Moen 1225 User manual

1225 Cartridge: Kitchen Faucet
The 1225 is a water flow cartridge built in directly below the faucet handle and controls both volume and temperature. It
is commonly used in Moen single handle faucets produced prior to 2009 (date varies based on style and model).
Preparation:
•The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How to Turn Off the Water Supply to the
Faucet.
• Recommended Tools: Pliers
• The following instructions assume the handle and associated handle pieces have been removed. For additional
details, visit solutions.moen.com and select the type you are repairing. The faucet guide will contain specific
information on handle assemblies associated with that style of product.
Moen manufactures many types of faucets that use the 1225 cartridge. The different faucet categories are based on
where the on/off handle is located. Refer to the images below based on your handle location.
Top Mount Handle
Standard Spout, Top Mount Handle
w/Pullout Sprayer, Bar/Prep,
Filtration
Separate Handle and Separate
Spout
Sidemount Handle
Sidemount Handle w/ Pulldown
Sprayer Models: S728,
87559, 7599 (Prior to 2009)
Note: Your faucet handle is connected directly to the cartridge.
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Removing The Cartridge
1. Slide
the
copper
clip (#3)
out of the
valve
body
(#4).
Note: The
copper
clip
(#3) is
installed
between
the gaps
on the
valve
body.
2. Using
the
plastic
twisting
tool (#2),
provided
in the
1225
cartridge
kit, rotate
the
cartridge
(#1) 1/4
of a
turn (90
degrees)
in either
direction
to help
loosen
the
cartridge
(#1).
3. Remove the twisting tool (#2) and raise the stem of the
cartridge (#1) until it stops. Using pliers, grab the stem of the
cartridge (#1) and pull the cartridge (#1) out. This may require
some effort. Note: It is highly recommended to clean and flush
Installing The Cartridge
1. Slide the
new cartridge
(#1) into the
brass valve
body (#4)
aligning the two
clear plastic
tabs on the
cartridge with
the cutouts on
the brass valve
body (#4).
2. Gently slide
the copper clip
(#3) back into
the brass valve
body (#3) on
top of the
cartridge (#1).
If you
encounter any
resistance, do
not force the
copper clip
(#3), see
FAQ's.
3. Rotate
the stem of the
cartridge (#1)
so the small
notch is facing
forward. The
notch on the
stem of the
cartridge
(#1) determines
the hot and
cold location. If
hot and cold
are reversed,
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the valve body (#4) before installing the new cartridge (#1).
See article Valve Body Cleaning and Flushing for additional
details.
see article How
to Reverse Hot
and Cold for a
1225 Cartridge
in a Kitchen
Faucet.
FAQ's
Why won't the cartridge clip fit properly in the valve body or around my Moen cartridge?
Use the twisting tool by applying pressure to push the cartridge (#1) completely into the valve body (#4). The plastic tabs
on the cartridge (#1) must be flush with the valve body (#4) and the plastic tabs on the cartridge (#1) must be centered
on the cut outs on the valve body (#4).
*If the copper clip (#3) cannot be installed for any reason or appears to be damaged or broken, the water cannot
be turned back on to the faucet until the copper clip (#3) is replaced.
Why is the hot and cold water on my Moen Kitchen faucet reversed?
On most faucets when you move the faucet handle to the left, you will get hot water. If you move the faucet handle to the
right, you will get cold water. This is a function of the cartridge stem. If the hot and cold are reversed, rotate the stem of
the cartridge (#1) 180 degrees.
For additional information on Moen products visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of product you are repairing.
The guide will contain repair details, troubleshooting and specific information on assembling handles associated with
that style of product.
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