Patents And Design Registration; Safety Warnings - Mira Discovery Installation And User Manual

Patents and Design Registration

Patents:
GB: 2 291 693, 2 422 886
Euro: 1 672 257 DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, SE
Germany: 60 2005 002 339.9
Patent Applications:
US: 2006-0124758-A1
Euro: 07015846.4

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General
mira thermostatic mixers are precision engineered
and should give continued safe and controlled
performance, provided:
1. they are installed, commissioned, operated
and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
2. type 2 valves are only used for applications
covered by their approved designations, refer
to section: 'Type 2 Valves'.
3. Periodic attention is given, when necessary,
to maintain the product in good functional
order.
Warning!
1. read all of these instructions.
2. retain this guide for later use.
3. Pass on this guide in the event of change of
ownership of the installation site.
4. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions
contained in this guide.
5. the function of a thermostatic mixing valve
is to deliver water consistently at a safe
temperature. In keeping with every other
mechanism, it cannot be considered as
functionally infallible and as such, cannot
totally replace a supervisor's vigilance where
that is necessary. Provided it is installed,
commissioned, operated and maintained
within manufacturers recommendations, the
risk of failure, if not eliminated, is reduced to
the minimum achievable.
6. If you experience any difficulty with the
installation or operation of your new shower,
then please refer to 'Fault diagnosis', before
contacting mira showers. our contact details
can be found on the back cover of this guide
7. do not operate this appliance if it is frozen.
allow the appliance to thaw before using. the
shower unit must not be fitted where it may be
exposed to freezing conditions.
8. the water supplies to this product must be
isolated if the product is not to be used for a
long period of time. If the product or pipework
is at risk of freezing during this period they
should also be drained of water.
9. Anyone who may have difficulty understanding
or operating the controls of any shower should
be attended whilst showering. Particular
consideration should be given to the young,
the elderly, the infirm or anyone inexperienced
in the correct operation of the controls.
10. this appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety
11. If the shower is dismantled during installation
or servicing then upon completion the product
must be inspected to ensure there are no
leaks
12. Rapid/Excessive movement of the flow and/
or temperature control levers may result in
momentary unstable blend temperatures.
13. care is required when adjusting flow or
temperature, make sure that the temperature
has stabilised.
14. when this product has reached the end of its
serviceable life, it should be disposed of in a
safe manner, in accordance with current local
authority recycling, or waste disposal policy.
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