INSTAFLOW
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Isolate the electrical and water supplies before
removing the cover.
1.2 Read all of these instructions and retain them
for later use.
1.3 DO NOT take risks with plumbing or electrical
equipment.
1.4 Isolate electrical and water supplies before
proceeding with the installation.
1.5 The unit must be mounted onto the nished
wall surface (on top of the tiles). DO NOT tile
up to or seal around ANY PART of the unit
using silicone sealer after xing to the wall.
1.6 Contact Customer Service (see back page), if
any of the following occur:
a) If it is intended to operate the water heater at
pressures above the maximum or below the
minimum stated.
b) If the unit shows a distinct change in performance.
c) If the shower is frozen.
1.7 If it is intended to operate the water heater in
areas of hard water (above 200 ppm
temporary hardness), a scale inhibitor may
have to be tted. For advice on the Scale
Inhibitor, contact Customer Service.
1.8 This product is not suitable for mounting into
steam rooms or steam cubicles.
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PLUMBING
2.1 The plumbing installation must comply with
Water Regulations, Building Regulations or any
particular regulations as specied by Local
Water Company or Water Undertakers and
should be in accordance with BS EN 806.
2.2 The supply pipe must be ushed to clear debris
before connecting to the shower unit.
2.3 DO NOT solder pipes or ttings within 300mm
of the shower unit, as heat can transfer along
the pipework and damage components.
2.4 All plumbing connections must be completed
before making the electrical connections.
2.5 This appliance MUST NOT be connected to
the inlet supply by a hose-set.
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ELECTRICAL
3.1 The installation must comply with BS 7671
‘Requirements for electrical installations’ (IEE
wiring regulations), building regulations or any
particular regulations as specied by the local
Electrical Supply Company.
3.2 This appliance MUST be earthed.
3.3 In accordance with ‘The Plugs and Sockets etc.
(Safety) Regulations 1994’, this appliance is
intended to be permanently connected to the
xed wiring of the electrical mains system.
3.4 Make sure all electrical connections are tight to
prevent overheating.
3.5 If the water heater is installed in a bathroom a
30mA residual current device (RCD) must be
installed in the circuit. This may be part of the
consumer unit or a separate unit.
3.6 Switch off immediately at isolating switch if
water ceases to ow during use.
3.7 Other electrical equipment i.e. extractor fans,
pumps, etc., must not be connected to the
circuits within the unit.
3.8 As with all electrical appliances it is
recommended to have the water heater and
installation checked at least every two years by
a competent electrician to ensure there is no
deterioration due to age and usage.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THESE
GENERAL GUIDANCE NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING