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Hansgrohe ShowerSelect S/E/Q Thermostatic Shower Controller Installation and User Guide
Quick guide for the Hansgrohe ShowerSelect S, E, and Q thermostatic shower controllers. Includes installation steps, safety instructions, troubleshooting, and maintenance tips.
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This document provides essential information for the installation and operation of the Hansgrohe ShowerSelect S, E, and Q thermostatic shower controllers. Always ensure the product is installed by a qualified professional and that all local plumbing codes are followed.
Safety instructions
- Wear gloves during installation to prevent crushing and cutting injuries.
- The product is intended for bathing, hygienic, and body cleaning purposes only.
- Children and adults with physical, mental, or sensory impairments must not use the product without supervision.
- Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited from using the product.
- Hot and cold water supplies must be of equal pressure.
Installation
Prior to installation, inspect the product for transport damage. Once installed, no transport or surface damage claims will be honored. Pipes and fixtures must be installed, flushed, and tested according to applicable standards. For UK installations, if using a pump, it must have negative head switching; this product will not function with a positive head pump.
Technical data
- Operating pressure: max. 1 MPa
- Recommended operating pressure: 0.1 - 0.5 MPa
- Test pressure: 1.6 MPa
- Hot water temperature: max. 60°C
- Thermal disinfection: 70°C / 4 min
- Safety: Protected against backflow.
Operation and adjustment
The "Safety Function" allows for pre-setting a maximum desired temperature (e.g., 42°C) to prevent scalding. After installation, check the output temperature at the thermostat. A correction is necessary if the measured temperature differs from the setting on the thermostat.
Maintenance
Check valves must be inspected regularly according to EN 806-5 (at least once a year). To ensure the smooth operation of the thermostat, turn the handle from total hot to total cold from time to time.
Troubleshooting
If you experience issues, refer to the troubleshooting section in the full manual. Common issues include insufficient water (check supply pressure and filters), crossflow (clean or replace backflow preventer cartridge), or temperature regulation issues (check thermostat adjustment or thermo cartridge).
Manufacturer information
Hansgrohe SE
Practical help
Common problems
Insufficient water
Check supply pressure, clean regulator filter, clean shower filter seal, or clean/replace backflow preventer cartridge.
Crossflow (hot water in cold pipe)
Clean or replace backflow preventer cartridge.
Temperature regulation not possible
Replace thermo cartridge or check for reversed connections (cold right, hot left).
Safety stop button not working
Clean spring or button, grease lightly, or replace handle if necessary.
Before use
- Check for transport damage
- Flush pipes before installation
- Ensure equal hot/cold water pressure
- Check for leaks after installation
- Verify output temperature
Specs in practice
- Operating pressure
- Max 1 MPa (10 bar)
- Recommended pressure
- 0.1 - 0.5 MPa
- Hot water temp
- Max 60°C
- Thermal disinfection
- 70°C / 4 min
Model compatibility
- For UK: Must use negative head switching pump if using a pump; will not work with positive head pump.
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