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Orbital Service Handbook

9. Head shower & hand shower

This instruction shows how to swap the head- and hand shower. Follow the instructions in detail, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions - support@orbital-systems.com.

Use the following kit to swap the head shower and hand shower. These kits are available in several color variants.

Table 12. 1-04-0178 - Swap head shower kit:

Shower head

Head shower arm

Threaded adapter



Table 13. 1-04-0177 - Swap hand shower kit:

Hand shower with hose

Hand shower holder - wall plate

Hand shower holder - cover

2 mm hex key tool (Allen key)

M4x8 Set screw

Screw ST4.2 x 50mm A2, TX 20

Screw ST4.2 x 45mm A2, TX 20

Screw ST4.2 x 38mm A2, TX 20



Dismantle head- & hand shower

  1. Disconnect the hand shower from the diverter.

    240308-Remove_Hand_Shower.eps

  2. Unscrew the hand shower holder. The screw is on the underside.

    240312_Remove_hand_shower_holder_1.eps

  3. Loosen the sleeve.

    240312_Remove_hand_shower_holder_2.eps

  4. Screw down the wall plate.

    Note

    If the wall plate is undamaged, it should be reused and does not need to be dismantled, unless otherwise specified in the work order. This step and steps 1-2 under "Installing a new hand shower" therefore only apply when replacing the wall plate.

    240312_Install_hand_shower_holder.eps

  5. Unscrew the shower head.

    240312_Remove_head_shower.eps

  6. Screw down the shower arm.

    240312_Remove_head_shower_arm.eps

  7. Screw down the threaded adapter.

    Note

    If the threaded adapter is undamaged, it should be reused and does not need to be replaced, unless otherwise specified in the work order. This step and step 1 under "Installing the overhead shower" only apply when replacing the threaded adapter.

    240312_Remove_head_shower_adapter.eps

Install head- & hand shower

  1. Clean the surface under the wall plate.

    240312_Clean_under_hand_shower_holder.eps

  2. Install the new wall bracket.

    Caution

    Fill the holes with wet room silicone. The bracket must be mounted horizontally.

    240312_Install_hand_shower_holder.eps

  3. Mount the hand shower holder on the wall bracket. The screw must not be overtightened.

    240426_Install_hand_shower_holder.eps

  4. Install the hand shower hose.

    Caution

    Make sure the gasket is in good condition and has no damage.

    220202_Install_cc60_hand_shower_cable.eps

  5. Fit the threaded adapter. Cover the end with thread sealant to prevent leakage.

    240426_Insert_head_shower_adapter.eps

  6. Install the shower arm.

    Caution

    Apply fitting grease to the end of the PEX pipe.

    240312_Insert_head_shower_arm.eps

  7. Check that the gasket is in place and fit the shower head.

    191213_head_shower_install_3.eps

  8. Start the shower and let it run for a while. Switch between the overhead shower and the hand shower, ensuring that there is no leakage in between:

    • a) Hand shower hose and diverter

    • b) Wall and shower arm

    • c)Shower head and shower arm

    231030_Operating_hand_shower.eps

  9. Turn off the shower.

    230621_instruction_-_start_and_stop_shower.eps

  10. Complete and submit the service report (found in the service request).

  11. Recycle the parts and components that should not be reused. 240516-Recycling.eps

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