American Standard Edgemere TU018500 User manual

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
M965966 Rev. 1.0 (12/18)
Edgemere™
Pressure Balancing
Bath and Shower Trim Kit
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TU018500
TU018501
TU018502
TU018507
TU018508
Plumbers’ Putty
or Caulking
Adjustable Wrench Channel Locks
Phillips Screwdriver
Certied to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
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Teon Tape
Flat Blade Screwdriver
7-11/16"
(195 mm)
1-5/8" to 3-1/4"
1/2" (13 mm) I.P.S.
FINISHED FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65" AND 78"
(1651 AND 1981MM)
FINISHED WALL
18" (457 mm)
OPTIONAL
4-1/8" (108 mm)
TOP OF TUB RIM
*5-1/8" (130 mm) Ref. 4" (102 mm)
1/2" NPT
2-3/4" MAX. (69 mm)
1-3/4" MIN. (45 mm)
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
• To assure proper positioning in relation to wall.
Note roughing-in dimensions.
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
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1
2
6
5
3
4
UP
UP
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
For use with shower heads rated at 4.9 L/min (1.3 gpm) or higher.
• Remove PLASTER GUARD (6)
(Keep it installed for thin wall Installation).
• Remove BONNET NUT (1) by unthreading it
Counter clockwise. Remove test CAP (2).
• Remove PROTECTIVE HOUSING (3) from
CARTRIDGE (4). Install with “UP” text on top.
• Reinstall BONNET NUT (1) onto VALVE BODY (5)
and tighten rmly with 12 Nm or 9 lbs/ft.
NOTE: Specied tightening torque
of BONNET NUT (1) is critical to
assure sealing function.

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1
3
• Install HANDLE (1) by pushing it onto CARTRIDGE STEM (2)
and tightening SET SCREW (3) from below with 2.5 mm
Hex Wrench supplied.
HANDLE INSTALLATION
M965966 Rev. 1.0 (12/18)
2INSTALL TUB SPOUT, SHOWER HEAD,
SHOWER ARM WITH FLANGE
• Remove pipe cap and plug from shower and tub
rough piping.
• Slip DECORATIVE PLATE (5), then slip TUB SPOUT (1)
onto tub nipple and tighten with 2.5 mm Hex Wrench.
CAUTION: Protect nish on TUB SPOUT when
installing.
• Install SHOWER ESCUTCHEON (2) onto SHOWER
ARM (3). Apply sealant or Teon tape to threads on
both ends of SHOWER ARM (3) and thread longer
leg of SHOWER ARM (3) into shower elbow.
• Thread SHOWER HEAD (4) onto SHOWER ARM (3).
CAUTION: Protect nish on SHOWER HEAD and
ARM when installing.
CAUTION Protect nish on SHOWER HEAD
and TUB SPOUT when installing.
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PIPE
PLUG
PIPE
CAP
4
3
2
SHR.
ELBOW
TUB FILLER
NIPPLE
1-1/2" REF.
2.5 MM HEX
WRENCH
1
5
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1
2.5MM HEX
WRENCH
3
2
STANDARD WALL INSTALLATION
UP
4
2
UP
1
1
2
UP
1
PLASTER
GUARD
Figure 2.
Figure 1.
Figure 1a.
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4
3
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4
3
Figure 2a.
• Figure 1. Remove plaster guard from valve. Push CAP (1)
over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2) until seated against stop.
• Figure 2. Push ESCUTCHEON (3) onto CAP (1) and attach
to valve body with LONG SCREWS (4).
THIN WALL INSTALLATION
• Figure 1a. Push CAP (1) over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2) until
seated against stop.
• Figure 2a. Push ESCUTCHEON (3) onto CAP (1) and attach
to valve body with LONG SCREWS (4).

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M965966 Rev. 1.0 (12/18)
6CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: DO NOT CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A
CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
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• By restricting HANDLE rotation and limiting the amount of hot water
allowed to mix with the cold, the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1)
reduces risk of accidental scalding. To set the maximum hot water
temperature of your faucet valve, adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT
SAFETY STOP (1).
• Turn CARTRIDGE STEM (2) to the OFF position (coldest setting) before
making adjustment to HOT LIMIT STOP (1). Pull forward and rotate
counterclockwise one number to limit hot water temperature.
Use NUMBERS (5) on CARTRIDGE (4) on HOT LIMIT STOP (1)
for indication.
ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP
COLDER
(Larger Numbers)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
HOTTER
(Smaller Numbers)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3
4
1
5
2
5
VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
• Remove CARTRIDGE, see STEP 1 and STEP 2 and REVERSE process.
• Clean SEALS on the side of CARTRIDGE. Clean inside sealing surface of VALVE BODY.
• Re-assemble CARTRIDGE. Install trim. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
REPLACING CARTRIDGE
• To remove CARTRIDGE (1), install split WASHER (3) between the ridge on the cartridge and the bonnet nut (only
supplied with replacement cartridge) as shown.
• Proceed to unthread BONNET NUT (2) counter clockwise.
Note: CARTRIDGE (1) should be pulling out while unthreading BONNET NUT (2).
• Upon removal of the old Cartridge, install a new cartridge and secure it with BONNET NUT
(Hand tighten).
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
• NOTE: Must purchase specialized back to back cartridge. (Part number M970640-0070A)
• Remove CARTRIDGE (1) as detailed in steps above.
• Install back to back cartridge.
• Remove HANDLE (see step 3 and reverse).
• Remove ESCUTCHEON and CARTRIDGE CAP (see step 1 and reverse).
SERVICE
TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING CAUTION Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
Figure 1.
1
3
2

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HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1 [phone]
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
IN CANADA 1-800-387-0369
(TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
IN MEXICO 01-800-839-1200
M970410-0070A
Cartridge
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M970579-0070A
Screw & Adapter Kit
M970138-YYY0A
Shower Arm & Flange
M970139-YYY0A
Decorative Plate
M970145-002250A
Shower Head (2.5 gpm)
M970145-002180A
Shower Head (1.8 gpm)
M970448-YYY0A
Escutcheon & Screws
M907051-YYY0A
Cover
M970057-YYY0A
Lever Handle Kit
M970114-YYY0A
Set Screw & Button Kit
NOTE: TO AVOID SHOWER RISE OR OTHER RELATED ISSUES,
DO NOT USE PEX CONNECTIONS ON ANY OF THE OUTLETS.
M954805-YYY0A
Deep Rough-in Kit
PURCHASE SEPARATELY
PURCHASE SEPARATELY
M970640-0070A
Back-to-Back
Cartridge
Edgemere™
Pressure Balancing
Bath and Shower Trim Kit
MODEL NUMBER
TU018500
TU018501
TU018502
TU018507
TU018508
Replace the “YYY” with
appropriate nish code
CHROME 002
BRUSHED NICKEL 295
LEGACY BRONZE 278