American Standard TOWNSQUARE 2555.501 User manual

PRESSURE BALANCING SHOWER SET
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Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
Installation
Instructions
TOWNSQUARE 2555.501
THREADED INLETS (STOPS)
INLETS
1/2" NPT
5-7/8"
OUTLETS
1/2" NPT
3-3/8"
1-5/8" TO 3-1/4"
FINISHED WALL
74" FOR
HEAD CLEARANCE
2" REF.
40" to 54"
SHOWER ONLY
OPTIONAL
1/2" I.P.S.
1
7-5/8"
BOTTOM OF
SHOWER
OPTIONAL TO
FINISHED FLOOR
USUALLY BETWEEN
65'' AND 78''
"SEE ILLUSTRATION"
8" REF.
COLD
HOT
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5
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2
1ROUGHING-IN Turn off water at main supply.
CAUTION
When soldering, remove PLASTER GUARD, CARTRIDGES and CHECK STOPS (IF PRESENT). When finished soldering,
flush valve body, replace cartridges, check stops (if present) and plaster guard to continue installation. Use thread
sealant or Teflon tape on threaded connections.
NOTE
Connect hot and cold water supplies.
Cap off shower pipe (4).
For support, use pipe BRACES (5) secured to wooden braces.
With valve turned off, turn on water supplies. Check for leaks.
If the valve is installed on a fiberglass
or other thin wall application, the
PLASTER GUARD (3) can be used as a support.
Cut a 4" dia. hole in the shower stall.
Drill two additional 1" holes to allow access
to the stops.
Remove PLASTER GUARD (3), rotate 90˚
so that indicated screw holes fit MANIFOLD (2).
Push CAP on valve, place ESCUTCHEON on and
attach with screws.
See Roughing-in diagram before starting.
Connections are:
1/2" female NPT for threaded inlets
Connect RISER PIPE (1) to MANIFOLD (2)
top outlet marked "SHR".
For proper positioning the finished wall
must be within side wall of PLASTER
GUARD (3).
To assure proper positioning in relation to wall, note
roughing-in dimensions.
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
Adjustable Wrench
Channel Locks
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Phillips Screwdriver
Required Tools
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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read these instructions carefully before you begin.
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• Permanent surface protectant remains beautiful
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3INSTALL HANDLE
ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP
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, all you need to do
is adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).
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COLDER
(Larger Numbers)
0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
HOTTER
(Smaller Numbers)
0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
Turn CARTRIDGE STEM (2) to the OFF position (coldest setting)
before making adjustment to HOT LIMIT STOP (1). Use a
flat blade screwdriver to pry free the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).
Pull forward and rotate counterclockwise one number to limit hot
water temperature. Use ARROW (3) on CARTRIDGE (4) and
NUMBERS (5) on HOT LIMIT STOP (1) for indication.
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Install HANDLE BUSHING (1) onto CAP (2).
Find correct position of HANDLE (3) and push
HANDLE (3) onto VALVE STEM (4).
Install HANDLE SCREW (5) and push in INDEX
CAP (6).
Check proper operation of HANDLE.
Turn on water supply on and test installed fitting.
Operate valve and diverter spout.
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2INSTALL TRIM
When finished tiling the wall, remove PLASTER GUARD (A)
and turn off water supply.
Push CAP (1) over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2).
Mount ESCUTCHEON (3) and gasket to valve body with SCREWS (4).
Remove PIPE CAP (5) from shower pipe.
Install SHOWER ARM (6) and SHOWER HEAD (7).
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CAUTION: Protect finish on SHOWER ARM and
SHOWER HEAD when installing.
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Pull INDEX CAP, unscrew HANDLE SCREW and pull HANDLE off valve stem.
Remove two SCREWS holding ESCUTCHEON and remove ESCUTCHEON.
Remove COVER by pulling straight out.
Shut off water supply by either closing off main water supply, or closing off the hot and cold CHECK STOPS on valve.
TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING
Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and
pull out PRESSURE BALANCING (5) unit.
Clean SEALS (9) on base of CARTRIDGE (1). Check base of PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and clean O-RINGS (6). Remove
CAPS (7) and check O-RINGS on inside of CAPS (7). Clean inside sealing surfaces of VALVE BODY (8).
Re-assemble PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and CARTRIDGE (1). Tighten all screws.
Turn on water supply and see above for installing TRIM and HANDLE.
VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
ROTATE 180˚
Remove PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5).
Remove CAPS (7) and clean valve thoroughly.
Examine balancing unit and check condition of O-ring on end of piston. Piston should move back and forth. Order Repair
Part M952100-0070A if balancing unit is defective.
Replace CAPS (7) and install PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Make sure inlets line up with two holes in bottom of casting.
Top flange should butt-up against top of casting.
Remove PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Rotate PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) 180˚ so that the inlets face up and the
large outlet port faces down.
Push PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) in casting make sure inlets line up with holes in bottom of casting. Top flange should
butt up against top of casting.
Reassemble FIXATION RING (4) and CARTRIDGE (1).
UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE
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3INLETS
LARGE OUTLET
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EverClean™ Finish Care Instructions
American Standard’s EverClean finish will wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. A soft cloth with
clean water may also be used, if desired. No additional cleaning products are required.
DO NOT USE: Soaps, acid, polish, abrasives, harsh cleaners, or a cloth with a coarse surface.