9000 SERIES SHOWER PANEL INSTALLATION
Shower Panel Installation Read Before Using Your New Shower Panel Congratulations on purchasing an Ariel Shower Panel. Your new shower panel will be a great addition to your bathroom for years to come. This manual will be your reference for installation, instructions for care of the shower panel, operation of the shower panel and for the benefits of using an Ariel Shower Panel. Before using your new Ariel Shower Panel, please read this document carefully and thoroughly.
Instructions for Installation Carefully read and follow the instructions in the following guidelines. If you fail to follow these recommended instructions and techniques for installation, you risk affecting the warranty claims for your product and causing damage to the unit and the surrounding area. IMPORTANT: In order to install this shower panel, simple understanding of plumbing techniques will be necessary.
Plumbing Requirements: -Flow rate: 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) -Water pressure: 60 to 80 psi for both cold and hot supply lines You will have to speak with a plumber regarding the installation of a booster pump or enlarging your supply lines if your water supply in unable to meet the requirements above.
WARNING: You must turn off the cold and hot water supply to the location of installation before starting the installation. Connecting to the Supply Lines -Note, the connection to the cold and hot supply lines is not provided. Two flexible hoses, which are provided with the shower panel unit, make the connection between the supply lines and the shower panel. -Standard female 3/8” compression threads with appropriate washers for connections are used for the hoses.
In order to determine your installation location of the shower panel, you will require the use of a tape measure and pencil (or some type of marking tool). IMPORTANT: A second person may be needed to assist you in holding up the unit while another person makes the measurements used during the installation. Steps for Mounting the Shower Panel 1. First, locate the package including the wall anchors, mounting brackets and screws. These will be used in the following process. 2.
h. You will have to line up this mounting bracket so that the bend in the bracket is on the horizontal line you drew earlier. Meanwhile, make sure the mounting holes are still centered on the mark you made for the bracket’s location. i. Mark both of the mounting holes in the mounting bracket. j. Repeat this process for the other mounting bracket and you will have successfully marked the loca tions for both the top brackets. k.
Hanging your Ariel Shower Panel You can hang your shower panel on the mounting brackets you installed when you are done checking for leaks. To hang the shower panel: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Put your shower panel on the wall surface with the mounting straps above the corresponding mounting brackets while making sure that the flexible supply lines are in the shower panel enclosure. Slide the shower panel down. Stop when it rests on the mounting brackets you installed.
Thermostatic Faucet The thermostatic faucet sets the mixture between the cold and hot water in the unit. The unit will not change the water temperature beyond the temperature of the hot water heater in your home; the markings for temperature are only for reference. The unit will operate at the same temperature unless you change the setting of the thermostatic faucet. Set the thermostatic faucet to the temperature you prefer.
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Care and Maintenance of Your Ariel Shower Panel Follow these guidelines to ensure that your luxury shower panel lasts a long time and to keep your warranty intact. The proper maintenance of the product is crucial. If you do not adhere to the following guidelines, the resulting damage will not be covered by the warranty from the manufacturer. It is important that you follow these guidelines so that your shower panel unit’s life will last longer.
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