Powers 450-900 HydroPanel II Shower System with Biltmore 900 Pressure Balancing Valve - Manual

The Powers Hydropanel II Shower System with Biltmore 900
Valve combines pressure balanced water control with the conve-
nience of modular shrouding. Hydropanel II stainless steel
shrouding provides a concealed shower system where in-wall
piping does not exist or may not be practical. The Biltmore 900
valve uses a proven poppet/diaphragm cartridge to balance hot
and cold water supply pressures and deliver water to the shower
at a user-selected temperature. The balancing cartridge and pop-
pets, and wide seat clearance in the valve provide maximum pro-
tection against lime and dirt build up. The valve opens in the cold
position and features a handle rotation stop to guard over adjust-
ment of the handle.
The Series 4504000 Hydropanel II comes complete with the
stainless steel Hydropanel II Shrouding, Series 900 Biltmore
valve with checkstops, piping, showerhead, end cap and mount-
ing hardware. Some models feature a stainless steel soapdish.
An optional handshower comes preassembled with a full spray
pushbutton handshower, 60
" hose, 18 " mounted glide-bar and
connectors. The Biltmore 900 valve is CSA/ASSE approved and
the Series 4504000 Hydropanel II units carry a two-year limited
warranty.
The following instructions serve as guide for installation, general
maintenance and parts replacement for Hydropanel II Shower
Systems with Biltmore 900 Pressure Balancing Valves. For
detailed repair and maintenance instructions for the Biltmore 900
valve or integral checkstops, please refer to Form #TI 900. For
specification or installation of the Hydropanel II Modular
Shrouding for shower rooms, please refer to Forms #PS 450SH
and #TI 450SH.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
HYDROPANEL
TM
II SHOWER SYSTEM
with Biltmore 900 Model 3 Pressure Balancing Valve
DESCRIPTION
Hot and cold water enter respective chambers in the valve. A
diaphragm/poppet assembly floats between these chambers and
balances the supply water pressures. The chamber/balancing
assembly is replaceable as a complete cartridge. Any change in
supply pressure moves the diaphragm/poppet assembly to
equalize the supply water ratios and minimize the shower tem-
perature disturbance.
A mixing plate separates the balancing chambers from the mixing
chamber. When the adjustment handle is in its full clockwise
position (OFF), the mixing plate closes both supply chambers. As
the valve handle rotates toward the stop, hot and cold supply
water pass through slots in the mixing plate in proportions
required to produce the user selected temperature. Tempered
water exits the valve and passes to the showerhead.
A limit stop limits the movement of the control handle toward the
full hot position. The Biltmore 900 does not compensate for sup-
ply water temperature changes, so any variation in the supply
temperatures will affect the control point temperature.
OPERATION
Hydropanel: Brushed 18 Gauge 304 SS. Dimensions 31-1⁄8 " H x
7-1⁄2 " W x 6 " D [791mm H x 191mm W x 154mm D].
Piping: 1/2 " copper tubing.
Showerhead: Fixed: Chrome plated brass, maximum flow 2.5
gpm @ 80psi [0.16 l/s @ 552 kPa]. Adjustable Swivel: Chrome
plated brass, 30° angle of rotation, maximum flow 2.5 gpm
@80psi [0.16 l/s @ 552 kPa].
Valve Assembly and Trim: Biltmore 900 Pressure Balancing
Valve. Four port (bottom outlet plugged), cast brass body with
chrome plated zinc lever handle. 1/2
" sweat inlet/outlet connec-
tions. Standard integral checkstops. Standard handle rotation stop.
Valve Operation: 4.6 gpm @ 45psi differential [0.25 l/s @ 310 kPa].
Maximum pressure (static) 125psig [862 kPa]. Maximum inlet
temperature 180°F [82°C].
Handshower: Full spray with pushbutton water control.
Minimum flow 2.0 gpm @ 20 psi [0.13 l/s @ 138 kPa]. Maximum
flow 2.5 gpm @ 80psi [0.16 l/s @ 138 kPa]. 1/2
" chrome finished
supply connections. 24 " [610mm] chrome finished brass glide
bar, self-tensioned for easy height adjustment. Professional
model: 60
" [1499mm] reinforced vinyl hose. Deluxe Model: 60 "
[1499mm] metal spiral hose.
SPECIFICATIONS
Hydropanel II
Model 4504002 with
Swivel Showerhead
and Soapdish
Hydropanel II
Model 4504004 with
Handshower Assembly
and Soapdish
TI450-900