Introduction. Mira Play

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a quality Mira product. To enjoy the full potential of your new product, please take time to read this guide thoroughly. Having done so, keep it handy for future reference.

The Mira Play is an electric shower with separate controls for power selection and temperature/flow adjustment. A unique flow regulator stabilizes temperature changes caused by water pressure fluctuations. These can result from taps being turned on or off, or toilets being flushed. An individual light indicates “POWER ON”.

This shower comes complete with a set of Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings.

Mira Play models covered by this guide:

Mira Play 9.5 kW- A 9.5 kW 240 V AC (8.3 kW 230 V AC) heater. Available in white/ white panel, white/chrome panel and satin/chrome panel finishes.

Mira Shower Fittings covered by this guide:

Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings

An adjustable spray handset with three different spray actions (start, soothe and force), supplied complete with flexible hose, clamp bracket assembly, slide bar, supports, soap dish, and hose retaining ring. Available in white/chrome finish.

If you experience any difficulty with the installation or operation of your new shower control, then please refer to the Fault Diagnosis section before contacting Kohler Mira

Ltd. Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.

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Important Safety Information

1.Warning!

1.1. Products manufactured by us are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations.

1.2. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. MAKE SURE SUPPLEMENTARY

BONDING COMPLIES WITH THE “REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS”.

The installation must be in accordance with the current edition of BS 7671 “The

IEE Wiring Regulations” in force at the time of installation. This appliance is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed electrical wiring of the mains system with its own dedicated supply.

1.3. DO NOT twist the individual cable cores of the live and neutral conductors, as this will prevent them from entering the terminal block.

1.4. The shower unit must NOT be fitted where it may be exposed to freezing conditions.

Make sure that any pipework that could become frozen is properly insulated.

1.5. DO NOT fit any form of outlet flow control as the outlet acts as a vent for the tank body. Only Mira recommended outlet fittings should be used.

1.6. If the cover is removed, the following warnings must be observed:

1.6.1.Turn off the electrical and water supplies before removing the cover.

1.6.2.Mains connections are exposed when cover is removed.

1.6.3.Refer to the wiring diagram before making any electrical connections (see section “Wiring Diagram”).

1.6.4.Ensure all electrical connections are tight, to prevent them overheating.

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2. Caution!

2.1. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this guide, and on or inside the appliance.

2.2. The electrical installation must comply with the “Requirements for Electrical

Installations”, commonly referred to as BS 7671 the “IEE Wiring Regulations”. Or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local electricity supply company in force at the time of the installation. The installation should be carried out by an electrician or contractor who is “Part P” (Building Regulations) registered, or is a member of an association such as:

2.2.1.National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation and Contracting

(NICEIC), throughout the UK.

2.2.2.The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), England and Wales.

2.2.3.The Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (ECAS).

2.3. The plumbing installation must comply with the requirements of UK Water

Regulations/Bye-laws (Scotland), Building Regulations or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water company. The installation should be carried out by a plumber or contractor who is registered, or is a member of, an association such as:

2.3.1.Institute of Plumbing (IOP), throughout the UK.

2.3.2.National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical Services

Contractors (NAPH & MSC), England and Wales.

2.3.3.Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF),

Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Pack Contents Checklist

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Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarize yourself with the part names and to confirm that the parts are included.

1. Mira Play 9.5 kW

1 x Mira Play 9.5 kW

3 x Fixing Screws

3 x Wall Plugs

2. Documentation

1 x Installation and User Guide

1 x Installation Template

1 x Guarantee Card

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3. Mira Response Adjustable Shower Fittings

2 x Slide Bar

End Caps

2 x Wall Plugs 1 x Handset

2 x Hose Seals

1 x Slide Bar

1 x Clamp Bracket

Assembly

1 x 1.25 m

Flexible Hose

1 x Soap Dish

1 x Hose Retaining Ring

2 x Slide Bar

End Supports 2 x Fixing Screws

Specifications

1. Plumbing

1.1. Minimum maintained inlet pressure:

9.5 kW = 70 kPa (0.7 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 9.5 kW requires a 40 Amp fuse.

2.2. The terminal block will accept cable sizes up to 16 mm 2 .

3. Standards and Approvals

3.1. The Mira Play complies with all relevant directives for CE marking.

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