Master Advice from the “Shower Experts”
Creating a shower system will be made easier and more enjoyable with thorough planning prior to installation. By exploring all the options first,
you can have a pleasant experience in the design and specification of your system as well as in using it!
What elements do I need to create a shower system?
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Showerhead
Handshower
Wall Outlet
Bodyspray
Wallbar
Thermostatic Valve w/Volume Control
Thermostatic Valve w/Volume Control and Diverter
Trio 2-Way Diverter
Quattro 3-Way Diverter
You may have some questions before planning your shower system:
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What do I want from my shower? Relaxation, invigoration? More than one user at a time?
Where can I put a shower system? How much space will I need?
How much do I want to spend? How much will I need to spend?
What are the parts and components that I will need?
How will all the valves and controls work together?
What about the water supply, drainage and other practical considerations?
Have I considered all possible users? Children, elderly users?
Are there any special requirements, like access for the mobility challenged?
What should I take into account when designing my shower system?
• Budget:
Determine a budget for creating your shower system.
• Space:
Showers can range in size from about 30" x 30" to any customized dimension.
• Enclosures:
Enclosures contain splashing and create a more private space, but they are not a necessity
when designing a shower system. An open plan can offer many possibilities.
• Water Volume:
Determine the water volume you to have for your custom shower.
The Flow Rate Work Sheet will help you with this.
• Water Flow:
We recommend 40 — 65 PSI for a shower system to operate properly. Your plumber or contractor can help
you determine your average incoming water pressure.
• Water Heater:
It is important to ensure sufficient hot water supply. Here again, the Flow Rate Work Sheet will
help you estimate the throughput of a system.
• Floor Drain:
Install a drain (or multiple drains) that can handle twice the amount of water as
all components combined provide.
• Local Codes:
Local plumbing codes vary greatly from state to state. Be sure to understand and follow them.
• Time:
Installation time may also be a factor, especially on do-it-yourself jobs. For peace of mind and
efficiency, we recommend that shower systems be installed by a licensed plumber.
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iBox Universal Plus:
One Rough for any Thermostatic
or Pressure Balance Shower System
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Strong, durable plastic outer shell
and solid brass body
Multiple mounting options
are possible
Trimmable plaster shield
Water-tight seals
Built-in service stops
Flushing insert included
Easy leveling points ensure
perfect installation every time
3
⁄4" NPT connections
Installation flange for
variable wall depth
iBox Universal Plus: The Revolutionary Rough from Hansgrohe
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Install any Hansgrohe pressure balance or thermostatic trim, available in Hansgrohe S, E, or C styles and PuraVida thermostatic trim
Easily upgrade from pressure balance to thermostatic at a later date
Built-in service stops allow for easy servicing
Installation seal stops any potential leaks from entering the wall
Test and flushing plug allows installation and testing without having to install the trim first
Installation ring allows installation with any wall depth
Compatible with any piping, 3⁄4" or 1⁄2"
For extensions and service parts, please refer to section 19.
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Shower Installation Examples
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Raindance® E 420 AIR 2-Jet Showerhead
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1. (2x) iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
One iBox Universal Plus is used as a rough for the Raindance E 420 AIR
The second iBox Universal Plus is needed to install the thermostatic trim
2. E Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control
#04225xx0
Thermostatic temperature control and volume control
3. Rough, Quattro 3-Way Diverter, 3⁄4"
#15930181
4. E Trio/Quattro Trim
#04227xx0
Selects between either function of the Raindance E 420 AIR
or a handshower, or any combination of two
5. Raindance E 420 AIR 2-Jet Showerhead Trim
#27373xx1
Includes showerhead function block for installing showerhead onto the iBox
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Raindance® Rainfall® AIR
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1. (2x) iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
One iBox Universal Plus is used as a rough for the Raindance Rainfall AIR
The second iBox Universal Plus is needed to install the thermostatic trim
2. S Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control
#04230xx0
Thermostatic temperature control and volume control
3. Rough, Quattro 3-Way Diverter, 3⁄4"
#15930181
4. S Trio/Quattro Trim
#04232xx0
Selects between the three functions of the Raindance Rainfall AIR, or
any combination of two
5. Raindance Rainfall AIR Showerhead Trim
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Includes showerhead function block for installing showerhead onto the iBox
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Shower Installation Examples
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Thermostatic with Volume Control
1 Function
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1. iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
2. E Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control
#04225xx0
Thermostatic temperature and volume control for one shower function
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Thermostatic with Volume Control
and Diverter
1. iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
2 Functions
Showers
2. S Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control and Diverter
#04231xx0
Thermostatic temperature control, volume control and diverter
for two shower functions
Please refer to installation instructions for more details.
Always comply with your local plumbing codes.
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Thermostatic with Volume Control
plus Quattro Diverter
1. iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
2. C Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control
#04220xx0
Thermostatic temperature and volume control
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3. Rough, Quattro 3-Way Diverter, 3⁄4"
#15930181
4. C Trio/Quattro Trim
#04222xx0
Selects between showerhead, handshower and bodysprays, or any
combination of two
Pressure Balance plus Trio Diverter
1. iBox Universal Plus Rough with Service Stops, 3⁄4"
#01850181
2. C Pressure Balance Trim
#04223xx0
Temperature and volume control for one shower function
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3. Rough, Trio 2-Way Diverter, 3⁄4"
#15984181
4. C Trio/Quattro Trim
#04222xx0
Selects between showerhead and handshower or a combination of both
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Flow Work Sheet
Product
Showerhead
Handshower
Bodyvette/Bodyvette Stop
Body Jet Massage or Spray
Water Flow in GPM (Gallons per Minute)*
2.5
2.5
1.4
0.8
Using the values below, you can calculate the maximum flow rate of your system.
Product
Showerhead
Handshower
Bodyvette/Bodyvette Stop
Body Jet Massage or Spray
Other Outlets
Quantity
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GPM
2.5
2.5
1.4
0.8
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Total GPM
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Add 2 Highest Values:
The valve’s mixed water output should be equal to or greater than:
______________ GPM**.
EcoRight Flow Work Sheet
Product
Raindance S or Raindance E 150 AIR Green 1-Jet Showerhead
Raindance S or Raindance E 100 AIR Green 3-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Raindance C 100 AIR Green 3-Jet Handshower
Croma E or Croma C 100 Green 3-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Croma E 100 Green Vario-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Croma C 100 Green 3-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Croma E 75 Green 3-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Croma E 75 Green 1-Jet Showerhead or Handshower
Raindance Bodyspray
Water Flow in GPM (Gallons per Minute)*
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1.75
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1.5
0.9
Calculate the maximum flow rate of your system.
Product
Showerhead
Handshower
Raindance Bodyspray
Other Outlets
Quantity
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GPM
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Total GPM
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Add 2 Highest Values:
The valve’s mixed water output should be equal to or greater than:
Hansgrohe Valve Flow Rates:
Pressure Balance:
Thermostatic w/Volume Control:
Thermostatic w/Volume Control and Diverter:
______________ GPM**.
Water Output @ 44 PSI
6.5 GPM
8 GPM
8 GPM
@ 65 PSI
7.5 GPM
10.5 GPM
10.5 GPM
The number and placement of different shower products will determine the number and type of thermostatic valves you need.
It is possible to use more than one thermostatic valve in a shower. Multiple units must be supplied independently.
*For detailed flow rates for shower components, please refer to main product listing later in this book.
**This value cannot exceed the capacity of your incoming water supply! You also must use this value as a guide
in determining the capacity of the water heater(s) and drain(s).
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