maximum requirements stated
above. Record both the static and working pressures in the
PRESSURE AND FLOW READINGS table (left).
10. Isolate the water supply to the shower.
11. Detach the pressure test device and remove the adaptor.
12. Refit the filter assembly and secure using the fixing screws.
13. The customer should keep the pressure test adaptor in a safe place for future use.
14. Reassemble the unit in reverse of the above procedure and turn on the water and
electrical supplies to the shower unit.
Pressure test
adaptor
31
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible cause Action
No flow or not
enough flow.
Power failure (light does not
illuminate).
Check power supply, consult
electrician.
Incorrect use of touch switch. See user instructions.
Water control knob is turned fully
clockwise.
Turn flow control knob anticlockwise.
Water turned o at mains or
servicing valve.
Ensure water is turned
fully on at the mains and at
servicing valve in supply.
SHOWER UNIT SUSPECTED OF
BEING FROZEN.
If so, DO NOT USE.
i) Switch o
immediately at
electrical isolating
switch.
ii) Turn water o at
servicing valve (if fitted)
or at stop cock.
iii) Contact our Customer
Service Department.
32
Symptom Possible cause Action
No flow or not
enough flow -
continued.
There may be an outlet
blockage.
Disconnect handset from hose and run
the shower.
i) If water flows, then handset is
blocked with scale or debris.
Clean the handset and spray
plate thoroughly.
ii) If the water does not flow,
remove the hose from the
shower outlet.
a) If the water flows, the hose
is blocked. This could be due
to damage, severe kinking or
even an obstruction. Replace
with a new hose.
b) If the water does not flow,
there is a blockage in the
plumbing to the shower, the
filter or the shower itself.
Contact our Customer
Service Department if the
shower is considered to be
the problem.
Blocked inlet filter. Remove the filter for inspection.
PLEASE REFER TO CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE SECTION.
Restricted operation of flow control
knob.
Remove front cover and check
operation of knob.
Flow adequate
but water too
cold.
Water flow is too high. Reduce the flow by turning the
water control knob towards the hot
temperature markings (clockwise)
slowly.
Second stage thermal trip operated. This is a non serviceable part, shower
must be replaced.
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Symptom Possible cause Action
Water too hot. Water flow too low.
a) Increase the flow by
turning the water control
knob towards the cold
temperature markings
(anticlockwise) slowly.
b) Ensure that the stop cock
and servicing valve are fully
open. If so, ask the installer
or the local water authority
to check that the running
pressure is above the
minimum requirement (see
Pressures section page
7). This may be apparent
during periods of high
demand or when other
outlets are used.
Spray plate and/or hose blocked
with scale or debris.
Clean the handset spray plate.
Remove hose and check for
restrictions. Run without the hose
attached to check temperature.
Incoming main water pressure or flow
too low.
After confirming that the filter is
clear, check with the installer or local
water authority.
Seasonal conditions - Warmer
inlet water temperature.
Set temperature dial to coolest
setting.
Note: Seasonal water conditions
influence the temperature range
of the shower. This applies to all
electric showers.
Temperature low Seasonal conditions During winter months the
temperature of the incoming mains
water supply is low. Turn dial to
warmer setting and adjust spray
pattern on the shower head.
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Symptom Possible cause Action
Water runs from
around hose.
Pressure relief device (PRD) has
operated due to excess pressure
build up.
Turn o electrical isolating switch and
water servicing valve and contact our
Customer services department.
Hose incorrectly fitted. Ensure hose washer is fitted and hose
is connected correctly and tightly.
Fluctuating water
temperature.
Incorrect handset or hose fitted. Use only the handset and hose
provided.
Water pressure to shower is
low or unstable.
Check inlet requirements – see
Pressures section, and ensure no
other main water devices are being
used while showering.
Thermal cut-out is operating,
normally making a ‘click’ sound.
Increase the flow by turning
the water control knob in the
cold temperature direction
(anticlockwise). Clean the handset
and spray plate.
Over temperature protection device
has activated.
Increase the flow by turning
the water control knob in the
cold temperature direction
(anticlockwise). Clean the handset
and spray plate.
Poor spray
pattern.
Incorrect handset or hose fitted. Use only the handset and hose
provided.
Multi pattern handset
incorrectly set.
Adjust spray plate to improve
pattern.
Low water inlet temperature. Flow rate will naturally be lower
when the inlet temperature is low,
this applies to all electric showers.
Low voltage. Consult electrician.
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quality purposes.
The company reserves the right to alter, change or modify
the product specifications without prior warning.
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Aqualisa Products Limited
The Flyers Way
Westerham Kent TN16 1DE
Aqualisa International
Jan Palfijnstraat 26/002
Kortrijk
Belgium 8500
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