Mira Shore 8.5 kW User Manual

These instructions must be left with the user
Installation Guide
Switch on the electrical supply.
Turn temperature control to the
cold position.
Turn power control to low.
Push START/STOP button.
Water ows freely within a few
seconds, temperature remains
cool.
Turn power control to Eco.
Temperature will rise slightly.
1
3
2
4
65
7
COLD
0 - 15 secs
HOT
5 - 10 secs
COLD
HOT
COMMISSIONING
Turn power control to High.
Temperature will rise further. Adjust temperature as required.
Flow rate will adjust automatically.
Push START/STOP button.
Switch off the electrical
supply.
The shower will purge water from
its tank for a few seconds.
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.
9
12
13
8
10
11
5 - 10 secs
COLD
HOT
COLD
0 - 5 secs
HOT
Warning! There are no user serviceable components beneath the
cover of the appliance. In the event of a malfunction of the shower,
the troubleshooting information below provides details on possible
causes and remedies that may be carried out by qualied, competent
personnel. Non-qualied personnel should refer to the fault diagnosis
section in the users guide.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
SPARE PARTS
Mira Shore
8.5, 9.5 and 10.8 kW Electric Shower
1198977-W2-B
© Kohler Mira Limited, May 2013
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 installed and commissioned in accordance with our
instructions.
If this does not resolve the issue, contact us for help and advice.
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Call out charges for non product faults (such as damage or performance
issues arising from incorrect installation, improper use, inappropriate
cleaning, lack of maintenance, build up of limescale, frost damage,
corrosion, system debris or blocked lters) or where no fault has been
found with the product.
Water or electrical supply, waste and isolation issues.
Compensation for loss of use of the product or consequential loss of
any kind.
Damage or defects caused if the product is repaired or modied 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.
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Kohler Mira Limited.
The company reserves the right to alter
product specications without notice.
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within 30 days of purchase (UK only).
Within the guarantee period we will resolve defects in materials or
workmanship, free of charge, by repairing or replacing parts or product as
we may choose.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights and is subject to
the following conditions:
The guarantee applies solely to the original installation under normal use
and to the original purchaser only. The product must be installed and
maintained in accordance with the instructions given in this user guide.
Servicing must only be undertaken by us or our appointed representative.
Note! If a service visit is required the product must be fully installed and
connected to services.
Repair under this guarantee does not extend the original expiry date.
The guarantee on any replacement parts or product ends at the original
expiry date.
For shower ttings or consumable items we reserve the right to supply
replacement parts only.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy
No hot water from
the shower, with
the controls in any
position.
Insufcient water
supply pressure.
Failure of the
pressure switch,
microswitch or
thermal switch.
An internal wirng
connection has
failed.
One of the heater
tank elements
has failed.
Switch assembly
diaphragm fault,
water dripping
from the unit.
Contact local water
authority.
Check the continuity
of the switches, using
a suitable continuity
measuring device.
Replace the switches
as necessary.
Check the integrity of
the internal wiring.
Replace the heater
tank.
Replace switch
assembly.
The shower
temperature
cycles between
hot and cold.
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. DO NOT
TAMPER with the
thermal switch.
Turning the
temperature
control does not
affect the water
temperature.
The ow
regulator is faulty.
The handset
sprayplate is
blocked.
Replace the ow
regulator.
Remove and clean the
handset sprayplate.
Refer to the shower
ttings User Guide.
If the fault persists,
contact Customer
Services.
No water or very
low ow rate.
The handset
sprayplate is
blocked.
The hose or
handset is
blocked.
The incoming
water supply
stop valves, or
the appliance
isolating valve is
closed.
Insufcient water
supply pressure.
The heater tank
is excessively
scaled.
The pilot valve is
faulty.
The inlet lter is
blocked.
Regularly clean the
handset sprayplate.
Clear the blockage or
replace the hose or
handset.
Open the stop/isolating
valve completely.
Contact the local water
authority.
Replace the heater
tank.
Replace the ow
regulator assembly.
Clean the inlet lter.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy
No water or very
low ow rate.
The power does
not turn on at
the double pole
switch.
The fuse is blown
or the MCB/
RCD has been
tripped, indicating
a possible
electrical fault; for
example, heater
tank element
failure.
Clean the inlet lter.
Switch on the power at
the double pole switch.
The shower
temperature
cycles between
hot and cold.
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. DO NOT
TAMPER with the
thermal switch.
Turning the
temperature
control does not
affect the water
temperature.
The ow
regulator is faulty.
The handset
sprayplate is
blocked.
Replace the ow
regulator.
Remove and clean the
handset sprayplate.
Refer to the shower
ttings User Guide.
If the fault persists,
contact Customer
Services.
Water leaks from
the bottom of the
case near the
outlet and there is
no ow from the
handset.
The pressure
relief valve in the
tank has been
triggered (the
shower has a
pressure relief
valve assembly
that works to
reduce the dam-
age if the outlet
is blocked or the
unit if 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.
The pilot valve is
faulty.
Broken
diaphragm.
The supply
pressure is below
the minimum
requirement.
Replace the ow
regulator assembly.
Replace the ow
regulator assembly.
Contact local water
authority.
Check the static water
pressure. Note that the
static water pressure
may fall below the
minimum requirement
when other appliances
are drawing water,
for example the
dishwasher or the
washing machine.
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or REPAIRS
Please call us on
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SERVICING
Inlet Connector
Assembly
Inlet Filter
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
Warning! Isolate the electrical and water
supplies before removing the cover.
WARNING
There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower.
Servicing of the shower must only be carried out by qualied, competent
personnel following the instructions provided in this guide and those
provided with any spare part.
Before replacing any parts, ensure that the underlying cause of the
malfunction has been resolved.
Remove the cover and the service tunnel.
Use a suitable spanner to remove the
lter from the inlet connector assembly.
Hold a wrench across the ats of the inlet
connector assembly to prevent damage to
the connector, whilst removing the lter.
Remove the lter and rinse under a running
tap to remove any lodged particles. If
necessary, use a kettle descalent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Ret the components in reverse order.
SOLENOID
VALVE
MAINS
ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY
HEATER
TANK
START/STOP
PRESSURE/POWER
SELECTOR SWITCH
THERMAL
CUTOUT
DUAL DISC
TERMINAL
BLOCK
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN RED
RED
RED
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
RED
BLUE
BLUE
BROWN GREEN
GREEN
BLUE
BLUE
MICROSWITCH
(LEFT)
MICROSWITCH
(RIGHT)
WIRING DIAGRAM
Loosen the screws in the
terminal block and insert the
wires.
Strip back sufcient outer cable
insulation to enable routing to
terminal block.
Fit an earth sleeve to the earth
wire.
Tighten the screws in the
terminal block, ensure the
wires are secure and tight.
N (Neutral) = Blue wire
L (Live) = Brown wire
(Protective Earth) =
Green /Yellow sleeved wire
Ensure the earth bonding
complies with relevant
regulations.
Replace the service
tunnel.
Ensure the control dials
are aligned with the
spindles and replace
the cover.
Tighten the four cover
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.
4
Connect the inlet supply
pipe to the inlet connector
using a 1/2” BSP nipple with
compression nuts and olives
(as shown).
Turn on the water supply and
check connection for leaks.
7
This completes the installation.
8
Install the shower fittings (Refer to the Shower Fittings
Installation and User Guide packed with the product).
9
5
Unscrew the terminal block
retaining screw.
Carfully lift the terminal
block from its location on the
left of the case and move
it to the right of the case,
taking care not to damage
the wires.
Ret the retaining screw.
L N
6
1789.076
Mira Shore Cover Assy
1789.077
Mira Isle Cover Assy
1789.079
Service Tunnel
1789.081 Wire Pack (Not illustrated)
1789.080
Service Insert Pack
1789.082 Screw Pack (Not illustrated)
1789.083 Cover Seal (Not illustrated)
1789.084
Terminal Block Assy
1789.085
Switching
Assembly
1798.054 (8.5 kW)
1798.055 (9.5 kW)
1798.056 (10.8 kW)
Heater Tank Assy
439.75
Inlet Connector
439.27
Inlet Filter
439.77 (8.5 kW)
1539.350 (9.5/10.8 kW)
Flow Valve Assy
439.90
Thermal Switch
439.76
Clamp Bracket Pack
439.88 Seal Pack (Not illustrated)
1789.085
Latching Switch
Mira Isle
8.5, 9.5 and 10.8 kW Electric Shower
Screws
Screws
If the electric supply is on
the right hand side then
you will need to move the
terminal block. Otherwise
proceed with Step 6.
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Mira Customer Services
Dept, Cromwell
Road, Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire, GL52 5EP
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Mira Shore 8.5 kW Specifications

General

Brand	Mira
Model	Shore 8.5 kW
Category	Water Heater
Language	English