Mira Alero Installation And User Manual

Mira Alero Installation And User Manual

9.8 kw thermostatic electric shower

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Mira Alero
9.8 kW
For SPARES, ADVICE
or REPAIRS
Please call us on
0844 571 5000
(UK Only)
These instructions must be left with the user
Installation and User Guide
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  • Page 1 Mira Alero 9.8 kW For SPARES, ADVICE or REPAIRS Please call us on 0844 571 5000 (UK Only) These instructions must be left with the user Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 2: Patents And Design Registration

    The Mira Alero comes complete with a set of Mira Energise Shower Fittings. Mira Alero 9.8 kW A 9.8 kW 240 V AC (9.0 kW 230 V AC) heater with Mira Energise adjustable spray handset with four different spray actions (start, soothe, force and eco*). Supplied complete with flexible hose, clamp bracket assembly, slide bar, supports, hose retaining ring and soap dish.
  • Page 3 DO NOT connect the outlet of the shower to any tap, control valve, trigger handset or showerhead other than those specified for use with this shower - scalding water temperatures and product damage will occur. Only Kohler Mira recommended accessories should be used.
  • Page 4 PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarise yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. Mira Alero 1 x Mira Alero 1 x Olive 1 x Compression Nut Documentation 1 x Installation and User Guide...
  • Page 5 WIRING DIAGRAM Thermal Cutout Disc BROWN BROWN BROWN Pressure/Power BROWN Selector Switch Start/Stop Solenoid L.E.D. Valve BROWN BLACK BLACK Load START/STOP BLUE BROWN BLACK BLUE GREEN Tank Connection GREEN Inlet Connector Internal Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 6 The Mira Alero shower complies with the following European directives: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, 2004/108/EC EMC Directive. The Mira Alero shower is a high power appliance and is subject to conditional connection. If the main electrical supply fuse is rated less than 80 Amps, the local electricity supply company must be contacted to confirm if the electrical supply is adequate.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Please read the Important Safety Information and specifications sections at the front of this guide, and the requirements detailed in this section before installing the shower. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: Plumbing The plumbing installation must comply with all national or local water regulations and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice...
  • Page 8 15. A full bore/non restrictive servicing valve must be fitted in a readily accessible position adjacent to the shower to facilitate maintenance of the shower. DO NOT use a valve with a loose washer plate (jumper) as this can lead to a build up of static pressure.
  • Page 9 WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: Electrical The electrical installation must comply with BS 7671 (commonly referred to as the IEE Wiring Regulations) and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice specified by the local electricity supply company. Ensure that all circuit protection devices, switches and cabling is adequate for the rated current of the shower and that the rating of the electricity supply company fuse and the consumer unit are adequate for the additional demand.
  • Page 10 Installation of Mira Alero Warning! Turn off the electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the installation of the Mira Alero. The electricity must be turned off at the mains and the appropriate circuit fuse removed, if applicable. Note! An installation template is supplied to help you install the Mira Alero.
  • Page 11 (2 gallons) of water into a bucket or catchment area. Turn off the water supply. An installation template is supplied to help you install the Mira Alero. Put the installation template on the wall and mark through the positions of the fixing holes.
  • Page 12 L = BROWN E = GREEN/YELLOW Firmly connect the conductors. Do not N = BLUE exert strain on the terminal block. Cover Retaining Screw Refit the cover, making sure it is correctly located. Do not overtighten screws. Caution! Handle the glass cover assembly with care.
  • Page 13 Holes For Cover Retaining Screws Terminal Fixing Screw Block Heater Tank Inlet Connector Assembly Cold Water Supply Pipe (Bottom Entry)
  • Page 14 COMMISSIONING Before carrying out the commissioning procedure install the Shower Fittings, refer to the Shower Fittings Installation and User Guide. If you are unsure how an electric shower works, please read through the section “User Instructions” before continuing. Electrical supply is turned Turn control to full cold.
  • Page 15 0 - 10 Secs Turn control to full cold. Set control to ‘II’. The temperature will rise slightly. 5 - 10 Secs The temperature will rise further. Set control to ‘III’. Press STOP. Adjust temperature as required. Flow rate will adjust automatically. 0 - 5 Secs Isolate power.
  • Page 16 USER INSTRUCTIONS How Your Electric Shower Works Heated water is produced by adjusting the flow of cold water passed through a heater tank. The shower has three heater settings. The warmer the shower, the lower the flow rate and vice versa.
  • Page 17 Thermostatic (Temperature-Stable) The shower's top priority is to keep the desired water temperature constant. Electric showers with thermostatic control are able to keep a stable temperature across the range from hot to cold, whilst also dealing with fluctuations in electrical and water supplies.
  • Page 18 - scalding water and contact your installer: temperatures and product damage will If the case is damaged or the cover is occur. Only Kohler Mira recommended not correctly fitted and water has entered accessories should be used. the shower case.
  • Page 19: Using Your Shower

    Using your Shower Read the section “User Safety Information” first. Switch on electrical supply. Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button. Set to desired position. Check water temperature before entering shower. Allow 10 - 15 seconds for any temperature adjustments to reach the handset. P r e s s S TO P b u t t o n .
  • Page 20 The Effect of Seasonal Changes * * * For a cold shower select I. For a summer warm shower select II. For a winter warm shower select III. During extremes of mains water supply temperature, adjust heater setting to obtain a better showering temperature.
  • Page 21 FAULT DIAGNOSIS The trouble shooting information tabled below gives details on probable causes and remedies should difficulties be encountered whilst the shower is in operation. Warning! There are no user serviceable components beneath the cover of the appliance. Only a competent tradesperson should remove the front cover! Symptom Start/ Heater...
  • Page 22 Symptom Start/ Heater Probable Cause Possible Remedy Stop Setting Light I / II / III H a n d s e t Insufficien t water su pp ly The minimum static pressure dripping pressure for shut off. to ensure shut off and prevent dripping is 0.2 bar.
  • Page 23 Symptom Start/ Heater Probable Cause Possible Remedy Stop Setting Light I / II / III No change in I n s u ff i c i e n t m a i n s w a t e r Contact local water company. t e m p e r a t u r e pressure.
  • Page 24 USER MAINTENANCE WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: DO NOT use the showerhead to There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower. Only clean the shower. qualified, competent personnel If the shower is not to be used for should remove the front cover, a long period, the electrical supply mains connections are exposed...
  • Page 25 SERVICING WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower. Servicing of the shower must only be carried out by qualified, competent personnel following the instructions provided in this guide and those provided with any spare part. Before replacing any parts, ensure that the underlying cause of the malfunction has been resolved.
  • Page 26 Inlet Filter (with ‘O’ seal fitted) ACCESSORIES Genuine Mira accessories can be purchased direct from Customers Services (our contact details can be found on the back cover of this guide) or from approved stockists or merchants. Double Outlet Check Valve...
  • Page 27 Mira Alero Spare Parts Diagram 416.41 1563.519 1563.539 872.01 1563.533 1563.538 872.28 1563.540 1829.062 416.48 416.51 1563.537 1563.507 1829.063 1563.534 416.38 1634.015 1634.052 1634.102 1634.103...
  • Page 28 Servicing must only be undertaken by us or our Spares and Accessories appointed representative. We hold the largest stocks of genuine Mira Note! If a service visit is required the product must spares and accessories.Contact us for a be fully installed and connected to services.

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