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- Page 1 SHOWER CONTROL Installation Operation &B Maintenance Guide THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE LEFT WITH THE USER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you experience any difficulty with the installation or operation of your new shower control, then please refer to the Fault Diagnosis section, before contacting Kohler Mira Limited. Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide. -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
SAFETY : WARNINGS The function of this thermostatic mixing valve is to deliver water consistently at a safe temperature. This requires that: It is installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the recommendations given in this Manual. Type 3 valves are only used for applications covered by their approved designations. -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a quality Mira product. To enjoy the full potential of your new product, please take time to read this guide thoroughly, having done so, keep it handy for future reference. Mira Montpellier Thermostatic showers are specified to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort and economy as demanded by todays users. -
Page 5: Pack Contents
PACK CONTENTS Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. 1 x Clamp Bracket 2 x Support Brackets 1 x Shower Arm 1 x Flow Divertor 1 x Fixed Head 1 x Rigid Riser 1 x Valve 1 x Flexible Hose... -
Page 6: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS 152 mm (6”) All dimensions are nominal and in mm 203 mm (8”) 305 mm (12”) 446 mm 1240 mm 910 mm 193 mm... -
Page 7: Specification
Such procedures must be conducted strictly in accordance with the information supplied with the disinfectant and with all relevant Guidelines/Approved Codes of Practice. If in any doubt as to the suitability of chemical solutions, refer to Kohler Mira Ltd, or Local Agent. Operating Parameters For type 3 valves the supply conditions specified in Type 3 Valves-Applications take precedence over the operating parameters which follow. - Page 8 Montpellier Product with 12” Rose (not suitable for use with instantaneous water heaters) Minimum Maintained Pressure: 0.5 bar (= 5 metre head) Maximum Maintained Pressure: 5.0 bar Flow Rates Shower Rose Handset (with No flow regulator) Handset (with 10 l/min...
- Page 9 Connections Montpellier: Inlet connectors are 22 mm compression. Outlet connector is 3/4” BSP Male or 19 mm compression. Standard connections are: Hot (H) and Cold (C) inlets are clearly marked on the base of the mixer and must be connected this way.
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Page 10: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Key to Symbols Isolating Valve Mixing Valve Overflow Pressure Reducing Valve Twin Impeller Pump Single Impeller Pump Tempering Valve Mini Expanssion Vessel Gravity Fed Shower - The shower MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressure. - Page 11 Gas Heated Shower - The shower MUST be installed with a gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design. A modulating boiler is one that the draw off rate is indirectly controlling the gas flow to the boiler, producing a relatively constant hot water temperature (only suitable for products with 6”...
- Page 12 Mains Pressurised Instantaneous Hot Water Shower - The shower installed with systems of this type is supplied hot water via a tempering valve, this provides relatively constant hot water and the shower will compensate for temperature changes should they occur. Pumped Shower - The shower can be installed with an inlet pump (twin impeller).
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Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION General Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be conducted by designated, qualified and competent personnel. Before commencing, ensure that the installation conditions comply with the information given in SPECIFICATION. For Type 3 valves see also Installation conditions in TYPE 3 VALVES. - Page 14 Wall Backplate Installation Decide on a suitable position for the Wall Plugs mixer and the shower rose where all users can operate it. Note! longer riser pipe is not available. Fixing Screws Remove wall backplate from rear of Wall Bracket Inlet Pipes mixer by loosening grubscrew with hexagon key (supplied) on the...
- Page 15 Shower Arm Support Bracket Install the shower arm with the clamp bracket and support bracket fitted into the divertor valve. Make sure that the riser arm is vertical and mark the position of the support bracket. 10. Drill and insert suitable wall plug. Clamp Bracket 11.
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Page 16: Commissioning
The maximum blend temperature obtainable by the user should be limited, to prevent accidental selection of a temperature that is too hot. All Mira Thermostatic mixing valves are fully performance tested and the maximum temperature is preset to approximately 43 C under ideal installation conditions at the factory. - Page 17 Remove the shower control lever, insert the 2.5mm hexagon key into the centre of valve head. Warmer Turn hexagon anticlockwise to increase the temperature, or clockwise to decrease temperature. Refit shower control lever and Cooler turn off the shower valve. Commissioning Checks (Temperatures should always be recorded with a thermometer with proven accuracy).
- Page 18 Divertor Elbow Outlet Connector For installations where the force of the spray from the handset is excessive or where water conservancy is an issue, the 10 litre/minute flow regulator supplied should be fitted to the outlet connector (divertor elbow). Direction of Divertor Elbow Water Flow Unscrew the outlet connector.
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Page 19: Operation
Tepid Pre-set Maximum The Mira Montpellier is fitted with a flow divertor which controls the flow of water to either the fixed shower head or the flexible shower fitting. It is not designed for both shower options to be used at the same time. -
Page 20: Fault Diagnosis
FAULT DIAGNOSIS Symptom Cause/Rectification Only hot or cold Inlet supplies reversed (hot supply to cold water from mixer supply). outlet. No hot or cold water reaching mixer. Check strainers and inlet/outlet fittings for blockage. Installation conditions continuously outside operating parameters: refer to SPECIFICATION, and 2.e. - Page 21 Symptom Cause/Rectification Water leaking Seal wear or damage. from mixer body. Obtain Seal Kit, renew all seals. Flow rate too high (Too low) Refer to symptom 2.a-e. or too low. (Too low) Insufficient supply pressures. (Too high) Supply pressure too high. (Too high) Refer to symptom 2.e.
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Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE General Mira products are precision-engineered and should give continued superior and safe performance, provided: They are installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the recommendations stated in this Product Manual. Periodic attention is given as necessary to maintain the product and its associated installation components in good functional order. - Page 23 Refer to 'Recommended content of Maintenance Log' on page The designed minimum service life of cartridges used in all Mira products is 5 years providing the Mira Montpellier is operated with the recommended operating conditions and within the recommended operating parameters.
- Page 24 To ensure your Rada/Mira products function correctly and give continued safe performance Service Contracts can be undertaken (subject to site survey). All Service Contract work is carried out by fully trained Rada/Mira Service Engineers who carry a comprehensive range of genuine spare parts.
- Page 25 Components are precision-made, so care must be taken while servicing to avoid damage. When ordering spare parts, please state product type, i.e. Mira Montpellier, and identify part name and number (refer to PARTS LIST). A Seal pack is available, containing...
- Page 26 Maintenance Procedure - Thermostatic Cartridge Removal (refer to Figure 3) Isolate the supplies to the shower control, and open the flow control to release pressure and to assist the draining of residual water. Remove the the lever cap and remove the grubscrew in the top of the shower control lever with the with a 2.5mm hexagon key (supplied).
- Page 27 Reassembly Refit the thermostatic cartridge and tighten using a suitable spanner. 10. Refit the shield adaptor, the valve shield and the shower control lever. Make sure that you install the seal correctly in the shield. 11. Refit the grubscrew and tighten with the 2.5 mm hexagon key (supplied). Fit the lever cap.
- Page 28 Maintenance Procedure - Checkvalves Removal (refer to Figure 4) Isolate the supplies to the shower control, and open the flow control to release pressure and to assist the draining of residual water. Loosen the nut on the inlet elbow to get access to the inlet connector. Remove the inlet connector and the check valve.
- Page 29 Maintenance Procedure - Strainers Removal (refer to Figure5) Isolate the supplies to the shower control, and open the flow control to release pressure and to assist the draining of residual water. Loosen the nut on the inlet elbow to get access to the inlet connector. Remove the inlet connector and the flow regulator.
- Page 30 Recommended Content of Maintenance Log It is recommended that the Maintenance Log should record the following: Details of valve, location and use, risk level and instructions Valve make and model Valve unique identification number Valve location Date installed Application i.e. type of discharge: bath, shower etc. Risk assessment report number Risk level found (e.g.
- Page 31 Start 1. Measure & record supply temperature and Is cartridge due for pressures, if possible (see Commissioning 4.2(a)). replacement 2. Measure & record blend temperature & flow rate @ maximum flow (see Commissioning 4.2(b)). 3. Measure & record blend temperature & flow rate @ minimum flow (see Commissioning 4.2(c)).
- Page 32 Note! K = Kelvin, the unit of thermodynamic temperature. The unit "Kelvin" is equal to the unit of "Degree Celsius". Kelvin is used for a difference of Celsius temperature. Guide to In-service Test Frequency Figure 7...
- Page 33 C fill) (shower 41 C max) with diverter to shower 41 Bath (46 C fill) C maximum Low Pressure -LP-D46 (shower 41 C max) with diverter to shower 41 † Mixed water temperature at discharge point. = Montpellier approved designations.
- Page 34 In order to achieve the safe water temperatures expected of a Type 3 valve it is essential that the valve is used only for the applications covered by its approved designations, with the appropriate water supply pressures and temperatures, and it is commissioned, maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations contained in this guide.
- Page 35 Adjust the temperature of the mixed water in accordance with the instructions in this manual and the requirement of the application and then carry out the following sequence: (a) record the temperature, and pressures if possible, of the hot and cold water supplies.
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Page 36: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Mira Montpellier Spare Parts List 431 51 Hose 441 01 12” Rose 441 02 8” Rose 441 03 6” Rose 441 04 Ceramic Handset 441 05 Riser Bracket Assembly 441 06 Riser Assembly 441 08 Handset Holder - Lever... - Page 37 441 05 441 01 441 02 441 03 441 11 441 08 441 17 441 04 441 17 441 06 441 17 431 51...
- Page 38 Mira Montpellier Shower Valve Spare Parts List SPSL0006J Cartridge Assembly 441 09 Valve Lever 441 17 Compression Nut 441 18 Backplate 441 19 Inlet Nut Assembly 441 20 Inlet Elbow 441 21 Valve Shield 441 22 Inlet Connector 441 23...
- Page 39 Mira Montpellier Divertor Valve Spare Parts List 441 07 Divertor Lever 441 12 Divertor Shield 441 13 Divertor Shuttle Assembly 441 14 Divertor Spindle Assembly 441 15 Divertor Base Cap Assembly 441 16 Divertor Elbow Assembly 441 26 Seal Pack Divertor - components identified ‘B’...
- Page 40 (2 years for Mira Select and 3 years for Mira Excel Spare Parts ranges).