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Mira Elite ST 9.8, 10.8 kW For SPARES, ADVICE or REPAIRS Please call us on 0844 571 5000 (UK Only) These instructions must be left with the user Installation Guide...
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Mira Elite ST models covered by this guide: Mira Elite ST 9.8 - A 9.8 kW @ 240 Volts AC (9.0 kW @ 230 Volts AC) heater. Available in white/chrome or satin/chrome finishes.
13. Mains connections are exposed when the cover is removed, only a competent person should remove the front cover. We recommend any maintenance work is carried out by a Mira Service Engineer or suitably qualified tradesperson. There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower.
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17. Electric showers can deliver scalding temperatures if not operated, installed or maintained in accordance with the instructions, warnings and cautions contained in this guide and on or inside the shower. 18. Rapid or excessive operation of the shower controls may result in high or unstable outlet water temperatures.
PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarise yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. 1 x Case Insert 1 x Mira Elite ST 3 x Rubber Feet 1 x Olive 1 x Compression Nut...
10 metres head) (i.e. the vertical distance from the base of the cold cistern to the top of the Elite ST). The unit should be never be fitted to a mains supply or where the above maximum pressure may be exceeded. Failure to comply with this may result in product damage leading to significant uncontrolled leakage from the unit.
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1.5 The Elite ST must be fitted to a tiled or sealed finished surface . DO NOT block the air ventilation gaps around the sides of the unit, either by tiling up to the sides of the unit or by using a sealant around the case.
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Level 1.17 Long pipe runs and excessive use of 90° elbows will significantly reduce the available head to supply the Elite ST. The pipework table should be completed to ensure that adequate head is available for any given application.
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Pipework The dimension (x) is calculated from the table below to give you a minimum effective head of 80 mm which is necessary to produce a satisfactory shower in all conditions. Plumbing Schematic Diagram Example! The example below is based on the diagram above with 15 mm pipework, A = 1.5 m, B = 0.75 m.
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2.1.1 Electrical supply fuse and consumer unit are adequate for the product. 2.1.2 Shower unit is earthed. Caution! For the Mira Elite ST 10.8 kW model the minimum required supply cable size is 10 mm 2.1.3 The minimum required supply cable size must conform to BS 7671.
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2.2.1 In a domestic installation, the rating of the electricity supplier's fuse and the consumer unit must be adequate for the additional demand. The Mira Elite ST is a high power unit, therefore it is essential to contact your electricity supplier to ensure that the supply is adequate for the product.
INSTALLATION Read the section 'Important Safety Information' first. 200 mm Electrical supply is turned 200 mm minimum gap Remove the four cover off at the mains. from ceiling. screws. CAUTION! Do not drill into Remove the cover and For rear inlet, use soldered elbow.
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Connect supply pipe. Do not Feed cable into Case. Fit Earth overtighten! sleeve (not supplied) and strip insulation. Do not twist cable cores. L = BROWN E = GREEN N = BLUE Firmly connect the conductors. Do Make sure wires are clear of all not exert strain on the terminal mounting holes.
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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 User Instructions section before continuing. Electrical supply is turned Turn BOTTOM control to Turn water supply fully off at the mains.
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0-5 secs Turn BOTTOM control to Set the TOP control to The temperature will rise full cold. MEDIUM. slightly. 0-5 secs Set the TOP control to HIGH. The temperature will rise further. Power Adjust temperature as required. Press STOP and isolate power. Flow rate will adjust automatically.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS COLD Medium High Stop Start Operation of the Mira Elite ST...
Using Your Shower Read the section 'Important Safety Information' first. Note! Rapid/Excessive movement of the flow and/or temperature control levers may result in momentary unstable blend temperatures. Switch on electrical supply. Press START button. Set to desired position. Check water temperature before entering shower.
Symptom Flow Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Low / Med / Light High Elite ST fails to Electrical supply isolated at Switch on electrical supply operate. double pole switch. via pullcord or wall mounted switch. Fuse blown or MCB/RCD Renew the fuse or reset the tripped indicating possible MCB/RCD.
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All the following remedies must be performed by a competent tradesperson! Heater Power Setting Symptom Flow Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Low / Med / Light High Low or no flow. F i l t e r o r w a t e r s u p p l y Flush supply pipe.
MAINTENANCE Filter - Cleaning/Renewing Read the section 'Important Safety Information' first. Electrical supply is turned Turn water supply fully Remove the four screws off at the mains. off. and the Cover. Press down on the filter cover and turn anti-clockwise to release. Remove the filter cover and filter.
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Spares and Accessories - We hold the largest The product must be installed and maintained in accordance with the instructions given in this user stocks of genuine Mira spares and accessories. guide. Contact us for a price or visit our website to...
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