Economy Model Shower Timer Operation Instructions

Note: This model is recommended for use where vandalism is not likely, for instance at private homes, hotel/motels, on site cabins at camping parks. Provides shower control for teenagers, overseas students, inconsiderate guests, rain water conservation.

This shower water controller is designed as a handyman installation not requiring licensed tradesmen. There is no interference with the water pipes. We recommend that the power be permanently connected to the unit but existing power points such as that used for a ceiling fan can be used without the need or an electrician.

Just Briefly

• Operation identical to standard unit (see other eBay listing)
• Less expensive than heavy duty unit (see other eBay listing)
• White polycarbonate (acrylic) box
• Glass reinforced nylon solenoid (if you need the brass solenoid, see the heavy duty model eBay listing)

What’s Included In Your Purchase ?

• The Economy Model Shower Timer unit comes with a 12 Volt power pack and solenoid valve for use in Australia (or New Zealand)
• Printed instruction manual

How it Works

• There is a SHOWER TIME and a WAIT TIME that allows the flow of water and the period to wait between showers
• The shower is terminated after a pre-determined time (SHOWER TIMER) and that is followed by a “discouraging” waiting period (WAIT TIME) during which the shower will not operate
• The shower and waiting time are pre programmed during install, from 0-12 mins. It can be changed after installation if desired.
• The economy model shower timer is best located within the shower area at around eye level for audible and visual efficiency
• There is a visual display which counts down the minutes and seconds remaining, and is supported by an audible beeper
• Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack that is installed in the roof cavity or away from the unit in an adjoining room

Installation

• The unit is connected via a 12 Volt power pack (supplied) that requires a 240 Volt power outlet, which is not usually installed in the same room but in the roof cavity - out of the reach of those who will be using the shower
• The power is usually set up to run down the wall and the socket enters through the hole in the wall and plugs into the shower timer unit body. 
• Therefore the power plug will likely need to be installed in the ceiling, which is out of reach of the shower user.
• Assemble and fit the shower timer as per the assembly instructions in the kit

Programming

• Both shower time and wait time are selected and set by the owner from a number of pre-programmed time options
• The SHOWER TIME can be selected in whole minutes up to 12 minutes
• The WAIT TIME can be selected between showers from 0, 15, 30, 60, 120 or 300 seconds
• The settings can only be changed by first removing the power source
• Power failure will not change the settings
• In the normal condition the settings can be seen at a glance because the visual display indicates the two settings alternately for three seconds each
• The SHOWER TIME setting is displayed as a steady glow and the WAIT TIME flashes

Operation

• Press the Start button momentarily to begin the shower time sequence. This will be confirmed by a beep from the buzzer.
• Hot and cold water taps still control the temperature and water flow, like you would normally use
• The visual display indicates the remaining shower time in minutes.
• At each minute change, the buzzer beeps once.
• From 99 seconds, the display indicates remaining seconds.
• At each of 30, 20, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 seconds remaining, the buzzer beeps once.
• The water is then cut off and the flashing visual display indicates the remaining Waiting time.
• Pressing the button at any time during the SHOWER TIME or WAIT TIME has no effect.

Progress Monitoring

• Visual progress monitoring is provided by displaying the remaining time in minutes and seconds
• This is supported by audible signals from an electronic buzzer
• The audible signals indicate increasing urgency until the timer ultimately shuts off the water supply to the shower
• The waiting time period then commences and is reported by the visual display
• The visual and audible signals are similar to that used in a microwave oven

Important Note: The shower head is not supplied.

You can usually use your existing shower head with the shower timer, or save more water by replacing it with a water saving shower head!

PAYMENT & SHIPPING

• Please make immediate payment through PayPal
• Shipping is within 1 business day upon confirmation of payment receipt
• An Australia Post tracking id will be provided to track your parcel
• Note that due to COVID there may be some delays in shipping, the parcel can be tracked

RETURNS and REPAIR POLICY

• We do not accept returns for change of heart decisions
• Returns postage will be borne by the purchaser of the product, the whole unit to be sent to our Adelaide warehouse
• We will replace or refund (at our discretion) or partially refund any faulty units
• We will investigate the issue, and if found to be faulty we will replace any faulty parts and return the unit to your nominated postal address
• Please advise if your postal address has changed, compared to when purchased

FAULT HANDLING

• Please contact us through out eBay support page, mobile phone number is provided. Please TEXT first. We will get back to you within a few hours during normal business timeframes.
• Alternatively, please use the eBay email support forms
• Describe the problem you are experiencing with the item
• Include any photos of the unit
• Explain what you have tried, after reading and following the drections in the manual
• Confirm if a registered plumber was used, or not
• We will troubleshoot with you to help overcome any installation issues you may be experiencing
• If required, we may ask you to send the unit back to our Adelaide warehouse
• We aim to investigate and resolve all faults within 72 hours when units have been received - you may be offered several options
• Faults are not common, but we are here to help in the event that you are experiencing difficulty with your purchase