Shower Technology is the perfect system for those users seeking a high-quality automated shower experience.
Electronic thermostatic control ensures that the water temperature remains constant, even during flow pressure fluctuations. Furthermore, the display unit enables users to control not only the water temperature but also the flow strength (only on dual output systems; flow strength on triple/quadruple output systems is set by the manufacturer to simplify use and boost comfort while helping to save water, as well as the output used:
- dual output: overhead sprinkler or hand shower
- triple output: overhead sprinkler, hand shower or jets
- quadruple output: overhead sprinkler, hand shower, jets or bath tap
The system is not only beneficial for users but also for installation professionals. Everything you need to install the system comes in the box:
the instruction manual, the display, a watertight seal for installation between the tiles and the wall, two flow regulation valves with their respective thermomanometers, the ECU, the power plug, two shut-off valves with filters (these filters are very important for preventing dirt and impurities in the water), etc.
In short, everything you need to install the system is included, except tools and hoses.
It is important for the ECU to be installed somewhere that can be accessed easily so the installation professional can get to it comfortably, such as an adjacent room, above a false ceiling or inside a recessed cabinet.
1) Purge the installation
This should always be done, but especially in new-build properties. The water should be left running to remove any impurities in the pipes.
2) Install the shut-off valves, the reducer valves and the thermomanometers
The first step is to install the shut-off valves and then the reducer valves, which ensure that the two water inputs (hot and cold) are at the same dynamic pressure. In other words, with both the hot and cold inflows open, the water pressure of the strongest can be adjusted to match that of the weakest.
The thermomanometers should also be installed when connecting these valves, after removing the corresponding caps.
Once this is done, you can check that the water is flowing correctly. You can also take the opportunity to make sure that the dynamic pressure of the two inflows is properly balanced.
3) Install the ECU
To install the ECU, you will need to secure it somewhere using four screws. The seal that needs to be removed will tell you the required pressure for both the cold and hot water.
The ECU also needs to be connected to the overhead sprinkler and the hand shower (for triple and quadruple output systems, the same step should be repeated for all the corresponding outputs).
Once everything has been connected, you will need to connect the mains power supply via the two wires leaving the ECU: one will connect to the display and the other to the transformer that is then connected to a power supply.
4) Install the display
As mentioned above, the watertight seal should be installed with the display box. This recessed box will need to be secured in place using four screws.
Once this is done, the display needs only to be slid into position in a downward motion.
5) Using the display
Using the display is both comfortable and intuitive. When the shower is not being used, the screen will turn off and no information will be displayed.
When pressing the power button, the screen and buttons showing the available functions will illuminate. Before any water starts flowing, a default temperature of 38ºC will be shown on the screen, as well as the last flow strength level used. Both the temperature and the flow strength can be changed by pressing [+] or [-] while no water is flowing. Any of the water outputs can be selected to start the system. When selecting a temperature while water is flowing, the actual water temperature will be displayed until the desired temperature is reached. Opening or closing water outputs does not affect the pre-selected temperature. When the temperature of the cold water entering the system is higher than the pre-selected temperature or that of the hot water is lower, the system balances the outflow water temperature with that of the incoming water and displays a flashing temperature read-out on the display. The pre-selected temperature is displayed numerically and using a series of colours:
· Blue: LO - 33º / Fuchsia: 34º - 40º / Red: 41º - 46º
Shower Technology offers a new warm-up system for which the user can set the desired water temperature and, when this temperature is reached, the display will go into standby mode after shutting off the water. When entering the shower, the user can turn the display back on and the water will already be at the right temperature.
This system prevents unnecessary water wastage because water flow is shut off when the desired temperature is reached, unlike other conventional systems.
Watch the video below to see the installer and YouTuber, José Gómez, also known as “Aquilino Manitas”, explain how easy the installation process is:
