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Mira Advance Installation Manual

Thermostatic electric shower 8.7 and 9.8 kw
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Mira Advance
THERMOSTATIC
ELECTRIC SHOWER
8.7 and 9.8 kW
These instructions must be left with the user
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1306246-W2-A

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  • Page 1 Mira Advance THERMOSTATIC ELECTRIC SHOWER 8.7 and 9.8 kW These instructions must be left with the user Installation Guide 1306246-W2-A...

  • Page 2: Recommended Usage

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a Mira shower. To enjoy the full potential of your new shower, please take time to read this guide thoroughly, and keep it handy for future reference. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    (shower fittings for one year). For non-domestic installations, Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Advance against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 4 8. DO NOT connect the outlet of the shower to any tap, control valve, trigger handset or other device intended to restrict the water outlet flow. Fit only the Kohler Mira showerhead as supplied with this product, only Kohler Mira recommended accessories must be used.

  • Page 5: Pack Contents

    Pack Contents Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarise yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included. 1 x Mira Advance Flex or Flex Extra 1 x Mira Advance Standard (Instantmatch by Whale® Pump supplied separately)

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Supply Source Mains pressure cold water only 50 kPa (0.5 bar) Minimum Dynamic Pressure* (100 kPa (1 bar) BEAB Care) Maximum Dynamic Pressure 500 kPa (5.0 bar) Maximum Static Pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar) Minimum Static Pressure** 20 kPa (0.2 bar) Maximum Inlet Temperature 30°C (20°C BEAB Care) Minimum Inlet Temperature...
  • Page 7 Eco-design / Energy Labelling Product Information 8.7 kW 9.8 kW Load Profile Efficiency Class Efficiency (%) 39.2 39.2 Daily Electricity Consumption (kWh) 2.159 2.157 Annual Electricity Consumption (kWh) Sound Power Level (dB) Indicative annual electricity consumption (kWh), based upon 2100 Wh daily water energy demand.

  • Page 8: Standards And Approvals

    Flex Extra (J09N) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.mirashowers.co.uk. The Mira Advance Flex Extra (J09N) operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band at a maximum radio frequency power of +4 dBm. Patents and Design Registration...
  • Page 9 This could cause fire, electrocution or damage to the product and will invalidate the product guarantee. When servicing only use genuine Kohler Mira replacement parts. DO NOT increase the size or cut alternative pipe / cable entry points as water ingress into the product may occur.
  • Page 10 Refer to section: ‘Important Safety Information’ first. 1. 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 Advance electric showers are high power appliances. Voltage drop due to local heavy demand will reduce the shower’s performance.
  • Page 11 2. The appliance must be earthed by connecting the supply-cable earth conductor to the earth terminal. Any supplementary bonding and supply cable size must conform to BS 7671. 3. As a guide only, and in accordance with BS 7671 we recommend close circuit protection: i.e.
  • Page 12 BROWN B Shower Unit Wiring Diagram - Standard and Flex Product Only 1306246-W2-A...
  • Page 13 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 100 mm around the shower unit to allow for cover removal and refitting. See “Installation - Plumbing”...
  • Page 14 Remove the cover screw. Remove the cover, the service tunnel and the bungs. Determine the cable and pipe supply either top or bottom or rear connection. Turn the inlet connector to suit supply Complete any soldering required away pipe. Do not trap the green wire. from the appliance.
  • Page 15 Place Spirit Level on This Line to Level Product Before Drilling Installation Template Electrical Connections This Installation Template is compatible with the following Mira Advance Electric Showers: Standard 8.7 and 9.8 kW Flex 8.7 and 8.9 kW Flex Extra 8.7 kW Inlet Connector...
  • Page 16 Drill the fixing holes through the plastic case in the designated areas as required. Route the signal cable to the shower drain pump (if applicable). Fix the appliance to the wall. Use appropriate screws and wall plugs for fixing. Note! Make sure that the product is securely fixed to the wall. Connect the hose pointing into the bath Connect supply pipe, then turn the water or tray.
  • Page 17 Important! Priming the Shower Make sure that the electrical supply is isolated! To prime the appliance, push down and hold the air bleed button until water flows from the hose for a minimum of 10 seconds. Repeat this procedure 3 times. Failure to prime the appliance will seriously affect the shower performance!
  • Page 18 Setup Maximum Temperature/BEAB/Eco (6 L/Min) You must set the product up to ensure it operates correctly for the users requirements. BEAB and Eco mode cannot be used together, if both modes are selected the shower will operate in BEAB mode and the Eco switch will not have any affect. Factory setting with all switches in the off position at maximum temperature of 48°...
  • Page 19 Bluetooth Setup Mira Advance Flex Extra (J09N) for use with the Instantmatch by Whale® Digital Pump Instant Match Bluetooth Transformer SDS236T (755.678) Flex Extra J09N The bluetooth operation of the Advance Flex Extra (J09N) will only work with a Whale bluetooth transformer. Pre- vious Whale RF wireless transformers will not connect to the bluetooth Advance.
  • Page 20 Jumper Settings and Cable Connection which wired transformer used, see transformer table If you are exchanging this Advance for a previous model (J97) that is using a pump driver board. 1. Remove and discard the driver board and its ribbon cable connections.
  • Page 21 CN13 Brown Brown White Black TERMINAL BLOCK TERMINAL BLOCK From Transformer From Transformer TERMINAL BLOCK Advance Relay Board Showing Hardwired Connection to the Transformer Transformer Appliance and Fittings may differ slightly from the one Transformer shown Transformer Brown Black Brown...
  • Page 22 Hardwired Connection - Other Whale Transformer The Mira Advance 'Extra' models can be connected to the Instantmatch by Whale® Pump. This section describes how to identify and connect the shower to the drain pump. For full installation instructions of the Instantmatch by Whale® Pump, see separate guide.
  • Page 23 Bluetooth Pairing BEAB 43 DEG C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 30 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 30 60 45 DEG C RESERVED 6L/MIN 10 30 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PUMP LK3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 30 60...
  • Page 24 Bluetooth Unpairing Some spare part renewal e.g. control PCB, may require the shower & pump to be unpaired and then paired again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 30 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 30 60 10 30 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
  • Page 25 Post Installation Procedure Turn on the electrical Turn on the power to appliance, Turn the temperature to supply. check Start/Stop for white light. full cold. BEAB X 3 5 secs Start the shower to test for water The shower will beep once when start/stop flow and run for at least 1 minute.
  • Page 26 Important! DO NOT isolate power until water has stopped. This completes the installation of the Mira Advance shower. Please advise the user how to operate their new shower and leave them with the quick start guide and User instruction guide.

  • Page 27: Fault Diagnosis

    Fault Diagnosis 1. Installer Troubleshooting Guide Refer to section: 'Important Safety Information' first and refer also to 'User Trouble Shooting Guide'. The following troubleshooting solutions may require the removal of the cover of the shower. The cover should only be removed by a competent tradesperson and when doing so they should be aware of the following: •...

  • Page 28: Diagnostic Procedure

    Diagnostic Procedure Ensure the shower pull cord / isolator switch is in the OFF position, then turn ON the pull cord / isolator switch. Start the shower & observe light fault indication (if any) & refer to Error Codes to determine failure and rectify.
  • Page 29 Replace the Relay Board. Enabled for Bluetooth Whale Pump but pump has not been paired (Only suitable for J09 Flex Extra Models) - 1. If this is a Standard Advance or Flex, the Flashing installation does not have /require a pump, Yellow/Blue check that switch “PUMP LK2”...
  • Page 30 BEAB Care In-Service Tests The BEAB Care In-Service Tests apply to products operated and maintained within the BEAB Care approval requirements. To maintain the validity of the BEAB Care mark, the installation and appliance should be inspected regularly. The purpose of the in-service tests is to monitor and record the performance of the shower.
  • Page 31 Test Procedure This procedure should be conducted by qualified, competent personnel only. WARNING, LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE EXPOSED WHEN THE COVER IS REMOVED! 1. Turn the temperature control fully anti-clockwise. 2. Start the shower and allow it to run for at least two minutes 3.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Tradesperson Maintenance - Inlet Filter Cleaning/Replacing Read the section 'Important Safety Information' first. Electrical and water supplies to appliance Remove cover screw, cover and splash are turned off. guard. Disconnect ribbon cable from cover Hold a spanner or other suitable grips Make sure all plumbing connections are across flats of the metal connector.

  • Page 33: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts Warning! If the wiring layout is changed or amended, the product functionality and safety may be affected. In the interests of safety, spares requiring exposure to mains voltage should only be fitted by competent persons. 1785.590 Relay Board 1643.103 Terminal Block Earth Wire/Neutral Wire...
  • Page 34 Notes 1306246-W2-A...
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  • Page 36: Customer Service

    Servicing must only be undertaken by us or our Spares and Accessories appointed representative. We hold the largest stocks of genuine Mira Note! If a service visit is required the product must spares and accessories.Contact us for a be fully installed and connected to services.

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