Kohler Mira Calibre ER, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Mira Calibre Thermostatic Shower These instructions must be left with the user Installation Guide For SPARES ADVICE or REPAIRS Please call us on 0844 571 5000 UK Only ...

Page 2: ...ic Shut down 7 Connections 7 Dimensions 8 Installation 9 Suitable Plumbing Systems 9 General 9 Mira Calibre EV Installing the Shower Mixer 10 Installing the Slide Bar and Shower Handset 14 Mira Calibre ER Installing the Shower Mixer 16 Installing the Riser Pipe and Showerhead 20 Commissioning 22 Maximum Temperature Setting 22 Mira Calibre EV 22 Mira Calibre ER 24 Operation 26 Mira Calibre EV 26 He...

Page 3: ...nlet water filters are fitted to protect the internal mechanism Products manufactured by us are safe and risk free provided they are installed used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations Guarantee For domestic installations Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Calibre Thermostatic Mixer against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of ...

Page 4: ... pipework must be checked for leaks before the product installation is completed The product should be pressurised and the inlet and outlet connections inspected 9 Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the product 10 Follow all warnings cautions and instructions contained in this guide 11 Make sure that you fully understand how to operate this shower before use read all operati...

Page 5: ...mm Hexagonal Key q 1 x 2 5mm Hexagonal Key q 1 x Slide Bar q 1 x Shower Handset q 1 x Clamp Bracket q 1 x Shower Hose q 2 x Rubber Washer q 1 x 12 l min Flow Regulator q 2 x J G Collet q 2 x Filter q 1 x Wall Mounting q 4 x Wall Screw No 8 x 1 q 1 x Wall Mounting Screw q 4 x Wall Plug q 1 x Wall Mounting Plug q 1 x Spreader Screw q 1 x Washer q 2 x Grubscrew ...

Page 6: ...ostatic Mixer q 1 x Showerhead q 1 x Overhead Arm q 1 x Riser Pipe q 2 x Filter q 1 x Wall Mounting q 4 x Wall Screw No 8 x 1 q 1 x Wall Mounting Screw q 4 x Wall Plug q 1 x Wall Mounting Plug q 1 x 2mm Hexagonal Key q 1 x 2 5mm Hexagonal Key q 1 x 12 l min Flow Regulator q 2 x J G Collet q 1 x Spreader Screw q 1 x Washer q 2 x Grubscrew ...

Page 7: ...ecommended Differential between Hot Supply and Outlet Temperature 12 C Thermostatic Shut down For safety the thermostat will shut off the mixing valve within 2 seconds if either supply fails achieved only if the blend temperature has a minimum differential of 12 C from either inlet supply Connections The thermostatic mixer can only be installed with rear supply inlets and the supply pipework must ...

Page 8: ...mensions in mm IMPORTANT The Slide Bar and Riser Pipe MUST NOT be cut or extended to adjust the height The above dimensions are to be adhered to 362 910 200 Mira Calibre ER Mira Calibre EV 200 59 59 925 max 250 71 145 145 ...

Page 9: ... the Water Supply Regulations 1999 Water Fittings or any particular regulations and practices specified by the local water company or water undertakers Note The product includes checkvalves fitted to the mixer inlets and shower handset EV Make sure that all site requirements correspond to the information given in Specifications 1 The thermostatic mixer must not be installed in an area where it may...

Page 10: ...hat there is sufficient ceiling clearance to install the integral slidebar Minimum of 110cm from ceiling to the centre of upper inlet Hot Cold Outlet Cold to the Upper Inlet Hot to the Lower Inlet Bottom Outlet 4 Using the backplate as a guide mark the positions of the pipe centres 3 Remove the backplate from the mixer by loosening the two grubscrews with the 2 5mm hexagonal key supplied Backplate...

Page 11: ...Using an appropriate pipe cutter trim the protruding pipework back to 30 35mm 8 Remove all burrs and sharp edges from the pipework 5 Install the supply pipework Make allowance for the pipework to extend a minimum of 50mm from the finished wall surface the pipework will be trimmed back later Panel Partition Wall Solid Wall Noggin for slide bar wall mounting Channels cut for pipework Noggin for pipe...

Page 12: ...ake sure the backplate is vertical 12 Fit the collets onto the inlet pipework Make sure the surfaces of the inlet pipes are clean and free from debris e g dried plaster or grout 13 Flush both the hot and cold pipework thoroughly to remove any debris 14 Fit the inlet filters into the pipes Inlet Filter Collet ...

Page 13: ...mall amount of water flows from the outlet make sure the water is able to drain to a waste outlet or is caught in a receptacle e g bucket or jug Turn the mixer off and look for water leaks around each of the inlets If a leak is detected check the following i The supply pipework is 15mm copper BS EN 1057 ii The supply pipework must extend between 30 and 35mm from the finished wall surface iii The s...

Page 14: ...unting plug Caution Avoid drilling into concealed water pipes or electrical cables 5 Fix the wall mounting using the plug and screw supplied Tighten the screw using a 5mm hexagonal driver not supplied 6 Fit the slidebar to the mixer and the wall mounting 7 Fit the spreader screw through the top of the slide bar using the 2mm hexagonal key supplied Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Plug Metal Washer Wall...

Page 15: ...aturerequires adjustment refer to Commissioning 12 Having completed the installation make sure that the user is familiar with the operation of the shower 8 Fit the hose and shower handset Note The hose is supplied with a straight end and a tapered end Fit the tapered end to the shower handset Be sure to fit the rubber washers to both ends of the hose Flow Regulator Tapered Straight Rubber Washer R...

Page 16: ...alled with rear supply inlets 2 Determine the route for the hot and cold supply pipework Note Make sure that there is sufficient ceiling clearance to install the riser pipe and showerhead Minimum of 110 centimetres from ceiling to the centre of upper inlet 3 Remove the backplate away from the mixer 4 Using the backplate as a guide mark the positions of the pipe centres Backplate 110cm minimum from...

Page 17: ...ing an appropriate pipe cutter trim the protruding pipework back to 30 35mm 8 Remove all burrs and sharp edges from the pipework 5 Install the supply pipework Make allowance for the pipework to extend a minimum of 50mm from the finished wall surface the pipework will be trimmed back later Panel Partition Wall Solid Wall Noggin for overhead arm wall mounting Channels cut for pipework Noggin for pip...

Page 18: ...ake sure the backplate is vertical 12 Fit the collets onto the inlet pipework Make sure the surfaces of the inlet pipes are clean and free from debris e g dried plaster or grout 13 Flush both the hot and cold pipework thoroughly to remove any debris 14 Fit the inlet filters into the pipes Inlet Filter Collet ...

Page 19: ...ll amount of water flows from the outlet make sure the water is able to drain to a waste outlet or is caught in a receptacle e g bucket or jug Turn the mixer off and look for water leaks around each of the inlets If a leak is detected check the following i The supply pipework is 15mm copper BS EN 1057 ii The supply pipework must extend between 30 and 35mm from the finished wall surface iii The sup...

Page 20: ...ealed water pipes or electrical cables 5 Fix the wall mounting using the plug and screw supplied Tighten the screw using a 5mm hexagonal driver not supplied 6 Fit the riser pipe and overhead arm to the mixer and the wall mounting 7 Fit the spreader screw through the top of the overhead arm using the 2mm hexagonal key supplied Tighten the screw to secure the overhead arm 8 Fix the riser pipe to the...

Page 21: ...ectly see Operation Check for leaks from all connections Important If required fit the flow regulator supplied 11 Ifthemaximumshoweringtemperaturerequires adjustment refer to Commissioning 12 Having completed the installation make sure that the user is familiar with the operation of the shower Flow Regulator ...

Page 22: ... that there is sufficient supply Mira Calibre EV 1 Turn the shower on to full flow lower lever turn fully to the left Turn the temperature to full hot upper lever turn fully to the right and allow the water temperature to stabilise 2 Check the showering temperature _ Care required when disassembling to avoid product damage If the temperature is too hot or too cold adjust as follows 3 Turn the show...

Page 23: ...s shown Colder Hotter 7 Turn the shower on and check the temperature at full hot 8 Repeat the adjustment as required until the desired temperature is reached 9 Reassemble the slide bar and refit the handset Do not force any parts when reassembling Make sure all parts are aligned correctly Stopper 1 notch approx 1 1 5 C change ...

Page 24: ...ever to mid blend then disassemble as shown Stopper Temperature Lever O Seal Mira Calibre ER 1 Turn the shower on to full flow upper lever turn fully to the right 2 Turn the temperature to full hot lower lever turn fully to the left and allow the water temperature to stabilise 3 Check the showering temperature _ ...

Page 25: ...older Hotter 6 Turn the shower on and check the temperature at full hot 7 Repeat the adjustment as required until the desired temperature is reached Do not force any parts when reassembling Make sure all parts are aligned correctly 1 notch approx 1 1 5 C change ...

Page 26: ...6 Operation Mira Calibre EV Height Adjustment The height of the showerhead is easily adjusted by moving the clamp bracket either up or down the slide bar Off Hot On Cold Flow Control Temperature Control ...

Page 27: ...four different spray actions Rain Burst Storm and Cloud The showerhead features a rotating head to enable differing spray patterns to be achieved turn the showerhead in the direction shown to activate the different spray patterns 3 1 2 4 Rain Storm Cloud Burst ...

Page 28: ...28 Showerhead Adjustment The tilt angle of the showerhead can be adjusted to suit the user On Cold Off Hot Flow Control Temperature Control Mira Calibre ER ...

Page 29: ...ir lock or partial blockage in the pipework Symptom Water leaking from showerhead after shower is shut off Cause Rectification Water dripping is normal for a short period after shut off Lubricants Only use silicone based lubricants to reassemble any rubber seals Oil based or other lubricant types may cause rapid deterioration of seals and lead to product failure Cleaning The chrome plated parts sh...

Page 30: ...ever Assembly 1678 344 Temperature Lever Assembly 1678 350 Component Pack components A 1678 354 Seal Pack components B 1678 371 Concealing Plate Mira Calibre EV 1678 344 1678 343 A 1678 338 1678 340 B B 1678 339 A 1678 342 1678 342 1678 341 can be configured as EV or ER does not include filters or collets x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1678 371 x2 x2 ...

Page 31: ...ra Calibre EV 1678 345 Slidebar 1678 347 Clamp Bracket 1678 348 Hose 1678 349 Handset 1678 350 Component Pack components A 1678 372 Large Wall Mount Accessory A 1678 349 1678 347 1678 345 1678 348 1678 372 A ...

Page 32: ...4 Temperature Lever Assembly 1678 350 Component Pack components A 1678 354 Seal Pack components B 1678 371 Concealing Plate 1678 374 Temperature Lever Cap 1678 344 1678 341 1678 374 1678 343 A 1678 338 1678 371 1678 341 B B B B 1678 339 A 1678 342 1678 342 x2 x2 x2 x2 1678 341 can be configured as EV or ER does not include filters or collets 1678 340 x2 x2 x2 x2 ...

Page 33: ... Component Pack 1678 351 Riser Pipe 1678 352 Overhead Arm 1678 350 Component Pack components A 1678 354 Seal Pack components B 1678 372 Large Wall Mount Accessory 1740 506 Showerhead A A 1678 372 A B A 1678 352 1740 506 1678 351 ...

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Page 36: ... or modified by persons not authorised by us or our appointed representative Routine maintenance or replacement parts to comply with the requirements of the TMV 2 or TMV 3 healthcare schemes Accidental or wilful damage Products purchased ex showroom display What to do if something goes wrong If your product does not work correctly refer to this manual for fault diagnosis and check that it is insta...