Mira Sport Operation manual

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These instructions are to be left with the user
7.5, 9.0 & 9.8 kW
Installation & User Guide
MIRA SPORT
ELECTRIC SHOWERS

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If you experience any difculty with the installation or operation of your new Electric
Shower, please refer to ‘Fault Diagnosis’, before contacting Kohler Mira Ltd. Our
telephone and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.
CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................3
Guarantee ............................................................................................3
Recommended Usage .........................................................................3
Patents and Design Registration ..........................................................3
Important Safety Information .................................................................4
Pack Contents Checklist ........................................................................ 6
Specications ..........................................................................................7
Installer Instructions ............................................................................... 8
Plumbing Checklist ...............................................................................8
Electrical Checklist .............................................................................10
Installation .............................................................................................12
Commissioning .....................................................................................14
User Instructions...................................................................................16
Fault Diagnosis......................................................................................19
Maintenance...........................................................................................23
Dimensions ............................................................................................24
Wiring Diagram......................................................................................25
Spare Parts ............................................................................................ 26
Accessories ...........................................................................................28
Notes ......................................................................................................29
Customer Service..................................................................................32

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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 Sport is an electric shower with separate controls for power selection and
temperature/ow adjustment. A unique ow regulator stabilises temperature changes
caused by water pressure uctuations. These can result from taps being turned on or
off or toilets being ushed. Individual lights indicate "POWER" and "LOW FLOW".
Mira Sport models covered by this guide:
Mira Sport 7.5 - A 7.5 kW 240 V AC (6.85 kW 230 V AC) heater. Available in white/
chrome nish.
Mira Sport 9.0 - A 9.0 kW 240 V AC (8.2 kW 230 V AC) heater. Available in white,
white/chrome, and chrome nishes.
Mira Sport 9.8 - A 9.8 kW 240 V AC (9.0 kW 230 V AC) heater. Available in white,
white/chrome, and chrome nishes.
Guarantee
For domestic installations, Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Sport against any
defect in materials or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase
(shower ttings for one year).
For non-domestic installations, Mira Showers guarantee the Mira Sport against
any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of 1 years from the date of
purchase.
For Terms and Conditions refer to the back cover of this guide.
Recommended Usage
Patents and Design Registration
Design Registration: 000373543-002-004
Patents: GB: 2 341 667
Ireland: 82835
Patent Applications: UK: 2 427 460, 2 432 201
Ireland: 2006/0462, 2006/0818
Recommended Usage
Domestic ü
Light Commercial ü
Heavy Commercial û
Healthcare û

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. Installation of this shower must be carried out in accordance with these
instructions, and must be conducted by competent personnel.
2. Isolate the electrical and water supplies before commencing installation. The
electricity must be switched off at the consumer unit and the appropriate circuit
fuse removed, if applicable.
3. The electrical installation must comply with BS 7671 (commonly referred to
as the IEE Wiring Regulations) and all relevant building regulations, or any
particular regulation or practice specied by the local electricity supply company.
4. The plumbing installation must comply with all national or local water regulations
and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice
specied by the local water supply company.
5. This shower is intended to be permanently connected to the xed electrical wiring
of the mains system. A separate supply must be provided from the consumer
unit to the shower.
6. This shower must be provided with means for disconnection that is incorporated
into the xed wiring in accordance with the relevant local wiring regulations. The
isolating switch must be local to the appliance and may be a ceiling mounted
pullcord type or a wall mounted switch tted in an appropriate zone area.
7. In accordance with BS7671 a 30mA Residual Current Device (RCD) must be
tted. This may be part of the consumer unit or a separate unit.
8. This shower must be earthed. Ensure any supplementary bonding complies
with the relevant regulations.
9. Ensure all electrical connections are tight, to prevent overheating.
10. This shower must not be tted where it may be exposed to freezing conditions.
Ensure that any pipe-work that could become frozen is properly insulated.
11. This shower is not suitable for areas with high humidity or temperature (i.e.
steam rooms and saunas).
12. Mains connections are exposed when the cover is removed, only a competent
person should remove the front cover. We recommend any maintenance work
is carried out by a Mira Service Engineer or suitably qualied tradesperson.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the shower.
13. DO NOT switch on if water leaks from the main enclosure. Isolate the electrical
supply to the shower immediately.
14. DO NOT switch on if there is a possibility that the water in the shower is frozen.
15. The outlet must not be connected to any tap, outlet control or showerhead other
than those specied for use with this shower. Only Kohler Mira recommended
accessories should be used.

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16. Electric showers can deliver scalding temperatures if not operated, installed or
maintained in accordance with the instructions, warnings and cautions contained
in this guide and on or inside the shower.
17. Rapid or excessive operation of the shower controls may result in high or
unstable outlet water temperatures. Operate controls gradually and allow 10-15
seconds to stabilise checking the temperature before entering the shower.
18. This shower is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the shower by a person responsible for their safety.
19. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the shower.
20. Always switch off the shower at the electrical isolating switch when not in use.
21. The showerhead must be de-scaled regularly.
22. DO NOT allow the handset to spray water directly on to the shower. Eg. When
cleaning shower control.
23. If the shower is not to be used for a long period, the water supply to the shower
must be isolated. If the shower or pipe-work is at risk of freezing during this
period, they should also be drained of water.
If any of the following conditions occur, isolate the electricity and water supplies
and refer to “To contact us”, on the back page of this guide.
• If the cover is not correctly tted and water has entered the shower case
• If the case is damaged
• If the shower begins to make an odd noise, smell or smoke
• If the shower shows signs of a distinct change in performance indicating a need
for maintenance
• If the shower is frozen