VIDALUX SS80 Clear and Bright Water Softener Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- VIDALUX
Table of Contents
SS80 Clear and Bright Water Softener
Product Information:
The Vidalux Clear & Bright Water Softener is designed to
remove limescale from water. It comes with a guarantee to ensure a
long service life. The installation of the shower cabin is designed
for DIY installation, but the electric supply to the unit must be
installed by a qualified tradesperson for safety and quality
purposes. The package includes a tray/base with waste assembly,
curved polished aluminum frame sections, thermostatic shower valve,
roof/ceiling with ozone, monsoon and light fittings, glass shelf
and fittings, flapped seals, magnetic door seals, tower with body
jets, control panel and steam pod, curved clear glass doors and
flat clear glass side pieces, back glass panels with polished
aluminum frames, door stops, short fixing screws, door handles,
hand shower, riser bar, chrome hose and fixings, door wheel
cams/runners with quick release and cover caps, fixing screws, and
steam generator and electronics (steam version only).
Product Usage Instructions:
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Before installation, check that all the parts are present and
in good condition. Report any missing or damaged parts to Vidalux
within 48 hours of receipt. -
Ensure that the floor where the shower will be located is
smooth, level, and able to support the weight of the product when
in use. -
If you are installing the electric supply to the unit, make
sure that it is done by a qualified tradesperson. -
During installation, make sure that all connections are
water-tight, safe, and insulated (where applicable). The unit’s
connections are made for transport purposes only and are not fully
tightened. -
After installation, do not return any products unless they are
under warranty due to cosmetic defects. Any issues with the
product’s functionality will be covered by the warranty. -
To use the shower, turn on the water supply and adjust the
thermostatic shower valve to your desired temperature. -
For steam showers, turn on the steam generator and wait for the
steam to fill the cabin. Make sure all doors and seals are closed
properly to prevent steam from escaping. -
Enjoy your shower!
Note: Always follow the instructions carefully to ensure proper
installation and usage of the Vidalux Clear & Bright Water
Softener. Failure to do so may result in damage to the product and
invalidate the warranty.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
SS80/90/1000 and 1200 Range
INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE, THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH
THE CUSTOMER Technical Support: 01524 489939
Warranty Claims Or Delivery Damage: www.vidalux.co.uk
VIDALUX CLEAR & BRIGHT WATER SOFTENER
Guaranteed to get rid of limescale
Live in a hard water area?? Limescale in the kettle and on bathroom fixtures??
Suffering from unknown adverse health effects from this polluted drinking
water?? If you have a steam shower and the generater becomes blocked with
limescale and stops working THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, as in reality
it is not the products fault, it’s the poor quality water it has been
subjected to GOOD NEWS – Designed in partnership with one of the UK’s largest
and most trusted water softener manufacturers, this sleek, easy fit model is
GUARANTEED to work or your money back!! Remove all the limescale in a 1-4
bedroom home and benefit from the following Better tasting drinking water –
Easy to install – Guaranteed to work or your money back No plumbing or
chemicals Cost as little as £2.00 a year to run and the improved condition
of the water pipes will reduce your heating bills – Made in the U.K – Trialled
and tested Over 10 years | Used by professionals
Thank you for purchasing this product. To guarantee the product delivers a
long service life, please ensure it is fitted and used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this booklet.
Please check that the boxes contain all the items listed below, and report to
us any parts that are missing or damaged prior to assembly and within 48 hours
of receipt. Damages notified to us after this time will be chargeable.
CAREFULLY CHECK THE PRODUCT IS AS ORDERED: CORRECT SIZE AND COLOUR OPTION
BEFORE YOU COMMENCE ANY OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS
You should ensure that the floor where the shower is to be located is smooth,
level and able to support the weight of the product when in use. Installation
of the shower cabin is designed for a DIY installation. However any electric
supply to the unit itself is required by law to be installed by a qualified
trades person to ensure safety and quality. Failure to have the showers
electric feed installed by qualified fitters will invalidate your product
guarantee and be dangerous.
Please ensure that all connections are water tight, safe and insulated (where
applicable) as the unit has connections that are made for transport purposes
only and are not fully tightened.
Pack contents:
1 x Tray base with waste assembly 1 x Central, tower panel with pre-fitted
body jets 1 x Shower Valve 2 x Framed, rear glass panels (marked left and
right) 2 x Clear glass, curved doors 2 x Clear glass fixed side panels 2 x
Curved, polished frame sections 2 x Straight, polished frame sections uprights
2 x Straight polished thin uprights 1 x Monsoon rain shower 1 x White Acrylic
ceiling 1 x Hand shower, riser bar and chrome hose. 1 x Glass shelf and
fittings 1 x Magnetic door seals (pair) 2 x Flapped door seals 8 x Twin
wheels, shower door rollers. 4 x Door roller stoppers 2 x Chrome finished
handles Fixing screws 2 x Roll of Seal Insert
Refer also to contents list with images on the next pages.
No installation should take place until all items have been deemed
cosmetically acceptable. Once installation commences all products then enter
into their governing warranty periods and no returns can be accepted, by
commencing with the installation you are accepting the goods cosmetic state
with all ‘workings’ being covered by warranty. (contact us for more
information before installing if required)
Steam Shower Contents
Below is a list of the parts you should have received for the installation of
your shower. Please note that several parts may be pre-fitted in place, such
as the monsoon shower head, etc. Please note, the design and shape of parts
may change occasionally but will always offer the same or greater
functionality.
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1. Tray/Base with Waste assembly and flexible waste pipe pre-fitted (shape
and size vary according to model).
2. Two Curved polished Aluminium frame sections. 3. Thermostatic shower valve
4. Roof/Ceiling with Ozone, Monsoon and light fittings. 5. Glass shelf and
fittings. 6. Two Flapped seals and a pair of Magnetic door seals.
Two uprights and two retainers 7. Tower with and Body Jets , control panel and
steam pod
pre-fitted. 8. Two Curved clear glass doors.
9. Two fl at clear glass side pieces. 10. Back Glass Panels. Pair of glass
with Polished Aluminium
frames. 11.. 8 Door stops, short fixing screws 12.. Two pairs of door handles.
13.. Hand Shower, riser bar, chrome hose and fixings. 14.. Eight Door wheel
cams/runners. 4 x Quick Release, 4 x
twin for upper rail fitting and 8 cover caps. 15.. Fixing Screws 16.. Steam
Generator and Electronics (Steam version Only)
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YOU WILL NEED
A Steam Shower requires 2 x 1 Metre Braided Hoses and 1 x 50cm hose
A Hydro version requires 2 x 1 Metre Braided Hoses only
Not Supplied
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before you proceed with fitting your Vidalux Shower please read and understand
the following:
By commencing testing and installation of the unit you are agreeing to the
Terms and Conditions set out by us: copies of which are available by
contacting us by by email or by telephone (details on the cover of this
manual).
You are required to ensure the purchased product dimensions allows for ease of
passage to the intended installation area.
Regarding weight tolerances of installation area, it is advisable to contact a
builder or refer to Building regulations to ensure the product placement area
has sufficient joist/floor support.
1. It is important that you ensure that your purchase has been delivered
undamaged. You are required to check the contents and report any damage that
you feel needs repairing or replacing within 48hrs of receipt of goods. Items
reported damaged after this time WILL be chargeable.
2. The product you have purchased is designed for home DIY fitting. You are
only required under the Terms and Conditions to get any electrics feeding the
shower installed by a qualified specialist. The product requires connection to
electricity and this by law requires a Part P qualified electrician. Failure
to provide evidence of this will void the relating product warranty
3. We are a supply only company. If you report to us any damage we will send
replacements or solutions to remedy the problem described. We endeavor to
fully understand the problem first by asking a series of questions and then
propose the solution. We may even ask for digital images to be sent via email
to assist the process. The warranty is parts only and does NOT include
fitting/inconvenience or other related costs.
4. You are required to ensure that you correctly water test any bath tub
before fitting and ensure that you/ your fitter fully tests the unit upon
completion and attends to any leaks and faults before he leaves.
5. All hoses, such as to the valve assembly, shower outputs and air switches
and waste are fittedfor transport purposes and need to be properly sealed and
tightened before use. During transportation some connections can become
dislodged and therefore break any watertight seal, you are required to ensure
that your fitter specifically tests for these possible occurrences and
seal/fix a ccordingly.
6. Do not book fittJO H until you have inspected the unit. We cannot be held
responsible for delays and costs incurred by having to return to fit parts
that need supplying.
7. We cannot be held liable for inconvenience caused due to lack of bathing
facilities caused by any delay in receiving your product or whilst awaiting
parts.
8. Regarding our sales and technical support: We know our products and their
requirements, but we are not qualified plumbers or electricians and accept no
liability for claims suggesting the same. You are advised to check the
suitability of the product with a professional body. It is the customer
responsibility to ensure the product is fit for purpose.
9. A ‘Completion Certificate’ is included at the end of the manual where you
should record the details of your installers – you will need this to record
your warranty on our website. You MUST register the product warranty within 90
days following delivery ATTENTION
ALWAYS FIT EASY TO GET TO ISOLATION TAPS ON BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY
(NOT SUPPLIED). JUST LIKE A DISHWASHER OR WASHING MACHINE, THIS PRODUCT
MUST BE ISOLATED WHEN NOT IN USE.
REMEMBER: These showers are designed to be free standing and movable from
their location should you have the need to replace anything. ALWAYS USE
Flexible braided water inlet pipes (not supplied) at least a metre long (not
central heating plastic type!) Always use a flexible waste pipe from your
house supply to the shower .
NEVER FIX with rigid pipes, NEVER FIX the unit to the wall.
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Before you begin
Assembly requires two persons.
Tools needed to assemble this shower cabin: Electric screwdriver with a
selection of heads, regular screwdrivers, pipe grips, spanners, spirit level,
sharp knife and rubber mallet. Connection of the electrical supply and
plumbing may require additional tools. Do not fully tighten any screw fixings
initially during build as this allows the frame to move a little and aid
location of all holes and screws; remember to fully tighten before completion
and subsequent use. There is a drill bit supplied with the kit, to allow
either widening of holes or drilling new holes which you feel cannot be
located during construction. Water requirements This shower requires two water
supplies (1 x hot and 1 x cold) tested to be between 1 and 3 bar, with a fl ow
rate over 7.5 litres per minute. NOTE: We recommend water pressures over 2 bar
to achieve optimum showering results. Gravity Fed systems If you have a
Gravity fed system, then fitting a Shower Pump will almost certainly be
required. Fitting a Shower pump rated over 1.5 bar is necessary as a minimum.
Shower pumps MUST be properly sited, installed and commissioned. Incorrectly
installed shower pumps will cause adverse affects to your showering and
bathing resulting in pulsing or starting and stopping of the pump. If a pump
is installed, a separate Mains Cold supply must be fitted and directed to
supply the Steam Generator separately (bypassing the pump). Isolating Valves
You MUST fit isolation valves to the shower unit on both hot and cold incoming
feeds as it enables you to turn off the water supply to the shower when not in
use (for example going away on holiday). Additionally isolating valves makes
service checks easier than locating the house stop cock. Electrical – Steam
Version This model requires an electrical supply, this MUST be in the form of
an ISOLATED FUSED SPUR. The product may be supplied with a plug, this is pre-
fitted for testing purposes only and should be removed to complete the
install. Electrical – Hydro Version The item comes with a 3 pin plug that
should be left in place and plugged directly into a socket that is in a
suitable IP rated zone
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT WE HIGHLY ADVISE THE PURCHASE AND FITTING OF
A WATER SOFTENER
(PLEASE NOTE LIMESCALE BUILD UP MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOWER AND WILL NOT
BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY) 6
Assembly
Do not fit the shower into locations where you do not have at least 40cm access all around the cabin both for installation and for future service access. We advise you do not fit sinks, toilets etc that restrict access behind the shower. You must ensure you can slide the cabin away from the wall/corner for service access. Smooth and level walls and floor are required for ideal installation conditions. Avoid carpet or vinyl floors. Please ensure you have correctly water tested the tub before you continue. NOTE: Instructions shown based on quadrant model, The assembly and operation is identical for offset models except for the rear panels being different sizes. Please inspect all parts carefully before assembly. BY COMMENCING ASSEMBLY OF THIS SHOWER YOU ACCEPT THAT THE PARTS HAVE ALL BEEN CHECKED AND ARE UNDAMAGED.
This product is fitted with toughened safety glass. The glass is stronger than
regular glass and if it breaks it will form small pieces of cubed glass, not
dangerous shards of glass. These small pieces are still sharp, so care must be
taken to handle broken glass with care.
If the glass is put under stress or is chipped it will break. DO NOT ALLOW THE
GLASS TO IMPACT HARD SURFACES OR OBJECTS AS THIS MAY CHIP/WEAKEN THE GLASS.
WEAKENED GLASS THAT IS CHIPPED OR UNDER TENSION MAY SHATTER AT ANY TIME, NOT
ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY.
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FITTING SEAT (OPTIONAL)
If your product came with a seat you may choose to install this item. Before
commencing full assembly of the product you will need to prepare and fit the
seat. You need to drill three holes for the fixing bolts into the tower at
your preferred height. Drill the holes in the central tower to the
measurements shown in the diagram below. Remove the three fixing nuts from the
threaded ends on the rear of the seat fixing plate. Pass the threads of the
seat through the holes from the front of the tower panel. At the rear, pass
the threads though the white support piece (white plastic) and then fasten the
bolts to hold. Ensure the bolts are FULLY tight.
The seat has a MAX allowance for use of 100kg
BE SURE TO USE THE BACK STRENGTHENING PLATE PROVIDED
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LEVELING AND FITTING THE TRAY
Remove the protective film covering the base. Connect the soil pipe, trap and
any couplings to the flexible waste under the tub. You may choose to fit
either a HEPV0 trap with the appropriate couplings or choose to fit a McAlpine
ST28M coupling to a McAlpine 28-NRV trap.
Position the tub base in what will be its final location and adjust the feet
until the base is level. You can raise/lower the feet under the tub and with a
spirit level laid across the tub, ensure the tub is level. Now fill the base
with some water and check that the water flows adequately to the plug and
exits satisfactorily. If the water does not flow to the plug fully, then you
will need to increase the fall on the tray by adjusting the legs. If the water
does not exit the waste section fast enough, then ensure there is suitable
fall in the waste pipe and/or no blockage or kinks in the pipe work. Check and
attend to any leaks. Now slide the tub away from the wall to allow access all
around the shower as you assemble. This product is freestanding so you do not
need to fix the feet to the floor.
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REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY
Locate the two rear, framed glass panels. The inside edge to go to the center
control panel will be flat. The outside end to connect to the frame work will
have a ‘T’ end and 90 degree return
NOTE: A bead of sealant MUST be run between the joining faces of the back
panels to the Center Tower and tray to provide an extra level of water
protection.
Do not worry about making a slight mess. You will remove any excess sealant
once the panels have been fixed into position. DO NOT PUT SEALANT IN TO THE
WATER CHANNELS You should consider doing this on all panels with meeting faces
then simply wipe off any excess so none will be ‘on show’
First, attach one panel to the center column with a fixing in the top and
bottom of the column to the rear panel. This will offer some stability. Do not
fully tighten yet
Now continue to fix the remaining back panel. At this point you can add all
the remaining fixings to both sides, making sure everything is aligned and
level and fully tighten each DO NOT SCREW THE PANELS TO THE BASE JUST YET
Run a bead of sealant along the tray where the panels will sit to provide a
watertight barrier.
Remember to remove any excess sealant once the panels have been seated into
position.
TIP: Only fit each screw and bolt loosely at first to allow enough movement to locate every screw hole. Once all screws are located in place, then tighten each up fully. DO NOT PLACE SEALANT IN THE WATER CHANNELS
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(Above) 8 x 20mm nuts and bolts are used to join rear glass panels to tower panel. (viewed from rear)
FRONT FRAME
Locate the two larger silver coloured upright frame sections and the two
curved frame rail sections. You will need the 8 x 25mm screws to join these
sections together.
The inside facing edges of the rails will be tapered, while the flat edge will
meet the tray and the other will be closest to the bathroom ceiling.
In turn, align the two holes in the uprights with the two holes in the upper and lower curved rails. The screws pass through the holes in the side of the upright and fasten into the curved rail as shown in the diagram
PLEASE NOTE: The uprights have ‘cut out sections’ that go over the trays lip, therefore these are positioned at the bottom
Longest Screws
Rails may be the same size on most models – This is for illustration only
How To Use PTFE Tape
FITTING THE FRONT FRAME
Place the front frame in to position and align the back panels and center
column on the tray for fixing, once set, carefully remove
NOTE: A large bead of sealant MUST be run between the back panels and Front
Frame work to provide an extra level of water protection. Simply wipe off any
excess so none will be ‘on show’ Align the uprights with the rear glass panels
so that the fixing holes line up. To help ease this process, you may need to
use the supplied drill bit in the holes to ensure they are wide enough and
clear. From behind the shower locate the screw holes into the front frame
through from the backpanels to secure in place. (8 x short screws)
FIXING THE BACK PANELS TO THE TRAY
The rear glass panels can now be fixed to the tray. Wipe away any excess
sealant one completed At the rear of the shower the lip of the frame has
fixing holes to enable the screws provided to be used to fasten the rear glass
panels to the tray. There are 4 fixing points. Fixing is done with the short
screws provided. First use the dril piece provided to create pilot holes
without passing all the way through the tray, then when fixing, you may wish
to squeeze silicone into the holes before screwing to ensure its water tight
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INSTALLING THE FIXED SIDE GLASS PANELS
Locate the two fixed glass panels. These are different from the doors as they do NOT have any holes predrilled. Now position these glass panels in turn up to the frame on the inside of the shower. Push the long edge of the glass into the upright of the frame until FULLY bedded into the frame upright.
Locate the roll of Insert rubber seal.
Cutting to size, take the insert seal and push fit on the inside of the shower down the long edge between the fixed glass and framework. Trim any excess leaving it running the full length. Ensure the trim iis tight to the bottom
This MUST be done from the inside of the frame. The glass will sit within a lip on the inner surface of the curved rail both top and bottom.
DO NOT HIT GLASS WITH HARD OBJECTS TO PUSH INTO THE FRAME.
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Repeat this process on the other glass panel. Now both glass panels are fully inserted into the uprights you can tighten up the four corners of the silver framework which will not hold the glass in position.
GLASS RETAINING UPRIGHTS
Now attach your inner uprights to your front fixed glass panels by inserting
these over the thin rubber seals as shown by the arrows in the image. Take
care not to scratch the top and bottome curved rail here – You should apply
pressure to the top rail to take the strain and create more room to move the
upright into position
Fix with 16mm screws
The thicker seal goes into the outter frame The thinner seal goes into these
end finishing uprights
2x 12mm Seals
2x 7mm Seals
SHOWER CEILING
Remove the protective film from the roof/ceiling.
If not already pre-fitted, fit the monsoon rain shower head into the centre of
the roof. It is held in place with a retaining nut located on the outer/ upper
face of the roof.
Ozone unit may differ in shape from this representation
The speaker, fan, and light will be pre-fitted. Ensure all the cables are unraveled to enable location and connection at a later stage. The Ozone unit (steam version only) is supplied separately and will need to be fitted. Unscrew the chrome end from the main body of the ozone. Position the white unit on the up (outside) of the column and fasten in place by screwing the chrome end into it. The Ozone will be located in the hole in the top of the column You can now place the ceiling onto the shower. The front will sit behind the front silver frame and the rear will rest on the top of the rear glass panels. The ceiling is fixed in position by fixing up through the holes in the rear panel, into the ceiling. You can carefully add additional screws through the roof and in to the framework if it shows gaps, however care should be taken not to miss the frame when creating any holes
Now ensure all the cables for the ozone, light, fan and speaker are hanging down the back of the shower ready to connect. REPLACING THE CEILING LIGHT Your shower is fitted with an LED `Halo’ Ring light. This light should provide a long service life if used correctly. If you need to change your ceiling light once the shower is installed, please turn off the water to the shower first, then disconnect the water supply pipe to the monsoon rain shower on the roof of the shower. Loosen the retaining bolt for the monsoon and lower into the shower. (we suggest you have another person inside the shower to hold it from falling). From inside the shower with the monsoon removed, the light diff user cover will also come free. Disconnect the power cable to the light on the roof of the shower, unscrew the retaining screws for the light and remove. To fi t the replacement, simply reverse the process.
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STEAM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The steam shower model is ftited with a temperature sensor that monitors the
internal cabin temperature. The temperature is selected on the control panel.
When the internal cabin temperature reaches the predefined temperature it
stops steam production until the temperature falls below, where upon it re-
activates the steam production again. The steam sensor should be fitted from
the rear of the shower. Just below the control panel you will see a small
silver gromit. This is where the head of the sensor will project into the
shower. From the rear of the shower, locate the black cable of the temperature
sensor. It has a silver tip. Push the silver tip into the rear of the gromit
so that its head protrudes into the cabin. Now fix in position with a small
amount of silicone.
Before You Fit The Doors You May Wish To See The “SEALING THE SHOWER” Section
Of These Instructions And Apply Sealant Around
The Base Of The Tray Prior To Fitting The Doors
FITTING THE SHOWER DOOR WHEEL RUNNERS
Locate the pack of 8 twin wheel shower door runners (cams). There are two
different types provided.
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(image based on top cam fitting) To fit each of the cams, first select the
appropriate cam for the position on the door: 4 x Push button/Quick release
for the lower position on the doors. 4 x Standard non push button for the
upper position on doors. Position the Cam Body on the outside facing side of
the door (curve pointing outwards). Place the clear rubber gasket between the
cam body and the glass. The gasket will fit into the hole on the glass. On the
inside of the door, position the grey plastic inner cam body, then washer and
bolt. Now tighten the parts together with the bolt until firmly held in place.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AS YOU MAY BREAK THE GLASS With the cam fixed in position,
slide on the Chrome finished cover. Repeat this process of all of the cam
wheels. TO HANG THE DOORS From inside the shower position the upper wheels
into the running tracks on the inside curve of the upper curved rail and then
let the door hand down. From outside the shower, move the door to what would
be a closed position and press the quick release buttons on the top of the
lower cams and move the wheels to fit into the lower runner tracks. Repeat for
the other door. DOOR STOPS On the inside curve of the upper and lower rail are
some holes pre-drilled. Fix each of the 8 door stops at these locations with
the provided screws.
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FITTING THE DOOR HANDLES
Each of the two shower doors requires a pair of chrome finished door handles
to be fitted. Each handle is comprised of several parts. Position the main
handle part on the outside of a door ensuring the Chrome Washer and a Clear
Washer are positioned also on the outside face over the thread. Push the
threaded ends through the glass. Next place another clear washer on the
threads and then screw on the two different Chrome Knobs to the inside of the
glass door. Tighten until secure. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
OVERHEAD/MONSOON SHOWER
The overhead shower is fitted into the ceiling from the inside. The overhead
shower first passes though the light diffuser cover (inside the shower), so
that the threaded end of the overhead shower passes out through the ceiling.
Fit the FIXING NUT onto the threaded end on top of the ceiling to hold the
shower and diffuser cover securely in place. Next locate the water supply hose
coming from the shower valve this is identified as being the overhead water
feed. Fit the threaded end of the water supply hose onto the overhead showers
threaded section and tighten. REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE FACE OF THE
MONSOON BEFORE USE.
TEST FOR LEAKS Make sure the connection is tested and is watertight. You may
wish to use some PTFE tape or other suitable products to provide the best
water tight seal on this joint.
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HAND SHOWER AND RISER
You are now ready to assemble and connect the hand shower. The hand shower
comprises of:
Multi function hand shower Chrome finished riser bar Hand shower holster
Chrome water hose Rear retaining nut Fitting screw The lower part of the riser
bar has a threaded water connection. Position this part through the larger
hole on the rear glass panel. Fit the rear fixing nut from the rear of the
shower to hold in place. Secure the upper part of the riser bar with the screw
provided. Tighten both until secure. Connect the silver hand shower hose to
the lower part of the riser bar and the other end to the hand shower head. At
the rear of the shower, locate the grey water supply hose coming from the
shower valve and connect to the water inlet of the riser bar. Test this water
connection to ensure it is water tight. Using some PTFE tape or other product
may help to achieve the best watertight connection.
STEAM OUTLET
Please ensure the arrow on the steam pod is facing upwards, As this is where
the steam exits on the the steam model. (The vent holes will be pointing to
the roof of the unit if intsalled correctly)
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GLASS SHELF
Assemble the shelf fully before fitting into the shower. Position the lower
chrome rail over the holes in the glass on the underside of the shelf with the
silver grommets positioned between the two. On the upper side of the glass,
pass the bolt through a washer and through the hole in the glass and fasten
into the end of the lower rail. Repeat the previous step on the other end of
the lower rail so that the rail is securely fixed in place. Take the two
silver caps and fit them over the ends of the washer and bolt to provide a
clean finish. The upper rail pushed over the glass from the front. Using a
flat head screwdriver, tighten up the fixing point of the front rail, which is
located on the underside. Position the two fixing brackets onto the inside of
the rear panel of the shower in the holes provided. Fix the brackets at the
rear of the shower with the supplied bolts and washers. Place the glass of the
shelf centrally into the slots of the brackets and then tighten the fixing
points on the underside of the brackets to hold the shelf in place. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN THE BRACKET CONNECTIONS AS THIS MAY BREAK THE GLASS.
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SHOWER VALVE
The shower valve can be accessed from the rear of the shower and is located on
the central tower. The valve is divided into three parts that are joined
together. The uppermost part is the divertor. There are three connections able
to be made here. One to the overhead shower from the outlet pointing upwards,
another to connect to the body jets and the third connects to the hand
shower/riser bar water inlet.
When making the connections, ensure they are water tight. Check all pre-fitted
hoses as these may only be hand tight during manufacture. The middle part of
the valve handles the water on and off. There are no connections to be made
here. The lower part of the valve has three connections to be made. The HOT
and COLD water supplies from you property connect to the outermost connections
– ENSURE THE FEEDS ARE THE CORRECT WAY ROUND. The third connection is a cold
water supply from the valve and connects to the WATER IN on the steam
generator.
Steam Version Only
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(steam version only)
Cold Water IN from the shower valve connects to the Steam Generator (your
steam generator may look different than the image opposite, but the
connections are marked the same). The STEAM OUT connects to the rear of the
Steam Pod via the INSULATED HOSE to supply Steam into the shower. Waste/Drain
allows un-used water in the generator after it is used, to exit into the
underside of the Plug Waste via a thin grey hose.
SHOWER SEALS
This shower comes with 2 flapped shower seals LONG FLAPPED The flapped seal
fit onto the trailing edges of the doors. The seals are not designed to touch
the glass or each other, but when the doors are closed they will reduce the
gap to a level that water is unlikely to escape. MAGNETIC The magnetic seals
fit onto the doors where they meet. Ensure all seals are fully fitted onto the
glass, especially the magnetic seals, so that they form an even seal.
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Water Connections
This product requires a hot and cold water supply. Your Hot and Cold water
supply pipes should ideally be finished about 1 meter above the floor
centrally in the corner and finished with 15mm compression isolating valvea.
The shower will require two braided flexible hoses that connect to these water
supply pipes from the shower valve. WATER PRESSURE: 1-3 bar (ideally above 2
for optimum results) WATER FLOW: above 7.5 litres per minute
Important Note Do not exceed 3.4 BAR pressure under any circumstances.
Warranty is void if so as damage will occur. If you have a combi sup ply,
please use a pressure reducing valve if required to lower the BAR pressure to
the
shower.
Fitting Isolating valves is recommended as this makes service access easier
than locating the house Stop Cock. Additionally Isolating valve enable you to
disconnect water to the shower if you are away from home for long periods of
time. Combination boiler installation and PEV’s This product does not normally
require a Pressure Equalising Valve (PEV) as it uses the latest generation of
shower valve Thermostatic Cartridge, which enables it to handle un-balanced
water pressures itself, to provide accurate temperature control. This shower
product can be connected to Combi Boiler system that provide suitable water
pressure and water flow rates. Gravity Fed and Shower Pumps Where the water is
supplied by a hot water cylinder (gravity fed type systems) a shower pump
should be installed. Ideally a shower pump rated over 2 bar supplying just the
shower is recommended, or alternatively a pump of higher specification can be
fitted to supply multiple showers within the property. When choosing a pump, a
twin impeller pump is recommended as this will ensure both the hot and cold
water is of the same pressure. (You must seek further advise from a plumber to
correctly spec the right shower pummp for your set-up Always refer to the
manufacturers instructions regarding shower pump installations and choose the
correct type for your particular situation (negative head/positive head etc).
All pipe work between the storage tank, cylinder and to the pump should be
22mm and the shower positioned at least 250mm below the header tank. Please
note that locating the pump further from the shower and cylinder may reduce
the effectiveness of the pump and will certainly reduce the output pressure of
water. Ensure the pump is correctly installed and commissioned. Failure to fit
the pump in accordance with the manufactures instructions may result in
inadequate water supplies and lead to pump pulsing etc.
Maximum pressure: The shower requires water pressure up to but not exceeding 3
bar. Exceeding this maximum rating may damage the product and will invalidate
your Guarantee.
CHECK ALL WATER CONNECTIONS ARE WATERTIGHT. PREFITTED CONNECTIONS MAY ONLY BE
MADE HAND TIGHT AT MANUFACTURE AND/OR MAY WORK LOOSE IN TRANSIT
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Steam Version Shown
Steam Only Model Connections
Steam Shower Version This Steam Shower requires connections to MAINS ELECTRICITY. 1 x 13amp RCD (Residual Current Device) This shower product also comes pre-fitted with an RCD. This device provides safety cut of in case of an electrical fault.
STEAM GENERATOR & ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT This model has a separate Steam Generator and Electronic Control Unit. Both parts have a Data Cable to provide electrical communication between each part and a Power transfer connection. Make these connections and ensure they are secure.
If the Main Board (Consumer Unit) in the property is already RCD protected you MUST remove the one fitted to this product.
Hydro none Steam Model
The shower is supplied with a 12 volt transformer that needs connecting to the
mains The plug should be left in place and plugged directly into a socket that
is in a suitable IP rated zone
DO NOT CUT THE WIRE OR REMOVE THE PLUG
All Model Connections
CONNECTING LIGHTS, FAN, OZONE Etc Each component needs to be connected to the
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL The Shower has an electronic control panel to allow you to operate and control the steam production, lights, radio and audio system. Locate the communication cable coming from the panel at the rear of the shower and connect it to the corresponding cable that will be found coming from the electric control unit. This connection uses a series of small pins inside, CARE MUST BE TAKEN MAKING THIS CONNECTION to not bend the pins. The plugs are marked with an ARROW to identify
Electronic Control Unit. Each component (Fan, Ozone, Speaker etc) has a thin12v cable with a plug on the end. You will also see that each cable has a sticker with an Icon to indicate what it is. The electronic control unit behind the showers central tower panel has a large number of cables. Again, each of these cables has a similar plug and a label corresponding to those of the Fan, Ozone, Lights etc. Match each item and make the connection securely.
which way they connect.
AERIAL
You MUST ensure all electrical work is carried out in accordance with current Legal requirements.
Position the Radio aerial wire in a position that allows the radio to revive the best possible signal. Note that local interference from Taxis, Ham Radio, Emergency Service, Hospitals etc may affect
reception.
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Sealing the Shower
OPTIONAL: Under normal use, the shower will return all water back into the
tray. Should you choose, we recommend that you seal the shower internally with
a good quality bathroom sealant to provide an extra level of water proofi ng.
All sealant placed on the inside of the shower with a good quality ‘Anti-
Moulding’ Sealant.
After allowing the sealant to set (as per the sealant directions), move on to
the water test and check for signs of water leaking, please attend to them as
required.
Water Testing
This is an important step to complete the shower. You should test all fittings and fixtures of the shower to ensure the shower is fit for use.
Items such as, but not exclusive to, the connections for example are connect prior to delivery for illustration purposes ONLY and will not be water tight and further can become more loose during transit.
You should treat all connections and fittings as
such and fully ensure all connections are complete and ready to be used
DO NOT PUT SEALANT INTO THE WATER RETURN CHANNELS
You should run and completely test all fixtures and features on the shower, as well as its water integrity to the level of normal use until you are confident of its completion
PLEASE NOTE:
The shower is made up of solid parts (glass, metal, Acrylic) Any leaks found during testing will be down to incorrect installation/sealing – you should spend a good amount of time water testing the shower before ‘signing it off’ with the customer to avoid returning
Due to the design of the shower, no excessive silicone should be on display. This means that with normal use and cleaning, there will not be any excape of over the trays edge and on to the bathroom floor. There will be areas on the shower where water will pass and escape to the shower tray, however this will travel around the tray and return via the water channels back into the shower. There might be areas on the shower, like corners or gaps that during normal showering are subjected only to sustainable amounts of water. These areas when sprayed directly and heavily with the shower head in a fashion thats inconsistant to showering, may overwhelm the shower tray lip and return channels allowing water on to the bathroom floor. We guarantee our showers will not leak during regular showering use/practices without any silicone on show. However, if you wish to obtain a further level of security you can do so by adding the sealant. You should water test and add where required as you test to gauge the level of sealing required to meet your requirement
Final Testing
Check and test that each outlet function (hand shower, body jets and monsoon)
work as expected by rotating the DIVERTOR DIAL (top chrome dial). Check the
ON/OFF dial enables the water to be fully on or off in the position indicated
on the valve markings. Check the Temperature can be increased and decreased by
turning the lower chrome shower valve dial. Test that the button can be
pressed at 38 degrees to turn the dial to the hottest settings. Check the
water runs to the waste/plug efficiently. A small amount remaining in the tray
is normal.
FAULT FINDING Water does not exit tray fast enough. The tray must be leveled
and a suitable fall’ on the tray that enable the water to run to the plug. Additionally, the waste hose (under the tray) should have suitable fall to allow water to exit quickly. Water pressure / flow is low on some or all shower options. Check all the hoses are not trapped or kinked and thus restricting flow. Check also that any washers are not out of position and restricting flow. Ensure you have OVER 7.5 litres per minute flow and over 2 bar water pressure. Water ispulsing’ . If a pump has been used to supply
water under pressure and the back jets, or hand shower cause the pump to start
and stop (PULSING WATER), remove the NON RETURN VALVES. Remove the Braided
hoses at the rear of the shower. Look inside the valve where the hoses
connected and you will see a silver coloured `C’ clip. Remove this and this
will enable the NRV to be removed (white plastic item). Refit the hoses and
re-test. Pulsing may also be noted where a pump has not been fully
commissioned and there is air in the system. Doors do not meet correctly and
or bind when opening or closing. Adjust the door runner cam wheels correctly
to enable smooth running and operation. Water is leaking out of the shower.
Dry the shower fully. Once dry, turn on the shower and operate the functions
and look for where the water is leaking from. Apply sealant to the area where
the water is leaking from. The shower temperature is low. If the water in the
rest of the house is at a suitable temperature, then you may need to replace
the thermostatic cartridge. Limescale or other dirt can impair the function of
the cartridge. For more help with your shower, please call, our technical team
will be on hand to help.
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Valve Operation
There are 3 control dials inside your Shower Cabin. These dials control the
output functions, water flow and temperature of your shower. The top dial can
be turned to allow you to choose which output you wish to use: Body Jets,
Overhead (Monsoon) Shower and Hand Shower. Turn the dial to the required
output, there will be an audible click as the selection is made. Do not turn
the dial when water is flowing as this will decrease the life of the selector
mechanism. The middle dial adjusts the water flow rate. The dial rotates
though 90 degrees. This dial also acts as the on/off for water flow. The lower
dial controls the temperature. The dial rotates from 20 degrees to 38 degrees
and then will stop. This is a safety feature. To enable temperatures higher
than 38 degrees, simply press the knob on the dial in (toward the main dial)
and then turn the dial past the 38 degree mark. Turning the temperature dial
past 30 degrees MUST be done with care to prevent scaling.
Safety Precautions
On models fitted with Steam functions, it is normal for the steam generator to
get quite hot during use. Please allow up to half an hour for the generator to
cool before touching associated areas including the steam pod. Always
disconnect or isolate the water supply to the shower before commencing any
investigations, service or replacement of parts. Where the product has
electrical power, this should also be turned off. Children should NOT use the
shower unless under strict adult supervision. All products are single person
occupancy unless otherwise sold as twin person. The tray surface inside the
product can become slippery especially if soap, gel or shampoo is on the
surface, we therefore advise care when stepping in, out and during use.
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Electronic Control Panel
Your steam shower is fitted with an electronic control panel that allows you
to operate the electronic features of your shower. From the control panel you
can control the lights, Steam, Radio and Bluetooth audio.
Power ON / OFF
SET
LIGHTS
This model comes with an LED `Halo’ ring light surrounding the monsoon. Press
the light button once and both the top light and LED’s come on in white. A
second press turns the LED’s off and starts the top light cycle. Press for a
third time to stop the top light on current colour. Toggle for a fourth time
to turn the light off.
STEAM (Steam Version Only)
Pressing the Steam button activates the steam Generator.
Press the SET button to toggle between the Temperature and Duration/Time
settings. Temperature is the setting the cabin will try to maintain inside the
cabin and duration is the length of time you plan to use the steam. Do NOT use
the steam function for longer than 15 minutes in a session, allowing to fully
cool before re-use.
When the radio function is in use. Pressing the set button for a thrid and
fourth time brings up the volume and channels where once tuned you hit the ‘M’
button to save the station you are on the the current chanel
RADIO
This button activates the built in FM Radio. Once in this mode the left and
right keys can be used to browse stations and channels as well as increasing
and decreasing volume
BLUETOOTH
Pressing this button will allow you to receive audio played from Bluetooth
enabled device. You can control skip tracks as from the left and right arrows
. You will have to PAIR the shower to a bluetooth device first
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REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM ON CONTROL PANEL BEFORE USE
FAN
The circulation fan can be activated to draw air/ steam inside the cabin out.
This may be used in conjunction with the steam.
ARROWS
The Arrow buttons control Tuning, Volume, Track Skip etc depending upon which
mode is currently selected.
PHONE
TUse this button to answer calls whilst connected to bluetooth
M
The button can be used to Store Radio stations into Memory. The button also
serves as a toggle the function of the ARROW keys for time/
temperature/track/volume/tuning etc.
OZONE (Steam Version Only)
This is a silent function and turns on automatically when the unit is powered
down. Leave the shower to carryout the process which takes approximately 10
minutes. then open the doors and allow the shower to fully air dry. This
device does not make any audible or visual notifi cation other then the panel
display, but the aroma of Ozone may be noticeable when you open the doors.
Bluetooth Pairing
Before you can start streaming Audio to your shower you must first establish a
connection between the shower and the device that will stream the audio to the
shower; this is called Pairing. You can stream up to 10 meters away, depending
upon interference of walls etc. Most devices that are Bluetooth Audio
Streaming enabled can be connected to the shower, such as Smart Phones
(Andriod, iPhone etc), Tablets (Galaxy Tab, iPad etc) and even computers and
Laptops. 1: Press the BLUETOOTH Button on the control pad. The display will
now say BT. 2: On your Smartphone/Tablet etc, go to the Bluetooth settings (If
unsure, refer to your manual for more information on how to access this) 3:
Ensure Bluetooth is active/running on your device. 4: Initiate a SEARCH/SCAN
for New Devices to Pair to.
5: After a small amount of time you should see the device name of the shower
appear ” SJ-02″. Select this to complete the Pairing of the two devices. You
are now ready to stream audio. Go to your music playing App, choose a track
and press play. Once Paired you can stream music at any time to the shower.
Only once device can be Paired at any time.
Due to the various different number of devices that have Bluetooth, and the
variations on the implementation of Bluetooth enabled in your device we are
unable to guarantee connectivity or to provide support for connecting, however
the product has been tested on a number of Apple and Android Tablets and
Phones with complete success.
Cleaning and third party product use
DO NOT CLEAN BY SPRAYING THE HAND SHOWER DIRECTLY INTO AREAS THAT MAY PASS
WATER – UNLESS YOU HAVE ADDED THE ADDITIONAL INTERNAL SILICONE IN PREVIOUS
STEP This shower should be cleaned after every use to remove the build up of
dirt and bacteria. We would recommend that after normal showering use, that
the cabin doors are left open until the inside is fully dry. This will help
prevent the build up of soap scum, dirt and bacteria. The shower cabin can
trap dirt in gaps between joints of panels etc, which may require extra care
and attention during cleaning. To minimise dirt build up between panels, the
application of a bead of silicone sealant suitable for shower/bathroom use
will fill the gap leaving a smooth finish and both stop dirt build up and
offer an extra level of water tightness. The shower cabin can be cleaned with
any suitable cleaning solution that is not abrasive, and is recommended by its
manufacturer for use on acrylic, chrome and glass surfaces as appropriate to
the materials in the shower. Not all general bathroom cleaners are designed
for use on some materials of this product. Harse abrashive cleaners containing
bleach or peroxide MUST NOT be used
DO NOT USE CIF OR OTHER ABRASIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS ON THIS SHOWER. In hard-
water areas, wash down the unit and remove the dirt periodically. Fitting a
water filtration device is also advisable in areas where the water is likely
to lead to a build up of minerals within the pipes and divertor assembly. Hard
water WILL reduces the life of the Parts that come into contact with water,
such as the Thermostatic Valve. Fitting water softening devices will prevent
this.
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Steam Pod Where products are being used to infuse the steam in the steam pod,
only products that are designed for such use should be used. The use of
products not designed for infusing of steam may lead to damage to this product
inducing but not exclusively, discoloration to the pod, tray base and or cabin
walls. Products such as, but not exclusive to Olbas Oil is an example of this.
Essential Oils, whilst no noted damaging effects have ever been reported on
the materials of the products, Essential oils can be aggressive toward rubbers
and plastics when in direct contact. Damage such as cracking, crazing,
discoloration, therefore are NOT covered by Guarantee where oils have been
used.
Additional information and help
For more details on the installation of this shower, technical support, FAQ
please call The Technical Helpline on 01524 489939 If you need a replacement
part for your product, please call use the warranty claim form on our website
together with your warranty registration details. To find parts for your
product after the Guarantee has expired, please send us an email
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Thermostatic Cartridge
Your shower is fitted with a Thermostatic Cartridge. Should you need to remove
or replace the cartridge for maintenance or replacement, follow the
instructions below.
Q: I am having to turn the dial round as far as it will go to the hottest
setting and the water is only just warm. A: Your Thermostatic Cartridge has
showed signs of failure. You will need to replace the Cartridge. Q: Why did my
Thermostatic Cartridge fail? A: Hard Water areas will result in calcification,
which will build up in the Cartridge. Other reasons might be age of the
Cartridge or even dirt or debris collecting in the Cartridge from the pipes.
BEFORE STARTING ENSURE THAT THE WATER SUPPLIES ARE DISCONNECTED OR ISOLATED It
is imperative that the water supply to your shower in between 1 and 3 bar as
exceeding this may damage the Thermostatic Cartridge. First check behind the
shower. On the bottom dial, is there a small screw in the valve body holding
the thermostatic cartridge in place? If so, remove this and replace when
finished
From inside the shower, on the lower of the three dials, remove the chrome
coloured plastic cap that is fitted on the opposite side to the chrome lug.
The chrome cap will just pull off. Keep the cap safe.
Using a 2.5mm Alan key, insert this into the hole where the chrome cap was
fitted and loosen the grub screw about 1 turn to loosen. DO NOT UNSCREW FULLY.
Now remove the chrome dial.
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With the Chrome dial removed you will see a plastic ring covering with the
Thermostat underneath. Note down the position the ring is placed in. Pull the
plastic ring (Temperature safety lock) towards you to remove. Keep this part
safe You will now see the head of the Thermostat clearly visible.
Turn the head of the cartridge counter-clockwise to remove. To fit your new
Thermostat, simple reverse this process.
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FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 01524 489939
Shower Completion Form
This form must be filled out by the plumber/installer and electrician (where
applicable) in order to validate the warranty. You are required to register
the warranty online at www.vidalux.co.uk You MUST register the product
warranty within 90 days following delivery
Shower Details PLEASE RETAIN THIS CERTIFICATE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Model No.
Date Of Delivery
Invoice No.
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Install Information
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Combi Pumped
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Cold Water Pressure (LPM or BAR)
Hot Water Pressure (LPM or BAR)
PEV or PRV fitted?
PEV PRV
Details
Details of pressure testing/flow rate equipment used
Plumbing Installation
Installer Name Address
Company Town/City
Post Code
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