Battery Model Shower Timer (DIY)

Operation of Battery Powered Shower Timer

Note: This model is not recommended for use where vandalism is likely, refer to Standard or Heavy Duty Model Shower Timers.

How it Works

• Power is supplied by a battery of six AA cells (not included).
• Good quality alkaline batteries are required, and will typically last 2- 3 years before requiring replacement, in a residential setting.
• Use only Duracell Alkaline or Eveready Gold Alkaline Batteries. (If contacting us about potential performance issues, ensure you are using these batteries first to determine if the situation is resolved.)
• The shower is terminated after the chosen time and that is followed by a “discouraging” waiting period.
• Shower and waiting times are chosen by the owner up to a maximum of 15 and 30 minutes respectively.

Settings

• Shower and waiting times are chosen by setting the switches to the desired shower length and wait time, prior to installation.
• The shower timer beeper can be disabled, using mini switches mounted on the electronic circuit board inside the control box.
• These settings cannot be changed except by removing the shower and the box from the wall.
• The box can be secured to the wall with the screw provided and a plastic seal must be broken to remove that screw.

Installation

• There is no need to run a power lead in through the wall because the battery is contained in the box.
• Unscrew your existing shower head
• Assemble and fit the shower timer as per the assembly instructions in the kit
• Screw your shower head back onto the top of the shower timer
• For more efficient water utilisation during showers, consider installing a water saving shower head (around 9 L / minute)

Operation

• Push the Start button and the shower will start under the control of hot and cold taps.
• The progress or Status is indicated by a “traffic” light emitting diode (LED).
• Every 10 seconds, it flashes green but changes to amber when one minute remains and then red for each of the final 10 seconds.
• The LED is supported by an optional beeper which will sound twice as a 2 minute warning, once at 1 minute, at 10 seconds and each of the last 5 seconds.
• The “Finish” light will also flash red for the final 5 seconds.
• After the shower is terminated, the blue “Wait” light will flash every 10 seconds until waiting time is complete.

When to Change the Battery

The “Battery low” light will flash red when it is time to replace the battery.

Soon after that, the solenoid valve will open permanently allowing normal, unrestricted showers and the “Battery low” light will continue to flash intermittently.

Important Note: The shower head and batteries are not supplied.

Troubleshooting

For DIY installation, please be mindful of the installation process, electronics and water are not compatible! The product is not covered under warranty for faulty installation, where water has ingressed into the unit onto the circuit board.

Check that the flat finished surface of the shower wall extends at least 40mm above the centre of the water outlet, to ensure that there is no possibility that water could come between the rear of the unit and the wall itself. This is to prevent water ingress onto the circuit board.

While the unit may survive the occasional water drop, continual contact with water will destroy the electronics and will not be covered by warranty.

Note that the holes on the top and bottom are vents, included to allow air flow. They prevent excess condensation and do help keep the electronics dry. Do not block these vents.

Download Installation Manual – Battery Model (DIY) Shower Timer