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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!

Symptom

Power 

Light

Heater 

Setting 

Low/

Med/

High

Probable Cause

Possible Remedy

Shower  is  too 

hot  during  the 

summer.

ON

High

I n c o m i n g   w a t e r   i s 

warmer in the summer, 

so  the  shower  heater 

setting is too high.

Turn  heater  control  to 

medium  and  adjust 

temperature control until 

the desired temperature 

is achieved.

Shower  is  too 

hot.

ON

Med/

High

Handset blocked.

Remove and clean.

T u r n i n g   t h e 

t e m p e r a t u r e 

control does not 

affect  the  water 

temperature.

ON

Med/

High

Handset blocked.

Remove  and  clean.  If 

fault  persists,  contact 

the shower installer.

Water continues to 

flow when double 

pole  switch  is 

turned off.

OFF

Any

T h e   d i a p h r a g m   i s 

damaged.

Contact shower installer 

to replace the flow valve 

assembly.

No  water  or  very 

low flow rate.

OFF

ON
ON

OFF

Any

 

Any

 

 

 

Any

 

 

 

Any

The power is off at the 

double pole switch.

The  incoming  water 

supply  stop  valves,  or 

the  appliance  isolating 

valve, is closed.

Handset blocked.

 

 

 

The fuse is blown or the 

MCB/RCD  has  been 

tripped,  indicating  a 

possible electrical fault.

Switch on the power at 

the double pole switch.

Open the stop/isolating 

valve fully.

 

 

Remove and clean. For 

sprayplate  cleaning, 

refer  to  the  handset 

manual.

Renew the fuse or reset 

the  MCB/RCD.  If  the 

fault  persists,  contact 

the shower installer.

Summary of Contents for Play 10.8 kW

Page 1: ...1 These instructions are to be left with the user 8 5 9 5 1 0 8 k W Installation User Guide MIRA PLAY ELECTRIC SHOWER ...

Page 2: ...ty Information 4 Pack Contents Checklist 6 Specifications 7 Installer Instructions 8 Plumbing Checklist 8 Electrical Checklist 10 Installation 12 Mira Play 12 Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings 14 Commissioning 16 User Instructions 18 Fault Diagnosis 22 Maintenance 26 Dimensions 27 Wiring Diagram 28 Spare Parts 29 Mira Play 29 Mira Response Shower Fittings 31 Accessories 33 Notes 34 Customer...

Page 3: ... A 9 5 kW 240 V AC 8 7 kW 230 V AC heater Mira Play 10 8 kW A 10 8 kW 240 V AC 9 9 kW 230 V AC heater Guarantee For domestic installations Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Play against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase shower fittings for one year For non domestic installations Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Play against any defect in materi...

Page 4: ...gram at the back of this guide 1 5 Make sure that any pipework that could become frozen is properly insulated 1 6 Having completed the installation make sure that the user is familiar with the operation of the appliance 1 7 Make sure that this guide is left with the user 1 8 DO NOT commission this appliance if water leaks from the unit or the heater tank pressure relief valve 1 9 DO NOT fit any fo...

Page 5: ...erly 2 5 3 The infirm 2 5 4 The disabled 2 5 5 Anyone who suffers from a medical condition that can result in temporary incapacity e g epilepsy or blackouts 2 5 6 Anyone inexperienced in the correct operation of the controls 2 6 Children should be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance 2 7 Sunburn or skin conditions can increase your sensitivity to hot water Make sure that y...

Page 6: ...ate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included 1 x Mira Play Electric Shower Mira Play 3 x Fixing Screws 3 x Wall Plugs Documentation 1 x Installation Template 1 x Guarantee and Registration Card ...

Page 7: ... kW 70 kPa 0 7 bar 10 8 kW 100 kPa 1 0 bar 1 2 Maximum static inlet pressure of 1000 kPa 10 bar 1 3 Minimum static inlet pressure of 50 kPa 0 5 bar to keep the inlet valve closed 2 Electrical 2 1 The Mira Play 8 5 kW and 9 5 kW requires a 40 Amp fuse 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 mm2 2 4 The Mira Play is suitable for instal...

Page 8: ...required 3 Free flowing isolating valve 4 Positioned over water catchment area 5 Fitted to finished wall surface 6 No sharp hose kinks 7 Fittings positioned with greater than 25 mm gap or outlet double checkvalve fitted 8 Supply pipework flushed clear 9 Watertight inlet connection and fittings 10 Cover secured correctly Minimum 200 mm from ceiling Fixed to finished wall surface Isolating Valve Avo...

Page 9: ...requirements an air gap must be left behind the appliance 6 Avoid layouts where the shower hose will be sharply kinked This may reduce the life of the hose 7 A Hose Retaining Ring is supplied to prevent the handset from dropping below the spill over level of the bath or shower tray which could lead to contamination from back siphoning The supplied Hose Retaining Ring should meet the greater majori...

Page 10: ... Shower unit is earthed 3 The minimum required supply cable size must conform to BS 7671 4 Double pole isolating switch 5 DO NOT twist live or neutral cable cores 6 Electrical connections are tightly secured DO NOT strain the terminal block 7 Plumbing supply completed before electricity supply is turned on Consumer Unit Double pole Isolating Switch ...

Page 11: ...ble see opposite Important The shower circuit should be separated from other circuits by at least twice the diameter of the cable or conduit and it should not be run through thermally insulating material or in locations where the ambient temperature is likely to exceed 30 C If any of these conditions are unavoidable it is necessary to determine the cable size which will prevent damage to the cable...

Page 12: ...off at the mains 200 mm minimum gap from ceiling 200 mm Remove three screws Remove Cover and determine supply pipe position For back inlet use soldered elbow Caution Do not drill into buried cables or pipes Drill and plug the three holes using template Fix appliance to wall Flush a minimum of 10 litres through pipework Alternative fixings for some wall structures are not supplied ...

Page 13: ...y connect the conductors Do not exert strain on the terminal block Make sure wires are clear of all mounting holes Refit the Service Tunnel and Cover Make sure they fit correctly Do not overtighten screws Do not use alternative screws to secure the Cover This can cause internal damage to the appliance Do not seal around the back of appliance L BROWN GREEN N BLUE ...

Page 14: ...ease button FULLY and assemble Clamp Bracket Release the button when in desired position Soap Dish Hose Retaining Ring 25 mm Minimum Spill over level Clamp Bracket Release Button Slide Bar Slide the Soap Dish and the Hose Retaining Ring onto the Slide Bar below the Clamp Bracket Fitboththetopand bottomSupports Make sure the slots are aligned to fit fully home ...

Page 15: ...ly tighten the screw Then fix the top Slide Bar Support whilst pressing it down to keep the whole assembly together Fit the End Caps to the Slide Bar Supports Fit the Hose to both the Handset and the Shower Outlet remembering to pass it through the Hose Retaining Ring Do not overtighten the Hose connections Alternative fixings for some wall structures are not supplied ...

Page 16: ...supply is turned off at the mains Set control to LOW Turn water supply fully on Check for water leaks Turn control to full cold Switch on electrical supply Push START button Water will be flowing at a cool temperature 0 5 secs Turn control slowly Temperature remains cool and flow is reduced Turn control to full cold Set control to MEDIUM The temperature will rise slightly 5 10 secs ...

Page 17: ...ce during operation High mains water pressure and high shower temperature will affect the tone This is quite normal in use The temperature will rise further Adjust temperatures as required Flow rate will adjust automatically Press STOP and isolate power Residual water may drain over a few minutes 17 ...

Page 18: ...lectric Shower Works Hot water is produced by passing cold water through a heating tank _ COLD _ _ The shower has three heater settings The warmer the shower the lower the flow rate and vice versa USER INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 19: ...mperature The Effect of Other Water Devices Example of how shower temperature stabilizes due to sudden pressure changes _ Selected Showering Temperature Showering temperature will stabilize 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 Water inlet pressure fluctuations due to other draw offs e g flushing toilet wil...

Page 20: ...ectrical 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 Press STOP button and the shower will shut down A small amount of water may continue to drain over a few minutes 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 21: ...licks Water will flow from the outer set of holes Soothe Turn the Spray Plate anticlockwise until it clicks Water will flow from the large diameter holes Force Turn the Spray Plate anticlockwise until it clicks Water will flow from the inner set of holes 1 Depress the release button and slide the Clamp Bracket assembly to the required position Move the Handset to the required angle 2 ...

Page 22: ...Remove and clean T u r n i n g t h e t e m p e r a t u r e control does not affect the water temperature ON Med High Handset blocked Remove and clean If fault persists contact the shower installer Watercontinuesto flow when double pole switch is turned off OFF Any The diaphragm is damaged Contact shower installer to replace the flow valve assembly No water or very low flow rate OFF ON ON OFF Any A...

Page 23: ...e thermal switch to turn off the heating element to reduce the water temperature 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 Turn the temperature control anticlockwise to reduce the water temperature Do not tamper with the thermal switch ...

Page 24: ...o water or very low flow rate ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF Any Any Any Any Any Any Any Any Handset blocked The incoming water supply stop valves or the appliance isolating valve is closed Insufficient mains water pressure The heater tank is excessively scaled The pilot valve is faulty Inlet filter blocked The power is off at the double pole switch The fuse is blown or the MCB RCD has been tripped ind...

Page 25: ...s frozen When the relief valve operates a small rubber ball is ejected Resolve the blocked outlet and replace the tank assembly The water cannot be turned off OFF OFF OFF Any Any Any The Pilot Valve is faulty The diaphragm is damaged The supply pressure is below the minimum requirement Replace Replace the flow Valve assembly Contact local water company Check the static water pressure Note The stat...

Page 26: ...ng Read the section Important Safety Information first 1 2 3 4 5 Electrical supply is turned off at the mains Turn water supply fully off Remove three screws C o v e r a n d S e r v i c e Tunnel Hold a wrench across the flats of the plastic connector Unscrew the Filter using another wrench as shown Clean or renew the Filter as necessary Refit in reverse order making sure the Filter is screwed full...

Page 27: ...27 DIMENSIONS 225 mm 98 mm 335 mm 332 mm 52 mm 600 mm ...

Page 28: ...28 WIRING DIAGRAM START STOP Internal Wiring Diagram ...

Page 29: ...ents identified C 439 90 Thermal Switch 1539 339 Switch Assembly 1539 340 Neon Assembly not shown 1539 341 Cover Assembly White White Panel 1539 342 Cover Assembly Satin Chrome Panel 1539 343 Service Tunnel White 1539 344 Service Tunnel Satin 1539 349 Terminal Block Assembly 1539 350 Flow Regulator Assembly 1539 352 Start Stop Switch Assembly 1539 355 Cover Assembly White Chrome Panel 1798 054 Hea...

Page 30: ...inals of micro switches A minimum air gap of 4 mm must be maintained between the connectors after assembly 1539 349 1539 339 439 90 1798 054 8 5kW 1798 055 9 5kW 1798 056 10 8kW 1539 341 1539 342 1539 355 439 77 439 75 406 27 1539 343 1539 344 A B C 1539 352 C C C C C B B A 416 38 1539 350 C ...

Page 31: ...11 53 Slide Bar stainless steel 411 58 Hose Retaining Ring white 411 91 Soap Dish Pack white 411 92 Adjustable Handset white 411 94 Screw Pack 411 96 Spray Plate Assembly Low capacity 413 22 Adjuster Ring satin chrome 413 24 Clamp Bracket Assembly chrome 413 30 Slide Bar Support Assembly chrome 413 33 Hose Retaining Ring chrome 413 34 Soap Dish Pack chrome 413 58 Adjustable Handset chrome 632 73 H...

Page 32: ...32 411 05 413 22 632 73 411 96 A 411 92 413 58 411 53 411 23 413 24 411 94 411 94 411 30 413 30 632 73 150 58 411 58 413 33 411 91 413 34 411 94 411 94 411 30 413 30 ...

Page 33: ...H An outlet double check valve designed to prevent the backflow or backsiphonage of potentially contaminated water through shower controls which are fitted with a flexible hose as part of the outlet shower fitting 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 Premium ...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES ...

Page 35: ...35 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...se of the product or consequential loss of any kind Damage or defects caused if the product is repaired 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 y...

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