Hans Grohe Axor Steel 35115801 Installation guide

Installation Instructions / Warranty
Steel
35115801
Steel
35116801

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Wall Mounted Single-Handle Lav Set with Base Plate 35115801
Wall Mounted Single-Handle Lav Set 35116801
35115801 35116801
Technical Data
Max. flow rate: 2.2 gpm
Max. water pressure: 147 psi
Recommended pressure: 14.7 - 72 psi
Test pressure: 232 psi
Max. hot water temperature: 176° F*
Recommended hot water temp.: 120° F - 140° F*
Requires rough 38111181 (not included)
For best results, Hansgrohe recommends installation by a licensed, professional plumber.
These units may be used with an instantaneous water heater, as long as the output pressure of the
heater is at least 22 psi.
*Know and follow all applicable local codes when setting the temperature on the water heater. In Massachusetts, the water
heater may be set no higher than 112oF.

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Installation with 38111181 rough manufactured before 03/2004
Turn the water off at the supply before
beginning this installation.
Remove the covers from the plaster shields (1).
Trim the plaster shields so that they extend 1/16” out-
side the surface of the finished wall (2). Seal the wall
around the plaster shield with waterproof sealant.
Use a 17 mm socket wrench to remove the spout plug.
Use a 27 mm socket wrench to remove the cartridge
assembly. Remove and discard the cup washers and
springs.
Remove and discard the cartridge and anti-twist
device from the housing. Install the new cartridge and
anti-twist device in the housing.
1.
2.

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Install the new cup washers and springs in the rough.
Install the cartridge assembly.
Installation with 38111181 rough manufactured after 04/2004
Remove the covers from the plaster shields.
Trim the plaster shields so that they extend 1/16”
outside the surface of the finished wall. Seal the wall
around the plaster shield with waterproof sealant.
Use a 17 mm socket wrench to remove the spout plug.
Use a 27 mm socket wrench to remove the cartridge
housing. Remove and discard the flush insert.
Turn the water off at the supply before
beginning this installation.
1.
2.

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Install the cartridge and anti-twist device in the
housing.
Install the cup washers and springs in the rough.
Install the cartridge assembly.
Installation with all models:
Push the handle over the cartridge stem. Tighten the
handle screw with a 2 mm Allen wrench.
If you are installing 35115801, turn to page 6.
If you are installing 35116801, turn to page 10.

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Model 35115801 only:
Measure the distance between the wall surface and
the end of the handle (x).
If xis between 3 1/4” and 3 7/8”, select the two
“A” sleeves (1 1/4”).
If xis between 3 7/8” - 4 3/8”, select the two “B”
sleeves (7/8”).
If xis greater than 4 3/8”, select the two “C” sleeves
(1/2”).
x
A
B
C
1 1/4”
7/8”
1/2”

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Connect the fixation nuts to the sleeves.
Measure the distance from the rough to the outside
surface of the finished wall (X) (1).
Add 1 3/16” to X. Cut the spout connecting thread so
that it is X + 1 3/16” long (2).
Wrap the connecting thread with Teflon tape. Install
the connecting thread. Tighten with an 8 mm Allen
wrench.
1.
2.

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Tighten the retaining nuts with the service key.
Lightly lubricate the o-rings on the spout and handle
escutcheons with the enclosed lubricant (1). Push the
escutcheons onto the baseplate (2).
Push the baseplate against the wall (1).
Thread the sleeves into the rough (2).
1.
2.
2.
1.

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Push the spout over the connecting thread (1). Tighten
the set screw with a 3 mm Allen wrench (2). Install the
handle flange (3).
1.
2.
3.

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Model 35116801 only:
Measure the distance between the wall surface and
the end of the handle (x).
If xis between 3 1/4” and 3 7/8”, select the “A”
sleeve (1 1/4”).
If xis between 3 7/8” - 4 3/8”, select the “B” sleeve
(7/8”).
If xis greater than 4 3/8”, select the “C” sleeve
(1/2”).
x
A
B
C
1 1/4”
7/8”
1/2”