Mira Logic Series Operation manual

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Installation & User Guide
SHOWER FITTINGS
These instructions are to be left with the user
MIRA LOGIC
POWER RANGE

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CONTENTS
Introduction.............................................................................................3
Important Safety Information .................................................................3
PackContents Checklist .........................................................................4
MiraLogicPowerShowerFittings ........................................................4
Dimensions .............................................................................................5
Specifications..........................................................................................6
InstallationRequirements ......................................................................7
Installation...............................................................................................8
Slide Bar and Clamp Bracket ...............................................................8
HandsetInstallation ........................................................................... 10
SoapDish Installation ........................................................................10
Operation............................................................................................... 11
ChangingSpray Settings ................................................................... 11
ClampBracket Adjustment ................................................................12
Fault Diagnosis ..................................................................................... 13
Maintenance .......................................................................................... 14
Cleaning.............................................................................................14
Spray Plate - Removal and Installation ..............................................15
Spares.................................................................................................... 16
Mira Logic Spares List .......................................................................16
MiraLogic SparesDiagram ................................................................17
Accessories ........................................................................................... 18
Notes...................................................................................................... 19
CustomerService.................................................................... BackPage

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INTRODUCTION
Mira Logic Power Shower Fittings
An adjustable spray handset with four different spray actions (start, champagne,
massage and eco*), supplied complete with flexible hose, clamp bracket assembly,
slidebar,supports,hoseretainingring/gelholderandwallmountedsoapdish. Available
inwhite and white/chrome finish.
* The eco setting reduces the water flow on the start mode to give better economical
useofwater,whilst stillgivinganadequateshower performance.Thissetting performs
best with pumped and mains pressure unvented systems. On some combination
boiler systems the economy setting will have no effect, and will give the same spray
action as the start setting.
Ifyou experience any difficulty with theinstallationoroperationof your new shower
fittings,thenpleasereferto"FaultDiagnosis",beforecontactingKohlerMiraLimited.
Our telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION
Warning!
1. Productsmanufacturedbyusaresafeandwithoutriskprovided theyare installed,
used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions
andrecommendations.
Caution!
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Retain this guide for later use.
3. Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the installation site.
4. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this guide.
5. Anyone who may have difficulty understanding or operating the controls of any
showershould be attended whilst showering. Particular consideration should be
givento the young, the elderly, the infirm, or anyoneinexperiencedinthecorrect
operationofthe controls.
6. Whenthisproduct hasreached theendofitsserviceablelife,itshouldbe disposed
ofin a safe manner,inaccordance with current localauthorityrecycling,or waste
disposalpolicy.
Thankyou forpurchasinga qualityMiraproduct. To enjoythefull potentialofyour new
product,please take timetoreadthis guide thoroughly,havingdoneso, keep ithandy
forfuture reference.

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2 x Fixing Screws
2 x Slide Bar
End Supports
1 x Soap Dish
2 x Wall Plugs
2 x Hose Seals
1 x Handset
1 x 1.25 m
Flexible Hose
1 x Clamp Bracket
Assembly
1 x Hose
Retaining
Ring
1 x Soap Dish
Wall Bracket
1 x Slide Bar
OR
2 x Soap Dish
Fixing Screws
2 x Soap Dish
Wall Plugs
2 x Slide Bar
End Caps
1 x Applicator
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Mira Logic Power Shower Fittings
Documentation
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1x Guarantee Card
PACK CONTENTS CHECKLIST
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DIMENSIONS
354 mm Max.
109 mm
156 mm
659 mm

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SPECIFICATIONS
Minimummaintainedpressure:0.4 bar
Maximummaintainedpressure:5.0 bar
Warning!Exceedingthestatedmaximummaintainedpressurecouldresultinexcessive
spray forces and possible damage to the product.
This is the typical flow performance graph for the Mira Logic power shower fittings
only.Therewillbe an additional pressure loss through the shower control.
Pressure loss = Pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the fitting.
Pressure Loss (bar)
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4
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2
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Flow Rate (litres/minute)
14
20
Start Eco
18
12
10
8
6
4
Massage
Champagne

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Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be
conductedbydesignated, qualified and competent personnel.
1. Thehose retainingringsupplied must beused to stopthehandset from dropping
belowthe spill-overlevelof the bathorshower tray.Thiswill preventwatersupply
contaminationdue to backsiphonage.
2. Installationsmust comply with UK Water Regulations/ Bye-laws(Scotland),and
Building and Plumbing Regulations in force at the time of installation.
3. When installing the shower fittings in a cubicle, position with the spray pointing
acrossratherthan toward the opening of the cubicle.
4. When installing the shower fittings over a bath, position with the spray pointing
down the centre line of the bath.
5. Avoidlayouts where theshowerhose will besharplykinked. This mayreducethe
life of the hose.
6. Do not fit any form of flow control in the shower outlet.
7. Do not use excessive force when making connections.
8. Do not install the fittings in a position where it could become frozen.
9. The minimum pressure required for a satisfactory spray pattern to form, at the
handsetorsprayhead,is0.1bar.Foragravityfedshowerinstallationtheminimum
headofwaterrequired,toaccommodate thepressurelossinthe pipesandshower
control of a typical installation, is 1.0 metre.
For a pump installation the minimum acceptable vertical distance between the
baseof thecoldwater storagecistern andtheshower headtooperate thepump’s
flow switches, is typically 0.6 m (600 mm).
INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

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INSTALLATION
Note!For drylined, studpartition,shower cubicleorlaminated panelwallsthe installer
may wish to obtain alternative proprietary cavity fixings. Use of these alternative
fixings is beyond the scope of this guide.
Important! If the Logic slide bar replaces an existing Mira slide bar make sure that
theposition oftheshower controlandthe shower fittingsprovidea minimumof25 mm
between the handset and bath/tray spill-over level. This is necessary to prevent
back-siphonage. If this is not possible then the new slide bar will have to be
repositioned.
1. Decide on a suitable position for the
slide bar avoiding buried cables and
pipes. Make sure that when the hose
retaining ring is placed on the lowest
position on the slide bar there is a
minimum of 25 mm between the
handsetandbath/tray spill-over level.
This is necessary to prevent
back-siphonage.
2. Important! The slide bar has been
suppliedwithan applicatorfittedtoone
end (refer to illustration) to assist the
assembly of the slide bar through the
clamp bracket.
With theclamp bracketbuttonFULLY
depressedcarefully easetheslidebar
throughthe hole in the clamp bracket.
Takecare nottodislodge theconstant
frictionmechanismorthe friction pad.
3. Release the clamp bracket button.
Remove the applicator from the slide
barand store in a safe place for future
use.
4. Slide the hose retaining ring onto the
slide bar below the clamp bracket.
Applicator
Clamp Bracket
Slide Bar
Constant Friction
Mechanism and
Friction Pad
25 mm Minimum
Spill-over level
Hose Retaining
Ring
Slide Bar and Clamp Bracket
Readthe section: Installation Requirements before proceeding withtheinstallation.
The slide bar should be positioned to one side of the shower control at a convenient
height for all the family. It should be positioned so that the handset discharges down
the centre line of the bath, or across the opening of the shower cubicle. The handset
shouldbedirected away from the shower control.

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5. Make sure that the slots in the slide
bar are aligned with the lugs in the
support and fit the two slide bar
supports to the ends of the slide bar.
Makesurethat eachsupportispushed
firmly home.
Note!IfreplacinganexistingMiraSlide
Bar proceed to instruction 8.
6. Using the assembled slide bar and
supports as a template, mark the
position of the two fixing holes using
the centre slot.
Warning!Make surethatthere are no
buriedcablesorpipesinthewallbefore
drilling.
7. Drill the two 8 mm holes for the fixing
screws and insert the wall plugs
supplied.(Alternativelyuseproprietary
cavity fixings for dry lined, stud
partition,showercubicleorlaminated
panelwalls).
8. Fixthebottom slide bar support to the
wall using the screw provided. Make
sure that the screw is fully tightened.
9. Loosely screw the top slide bar
supportto the wall. Press firmlydown
onthe top slide barsupportand,while
continuing to apply force, fully tighten
thescrew.
10. Fit the end caps to the slide bar
supports.
11. Checktheslidebarcannot be rotated
or vertically moved. If there is
movement remove the slide bar
assemblyfromthewall.Checktheslide
barsupport lugsare properlyengaged
with the slots in the slide bar and the
supportsarepushedfullyontotheslide
barends. Refittheslide barassembly.
12. Refertosections:HandsetInstallation
and Soap Dish Installation to
complete the fittings installation.
End Cap
End Cap
Top Slide Bar
Support
Slide Bar
Clamp
Bracket
Assembly
WallPlug
Fixing Screw
Hose
Retaining
Ring
Slide Bar
Support Lug
Bottom Slide Bar
Support

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Soap Dish Installation
1. Decide on a suitable position for the
soapdish, avoiding any buried cables
andpipes.
2. Placethewallbracketonthewalland
mark the position of the fixing holes.
Warning!Make surethatthere are no
buriedcablesorpipesinthewallbefore
drilling.
3. Drill the two 8.0 mm fixing holes for
the soap dish at 35 mm centres, and
insert the wall plugs supplied.
4. Screw the wall bracket to the wall.
5. Clipthesoapdishontothewallbracket.
6. This completes the installation of the
MiraLogicpowershowerfittings.
HandsetInstallation
Caution!Do notovertighten the hose.
1. Screw the hose onto the outlet of the
shower control (Make sure that the
hosewasher is fitted).
2. Pass the flexible hose through the
hose retaining ring and screw the
remaining end of the hose onto the
handset (Make sure that the hose
washer is fitted).
3. Placethehandset intheclampbracket
assembly.
Handset
Hose
Washer
Clamp
Bracket
Assembly
Hose
Retaining
Ring
Wall Bracket
Soap Dish
35 mm
WallPlug
Fixing Screw

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OPERATION
Changing Spray Settings
Thehandsethasfourdifferentspraysettings(start,champagne, massage and eco).
1. Eco Setting
Turn the spray plate fully clockwise.
Water will flow from the outer set of
holesandtheflowrate willbe reduced.
This setting performs best with most
gravity,pumped,andmains pressure
unvented systems. On electric
showersand somecombinationboiler
systems the economy setting will
havenoeffect,and will give the same
spray action as the start setting.
2. Start
Turnthespray plateanticlockwise until
it 'clicks' (one click from economy
setting).Waterwill flow from the outer
set of holes.
3. Champagne
Turnthespray plateanticlockwise until
it 'clicks' (two clicks from economy
setting).Waterwillflowfromthelarge
diameterholes.
4. Massage
Turnthespray plateanticlockwise until
it 'clicks' (three clicks from economy
setting).Waterwillflowfromtheinner
set of holes.

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ClampBracket Adjustment
1. Depress the release button and slide
the clamp bracket assembly to the
requiredposition.
2. Movethehandsettotherequiredangle.
Afriction mechanism within the clamp
bracketassemblywill holdthe handset
atthedesired angle.
Release
Button
Clamp Bracket
Assembly

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FAULTDIAGNOSIS
The trouble shooting information tabled below gives details on what you can do as a
user, should you encounter difficulties with the shower fittings whilst operating the
shower. Before replacing any parts make sure that the underlying cause of the
malfunctionhasbeenresolved.
Cause RemedyMalfunction
Dripfromspray plate
assemblyin handset.
Spray plate blocked.
Hose blocked or twisted.
Partially closed stop or
servicingvalve in supply pipe
work to the shower control.
Headofwaterbelowminimum
required.
Problemwith shower control.
Refer to section:
Maintenance,Cleaning.
Clear blockage or release
twist in hose or renew hose.
Openvalve.
RaisecisternorfitMirapump.
Refer to the shower control
Installationand User Guide.
No flow or low flow
rate from shower
fittings.
Asmallamountof water may
be retained in the shower
fittingafter theshower control
hasbeenturnedoff.Thismay
drain over a few minutes.
Problemwith shower control.
Thisisquitenormal.Changing
theangle of theshowerfitting
may vary the draining time.
Refer to the shower control
InstallationandUserGuide.
Adjusting the spray action
changes the flow of water.
Thismay affectsomeshower
controls and plumbing
installations.
To minimise the effect make
sure that the spray plate is
clean. Refer to section:
Maintenance, Cleaning. If
themalfunction persists refer
to the shower control
InstallationandUserGuide.
Shower temperature
changes when spray
action is adjusted.

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Many household cleaners contain abrasives and chemical substances, and should
not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned
with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, and then wiped dry using a soft
cloth.
Spray Plate Assembly - External
1. Useyourthumborasoftcloth to wipe
any limescale from the soft rubber
nozzlesand the frontfaceofthe spray
plateassembly.
Spray Plate Assembly - Internal
1. Remove the spray plate assembly.
Refertosection:Maintenance:, Spray
Plate - Removal and Installation.
2. Removethe massage turbineandthe
nozzlering retainer.
3. Clean all the components with a stiff
brush.If necessary useaplastic kettle
descalent in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Flush
thoroughly with water before the
showeris used.
4. If necessary replace the 'O' seals.
Referto section: Spare Parts.
5. Refitthecomponentsin reverseorder.
Make sure that the 'O' seals, the
massage turbine and the nozzle ring
retainer are fitted correctly. Refer to
section: Maintenance, Spray Plate -
Removal and Installation.
'O' Seals
Adjuster Ring
Spray Plate
Assembly
Handset Body
Assembly
OR
Nozzle Ring
Retainer
Massage
Turbine

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Spray Plate - Removal and Installation
Spray Plate Removal
1. Turn the adjuster ring fully
anticlockwise to the massage spray
setting.
2. Unclipandremovetheadjusterring.
3. Unscrew the spray plate assembly in
an anticlockwise direction. The 'O'
seals will provide some resistance.
4. Removethe massage turbineandthe
nozzlering retainer.
Spray Plate Installation
1. Make sure that the four 'O' seals,
massage turbine and nozzle ring
retainer are all correctly fitted.
2. Turn the flow divertor fully clockwise.
3. Carefully screw the spray plate
assembly on to the flow divertor
4. Align the inner teeth on the adjuster
ringwith the teeth on the handset flow
divertor. Clip the adjuster ring into
position.
Handset Body
Assembly
Spray Plate
Assembly
Adjuster Ring
Nozzle Ring
Retainer
Massage
Turbine
Nozzle Ring
Retainer
Spray Plate
Assembly
Massage
Turbine
'O' Seal
'O' Seal
Flow
Divertor
'O' Seal
'O' Seal
Teeth Spray Plate
Assembly
Adjuster Ring
Inner Teeth

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Mira Logic Spares List
450.01 Hose 1.25 m - chrome
450.02 Hose 1.25 m - white
450.03 Adjuster Ring (for fittings supplied with Mira Event XS)
450.04 Handset Assembly - white (for fittings supplied with Mira Event XS)
450.07 Slide Bar Support Assembly
450.08 Service Pack 'O' seals- components identified 'A'
450.09 Slide Bar - stainless steel
450.10 Slide Bar - white
450.11 HoseRetaining Ring
450.12 Soap Dish Pack
450.13 Adjuster Ring (for fittings supplied with Mira Extreme)
450.14 Spray Plate Pack - components identified 'B'
450.15 Handset Assembly - white (for fittings supplied with Mira Extreme)
450.17 SlideBarWallFixing Pack- components identified 'C'
632.73 HoseWasher
1594.050 Clamp Bracket Assembly - white
1594.054 Clamp Bracket Assembly (for fittings supplied with Mira Event XS /
Sport)
SPARES

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Mira Logic Spares Diagram
632.73
450.01
450.02
450.09
450.10
450.11
450.12
450.07
1594.050
1594.054
C
C
450.04
450.15
A, B
450.13
B
B
B
450.03
OR
C
C

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ACCESSORIES
DCV-H: An outlet double check valve, designed to prevent the backflow or
back-siphonageof potentiallycontaminatedwater, through showercontrolswhich are
fittedwith a flexible hose aspart of the outlet shower fitting. The inclusion of the Mira
DCV-Hwill increase the requiredsupplypressuretypically by 0.1 bar. Availableasan
optional accessory from Customer Services.
DCV-H Outlet Double Check Valve
(Part no 110.55)
9 litre/minute Flow Regulator: Designed to limit the flow rate for the Mira Logic
fittingsin highpressureinstallations. Contact CustomerServicesfor the flowregulator
options for bir fittings.
9 Litre/minute Flow Regulator
(Part no. 146.84)

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NOTES

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P3820/4(L94C) © Kohler Mira Limited, July 2005
Mira is a registered trade mark of
KohlerMira Limited.
The company reserves the right to alter
product specifications without notice.
www.mirashowers.com
CUSTOMERSERVICE
Spare Parts
We maintain an extensive stock of spares, and aim to have
functionalparts availablefor tenyears fromthe date of final
manufacture of the product.
Spares can be purchased from approved stockists or
merchants (locations on request) or direct from Customer
Services.
Sparesdirect willnormally bedespatched withintwo working
days. Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard at the
timeof ordering. Should paymentbycheque be preferred a
pro-forma invoice will be sent.
Note! In the interests of safety, spares requiring exposure
to mains voltages can only be sent to competent persons.
Service
Our Service Force is available to provide a quality service
at a reasonable cost. You will have the assurance of a Mira
trained engineer/agent, genuine Mira spares – and a 12
month guarantee on the repair.
Payment should be made directly to the Service Engineer/
Agent, using Visa, Mastercard or a cheque supported by a
banker’s card.
To contact us
England, Scotland & Wales
Mira Showers Customer Services
Telephone: [phone]
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Working days (4:30 pm Friday)
8:30 am to 12.30 pm Saturday
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: [phone]
By Post: CromwellRoad
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL525EP
NorthernIreland
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Telephone: [phone] – Mon to Fri 9 am-5pm
Fax: [phone] – 24 hours
Post: Maryland Industrial Estate
BallygowanRoad
Moneyreagh,Co Down
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Republic of Ireland
ModernPlant Ltd
Telephone: [phone] – Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
Fax: Dublin 01 4592329 – 24 hours
Post: Otter House
NaasRoad
Clondalkin
Dublin22
Guarantee of Quality
MiraShowers guarantee yourproductagainst any defectin
materials or workmanship for the period shown in the
GuaranteeRegistrationDocumentincluded withyourshower.
Alternatively, to confirm the applicable guarantee period
please contact Customer Services.
To validate the guarantee, please return your completed
registration card.
Within the guarantee period we will resolve defects, free of
charge, by repairing or replacing parts or modules as we
may choose.
Tobe free ofcharge,service work mustonly be undertaken
byMira Showersor ourapprovedagents inNorthern Ireland
and Republic of Ireland.
Service under this guarantee does not affect the expiry
date. The guarantee on any exchanged parts or product
ends when the normal product guarantee period expires.
Not covered by this guarantee:
Damage or defects arising from incorrect installation,
improper use or lack of maintenance, including build-up of
limescale.
Damageor defects if the productis taken apart, repairedor
modified by any person not authorised by Mira Showers or
our approved agents.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other
legal rights.
Before using your shower
Please take the time to read and understand the operating
and safety instructions detailed in this manual.
What to do if something goes wrong
Ifwhen youfirst useyour showerit doesn’tfunctioncorrectly,
first contact your installer to check that installation and
commissioning are satisfactory and in accordance with the
instructions in this manual. We are on-hand to offer you or
your installer any advice you may need.
Should this not resolve the difficulty, simply contact our
Customer Services who will give every assistance, and if
necessary arrange for our service engineer to visit.
If later the performance of your shower declines, consult
this manual to see whether simple home maintenance is
required. Please call our Customer Services to talk the
difficulty through, request service under guarantee if
applicable, or take advantage of our comprehensive After-
Sales service.
As part of our quality and training programme calls may be
recordedormonitored.
Our Customer Services Team is comprehensively trained
toprovide everyassistanceyou mayneed: help andadvice,
spare parts or a service visit.
Mira Showers
Kohler Mira Ltd
Cromwell Road,
Cheltenham GL52 5EP.