Installation; Suitable Plumbing Systems; General - Mira Coda Installation & User Manual

suitable Plumbing systems

gravity Fed:
The thermostatic mixer must be fed from a cold water cistern (usually fitted in the
loft space) and a hot water cylinder (usually fitted in the airing cupboard) providing
nominally equal pressures.
gas Heated system:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with a combination boiler.
unvented Mains Pressure system:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with an unvented, stored hot water
system.
Mains Pressurised Instantaneous Hot Water system:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with systems of this type with balanced
pressures.
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.

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'.
1. The mixer must not be installed in an area where it may freeze.
2. For stud partitions alternative fixings may be required.
3. Isolating valves must be installed close to the mixer for ease of maintenance.
4. Pipework must be rigidly supported and avoid any strain on the connections.
5. Pipework dead-legs should be kept to a minimum.

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