User Maintenance; Fault Diagnosis; Lubricants; Cleaning - Kohler Mira Calibre Series Installation Manual

Thermostatic shower
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USeR MAInTenAnCe

If you require a Mira trained service engineer or
agent (see 'Customer Services' on the back
cover of this guide).

Fault Diagnosis

Symptom:
Only hot or cold water from the shower.
Shower temperature too hot or too cold.
Cause / Rectification:
Inlets reversed (hot supply to cold inlet).
Supply pipework requires rework.
Check the filters for any blockage.
Caution! After installation, the inlet filters
can only be accessed by disassembling the
product. This should only be attempted by a
competent tradesperson.
Water Supply conditions outside operating
parameters, (see 'Specifications').
No hot water reaching the mixer.
If the temperature is too cold and you
have a combination type boiler it may
not be producing sufficiently hot water at
required flow rate (see 'Specifications').
F i t f l o w r e g u l a t o r s u p p l i e d ( s e e
'Installation').
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Symptom:
Fluctuating or reduced flow rate.
Cause / Rectification:
Check the showerhead, hose and filters for
any blockage.
Make sure that the maintained inlet pressures
are nominally balanced and sufficient, (see
'Specifications').
Make sure that the inlet temperature
d i f f e r e n t i a l s a r e s u f f i c i e n t , ( s e e
'Specifications').
Flow regulator fitted incorrectly.
Air lock or partial blockage in the pipework.
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Symptom:
Water leaking from showerhead after shower
is shut off.
Cause / Rectification:
Water dripping is normal for a short period
after shut off.
Check that the pressures are not in excess of
the specifications for the product.
Renew the flow control assembly (see 'Spare
Parts')

Lubricants

Only use silicone based lubricants to reassemble
any rubber seals. Oil based or other lubricant
types may cause rapid deterioration of seals and
lead to product failure.

Cleaning

The chrome plated parts should be cleaned using
a mild washing up detergent or soap solution,
rinsed and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Warning! Many household cleaners contain
abrasive and chemical substances, and should
not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings.
These finishes should be cleaned with a mild
washing up detergent or soap solution, and then
wiped dry using a soft cloth.
Use your thumb or a soft cloth to wipe any
limescale from the soft nozzles and the front
surface of the showerhead spray plate.
Do not use descalents on this product.

Spray Plate

Use your thumb or a soft cloth to wipe any
limescale from the soft rubber nozzles and
the front face of the spray plate assembly
Important!
The sprayplate must be regularly
cleaned to make sure that the showerhead does
not become blocked.
Use your thumb or a soft cloth
to wipe any limescale from the
soft nozzles.
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