Lubricants; Cleaning; Filters; Maintaining The Non-Return Valves - Mira Atom User Manual

Lubricants

silicone based lubricants must only be used on
the rubber seals.
Caution! oil based or other lubricant types may
cause rapid deterioration of seals.

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.
Do not use descalents on this product.

Filters

The sealing washers / filters are located in the inlet
connector. clean or renew as necessary.

Maintaining the Non-Return Valves

the non-return valves are located in the
thermostatic bar valve body, and are accessible
through the inlet connectors.
Caution! make sure that the non-return valves
are installed correctly to prevent crossflow or
malfunction of the valve.
1. With the water supplies turned off and the
thermostatic bar valve removed, remove the
sealing washer / filter.
2. Unscrew the non-return valve housing using
a 12 mm hexagonal wrench.
Note! the non-return valve housing has a Left
Hand Thread, turn clockwise to unscrew.
3. carefully remove the non-return valve and
clean any debris.
4. on re-assembly make sure that the non-return
valve is fitted the correct way round (with the
arrow indicating the flow pointing towards the
valve).
sealing Washer / Filter
9
non-return
Valve
Inlet connector /
non-return Valve housing