Hans Grohe AXOR Citterio M 34444 1 Series Installation guide

Citterio M
34444XX1
Installation Instructions / Warranty

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Installation Considerations
For best results, Hansgrohe recom-
mends that this unit be installed by a
licensed, professional plumber.
Please read over these instructions
thoroughly before beginning instal-
lation. Make sure that you have all
tools and supplies needed to complete
the installation.
4-hole roman tub rough 13444181
must be installed, and the finished sur-
face complete and made watertight.
Protection against back siphonage is
provided by check valve. The check
valve should be inspected yearly.
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Technical Information
Recommended water pressure 14.7 - 72.5 psi
Max. water pressure 147 psi
Recommended hot water temp. 120� - 140� F*
Max. hot water temp 176�F*
Max. flow rate 5.8 gpm
Handshower flow rate 2.5 gpm
*Please know and follow all applicable local plumbing codes when
setting the temperature on the water heater.
Axor Citterio M Trim, 4-Hole Roman Tub Set
34444XX1

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Installation
Turn the water off at the main (1).
Remove the plaster shields from the valves and spout tee
(2).
Remove the hot and cold cartridges from the rough. Hold
the valve still with a 25 mm wrench while unscrewing the
cartridge with a 17 mm wrench.
Discard the old cartridges.

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Install the new cartridges.
The cold cartridge is marked with notches on the wrench
flats.
Hold the valve steady with a 25 mm wrench while tighten-
ing the cartridge with a 17 mm wrench.
Take care not to overtighten or damage to the valve may
result!
Place the square escutcheon over the valve.
Place the nut over the valve and escutcheon. Tighten the
nut with the special tool.
Install the round flange.

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Install the handle snap connectors on the valve stems.
Tighten the screws.
Make sure that the valve stems are in the off position.
Turn the hot valve stem clockwise and the cold valve stem
counter-clockwise.
Position the handle and color ring over the stem. Press
the handle firmly into place.

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Make sure that the handles are parallel.
If one is not, remove it (1), turn it slightly (2), and push
it back into place (3).
Remove the spout tee plug using a 27 mm wrench.
1.
2.
3.

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Grease the diverter o-rings with the enclosed lubricant.
Push the diverter firmly into the spout tee.
Place the sealing ring, escutcheon, and flange over the
diverter stem.
Push the spout into place.
Tighten the spout screw with a 3 mm Allen wrench.
Install the diverter knob.

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Grasp the Secuflex hose and pull it up and away from the
mounting surface.
Lubricate the o-rings with silicon spray.
Pull the Secuflex hose out until the white plastic nut clears
the mounting surface and the metal high pressure hose
can be grasped (1).
Unscrew the Secuflex hose from the white plastic nut (2).
Remove the plaster shield from the Secuflex hose (3).
1.
2.
3.

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Remove the plug from the end of the high pressure hose
(1).
Insert the check valve into the hose, o-ring side first (2).
The arrow will indicate the direction of the water flow.
Install the handshower hose on the high pressure hose
(3).
Lubricate the handshower hose and the ends of the
Secuflex hose with the silicon spray.
Feed the handshower hose up through the Secuflex hose
(1).
Connect the Secuflex hose to the white plastic nut (2).
1.
2.
3.
1. 2.

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Remove the nut and insert from the handshower holder
(1).
Compress the Secuflex hose until the end of the hand-
shower hose is exposed (2).
Feed the handshower hose through the handshower
holder. Snap the two halves of the insert around the hose.
Slide the nut over the end of the hose (1).
Push the insert down into the handshower holder. Screw
the nut onto the handshower holder (2).
Remove the o-rings from the bottom of the Secuflex hose.
Feed the Secuflex hose down through the mounting
surface.
Rest the handshower holder on the shank with the hole
over the shank pin.
1.
2.
1. 2.