Glacier bay 873W-6101 Assembly instructions

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INSTALLATION AND CARE GUIDE
SINGLE-HANDLE TUB AND SHOWER FAUCET
We appreciate the trust and condence you have placed in Glacier Bay through the purchase of this tub and
shower faucet. We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home. Visit us online
to see our full line of products available for your home improvement needs. Thank you for choosing Glacier Bay!
Model#
873W-6101
SKU#
1001-240-663
THD
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Table of Contents
Important Information ..............................2
Warranty ...................................................2
Pre-Installation.........................................3
Planning Installation ..............................3
Package Contents ..................................6
Installation................................................7
Care and Cleaning ....................................14
Troubleshooting........................................15
Service Parts ........................................... 16
Important Information
□ Do not install this product until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. If you are installing this
product for someone else, leave this manual for the owner’s/ user’s reference.
□ Inlet ports are designed to allow for 1/2 in. COPPER tubing solder connection or 1/2 in. IPS threading coupling
connection. For threaded connections, wrap sealant tape around threaded ends before connecting. If soldering
connections, certain inammable parts should be removed prior to the soldering in order to avoid heat damage.
If you are unsure how to properly remove these parts, please call us at 1-855-HD-Glacier.
□ Protect your eyes with safety glasses when cutting or soldering water supply lines.
□ NOISE AND WATER HAMMER IN PEX SYSTEMS: Due to the inherent exibility of PEX compared with metallic
plumbing materials, water hammer and noise can sometimes occur from the pressure surges. It is important to
ensure the tubing is not in contact with wallboard, forced air ducts or other high-resonance materials. Clamping
or strapping can help prevent these noises. DO NOT USE PEX tubing from the valve to the tub spout.
Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Glacier Bay products are manufactured with superior quality standards and workmanship and are backed by our
limited lifetime warranty. Glacier Bay products are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free of
defects in materials or workmanship. We will replace FREE OF CHARGE any product or parts that proves defective.
Simply, return the product / part to any of The Home Depot retail locations or call 1-855-HD-GLACIER (1-855-434-
5224) to receive the replacement item. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer
purchaser must be made available for all Glacier Bay warranty claims.
This warranty excludes incidental/inconsequential damages and failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and
tear. This warranty excludes all industrial, commercial & business usage, whose purchasers are hereby, extended
duration of warranty.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state and province to province. Please see a store or contact 1-855-HD-GLACIER for
more details.
Tools and Hardware Required ...............3
Adjusting the Temperature ......................12

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Safety
goggles
Thread
sealant tape
Tube
cutter
Strap wrench
Adjustable
wrench
Measuring
tape Thermometer
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
SILICONE
Silicone
sealant
Pre-Installation
PLANNING INSTALLATION
Before beginning the installation of this product, ensure all parts are present. Compare parts with the Package
Contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to install the product. Contact customer service
for replacement parts.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
ADVANCED INSTALLATION:
Consult a plumber or professional before installing this product.
If you are replacing your plumbing valve, please review the four common plumbing methods illustrated below:
COPPER, IPS, PEX and CPVC. Remove the existing handle and valve trim before replacing your valve. Please follow
all local building and plumbing codes.
A.1. COPPER (Before soldering, remove the cartridge from the valve)
Torch Lead-free solder Kit
Key
hole saw
Wire
brush
All installations can vary depending on how your previous faucet was installed. Not all supplies for faucet
installation are included; however, they are available wherever plumbing supplies are sold. When choosing your
installation supplies, make sure they are UPC and/or CSA approved products.
Flashlight

Pre-Installation (continued)
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Safety
goggles
Thread
sealant tape
Tube
cutter
Strap wrench
Adjustable
wrench
Measuring
tape Thermometer
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
SILICONE
Silicone
sealant
B. IPS
Key
hole saw
Flashlight
C. PEX+COPPER
Safety
goggles
Thread
sealant tape
Tube
cutter
Strap wrench
Adjustable
wrench
Measuring
tape Thermometer
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
SILICONE
Silicone
sealant
Key
hole saw
Flashlight
Full circle
crimping tool
Pipe
wrench
COPPER COPPER

Pre-Installation (continued)
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D. CPVC+COPPER
Safety
goggles
Thread
sealant tape
Tube
cutter
Strap wrench
Adjustable
wrench
Measuring
tape Thermometer
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
SILICONE
Silicone
sealant
Key
hole saw Flashlight
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Pre-Installation (continued)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Part Description Quantity
A1
B Shower arm 1
C Shower head 1
D Valve body 1
E Escutcheon 1
F Handle 1
G Set screw 1
H Protective cap 1
Shower ange
I Plug 1
J Tub spout 1
K Screw 2
L Plaster guard 1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
J
L
K
H
M
M Escutcheon screw 2

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Installation
1 Preparing for installation
CAUTION: Always turn off the water supply before
removing an existing faucet or replacing any part of a
faucet. Open the faucet handle to relieve water pressure
and ensure that the water is completely shut off.
□Shut off the water supply to the tub and
shower.
□Verify that the hole sizes and positions of the
holes in the wall are correct：
□The shower and tub spout outlet holes
should be 1-1/4 in. diameter.
□The valve access hole should refer to the
step 2.
□The recommended valve depth to the
nished wall is 2 in. min. to 2-1/2 in. max.
□Ensure that the valve body (D) cover is ush
with the nished exterior surface of the wall.
Position the valve body (D) correctly in the
wall with the “UP” pointing up. The 8 in.
minimum from the valve body to the tub
spout is required for proper operation.
2 Installing the valve body and
removing the plaster guard
a Thin Wall Installation
“Thin Wall” are usually built up with materials
such as berglass tub surround and will be the
main source of support for the valve. The plaster
guard (L) remains attached to the valve.
□
30 in.
Tub & Shower
8 in. Min.
48 in.
Shower Only
1 1/4 in. Diamter
1 1/4 in.Diameter
48 in.
Tub & Shower
Refer to
the step 2
30 in.
Shower Only
D
b Thick Wall Installation
“Thick Walls” are usually built up with materials such
as cement board, drywall, tile, etc. The plaster guard
(L) is positioned so that it is ush with the nished
wall. This ensures that the valve will be at the correct
position to accept the trim. The depth for valve body (D)
in wall is measured from center of shower outlet to
nished wall surface. The accepted depth distance is
1-1/2 in. to 2-1/2 in.. When the depth distance is
1-1/2 in. to 2 in., there will be interference between
the plaster guard and escutcheon, suggest removing
the plaster guard after the wall installation.
□
L
K
Unscrew the screws (K), and remove the plaster
guard (L).
□
1-1/2 in. to 2-1/2 in.
Finished wall
6 in. dia.
D
3-3/8 in. to 6 in. dia.
Finished wall
D
LL
NOTE: Be sure to position the body (D) correctly in the
wall, with the markings "UP" facing upward.

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Installation (continued)
3 Installing the supply
connections
□
□Tighten the pipes to the valve body (D) with a
pipe wrench (not included).
Wrap thread sealant tape (not included) around
the pipe threads in a clockwise direction, as
shown.
□
Connect the hot and cold water supply lines (1,
not included), the shower outlet pipe (2, not
included), and tub outlet pipe (3, not included)
by threading them into the valve body (D) in a
clockwise direction.
Connect the pipe elbows (4, not included) to
the end of the shower outlet and tub outlet
pipes.
□
NOTE: The hot water supply lines go into the H inlet, and
the cold water supply lines go into the C inlet. Do not use
PEX or CPVC between the valve and spout.
NOTE: If you do not wish to install the tub outlet, insert
the plug (I) into the bottom of the valve body (D).
4Back to back installation
□If the hot and cold inlets are reversed (hot on
right and cold on left), remove the screw, inverter,
sleeve, and bonnet from the valve body (D) with
reversed supply connections. Rotate cartridge
180°, so H appear on the right. Install the cartridge
making sure that the key is fully engaged with the
slot in the valve body (D). Slide bonnet over the
cartridge and thread onto the body. Hand tighten
securely. Reassemble sleeve, inverter and screw.
If you are not making a reverse or back to back
installation, skip the step, continue with the step 5.
NOTE: Never install the valve body (D) upside down!
D
H
3
2
D
1
4
I
2
D
1
4
Cold
Cold
Hot
Hot
Normal
installation
(changes
not required)
Reverse
installation
Normal installation Reverse installation

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Installation (continued)
6 Installing the plaster guard
Place the plaster guard (L) onto the body (D)
and secure with the screws (K).
□
5Flushing the water outlets
□
and checking for leaks
Place the handle (F) on the valve body (D)
inverter and turn the handle (F) to the full on
mixed position. Turn on the hot and cold water
supply lines and allow the water to ow from
the outlets for one minute, or until all foreign
matter has been ushed out. Check for leaks.
Shut off the water at the faucet and supply
lines. Remove the handle (F).
□
F
D
D
K
L
NOTE: Be sure to position the plaster guard (L) correctly
onto the body (D), with the markings "SHOWER" facing
upward.

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Installation (continued)
7 Installing the shower arm
□Insert the long end of the shower arm (B) through
the ange (A), and wrap thread sealant tape (not
included) around the long end of the shower arm
(B) in a clockwise direction, as shown.
Install the long end of the shower arm (B)
into the pipe elbow inside the wall. Carefully
tighten the shower arm (B) with a clean strap
wrench. Do not over tighten.
□
Wrap thread sealant tape around the pipe
threads of the tub spout outlet (1, not included)
in a clockwise direction, as shown.
□
Connect the tub spout outlet pipe (the tub
spout outlet pipe should project 3-3/8 in. to
3-17/32 in. from the nished wall) to the lower
pipe elbow (2, not included). Tighten the elbow
and tub spout outlet pipe connections with a
strap wrench.
□
3-3/8 in. to 3-17/32 in.
Wall
8 Installing the tub spout
□
□
Wrap thread sealant tape around the pipe
threads of the tub spout (J) outlet in a clockwise
direction, as shown.
Thread the spout (J) onto the threaded
connection in a clockwise direction until the
spout (J) becomes ush with the nished wall.
□
Use the strap wrench to tighten the spout (J).
NOTE: Apply silicone to the side of the spout ange (1).
Clean away any excess putty.
1
2
B
A
1
SILICONE
J

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Installation (continued)
B
C
11 Installing the shower head
□Attach the shower head (C) to the shower arm
(B). Carefully tighten the shower head (C) with
a clean strap wrench.
Installing the escutcheon
and handle
□Install the escutcheon (E) onto the valve body
(D) using the escutcheon screws (M).
Place the handle (F) onto the valve body (D) and
tighten the set screw (G) with the Hex wrench
(Hex: 2.5 mm) provided.
□
109 Removing the plastic cap
□Before installing the escutcheon (E), remove the
plastic cap (1) from the valve body (D) by twisting
the cap in a clockwise direction when the depth
distance which is measured from center of
shower outlet to nished wall surface is 2 in. to
2-1/2 in.. Or unscrew the screws (K) and remove
the plaster guard (L) when the depth distance
which is measured from center of shower outlet
to nished wall surface is 1-1/2 in. to 2 in..
E
M
F
G
D
D
K
L
OR
D
1

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Installation (continued)
Adjusting the Temperature
1 Removing the handle, sleeve
and inverter
□Unscrew the set screw (G) from the handle (F),
and then remove the handle (F) from the valve
body (D).
□Unscrew the sleeve (1) from the valve body (D).
□Unscrew the screw (2) from the inverter (3),
and then remove the inverter (3) from the
valve body (D).
UP
FOR
SHOWER
1
J
12
Checking for leaks
□
□
Turn the handle to the full on mixed position.
When the valve is turned on, water normally
ows through the tub spout (J). To activate the
shower, turn the valve on and pull the knob (1)
up. Hold the knob (1) until the water ows
continiously from the shower head (C). Check for
leaks.
Shut off the water at the faucet and supply lines.□
C
D
F
J
F
G
3
12
D

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Adjusting the Temperature (continued)
3 Adjusting the desired maximum
water temperature
□Place handle (F) and inverter (1) onto the
cartridge stem.
□Slowly turn the valve stem (2)
counterclockwise to adjust the desired
maximum water temperature.
4 Rechecking the temperature
□A water temperature for a comfortable bath or
shower is typically between 90°F-100°F. Rotate
stem clockwise to turn off.
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2 Removing the red limit stop ring
□Remove the red limit stop ring (1) from the
cartridge assembly (2).
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12
F
Thermometer

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Adjusting the Temperature (continued)
5 Reinstalling the red limit stop ring
□Reinstall the red limit stop ring (1) and readjust
the teeth engagement position so that the stem
cannot move beyond the adjusted point.
6 Reinstalling the inverter, sleeve
and handle
□Place the inverter (1) onto the valve body (D) and
rotate the inverter (1) with notch facing down and
reinstall the stem adapter and screw. Then
secure with the screw (2).
□Screw the sleeve (3) onto the valve body (D).
□Place the handle (F) onto the valve body (D)
and secure with the set screw (G).
Care and Cleaning
□To clean, wipe down with a damp cloth and towel dry.
□Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or harsh chemicals when cleaning this faucet, or the warranty will
be voided.
1
NOTE: Rotate the cartridge stem (4) clockwise to turn off
the water before you install the handle.
F
G
1
32
D
4

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
NOTE: Refer to the service parts section in this manual for
a detailed drawing showing the location of the parts listed
below.
Hot and cold are reversed. Lines reversed or cartridge installed upside
down.
□Rotate the cartridge stem 180°
so that the notch is facing down
towards the drain.
There is no or a low water
ow.
□Turn both water supply valves
counterclockwise to the on
position.
There is leaking or dripping
from the spout when the
handle is closed.
Grommets not sealing properly. □Replace the cartridge.
One or both water supplies are not turned
on.
Water comes out of tub
spout and showerhead
at the same time.
If the water owing pattern switch to
shower from tub spout, the leak from tub
spout at less than 0.01 GPM, that it is a
normal phenomenon. Or consider the cause
below.
The pipe used between the valve and tub
spout is not the 1/2 in. IPS nor COPPER pipe
is incorrect.
The distance between the valve and the
showerhead is less than 48 in..
There is a restriction between the valve
and the tub spout.
The valve is installed upside down.
□Change the pipe to IPS or
COPPER.
□The distance from the
showerhead and valve moved
to at least 48 in..
□Remove the tub spout and ush
out debris and/or replace the
undersized line or ttings.
□Remove the valve and reinstall it
using the correct orientation.
The temperature range is
restricted.
Temperature limit stop is out of position. □Refer to the module “Adjusting
the Temperature”.
Unable to install the
handle or the handle rubs
against the escutcheon.
The valve is installed too far back from the
nished wall.
□Reinstall the valve refer to the
step 2.
The handle is hard to turn. The bonnet nut is overtighten. □Loosen the bonnet nut and
reinstall, do not overtighten.

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Part Description Part Number
1 RP38049*
2 Shower arm RP38019*
3 Shower head RP38245*
4 O-ring RP60101
5 Cartridge RP20006
6 O-ring RP60091
7Bonnet nut RP70437
8 Sleeve RP80297*
9 Inverter RP64043
Shower ange
Part Description Part Number
10 Screw RP50020
11 Escutcheon RP80469*
12 Escutcheon screw RP50066*
13 Handle RP13398*
14 Set screw RP50002
15 Plug RP70365
16 Spout RP33068*
Service Parts
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10 9
8
7
6
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3
2
1
*Specify Finish
Many replacement cartridges, aerators, and drain
assemblies can be purchased at your local The
Home Depot store or online at HOMEDEPOT.COM

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