Summary of Contents for Kohler Mira Showers Escape Thermostatic 9.0 kW
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Mira Escape Thermostatic 9.0, 9.8 kW For SPARES, ADVICE or REPAIRS Please call us on 0844 571 5000 (UK Only) These instructions must be left with the user Installation and User Guide...
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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. The Mira Escape Thermostatic is an electric shower with separate controls for power selection and temperature/Àow adjustment.
If you experience any dif¿culty with the installation of your new shower, then please refer to “ Fault Diagnosis” , before contacting Kohler Mira Limited. Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.
PACK CONTENTS Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to con¿rm that the parts are included. 3 x Case Inserts 1 x Olive 1 x Compression Nut 1 x Mira Escape Documentation 1 x Installation and User Guide 1 x Installation Template 1 x Guarantee and Registration Document...
WIRING DIAGRAM Thermal Cutout Dual Disc BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN Pressure/Power Power On Selector Switch Neon BROWN BLACK BLACK BLACK Low Flow Neon Load START/STOP BLUE BROWN BLUE GREEN Tank Connection GREEN Inlet Connector Internal Wiring Diagram...
SPECIFICATIONS European Conformity Information The Mira Escape range of showers comply with the following European directives: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, 2004/108/EC EMC Directive. The Mira Escape range of showers are high power appliances and are subject to conditional connection. If the main electrical supply fuse is rated less than 80 Amps, the local electricity supply company must be contacted to con¿rm if the electrical supply is adequate.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Please read the Important Safety Information and speci¿cations sections at the front of this guide, and the requirements detailed in this section before installing the shower. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: Plumbing The plumbing installation must comply with all national or local water regulations and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice...
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15. A full bore/non restrictive servicing valve must be ¿tted in a readily accessible position adjacent to the shower to facilitate maintenance of the shower. DO NOT use a valve with a loose washer plate (jumper) as this can lead to a build up of static pressure.
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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: Electrical The electrical installation must comply with BS 7671 (commonly referred to as the IEE Wiring Regulations) and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice speci¿ed by the local electricity supply company. Ensure that all circuit protection devices, switches and cabling is adequate for the rated current of the shower and that the rating of the electricity supply company fuse and the consumer unit are adequate for the additional demand.
INSTALLATION Installation of Mira Escape Warning! Turn off the electrical and water supplies before proceeding with the installation of the Mira Escape. The electricity must be turned off at the mains and the appropriate circuit fuse removed, if applicable. Note! An installation template is supplied to help you install the Mira Escape. Wall ¿xings are not supplied.
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Three case inserts are supplied with the Mira Escape, so that they can be trimmed to suit the supplies entering the product. Before ¿tting the cover, make sure that the case inserts are ¿tted. Thoroughly Àush the mains-fed cold water supply pipe. The supply must be clean and free from debris BEFORE connecting the Mira Escape.
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L = BROWN E = GREEN/YELLOW Firmly connect the conductors. Do not N = BLUE exert strain on the terminal block. Cover Retaining Screw Re¿t the Service Tunnel and Cover. Make sure they ¿t correctly. Do not overtighten screws. Do not use alternative screws to secure the Cover.
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Holes For Cover Retaining Screws Case Insert Fixing Screw Terminal Block Heater Tank Electrical Supply Cable Inlet Connector Assembly Cold Water Supply Pipe (Bottom Entry) Service Tunnel...
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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 section “ User Instructions” before continuing. Electrical supply is turned Turn control to full cold.
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0 - 10 Secs Turn control to full cold. Set control to ‘II’. The temperature will rise slightly. 5 - 10 Secs Set control to ‘III’. The temperature will rise further. A d j u s t t e m p e r a t u r e a s Press STOP button, light on the required.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS How Your Electric Shower Works Heated water is produced by adjusting the Àow of cold water passed through a heater tank. The shower has three heater settings. The warmer the shower, the lower the Àow rate and vice versa.
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Thermostatic (Temperature-Stable) The shower's top priority is to keep the desired water temperature constant. Electric showers with thermostatic control are able to keep a stable temperature across the range from hot to cold, whilst also dealing with Àuctuations in electrical and water supplies.
- scalding water electrical appliances. temperatures and product damage will 18. If any of the following conditions occur, occur. Only Kohler Mira recommended isolate the electricity and water supplies accessories should be used. and contact your installer:...
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Using your Shower Read the section “User Safety Information” ¿rst. Switch on electrical supply. Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button, light on the button comes on. Check water temperature before Set to desired position. entering shower. Allow 10 - 15 seconds for any temperature adjustments to reach the handset.
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The Effect of Seasonal Changes For a cold shower select I. For a summer warm shower select II. For a winter warm shower select III. During extremes of mains water supply temperature, adjust heater setting to obtain a better showering temperature. The Effect of Other Water Devices Example of how shower temperature stabilises due to pressure changes.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS The trouble shooting information tabled below gives details on probable causes and remedies should dif¿culties be encountered whilst the shower is in operation. Warning! There are no user serviceable components beneath the cover of the appliance. Only a competent tradesperson should remove the front cover! Symptom Power Heater...
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Symptom Power Heater Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Flow Setting Light I / II / III (continued) Hose kinked or blocked Check hose and Unable to replace if necessary, select a see section - 'USER hot enough MAINTENANCE'. shower (cold Restriction in Select different only)
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Symptom Power Heater Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Flow Setting Light I / II / III Ope ra tion of Showerhead or inlet ¿lter Remove and clean. t e m p e r a t u r e blocked. c o n t r o l h a s Inlet valve faulty.
USER MAINTENANCE WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: There are no user serviceable DO NOT use the showerhead to parts inside the shower. Only clean the shower. qualified, competent personnel If the shower is not to be used for should remove the front cover, a long period, the electrical supply mains connections are exposed...
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SERVICING WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower. Servicing of the shower must only be carried out by quali¿ed, competent personnel following the instructions provided in this guide and those provided with any spare part. Before replacing any parts, ensure that the underlying cause of the malfunction has been resolved.
SPARE PARTS 1563.519 1563.719 Terminal Thermal Switch Block 1563.539 1563.532 Switching Assembly (9.0kW) 1563.533 872.01 (9.8kW) Microswitch Heater Tank (2 Pin) 1563.540 Inlet Valve 1563.538 Cam and Pulley 872.28 Microswitch (3 Pin) B, C, D 1563.537 Control Belt 406.27 1563.534 416.51 Inlet Filter Outlet...
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ACCESSORIES Genuine Mira accessories can be purchased direct from Customers Services (our contact details can be found on the back cover of this guide) or from approved stockists or merchants. Logic Showerhead Holder Premium Shower Seat Everclear Showerhead White - 2.1605.149 White/Chrome - 2.1731.001 White - 2.1616.030 White/Chrome - 2.1605.150...
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