Mira Play 8.5 kW Installation & User Manual
Mira Play 8.5 kW Installation & User Manual

Mira Play 8.5 kW Installation & User Manual

Electric shower

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MIRA PLAY
ELECTRIC SHOWER
Installation & User Guide
These instructions are to be left with the user
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  • Page 1 MIRA PLAY ELECTRIC SHOWER Installation & User Guide These instructions are to be left with the user...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you experience any difficulty with the installation or operation of your new Electric Shower, please refer to ‘Fault Diagnosis’, before contacting Kohler Mira Ltd. Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This shower comes complete with a set of Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings. Mira Play 8.5 kW- A 8.5 kW 240 V AC (7.8 kW 230 V AC) heater. Mira Play 9.5 kW- A 9.5 kW 240 V AC (8.7 kW 230 V AC) heater.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    If you require a thermostatic shower Mira produce a range which also limit the maximum temperature, for more information our contact details can be found on the back cover of this guide.
  • Page 5 Caution! 2.1. Read all of these instructions and retain this guide for later use. 2.2. The electrical installation must comply to “BS 7671 - Requirements for Electrical Installations”, commonly referred to as the IEE Wiring Regulations - Part 7, or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local electricity supply company.
  • Page 6: Pack Contents Checklist

    PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. Mira Play 1 x Mira Play Electric Shower 3 x Fixing Screws 3 x Wall Plugs Documentation 1 x Installation Template...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    2.2. The Mira Play 10.8 kW requires a 45 Amp fuse. 2.3. The terminal block will accept cable sizes up to 16 mm 2.4. The Mira Play is suitable for installation in zone 1 and is rated IP X4. 3. Standards and Approvals...
  • Page 8: Installer Instructions

    INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. Plumbing Checklist Minimum maintained inlet pressure 8.5 kW and 9.5 kW = 70 kPa (0.7 bar). Minimum maintained inlet pressure 10.8 kW = 100 kPa (1.0 bar). Maximum static inlet pressure = 1000 kPa (10 bar). Water treatment device (if required).
  • Page 9 However, there will be occasions where it will not provide a suitable solution. In these instances an outlet double checkvalve, e.g. a Mira DCV-H, must be fitted. This will increase the required supply pressure typically by 10 kPa (0.1 bar).
  • Page 10: Electrical Checklist

    Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. Electrical Checklist Electrical supply fuse and consumer unit are adequate for the product. Shower unit is earthed. The minimum required supply cable size must conform to BS 7671. Double pole isolating switch. DO NOT twist live or neutral cable cores. Electrical connections are tightly secured.
  • Page 11 Electrical (checklist in detail) In a domestic installation, the rating of the electricity supplier’s fuse and the consumer unit must be adequate for the additional demand. All Mira Play electric showers are high power units, therefore it is essential to contact your electricity supplier to ensure that the supply is adequate for the product.
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION Mira Play Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. 200 mm Electrical supply is turned 200 mm minimum gap Remove three screws. off at the mains. from ceiling. R e m o v e C o v e r a n d...
  • Page 13 Connect supply pipe. Do not Feed cable into Case. Fit Earth overtighten! sleeve (not supplied) and strip insulation. Do not twist cable cores. L = BROWN = GREEN N = BLUE Firmly connect the conductors. Do Make sure wires are clear of all not exert strain on the terminal mounting holes.
  • Page 14: Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings

    Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. Clamp Bracket Release Button Soap Dish/Hose Retaining Ring Slide Bar 25 mm Minimum Spill-over level Position as shown to prevent back Depress release button FULLY siphoning. and assemble Clamp Bracket.
  • Page 15 Mark the positions of the slots on Caution! Do not drill into buried both top and bottom Supports. cables or pipes. First fix bottom Slide Bar Support Fit the End Caps to the Slide Bar and fully tighten the screw*. Then Supports.
  • Page 16: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING If you are unsure how an electric shower works, please read through the section “User Instructions” before continuing. Electrical supply is turned Set control to LOW. Turn water supply fully off at the mains. Check for water leaks. Turn control to full cold. S w i t c h o n e l e c t r i c a l supply.
  • Page 17 Set control to HIGH. The temperature will rise further. PUSH Adjust temperatures as required. Press STOP and isolate power. Flow rate will adjust automatically. Residual water may drain over a few minutes. Note! A slight “hissing” sound may be heard from the appliance during operation. High mains water pressure and high shower temperature will affect the tone.
  • Page 18: User Instructions

    USER INSTRUCTIONS How Your Electric Shower Works Hot water is produced by passing cold water through a heating tank. The shower has three heater settings. The warmer the shower, the lower the flow rate and vice versa.
  • Page 19 The Effect of Seasonal Changes * * * For a cold shower select Low. For a summer warm shower select Medium. For a winter warm shower select High. During extremes of mains water supply temperature, adjust heater setting to obtain a better showering temperature.
  • Page 20 Using Your Shower Read the section “Important Safety Information” first. PUSH Switch on electrical supply. Press START button. Set to desired position. Check water temperature before entering shower. Allow 10-15 seconds for any temperature adjustments to reach the handset. PUSH Press STOP button and the shower A small amount of water may will shut down.
  • Page 21 Changing the Spray Setting The handset has three different spray settings (Start, Soothe and Force). Start Soothe Turn the Spray Plate anticlockwise Turn the Spray Plate anticlockwise until it “clicks”. Water will flow from until it “clicks”. Water will flow from the outer set of holes.
  • Page 22: Fault Diagnosis

    FAULT DIAGNOSIS The trouble shooting information table below gives details on probable causes and remedies should difficulties 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! Heater Setting Power...
  • Page 23 Heater Setting Power Symptom Low/ Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Med/ High No hot water from Med/ Other water outlets Make sure the other shower, with the High are being used during water outlets, such as controls in any showering, causing the a washing machine or position.
  • Page 24 Heater Setting Power Symptom Low/ Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Med/ High Med/ One of the heater tank Replace the heater High elements has failed. tank. Med/ S w i t c h a s s e m b l y Replace the switch High diaphragm fault.
  • Page 25 Heater Setting Power Symptom Low/ Probable Cause Possible Remedy Light Med/ High Water leaks from The pressure relief valve Resolve the blocked the bottom of the in the heater tank has outlet, and replace the c a s e n e a r t h e been triggered (this tank assembly.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Handset - Cleaning Clean with mild washing up detergent or soap solution. Wipe dry with soft cloth. Poor shower performance can be avoided by cleaning the spray head. Use thumb or soft cloth to wipe rubber nozzles. The handset must also be descaled regularly. Inlet Filter - Cleaning/Renewing Read the section “Important Safety Information”...
  • Page 27: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 225 mm 98 mm 335 mm 332 mm 52 mm 600 mm...
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 29: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS Mira Play 406.27 Inlet filter (with ‘O’ Seal fitted) 416.38 Inlet Clamp Bracket 439.75 Inlet Connector Assembly 439.76 Clamp Bracket - components identified “A” 439.77 Flow Regulator Assembly 8.5kW 439.88 Seal Pack - components identified “B” 439.89 Screw Pack - components identified “C”...
  • Page 30 1539.339 1539.349 439.90 1798.054 (8.5kW) 1798.055 (9.5kW) 1798.056 (10.8kW) 1539.343 1539.344 1539.352 439.77 1539.350 406.27 416.38 439.75 1539.341 1539.342 1539.355 4 mm MINIMUM Important Note! Push-fit connectors must be assembled back to back onto terminals of micro-switches. A minimum air gap of 4 mm must be maintained between the connectors after assembly.
  • Page 31: Mira Response Shower Fittings

    Mira Response Shower Fittings 150.58 Hose - chrome 411.05 Adjuster Ring - white 411.23 Clamp Bracket Assembly - white 411.30 Slide Bar Support Assembly - white 411.37 Service Pack ‘O’ Seals - components identified ‘A’ 411.53 Slide Bar - stainless steel 411.58...
  • Page 32 411.92 413.58 411.30 413.30 411.96 411.94 411.53 632.73 411 94 411.05 413.22 411.23 413.24 411.91 413.34 632.73 150.58 411.58 413.33 411.94 411.94 411.30 413.30...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    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. Everclear Showerhead Showerhead Holder Premium Shower Seat White - 2.1616.030 White - 1.1540.270...
  • Page 34: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 35 NOTES...
  • Page 36: Customer Service

    The product must be installed and maintained in Spares and Accessories - We hold the largest accordance with the instructions given in this user stocks of genuine Mira spares and accessories. guide. Contact us for a price or visit our website to...

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