Kohler Mira Sport Thermostatic Installation Manual
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These instructions must be left with the user
Installation Guide
Mira Sport Thermostatic
9.0 & 9.8 kW
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(UK Only)
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If you experience any difculty with the installation of your new shower, then please
refer to “Fault Diagnosis”, before contacting Kohler Mira Limited. Our telephone
and fax numbers can be found on the back cover of this guide.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a quality Mira Sport Thermostatic Electric Shower. To enjoy
the full potential of your new shower, please take time to read this guide thoroughly,
and keep it handy for future reference.
Products manufactured by Kohler Mira Ltd are designed to be safe provided, that
they are installed used and maintained in good working order, in accordance with
our instructions and recommendations.
Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this guide, and on or
inside the shower.
Mira Sport Thermostatic electric showers have separate controls for power
selection and for temperature/ow adjustment. A unique ow regulator stabilises
any temperature changes caused by water pressure uctuations, which can result
from taps being turned on or off or toilets being ushed.
When this shower has reached the end of its serviceable life, it should be disposed
of in a safe manner, in accordance with current local authority recycling, or waste
disposal policy.
Mira Sport Thermostatic models covered by this guide:
Guarantee
The Mira Sport has been designed for domestic use only, Mira Showers guarantee
the Mira Sport against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two
years from the date of purchase (shower ttings for one year).
For terms and conditions, refer to the back cover of this guide.
Patents and Design Registration
Design Registration: 001259 287-0002, 001259 287-0005
Patents: GB: 2341667, 2427460, 2404000, 2428286
Ireland: 82835, 85128, 85163, 85912
Product Model Number Colour
Sport Thermostatic 9.0 J03I White/Chrome
Sport Thermostatic 9.8 J03J White/Chrome
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING - This shower 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 appliance.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. Installation of this shower must be carried out in accordance with these
instructions by qualied, competent personnel.
2. Isolate the electrical and water supplies before commencing installation. The
electricity must be isolated at the consumer unit and the appropriate circuit
fuse removed, if applicable. Mains connections are exposed when the cover
is removed.
3. DO NOT install the shower in areas with high humidity and temperature
(i.e. Steam rooms and saunas).
4. DO NOT install the shower where it may be exposed to freezing conditions.
Ensure that any pipework that could become frozen is properly insulated.
5. DO NOT switch the shower on if there is a possibility that the water in the
shower is frozen.
6. DO NOT switch the shower on if water starts leaking from the shower case.
Isolate the electrical supply to the shower immediately.
7. DO NOT connect the outlet of the shower to any tap, control valve, trigger
handset or showerhead other than those specied for use with this shower.
Only Kohler Mira recommended accessories should be used.
8. The water supplies to this product must be isolated if the product is not to be
used for a long period of time. If the product or pipework is at risk of freezing
during this period they should also be drained of water.
9. DO NOT perform any unspecied modications to the shower or its
accessories. When servicing only use genuine Kohler Mira replacement
parts.
10. If the shower is dismantled during installation or servicing then upon completion
the product must be inspected to ensure all electrical connections are tight and
that there are no leaks.
11. Read all installation instructions before installing this shower.
12. Upon completion of the installation, make sure that the user is familiar with the
operation of the shower, and leave this guide and the user guide with the owner.
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PACK CONTENTS
Documentation
Tick the appropriate boxes to familiarise yourself with the part names and to
conrm that the parts are included.
1 x Mira Sport Thermostatic
Electric Shower
3 x Wall Plugs
1 x Compression Nut
3 x Fixing Screws
1 x Olive
1 x Installation Guide
1 x User Guide
1 x Guarantee Brochure
1 x Installation Template
2 x Case Inserts
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INLET
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL
BLOCK
HEATER
TANK
MICRO
SWITCH (L)
MICRO
SWITCH (R)
SOLENOID
LED/LED
HOUSING
PUSH BUTTON
SWITCH
BROWN B
GREEN D
BLUE C
RED K
BROWN J
BROWN G
BLACK M
BLACK L
RED H
BLUE E
BROWN F
BLUE E
BLACK N
GREEN A GREEN A
GREEN D
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SPECIFICATIONS
European Conformity Information
The Mira Sport Thermostatic range of showers complies with the following European
directives:
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, 2004/108/EC EMC Directive.
The Mira Sport range of showers are high power appliances and are subject to conditional
connection. If the main electrical supply fuse is rated less than 80 Amps, the local electricity
supply company must be contacted to conrm if the electrical supply is adequate.
The Mira Sport Thermostatic range of showers complies with the requirements of the UK’s
water regulations.
Plumbing
Thermostatic Variant
Sport 9.0 Sport 9.8
Minimum Dynamic Pressure 70 kPa (0.7 bar)
Maximum Dynamic Pressure * 500 kPa (5 bar)
Minimum Static Pressure 20 kPa (0.2 bar)
Maximum Static Pressure * 1000 kPa (10 bar)
Maximum Inlet Temperature 30°C
Minimum Inlet Temperature 2°C
Inlet Connection 1/2" BSP Male / 15 mm Compression Fitting
Maximum Water Hardness 200 ppm CaCO
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Outlet Connection 1/2" BSP Male
Electrical
Thermostatic Variant
Sport 9.0 Sport 9.8
Nominal Power at 230 V ac 8.3 kW 9.0 kW
Nominal Power at 240 V ac 9.0 kW 9.8 kW
Recommended MCB Rating 40 A 45 A
Maximum Supply Cable Size 16 mm²
Recommended RCD Rating 30 mA tripping current
Recommended Isolator Switch 45 A double-pole with 3 mm contact separation
Appliance Sealing Rating IP X4 - Suitable for installation in Zone 1
Maximum Ambient Temperature 30°C
Minimum Ambient Temperature 2°C
Dimensions
Height 358 mm
Width 215 mm
Depth 90 mm
*A drop tight pressure reducing valve should be installed where dynamic or static pressure
exceeds the gure stated in the Specications.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Please read the Important Safety Information and specications sections at
the front of this guide, and the requirements detailed in this section before
installing the shower.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Plumbing
1. The plumbing installation must comply with all national or local water regulations
and all relevant building regulations, or any particular regulation or practice
specied by the local water supply company.
2. Do not install the product in a position in which service access is limited.
3. Decide on a suitable position for the shower (minimum distance of 200 mm from
the ceiling to allow for cover t and removal).
4. The position of the shower and shower ttings must provide a minimum gap of
25 mm between the showerhead and the spill over level of any bath, shower
tray or basin and a minimum gap of 30 mm between the showerhead and the
spill over level of any toilet, bidet or other appliance with a Fluid Category 5
backow risk (see diagram on page 8).
5. The shower is suitable for installation within the shower area and is tted with
a pressure relief valve. It must be positioned over a water catchment area with
the controls at a convenient height for the user.
6. The shower must be tted to a waterproof at and even wall surface.
7. DO NOT t the shower to the wall and tile up to the case.
8. DO NOT seal the gap between the shower and the wall surface.
9. The showerhead should be positioned so that it discharges down the centre
line of the bath or across the opening of a shower cubicle.
10. The showerhead must be directed away from the shower unit, during normal
use the showerhead must not spray directly on to the shower unit.
11. DO NOT apply excessive force to plumbing connections; always provide
mechanical support when making plumbing connections. Any soldered joints
should be made before connecting the shower.
12. This shower is not designed to be plumbed directly from the rear. For rear-entry
supply, add an elbow to the supply pipe and connect as a rising or a falling supply.
13. If pipework and/or electrical cables enter the shower from the rear through a
hole in the wall provision must be made to prevent water ingress back into the
wall structure.
14. Only use the inlet connector supplied with the shower. DO NOT use any other
type of tting.
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