Kohler mira GO, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...ctions must be left with the user Installation and User Guide For SPARES ADVICE or REPAIRS please call us free on 0800 001 4040 UK only Mira Vie 7 5 8 5 9 5 and 10 8 kW Electric Shower Mira Go 8 5 9 5 and 10 8 kW Electric Shower ...

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Page 3: ...uction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved 2 Children shall not be allowed to play with the shower 3 DO NOT restrict the water flow from the shower outlet temporarily bending the shower hose or blocking the shower head while in use can cause a hot shot of water to be discharged 4 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without super...

Page 4: ...et mode point handset away from body and make sure that the water temperature has stabilised before continuing to shower 16 Use caution when altering the water temperature always check the temperature before continuing to shower 17 Switch the shower off at the electrical isolating switch when not in use This is recommended with all electrical appliances 18 Installation of the shower must be carrie...

Page 5: ...ng the shower 26 The water supplies to this product must be isolated if the product is not to be used for a long period of time If the product or pipework is at risk of freezing during this period they should also be drained of water 27 If the shower is dismantled during installation or servicing then upon completion an inspection must be made to ensure all electrical connections are tight and tha...

Page 6: ...self with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included 1 x Installation User Guide 1 x Installation Template printed on the inside of product carton 1 x Guarantee Card Documentation 1 x Electric Shower 1 x Component Pack 1 x Shower Fittings 1 x Showerhead 1 x Hose ...

Page 7: ...7 1486928 W2 A Wiring Diagram N E L MICROSWITCH LEFT MICROSWITCH RIGHT BROWN GREEN BLUE BROWN BROWN BLUE GREY RED RED BROWN BROWN RED GREEN BROWN RED BROWN BLUE BLUE BROWN GREY ...

Page 8: ...ed and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations Follow all warnings cautions and instructions contained in this guide and on or inside the shower This guide is also available in digital format from our website or by contacting customer services Product kW Model Number Colour Mira Vie 7 5 J08 GB White Chrome 8 5 J08 AB 9 5 J08 BB 10 8 J08 CB 8 5 J08 A...

Page 9: ...utlet Connection 1 2 BSP Male Dimensions Height 329 mm Width 220 mm Depth 101 mm Specifications Electrical Variant 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 8 Nominal Power at 240 V ac 7 5 kW 8 5 kW 9 5 kW 10 8 kW Nominal Power at 230 V ac 6 9 kW 7 8 kW 8 7 kW 9 9 kW Recommended MCB Rating 32 A 40 A 45 A Max Supply Cable Size 16 mm Recommended RCD Rating 30 mA tripping current Recommended Isolator Switch 45 A double pole wi...

Page 10: ...ations This product has been designed for domestic use only Mira Showers guarantee this product against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase shower fittings for one year For Terms and Conditions refer to the back cover of this guide Guarantee End of Product Life Electrical and electronic devices contain a range of materials that can be separate...

Page 11: ...y excessive force to plumbing connections always provide mechanical support when making plumbing connections Any soldered joints should be made before connecting the shower 12 This shower is not designed to be plumbed directly from the rear For rear entry supply add an elbow to the supply pipe and connect as a rising or a falling supply 13 If pipework and or electrical cables enter the shower from...

Page 12: ...ategory 3 installations in these instances an outlet double check valve must be fitted this will increase the required supply pressure typically by 10kPa 0 1 bar Double check valves fitted in the inlet supply to the appliance cause a pressure build up which affect the maximum static inlet pressure for the appliance and must not be fitted For Fluid category 5 double check valves are not suitable Zo...

Page 13: ...umps via this product 6 This shower must be provided with means for local disconnection that is incorporated into the fixed wiring in accordance with the relevant local wiring regulations This must be a double pole switch which has at least 3 mm contact separation in each pole The switch can be a ceiling mounted pull cord type within the shower room or a wall mounted switch fitted in the applicabl...

Page 14: ... leaving adequate space for maintenance A suitable position for the shower will have a minimum clear distance of 200 mm from the ceiling See Installation Requirements Plumbing for further details DO NOT drill through the shower unit into the wall DO NOT drill into buried cables or pipes Make sure that you use the installation template supplied Installation ...

Page 15: ...wer directly from the back Add an elbow to the supply pipe and connect it as a rising or falling supply 1 Min DO NOT flush through the product by removing the inlet filter Debris may damage the product and invalidate the guarantee Flush for approximately 1 minute through pipework prior to connection 1 2 3 Cover Screw Screws Falling entering the shower from the top Rising entering the shower from t...

Page 16: ...in position before connecting the inlet supply Connect the inlet supply pipe to the inlet connector using a push fit elbow or an elbow with compression nuts and olives Important DO NOT use push fit elbows that require specialist tools for removal Access to the inlet filter is required periodically and so any connector needs to easily removed for maintenance Note When making connections to the show...

Page 17: ...ure the wires are secure and tight Ensure the earth bonding complies with the relevant regulations For falling or rising supplies the cover has thinned sections on the top and bottom that can be removed to allow entry of the supply pipe and electrical cables Note DO NOT extend beyond thinned section L Live Brown wire Protective Earth Green wire N Neutral Blue wire 6 7 Thinned Section ...

Page 18: ...er This can cause internal damage to the appliance Do not seal around the back of appliance Note DO NOT seal around the back of appliance Install the shower fittings Refer to the Shower Fittings Installation and User Guide packed with the product The shower must be commissioned before use please refer to section commissioning This completes the installation 10 11 Cover Screw Screws 8 9 ...

Page 19: ...wn 2 3 4 Switch on the electrical supply Push the START STOP button to turn ON the appliance 5 6 COLD 0 15 secs HOT Water flows freely within a few seconds temperature remains cool Turn power control to Eco as shown 7 8 5 10 secs COLD HOT Temperature will rise slightly Turn power control to High as shown Commissioning ...

Page 20: ...temperature setting is increased Note A slight hissing sound may be heard from the shower during operation High mains water pressure and high shower temperatures will affect the tone This is quite normal in use 11 12 Switch off the electrical supply 13 A small amount of water may continue to drain over a few minutes Wait for the product to fully shut down This may take few seconds ...

Page 21: ...s required 5 6 0 15 COLD HOT Allow 10 15 secs for any temperature adjustments to stabilise and reach the showerhead Check the water temperature before entering shower 7 8 Switch off the electrical supply Push the START STOP button to turn ON the appliance Push the START STOP button to turn OFF appliance Wait for the product to fully shut down This may take few seconds Operation ...

Page 22: ...ill affect the tone This is quite normal in use The Effect of Seasonal Changes Incoming mains water temperature is not constant throughout the seasons of the year i e cooler during the winter warmer during the summer These changes can affect the outlet temperature of the shower therefore the shower temperature may need to be increased or decreased to maintain the desired showering temperature For ...

Page 23: ...toilet will cause the showering temperature to increase Showering temperature will stabilise to within 6 C band if other outlets are opened whilst showering providing the minimum pressure does not fall below 70 kPa 0 7 bar Selected Showering Temperature Example of how shower temperature stabilises due to pressure changes ...

Page 24: ...aling the Showerhead and inspecting the hose Many household and commercial cleaners including hand and surface cleaning wipes contain abrasive and chemical substances that can damage plastics plating and printing and should not be used These finishes should be cleaned with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution and then wiped dry using a soft cloth Always read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIO...

Page 25: ...isolating valve is fully turned on Temperature control or heater setting too high Turn the power control to Eco or turn the temperature control until a cooler temperature is achieved Unable to select a cool enough shower ECO HIGH Due to high water supply temperature the heater setting may be too high Turn the power control to Eco or turn the temperature control until a cooler temperature is achiev...

Page 26: ...contact Customer Services The hose is blocked or kinked Clear the blockage or replace the hose The temperature is set too high This is causing the thermal switch to turn off the heating element to reduce the water temperature Turn the temperature control anticlockwise to reduce the water temperature or turn the power control to ECO DO NOT TAMPER with the thermal switch Turning the temperature cont...

Page 27: ...inlet filter is blocked Clean the inlet filter The fuse is blown or the MCB RCD has been tripped indicating a possible electrical fault for example heater tank element failure Switch on the power at the double pole switch The on off switching assembly is faulty Replace on off switching assembly The start stop switch is faulty Replace start stop switch The solenoid coil is faulty Replace solenoid c...

Page 28: ...nstallation it may be necessary to remove the shower from the wall to allow filter removal In this case isolate all supplies and follow steps 4 6 in reverse order as detailed in section INSTALLATION Prise the filter from the inlet connector assembly Rinse the filter under a running tap to remove any lodged particles If necessary use a kettle descalent in accordance with the manufacturer s instruct...

Page 29: ...ing Assembly 1746 436 Thermal Switch 1788 478 7 5kW 1788 426 8 5kW 1788 427 9 5kW 1788 428 10 8kW Heater Tank Assembly includes microswitches 1693 331 Component Pack Not illustrated 1788 432 Wire Pack Not illustrated 1788 436 Screw Pack Not illustrated 1788 433 Valve Clamp 1788 422 White Chrome 1788 525 Chrome Mira Vie Cover Assembly 1788 423 White Chrome Mira Go Cover Assembly ...

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