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Mira Vie 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 and 10.8 kW Electric Shower Mira Go 8.5, 9.5 and 10.8 kW Electric Shower For SPARES, ADVICE or REPAIRS please call us free on 0800 001 4040 (UK only) Installation and User Guide These instructions must be left with the user...
Important Safety Information WARNING - This shower can deliver scalding temperatures, cause fire, electric shock or other personal injury if not operated, or maintained in accordance with the instructions, warnings and cautions contained in this guide and on the appliance. Please read the important safety information and the operation section of this guide before using the shower.
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9. Installation of the shower must be carried out in accordance with these instructions by qualified, competent personnel. Read all instructions before installing the shower. 10. DO NOT switch the shower on if water starts leaking from the shower case. Isolate the electrical supply to the shower immediately. 11.
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Only Kohler Mira recommended accessories should be used. 23. DO NOT perform any unspecified modifications, or drill or cut holes in the product other than instructed by this guide.
Pack Contents Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarise yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. 1 x Showerhead 1 x Electric Shower 1 x Hose 1 x Shower Fittings 1 x Component Pack Documentation 1 x Installation &...
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Products manufactured by Kohler Mira Ltd are designed to be safe, provided that they are installed, used and maintained in good working order, in accordance with our instructions and recommendations.
Guarantee This product has been designed for domestic use only, Mira Showers guarantee this product against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase (shower fittings for one year). For Terms and Conditions refer to the back cover of this guide. European Conformity Information This range of electric showers complies with the following European directives: 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage Directive (LVD),...
Installation Requirements Plumbing 1. The plumbing installation must comply with all national or local water regulations and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice specified by the local water supply company. 2. DO NOT use sealing compounds on any pipe fitting or joints. 3.
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19. The position of the shower and shower fittings must provide a minimum gap of 25 mm between the showerhead and the spill over level of any bath, shower tray or basin and a minimum gap of 30 mm between the showerhead and the spill over level of any toilet, bidet or other appliance with a Fluid Category 5 backflow risk.
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Electrical 1. 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 specified by the local electricity supply company. 2. 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 Warning, isolate the electrical and water supplies before installing the shower! Decide on a suitable position for the shower unit and fittings leaving adequate space for maintenance. A suitable position for the shower will have a minimum clear distance of 200 mm from the ceiling. See “Installation Requirements - Plumbing” for further details.
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Screws Screw Cover Remove the three screws that hold the cover on and remove the cover. Falling (entering the shower from the top). 1 Min Rising (entering the shower from the bottom). Determine the direction and route of DO NOT flush through the product by the incoming water supply as shown.
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Use template provided to mark and drill required fixing holes. DO NOT drill through the shower unit into the wall. Plaster and brick dust will damage internal components of product. Secure the shower to the wall with all the fixing screws and wall plugs (supplied) or appropriate wall fixings (non-corrosive) for your installation.
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Strip back sufficient outer cable insulation to enable routing to terminal block. Insert the wires into the terminal block. Tighten the screws in the terminal block, make sure the wires are secure and tight. Ensure the earth bonding complies with the relevant regulations.
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Make sure that the control dials are aligned with the spindles and replace the cover. Screws Tighten the three cover screws. Warning! DO NOT use alternative screws to secure the cover. This can cause internal damage to the appliance. Do not seal around the back of appliance.
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Commissioning Make sure that temperature control is in Turn the power control to low as shown. the full cold position. Push the START/STOP button to turn ON the appliance. Switch on the electrical supply. COLD 0 - 15 secs Water flows freely within a few seconds, Turn power control to Eco as shown.
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COLD 5 - 10 secs Temperature will rise further. Adjust temperature as required. Note: Flow rate will reduce when temperature setting is increased. Note: A slight hissing sound may be heard from the shower during operation. High mains water pressure and high shower temperatures will affect the tone.
Operation Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. Push the START/STOP button to turn Switch on the electrical supply. ON the appliance. Turn the power control to the desired Adjust the temperature as required. position. COLD Allow 10 - 15 secs for any temperature Check the water temperature before adjustments to stabilise and reach the entering shower.
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A small amount of water may continue to drain over a few minutes. Warning! Turning the shower off and back on during showering may result in unstable temperatures at the showerhead. Always ensure the temperature has stabilised before re-using the shower. Note: A slight hissing sound may be heard from the shower during operation.
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The Effect of Other Water Devices Example of how shower temperature stabilises due to pressure changes. Selected Showering Temperature Showering temperature will stabilise to within 6°C band if other outlets are opened whilst showering, providing the minimum pressure does not fall below 70 kPa (0.7 bar).
User Maintenance In the event of a malfunction of the shower, a fault finding table is provided in this guide detailing possible causes and remedies that may be carried out by non-qualified personnel. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURY OR PRODUCT DAMAGE: 1.
Fault Diagnosis If the malfunction has not been detailed in the fault finding table or it was not possible to correct the malfunction, professional assistance may be required. A more detailed fault finding process is included for use by qualified, competent personnel only. Power Symptom Control...
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REMEDIES MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT TRADESPERSON! Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy No hot water from Insufficient water supply pressure. Contact local water authority. the shower, with the controls in ECO/ Check the continuity of the switches, HIGH position using a suitable continuity measuring Failure of the microswitch or...
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Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy No water or very De-scale showerhead, check hose for kinks or The hose or showerhead is low flow damage and replace if necessary. Refer to the blocked. User Maintenance section of the user guide. The incoming water supply stop valves, or the appliance isolating Open the stop/isolating valve completely.
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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 qualified, 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.
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