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Mira ElEMEnt

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thErMostatic MixEr

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Page 1: ...1 Mira Element Installation and User Guide Thermostatic Mixer These instructions must be left with the user...

Page 2: ...15 2 Rising or Falling Supplies 17 Built in Thermostatic Mixer 19 1 Solid Wall or Stud Partition Using Securing Brackets Mounting off Front Face of Wall 19 2 Solid Wall or Stud Partition Using Rear Fi...

Page 3: ...high pressure systems to reduce excessive shower force The Thermostatic Mixer incorporates a wax capsule temperature sensing unit which provides an almost immediate response to changes in pressures or...

Page 4: ...materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase For terms and conditions refer to the back cover of this guide Recommended Usage Application Valve with Fittings Domestic L...

Page 5: ...ter 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 under...

Page 6: ...re included 1 x Mira Element Thermostatic Mixer 1 x O Key 2 x Olives 2 x Compression Nuts 2 x Concealing Plates 1 x 2 5 mm Hexagon Key 2 x No 8 x 1 Securing Screws 2 x Wall Plugs Documentation 1 x Gua...

Page 7: ...x 2 5 mm Hexagon Key 2 x No 8 x 1 Screws 2 x Wall Plugs 1 x 12 L Min Flow Regulator 3 x Olives 3 x Compression Nuts 1 x Mira Element Thermostatic Mixer attached to the Building in Shroud 1 x Control A...

Page 8: ...8 Dimensions 153 120 70 35 56 109 30 67 85 Building in Depth 56 183 All dimensions in mm Exposed Element Thermostatic Mixer Built in Element Thermostatic Mixer 108...

Page 9: ...nominally equal pressures Recommended Hot Supply 60 C 65 C Note The Mixing Valve can operate at temperatures up to 85 C for short periods without damage However for safety reasons it is recommended t...

Page 10: ...s 0 1 Bar to 1 Bar Mira Element with L10 Adjustable Fittings or Rigid Head Typical Flow Rates on High Pressure Systems 1 Bar to 5 Bar with 12 Litre Min Flow Regulator fitted in shower control outlet M...

Page 11: ...The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressure Gas heated system The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be installed with a gas water heat...

Page 12: ...tem thermal store The Thermostatic Mixer can be installed with systems of this type with balanced pressures Note Werecommendtheuseofa 12 L Min Outlet Flow Regulator supplied Pumped system The Thermost...

Page 13: ...rted and avoid any strain on the connections 5 Pipework dead legs should be kept to a minimum 6 Supply pipework layout should be arranged to minimise the effect of other outlet usage upon the dynamic...

Page 14: ...rising inlets are illustrated The Mixer can be installed using Rear Fixing Points on the Body or by using the Securing Brackets supplied on the Front Face of a Solid Wall or Stud Partition or on the...

Page 15: ...g Plates 153 mm Apply Silicone Sealant Backplate Concealing Plates 10 mm minimum between Elbow and finished wall surface 32 mm 18 mm from finished wall surface Elbow 1 2 For solid walls drill the hole...

Page 16: ...ipework 1 10 Align the Mixer with the pipework and fit onto the Backplate 1 11 Tighten the Compression Nuts onto the Mixer with a suitable Spanner Caution Take care not to damage the chrome surfaces 1...

Page 17: ...as a support for the spirit level Hot Supply Inlet 15 mm Make sure that supply pipes are thoroughly flushed through before connection to the shower control Cold Supply Inlet 15 mm 153 mm 150 mm 150 mm...

Page 18: ...re to do so may result in product malfunction 2 8 Fit the Compression Nuts and Olives onto the pipework 2 9 Align the Mixer with the pipework and fit onto the Backplate 2 10 Tighten the Compression Nu...

Page 19: ...ews retain for later use and remove the Mixer from the Building in Shroud 1 3 Determine the position of the Mixer and draw around the Building in Shroud 1 4 Mark the routes for the hot and cold supply...

Page 20: ...6 mm holes for the Wall Plugs Caution Do not drill into pipes in the wall 1 10 Fit the Wall Plugs supplied and fix the Mixer to the wall with the Screws provided Note For stud partition installations...

Page 21: ...ion or the control components will not fit correctly 1 16 Remove the two Shroud Screws retain for later use and remove the Building in Shroud 1 17 Fit the Shower Fittings refer to your Shower Fittings...

Page 22: ...ll Surface Finished Wall Thickness Depth X Rear Mounting 2 1 Refer to section 1 Solid Wall or Stud Partition Using Securing Brackets Mounting off Front Face of Wall and follow steps 1 1 to 1 4 2 2 Cut...

Page 23: ...the wall 2 4 For solid walls drill two 6 mm holes for the Wall Plugs 2 5 Insert the Wall Plugs supplied and attach the Mixer to the wall with the Screws provided Note For stud partition installations...

Page 24: ...the correct holes are used otherwise the Backplate cannot be fitted 3 5 Position the Mixer on the front of the panel make sure that it is level and central in the hole then mark the position of the M...

Page 25: ...ides Retighten the Grubscrews Caution Do not overtighten Caution Make sure that the olives are fitted and all pipework is flushed through before connecting to the Mixer 3 9 Fit the outlet pipework lea...

Page 26: ...ith the threaded holes on the Mixer and secure with the two Shroud Screws removed earlier Note Make sure that the Foam Seal is fully compressed Do not overtighten 6 With the cutout at the bottom locat...

Page 27: ...se Unscrew fully and pull the Cartridge from the Mixer Body 6 Rotate the Cartridge 180 7 Make sure that the two Cartridge Inlet Seals are fitted and carefully push into the Body aligning the Cartridge...

Page 28: ...Key Hub Exposed Models Built in Models Cutout Bearing Concealing Plate Backplate Shroud Screws Cartridge Seal Control Lever Handle Control Lever Grubscrew Control Lever Handle Control Lever Grubscrew...

Page 29: ...se If the temperature is too hot or too cold adjust as follows 2 Carefully unclip the Concealing Cap Caution Take care not to damage the chrome surface 3 Unscrew the Hub Retaining Screw with a 2 5 mm...

Page 30: ...is a Thermostatic Shower Control with a Single Sequential Control Lever for on off and temperature control The Control Lever operates anti clockwise in the following sequence Off On Cold Warm Maximum...

Page 31: ...e Airlock or partial blockage in pipework 3 No flow from the Mixer outlet a Check the Showerhead Hose and Filters for any blockage b Hot or cold supply failure 4 Blend temperature drift a Refer to sym...

Page 32: ...agent refer to section Customer service Lubricants Silicone based lubricants must only be used on the rubber seals Caution Oil based or other lubricant types may cause rapid deterioration of seals Cl...

Page 33: ...and flow rate Refer to section Fault Diagnosis Carry out the commissioning procedure Has flow rate fallen significantly or fallen below minimum flow specification Carry out a performance check Refer t...

Page 34: ...1 Isolate the hot and cold water supplies and operate the Control Lever to drain any residual water 2 Carefully remove the Filter Blanking Caps and unscrew the Filter Caps with the O Key supplied or a...

Page 35: ...ut to assist separation 4 Unscrew the two Shroud Screws and remove the Backplate from the Mixer 5 Unscrew the Filter Caps with the O Key supplied or a 12 mm hexagonal wrench and remove the Filters Not...

Page 36: ...ions with the appropriate water supply pressures and temperatures and it is commissioned maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations contained in this guide refer to the section Mai...

Page 37: ...Elbow Assembly 1062474 Cartridge Assembly 1062476 Backplate 1062477 Filter Pack x 2 1062478 Elbow Connector Pack 1062479 Outlet Connector Pack 1063660 Screw Pack identified B 1063661 Inlet Connector...

Page 38: ...38 1062474 1063661 1062477 2 off 1062473 1062478 1062479 1063662 1062476 1617 163 A A A A A 1617 164 1062472 1617 162 1063671 1062471 B B B B 1617 196...

Page 39: ...1595 046 Seal Pack identified A 1595 066 Filter Pack x 2 1595 067 Screw Pack identified B 1595 149 Outlet Connector Pack 1595 150 Elbow Assembly 1595 070 Component Pack 1617 162 Control Lever Pack 16...

Page 40: ...40 1595 070 1063671 1617 163 1617 164 1063662 B 1617 168 1595 149 A B A 1062474 B A 1595 066 2 off 1595 150 B A 1617 162 B 1617 196...

Page 41: ...d soap Dish White 1 1540 278 Chrome 1 1540 279 Wall mounted for use anywhere in or outside the showering area shower seat White 2 1536 128 White Chrome 2 1536 129 For use in or out of the showering ar...

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Page 44: ...you require further assistance call our customer services team extended Guarantees a selection of protection plans are available that enable you to cover repair bills for the life of your policy excl...

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