MIRA EXCEL, EXCEL B Manual
DIMENSIONS
Excel
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Excel B
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All dimensions in mm.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Pressure Ranges
- Minimum maintained pressure: 0.1 Bar (1.0 metre head) when used with Mira shower fittings.
- Maximum maintained pressure: 5.0 Bar.
- Maximum static pressure: 10 Bar.
Note: Nominally equal inlet supply pressures are recommended for optimum performance.
- Temperature Control
- Close temperature control is provided between 35°C and 45°C.
Note: The temperature control specification, outlined below, is achieved with the blend set between 35°C and 45°C, with supply temperatures of 15°C cold and 65°C hot, AND, nominally equal inlet supply pressures. - The blended temperature is maintained within 2°C with a 10°C change in the hot or cold supply.
- The wax capsule sensor effects a shut down to seepage in approximately 2 seconds if the cold supply fails. Shut down to seepage is only achieved if the hot supply is 12°C above the blend temperature.
- Standards and Approvals
- Designed to comply with BS EN 1111 and 1287 for thermostatic mixing valves, and to be used within systems designed to BS6700.
- BS 6700 recommends that the temperature of stored water should never exceed 65°C. A stored water temperature of 60°C is considered sufficient to meet all normal requirements and will minimise the deposition of scale in hard water areas.
- Flow Rates
Note: Pressure conversion: 1 bar = 10 m head of water = 100 kPa
Mira Excel with Logic Fittings, high capacity spray plate
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Mira Excel with Logic Fittings, low capacity spray plate
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Key to Symbols
![]() | Float Valve | ![]() | Twin Impeller Pump |
![]() | Isolating Valve | ![]() | Single Impeller Pump |
![]() | Thermostatic Mixer | ![]() | Tempering Valve |
![]() | Overflow Indicator | ![]() | Mini Expansion Vessel |
![]() | Pressure Reducing Valve | | |
The Mira Excel is compatible with the following systems:
Gravity fed system
The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressure.
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Gas heated system
The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be installed with a gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design.
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Unvented mains pressure system
The Thermostatic Mixer can be installed with a unvented, stored hot water cylinder.
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Mains pressurised instantaneous hot water system (thermal store)
The Thermostatic Mixer can be installed with systems of this type with balanced pressures.
![MIRA - EXCEL - Mains pressurised instantaneous hot water system Mains pressurised instantaneous hot water system]()
Pumped system
The Thermostatic Mixer can be installed with an inlet pump (twin impeller). The pump must be installed on the floor next to the hot water cylinder.
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INSTALLATION
General
Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be conducted by designated, qualified and competent personnel.
The installation must comply with the "Water Supply Regulations 1999 (Water Fittings)" or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water company or water undertakers.
Note: Make sure that all site requirements correspond to the information given in section: 'Specifications'.
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- The Mixer must not be installed in an area where it may freeze.
- For stud partitions alternative fixings may be required.
- Isolating valves must be installed close to the Mixer for ease of maintenance.
- Pipework must be rigidly supported and avoid any strain on the connections.
- Pipework dead-legs should be kept to a minimum.
- Supply pipework layout should be arranged to minimise the effect of other outlet usage upon the dynamic pressures at the Mixer inlets.
- Inlet and outlet threaded joint connections should be made with PTFE tape or liquid sealant. Do not use oil-based, non-setting joint compounds.
- To eliminate pipe debris it is essential that supply pipes are thoroughly flushed through before final connection.
- Decide on a suitable position for the Mixer. The position of the Mixer and the Shower Fittings must provide a minimum gap of 25 mm between the spill-over level of the shower tray/bath and the handset. This is to prevent back-siphonage. For further information on the installation of your Shower Fittings, refer to the Fittings Installation and User Guide.
Note: Only use Shower Fittings recommended by the manufacturer or supplier.
Excel
- Back inlet supplies (rising or falling concealed pipework)
- Use the installation template to mark the positions of the holes for the backplate and the pipe centres.
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- For solid walls drill the backplate holes with a 6 mm diameter drill and insert the wall plugs (supplied). For other types of wall structure alternative fixing may be required.
- Use the two No. 8 x 1 3/4" fixing screws (supplied) to fix the backplate to the wall. Make sure that the two angled fixing holes are at the bottom of the backplate.
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- Use a spirit level and pencil to mark the route of the hot and cold water supply pipes at 150-155 mm centres.
Note: The Excel is supplied with inlet connections hot left, cold right and bottom outlet as standard. For installations with reversed hot and cold supplies complete the installation and refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections.
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- Remove the plaster and brick/block to the required depth to conceal the pipework.
Note: Depth must be sufficient to prevent pipe concealing plates fouling on the plumbing elbows. - Install the supply pipes. The pipes must project 18 mm from the finished surface of the wall at 150-155 mm centres.
Note: Use the installation template to ensure pipes are in the right position.
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- Finish the surface of the wall as required. The recesses from which the pipes emerge must also accommodate the 32 mm diameter x 10 mm deep flanges on the pipe concealing plates.
- Fit the pipe concealing plates over the hot and cold supply pipes.
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- Thoroughly flush the hot and cold water supply pipes. The supplies must be clean and free from debris before connecting the shower control. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
- Slide the compression nuts and olives over the supply pipes.
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- Locate the Excel shower control on to the backplate and supply pipes and hold it in position.
Note: Align the adjustable inlets to aid location onto the pipework.
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- Use a suitable screwdriver to tighten the two screws in the backplate. The screws will hold the shower control in position.
- Use a suitable spanner to tighten the compression nuts (anticlockwise rotation when viewed from front). Protect the chromium plated surfaces with a cloth.
Do not overtighten. - Turn on the water supplies and check for any leaks.
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Shower fittings
- Install the shower fittings. Refer to the Installation and User Guide for the shower fittings.
- Exposed supplies (rising or falling surface pipework)
Rising Supplies - Use the installation template to mark the positions of the holes for the backplate and the pipe centres.
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- For solid walls drill the backplate holes with a 6 mm diameter drill and insert the wall plugs (supplied). For other types of wall structure alternative fixing may be required.
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- Fix the backplate to the wall with the two fixing screws (supplied). Make sure that the angled fixing holes are at the bottom of the backplate.
- Use a suitable screwdriver to remove the blanking plugs from the rising supply inlets.
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- Use a 12 mm allen key (not supplied) to remove the inlet nipple bolts from the rear supply inlets.
- Remove the inlet nipples.
- Align and fit the inlet nipples, complete with 'O' seals, into the rising supply inlets.
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- Fit and tighten the inlet nipple bolts using a 12 mm allen key (not supplied).
Note: The nipple will still float when the bolt has been tightened. - Screw the blanking plugs, complete with washers into the rear supply inlet nipple holes. Tighten the blanking plugs using a suitable screwdriver.
- Locate the Excel shower control on to the backplate.
- Use a suitable screwdriver to tighten the two screws in the backplate. The screws will hold the shower control in position. Do not overtighten the screws.
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- Install the hot and cold supply pipes approximately 35 mm from the finished wall at 150-155 mm centres.
Use the installation template to make sure the pipes are in the right position.
Note: The Excel is supplied with inlet connections hot left, cold right and bottom outlet as standard. For installations with reversed hot and cold supplies complete the installation and refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections.
Note: Thoroughly flush the hot and cold water supply pipes. The supplies must be clean and free from debris before connecting the shower control. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
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- Slide the compression nuts and olives over the supply pipes.
- Insert the hot and cold supply pipes fully into the inlet nipples and slide the olives and compression nuts into place.
Note: Align the adjustable inlets to aid location onto the pipework.
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- Use a suitable spanner to tighten the compression nuts. Protect the chromium plated surfaces with a cloth.
- Turn on the water supplies and check for any leaks.
Falling Supplies
- Follow the installation instructions for Rising Supplies from 1 to 9 inclusive.
- Use the 12 mm allen key to remove Plug the outlet nipple.
- Carefully lever the outlet cap from the outlet blanking plug in the shower control body.
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- Use the 12 mm allen key to remove the outlet blanking plug.
- Screw the outlet nipple, complete with 'O' seal into the hole previously blanked. Tighten the outlet nipple with the 12 mm allen key.
- Screw the outlet blanking plug, complete with 'O' seal, into the outlet hole between the two inlet nipples. Tighten the outlet blanking plug with the 12 mm allen key.
- Fit the outlet cap correctly. The matching contours of the outlet cap and shower control body must be aligned.
- Locate the Excel shower control on to the backplate.
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- Use a suitable screwdriver to tighten the two screws in the backplate. The screws will hold the shower control in position.
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- Install the hot and cold supply pipes approximately 35 mm from the finished wall at 150-155 mm centres.
Use the installation template to ensure the pipes are in the right position. - Follow the installation instructions for Rising Supplies from 10 to 14 inclusive.
- Refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections and follow the installation instructions 2 to 10 inclusive. This will put the cartridge assembly, the indicator trim and the temperature knob in the correct orientation for hot left and cold right inlet supplies.
Note: For falling supplies where the hot and cold inlet pipes have been reversed, only the indicator trim and the temperature knob need to be removed and reinstalled the correct way up. Refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections.
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- Turn on the water supplies and check for any leaks.
Shower fittings
- Install the shower fittings. Refer to the Installation and User Guide for the shower fittings.
Excel B
- Solid and dry-lined walls
Read the section:Installation Requirements first.
The built-in shower control is supplied with a support bracket that can be used to install the shower control into a solid or dry-lined wall structure.
A foam seal is fitted to the concealing plate assembly to seal the bracket to the wall surface (i.e. tiles). This will provide a sufficient seal for most installations to prevent ingress of water into the wall cavity. - Determine the route for the incoming hot and cold supply pipework.
Note: For some installations the valve may want to be completely sealed within the wall and a cavity seal is available as an accessory.
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- Determine the route for the outlet pipework. When connecting to the biv shower fittings it is recommended that the outlet be positioned above and to one side of the shower control. This is to prevent the flexible hose from obstructing the temperature and flow knobs of the shower control. For further information on the installation of the shower fittings refer to the Installation and User Guide.
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- If installing the shower into a solid wall, mark an opening sufficient to accommodate the shower control approximately 245 mm x 145 mm on the surface of the wall. Spirit Level Alternatively, if installing the shower into a dry-lined wall, use the installation template and mark around the outside edge.
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- Mark the route of the supply and outlet pipes.
- Remove the plaster and brick/block for the shower control to a depth between 64 and 81 mm from the finished surface of the wall. The shower body requires a clearance depth of 58 mm, with a finished wall surface thickness between 6 and 23 mm.
Note: The maximum and minimum depth levels are indicated on the outer sections of the building-in shroud.
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- Remove the plaster and brick/block for the supply and outlet pipes.
- Mark the support bracket fixing hole positions. The support brackets should be positioned so that the valve can be fitted level and the compression fittings can be easily tightened.
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- Drill a 6.0 mm diameter hole at each of the marked positions and insert the wall plugs (supplied).
Note: For stud partition installations alternative fixings may be required.
Alternatively the shower body can be secured to the rear face of the wall cavity or to a timber noggin. - Align the holes in the support brackets with the holes in the wall and secure the unit with the two fixing screws (supplied).
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- Remove all three sections of the building-in shroud. Align the hot and cold supply and top outlet pipes with the valve but do not connect to the valve.
- Remove the support bracket and valve unit from the wall and thoroughly flush the hot and cold water supply pipes.
Note: The supplies must be clean and free from debris before connecting the shower control. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
Note: The Excel B is supplied with inlet connections hot left, cold right and top outlet as standard. For installations with reversed hot and cold refer to section:Reversed inlet connections.
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- Loosely attach the compression nuts and olives.
- Fit the support bracket and valve unit in to the wall with the two fixing screws.
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- Insert the hot and cold supply and top outlet pipes through the compression nuts and olives. Ensure that each pipe is pushed fully into the valve.
Note: For falling inlet supplies the outlet pipe may have to be set deeper into the wall. - Hold each pipe in position and use a suitable spanner to tighten the compression nuts.
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- Turn on the water supplies and check for any leaks on both the inlet and the outlet connections.
- Refit the three building-in shroud sections that you removed earlier. Secure the shroud in position with the screws.
- Plaster and tile as necessary up to the sides of the building-in shroud.
Make sure that the finished tiled wall surface is within the FINISH arrow on the building-in shroud.
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- When the plaster/tiles have set, remove the screws and pull the entire building-in shroud away.
Note: Retain the screws for later use.
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- Remove the backplate from the concealing plate. Remove the protective film from foam seal and fit in position with the four fixing screws (supplied).
Do not overtighten the screws.
Note: If the finish is particularly uneven (i.e. due to grout lines), apply a small amount of silicone sealant to ensure a seal.
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- Fit the shroud and concealing plate over the backplate.
Firmly push the concealing plate until it clips into position. - Fit the control assembly, refer to section: Control Assembly.
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REVERSED INLET CONNECTIONS
The Excel is supplied with inlet connectionshot left, cold right and bottom outlet. The Excel B is supplied with inlet connections hot left, cold right and top outlet as standard. If the hot and cold water supply pipes have been reversed during installation the following procedure must be performed.
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- Isolate the hot and cold water supplies to the shower control.
- Turn the flow knob fully anticlockwise to drain any water.
- Carefully pull off the temperature knob, indicator trim and flow lever. Remove the shroud.
Note: The red and blue pillars identify the correct hot and cold inlets for the cartridge. - Remove the four cartridge retaining screws.
- Pull out the cartridge. Do not remove the metal plate from the cartridge assembly. Any residual water will drain from the body.
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Take care not to damage the two inlet seals or the large cartridge seal. - Rotate the cartridge through half a turn (180°) and insert it back into the shower control body. The blue pillar should now be on the left side of the shower control. When re-inserting the cartridge, make sure that the large cartridge seal is first located in the shower control body.
- Fit the four screws that retain the cartridge.
- Refit the shroud.
- Refit the controls. Refer to section: Control Assembly.
- Restore the hot and cold water supplies and check for any leaks.
CONTROL ASSEMBLY
The procedure below details the steps required to fit the control assembly and is applicable to both the exposed and built-in models.
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- Make sure that the temperature hub is turned to the position illustrated and that the flow stop is at the bottom.
Note: If the red and blue pillars are reversed (due to reversed inlet connections) the flow stop will be positioned at the top. - Make sure that the flow control lever carrier is turned fully clockwise to the off position.
- Fit the flow lever in the position shown. Make sure that the stop ring is fitted to the flow lever as shown on the inset diagram.
Note: If the red and blue pillars are reversed (due to reversed inlet connections) remove the stop ring, rotate 180° and refit. Check the free movement of the flow lever, DO NOT FORCE (Refer to the section Operation for details) - Fit the indicator trim making sure that the arrows line up with the hub and the stop is positioned as shown.
- Fit the temperature knob making sure that the override button is opposite the flow lever as shown.
COMMISSIONING
- Maximum temperature setting
All Mira Excel shower controls are fully performance tested and the maximum temperature has been set under ideal installation conditions at the factory. The temperature stop is set to 41°C and depressing the override will increase the temperature by 5°C to approximately 46°C. Site conditions and personal preference may make it necessary to reset these temperatures.
Note: An adequate supply of hot water at least 12°C above the required temperature must be available for correct operation of the shower control. - Turn the temperature knob to the full hot position. Do not depress the override button.
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- Adjust the flow control to give a typical shower force and allow the temperature to stabilise.
- Measure the water temperature. If the temperature is satisfactory then no adjustment is needed. If adjustment is necessary continue with the commissioning procedure.
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- Turn the shower off and carefully pull off the temperature knob.
- Remove the temperature hub securing screw.
- Carefully remove the temperature hub. Make sure that the wave washer remains in position.
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- Turn the shower on. Rotate the temperature spindle until the required temperature is obtained. Turn the temperature spindle anticlockwise to increase the temperature or clockwise to decrease the temperature. If resistance is felt DO NOT USE FORCE to rotate the spindle as this is the maximum obtainable Clockwise temperature from the shower control temperature with the available hot water supply temperature. FORCE will DAMAGE the internal components of the cartridge assembly.
Note: It may be easier to put the hub back onto the spindle to enable you to turn it.
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- Turn off the shower.
- Refit the temperature hub so that the two small lugs on its front, align with the arrows on the top and bottom on the temperature indicator trim as shown, ensuring that the stop on the rear of the hub is at the 12 O'clock position.
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- Rotate the temperature hub clockwise approximately 90 degrees as shown and refit the securing screw and the temperature knob. Check that the temperature knob can be rotated fully in both directions, approximately 3/4 of a full turn (i.e. full cold to hot set temperature).
- Turn the shower on. Check the temperature is correct and the override functions correctly. If necessary repeat the procedure until the correct temperature is achieved.
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- Maximum Temperature Settings for Reversed Inlet Connections
Refer to section: Commissioning, Maximum temperature setting, sections 1 to 8 for the initial setting. - Refit the temperature hub so that the two small lugs on the front, align with the arrows on the top and bottom on the temperature indicator trim, ensuring that the stop on the rear of the hub is at the 6 O'clock position.
- Rotate the temperature hub clockwise approximately 90 degrees as shown and refit the securing screw and the temperature knob. Check that the temperature knob can be rotated fully in both directions, approximately 3/4 of a full turn (i.e. full cold to hot set temperature).
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- Turn the shower on. Check the temperature is correct and the override functions correctly. If necessary repeat the procedure until the correct temperature is achieved.
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- Temperature override button - disable
The Excel incorporates a temperature override button that allows the user to override the preset maximum temperature. The following procedure can be used to disable the override button, limiting the maximum temperature available to the preset value. This setting is recommended for the young, the elderly, the infirm, or anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the controls. - Carefully pull off the temperature knob.
- Unclip the concealed end of the override button from the temperature indicator trim and carefully remove the override button.
Note: Using the tab will help with the removal of the override button. - Rotate the override button through half a turn (180°) and refit. Make sure that the override button locates correctly in the temperature knob.
- Refit the temperature knob with the scale adjacent to the indicator on the indicator trim.
- Reversing the above procedure will enable the override button.
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OPERATION
The Excel incorporates a temperature override button that allows the user to override the preset maximum temperature. It is recommended that this facility is disabled for the young, the elderly and the infirm, or anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the controls. Refer to Section: Commissioning, Temperature override button - disable.
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- Turn the flow lever anticlockwise until the desired force of water is obtained.
Note: When the Excel is installed with a fully modulating multipoint or combination type gas water heater, the maintained mains water pressure, and hence the flow, must be sufficient to keep the heater ignited. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the flow knob is fully open to prevent variation in the hot water supply temperature. - Turn the temperature knob anticlockwise for warmer water or clockwise for cooler water. The preset maximum temperature can be adjusted as required to suit both site conditions and the user's comfort. Refer to section: Commissioning, Maximum temperature setting".
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Operation of the override button will allow a shower temperature above the preset maximum. - To override the preset maximum temperature depress the override button and turn the temperature knob anticlockwise.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Provided that the shower control has been correctly installed and is operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this guide, difficulties should not arise. If any maintenance is required then it must be carried out by a competent tradesperson for whom the fault diagnosis chart and maintenance instructions are provided. Before replacing any parts make sure that the underlying cause of the malfunction has been identified.
Key
- Instantaneous Gas Heated Showers
- Unvented Mains Pressure and Thermal Store Systems
- Gravity Systems/Pumped Systems
Malfunction | Cause | Remedy | A | B | C |
No flow/low flow rate and/or unstable fluctuating temperature. | Spray plate assembly blocked. | Clean the spray plate. Refer to the shower fitting maintenance guide. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Incorrect spray plate fitted. | Fit high capacity spray plate. | ![]() | ![]() | |
Partially closed stop or servicing valve in supply pipe work to shower control. | Open valve. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Instantaneous boiler cycling on and off as flow rate/ pressure too low. | Fit high capacity spray plate. Increase flow/ pressure through system. Contact boiler manufacturer. | ![]() | | |
Head of water below minimum required. | Raise cistern or fit Mira pump. | | | ![]() |
Inlet strainer blocked. | Clean or renew. Flush pipework before refitting. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Other hot or cold draw off being used causing wide pressure changes or instantaneous boiler temperature changes. | Do not use other outlets whilst showering. | ![]() | | |
Supply pressures unequal. | Refer to Section: Installation Requirements. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Drip from handset spray plate assembly or bir spray plate assembly. | A small amount of water may be retained in the shower fitting after the shower control has been turned off. This may drain over a few minutes. | This is quite normal. Changing the angle of the shower fitting may vary the draining time. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Defective ceramic plates within the shower cartridge. | Renew the cartridge assembly. Check that the pressures are not in excess of the maximum for product (refer to Fault Diagnosis, "Flow control lever stiff to operate"). | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Maximum shower temperature too hot or too cold | Maximum temperature incorrectly set. | Reset the maximum temperature. Refer to Section: Commissioning: "Maximum Temperature Setting". | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Shower temperature too cold (maximum temperature correctly set). | Hot water temperature less than 12°C above the required shower blend temperature. | Adjust the hot water temperature or wait for the water to reheat if stored system. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Instantaneous boiler not igniting because the water flow rate is too low. | Fit high capacity spray plate. Increase flow rate through the system. Check the cartridge inlet filters, clean or replace. Contact boiler manufacturer. | ![]() | | |
Instantaneous boiler not igniting because the water pressure is too low. | Increase water pressure. Contact boiler manufacturer. | ![]() | | |
Leak from shower control body. | Cartridge inlet or outlet seals missing or damaged. | Fit new seals. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Pressure build up causing damage to the cartridge. This may be due to domestic hot water expansion. | Fit domestic hot water expansion vessel. If one already fitted, it may be deflated and require repressurization. If necessary, fit new cartridge. | ![]() | ![]() | |
Flow control lever stiff to operate. | Pressure build up. This may be due to domestic hot water expansion. | Fit domestic hot water expansion vessel. If one already fitted, it may be deflated and require repressurization. | ![]() | ![]() | |
High inlet supply pressures. | Maximum maintained pressure for shower should not exceed 5 bar. If greater fit a drop tight pressure r e d u c i n g v a l v e (PRV) just after the property incoming m a i n s s t o p c o c k, effectively balancing the hot and cold supply pressures. Ideally set the PRV at 3.5 bar. | ![]() | ![]() | |
Excel noisy during operation. | Unbalanced inlet supply pressures. | Balance Excel inlet supply pressures. Fit a drop tight PRV just after the incoming mains stop cock, effectively balancing the hot and cold supply pressures. Ideally set the PRV to 3.5 bar. | ![]() | ![]() | |
High inlet supply pressures. | Maximum maintained pressure for shower should not exceed 5 bar. If greater fit a drop tight (PRV) installed as detailed above. | ![]() | ![]() | |
Only full hot or full cold available. | Reversed inlet supplies. | Refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Inlet strainer blocked. | Clean or renew. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Unable to turn off flow. Unable to rotate flow knob. | Control knobs fitted incorrectly. | Refer to section: Control Assembly. | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
MAINTENANCE
The Mira Excel is designed to be maintenance free, as such there are no serviceable parts in the cartridge, however regular cleaning will keep the shower in pristine condition. Strainers are fitted to the inlets of the mixer to protect the cartridge and will give many years of trouble free showering. Strainers should be checked at yearly intervals and cleaned or replaced to maintain optimum shower performance.
- Cleaning
Many household cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances, and should not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, and then wiped dry using a soft cloth. - Cartridge assembly - renewal
- Refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections and follow the instructions to remove the cartridge assembly. Note the orientation of the red and blue pillars on the cartridge assembly that identify the hot and cold inlets. Normally the red pillar will be on the left unless the cartridge assembly has been rotated for reversed supplies.
- Insert the new cartridge assembly into the shower control body.
- Refer to sections: Reversed Inlet Connections and Commissioning. Follow the instructions to complete the installation of the new the cartridge assembly.
- Cartridge assembly 'O' seals/inlet strainers - renewal
- Refer to section: Reversed Inlet Connections. Follow the instructions to remove the cartridge assembly. Note the orientation of the red and blue pillars on the cartridge assembly that identify the hot and cold inlets. Normally the red pillar will be on the left unless the cartridge assembly has been rotated for reversed supplies.
- Renew the 'O' seals as necessary.
- Use a suitable tool to remove the inlet strainers and clean or renew as necessary. The inlet strainers must be fitted squarely and flush in the valve body. If necessary, flush the supply pipework to remove any residual debris.
- Insert the cartridge assembly into the shower control body.
- Refer to section:Reversed Inlet Connections and follow the instructions to complete the installation of the cartridge assembly.
SPARE PARTS
Excel
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451.67 | Hub Pack |
451.71 | Cartridge Assembly/Inlet Filters |
451.72 | Inlet Filters |
451.74 | Component Pack - components identified 'A' |
451.76 | Seal Pack - components identified 'B' |
451.77 | Screw Pack - not illustrated |
451.81 | Temperature Knob/Flow Lever Assembly - chrome |
451.82 | Temperature Knob/Flow Lever Assembly - satin chrome |
451.88 | Backplate - chrome |
553.35 | Outlet Nipple - chrome |
466.01 | Compression Fitting Kit - chrome |
1608.010 | Blank Plug Pack - chrome |
1608.019 | Outlet Blank Plug - chrome |
1608.022 | Body Assembly - chrome* (includes 1608.024) |
1608.024 | Adjustable Nipple Assembly - chrome |
1608.216 | Outlet Cap - chrome |
Excel B
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451.61 | Building-in Shroud |
451.62 | Temperature Knob/Flow Lever Assembly - white |
451.63 | Temperature Knob/Flow Lever Assembly - chrome |
451.65 | Temperature Knob/Flow Lever Assembly - white |
451.67 | Hub Pack |
451.69 | Concealing Plate - chrome |
451.71 | Cartridge Assembly/Filters |
451.72 | Inlet Filters |
451.73 | Component Pack - components identified 'A' |
451.76 | Seal Pack - components identified 'B' |
451.77 | Screw Pack - not illustrated |
466.03 | Body |
466.04 | Support Bracket |
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.
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Wall Mounted Soap Dish
White - 1.1540.278
Chrome - 1.1540.279
Wall mounted for use anywhere in, or outside the showering area.
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Premium Shower Seat
White/Chrome - 2.1731.001
Grey/Chrome - 2.1731.002
Stylish, slim-line and robust shower seat for use in or outside of the shower area. Folds up when not in use. Maximum User Weight - 150 kg (23.5 stone) Note! Must be installed onto a solid wall.
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Logic Showerhead Holder
White - 2.1605.149
White/Chrome - 2.1605.150
An alternative to the traditional slide bar. Often a useful addition when positioned for the smaller members of the family.
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Outlet Double Check Valve (DCV-H)
Chrome - 1.0.110.55.1
An outlet double check valve, designed to prevent the back fl ow or back-siphonage of potentially contaminated water, through shower controls which are fi tted with a fl exible shower hose as part of the outlet shower fi tting.
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Shower Seat White - 2.1536.128
White/Chrome - 2.1536.129 For use in or out of the showering area. Folds up when not in use. Maximum User Weight - 127 kg (20 stone) Note! Must be installed onto a solid wall.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
What to do if something goes wrong
If your product is not working correctly please refer to this manual for fault diagnosis and to check that it is installed and commissioned in accordance with our instructions. If this does not resolve the issue, our Customer Services team are here to help get you back up and running. To help us solve your problem quickly, please have your product name, power rating (if applicable) and date of purchase to hand.
Visit www.mirashowers.co.uk
Visit our website to register your guarantee, book a service visit, diagnose faults and purchase products.
Spares and Accessories
We stock a full range of spare parts and fi ttings and are all available to purchase either online or over the phone. Our online spare parts selector tool will help you quickly and easily identify the spare part for your product.
Visit www.mirashowers.co.uk/parts-accessories
Replacements and Repairs
In the unlikely event that your product needs a repair, our nationwide repairs and installation team are here to help. You can book a convenient date and time online.
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Scan the QR code to book a service visit now or visit www.mirashowers.co.uk/support/repair-services/repair-service
We also off er a comprehensive replacement service for when your product needs a little refresh, visit our website or contact our team for more information on our replacement services.
Help us improve
Your experience is important to us and your review (whether good, bad or otherwise) will be posted on Trustpilot.com immediately to help other people make more informed decisions.
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Need to get in touch?
UK
T: 0800 001 4040 E: askus@mirashowers.com www.mirashowers.co.uk
Eire
T: 01 531 9337
E: customerserviceeire@mirashowers.com www.mirashowers.ie
This Mira Excel is precision engineered and should give continued safe and controlled performance, provided:
- It is installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
- Periodic attention is given, when necessary, to maintain the product in good functional order.
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- Read all of these instructions.
- Retain this guide for later use.
- Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the installation site.
- Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this guide.
- 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.
- 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.
Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download MIRA EXCEL, EXCEL B Manual
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