Signature Hardware EXIRA User manual

EXIRA THERMOSTATIC SHOWER SET INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
We recommend consulting a professional if you are
unfamiliar with installing plumbing fixtures. Signature
Hardware accepts no liability for any damage to the
plumbing, floor, walls, tub, or for personal injury during
installation.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Unpack and inspect the item for shipping damage. If any
damage is found, contact our Customer Relations team
at 1-866-855-2284.
Ensure that you have gathered all the required
materials that are needed for the installation.
For the following installation instructions, it is
assumed that the wall has been opened and that the
existing shower set has been removed.
Before you begin, the main water supply to your home
should be shut off.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Plumbers
Tape
Adjustable
Wrench
Phillips
Screwdriver
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Tape Measure
Drill
Hex Wrench
Wood Blocking Soldering Kit
(for copper pipe) ½" Test Plug
Level Pencil or
Marker
SKU(s): 925945

EXIRA THERMOSTATIC SHOWER SET INSTALLATION
Step 1: Valve Installation
3. Route, assemble, and connect all in-wall piping as
desired to and from the shower valve. Make all connec-
tions appropriately depending upon the type of pipe
that is being used. For copper pipe, soldering will be
required and should be completed by a licensed
plumber. Apply plumber’s tape to any threaded connec-
tions if applicable. Install any wood blocking that is
necessary to support the piping and valve.
Important Notes:
A) The valve has a single function outlet on the bottom,
and single function outlet on the bottom
B) The piping for the shower head should be routed to
the top outlet. Route the hand shower piping to the
bottom outlet.
C) Female fittings will need to be placed where the
shower arm and the hand shower’s water supply elbow
will be installed. The fittings should sit no more than
1/4” behind the finished wall.
1. To prepare for installation, wood blocking should be
installed between the two studs where the valve will
mount. The wood blocking will need to be installed 2”-2
½” behind the finished wall.
Important: Take into consideration the thickness of
the finished wall materials, such as tile, when calculating
measurements.
2. Secure the valve to the prepared wood blocking
using the provided hardware. Ensure that the “cold”
inlet is pointing right, and the “hot” inlet is pointing left.
Use a level to ensure that the valve is straight and
level.
Tip: Leave the protective sleeves on the valve stems
until your finished wall is complete, and you are ready
to install the trim pieces.
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2”
HOT COLD
OUT
OUT OUT
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1. Once the finished wall is complete, remove the
protective sleeves from the valve stems. If the test plug
has not yet been removed, remove that as well.
2. Slide each of the decorative back plates onto the
valve stems. Ensure that the markings located above
each opening on the back plates are facing up.
4. Once all piping is routed and connections have been
made, use a ½” test plug to perform a water pressure
test. Turn on the main water supply to your home and
water test the installed plumbing. Ensure that there are
no leaks, then shut the water off. Remove the test plug.
Note: Water pressure testing should be performed by
a licensed plumber if you are not familiar with this
procedure.
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IMPORTANT: COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF
YOUR WALL, INCLUDING ANY FINISHED WALL
MATERIALS SUCH AS TILE, BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE REMAINDER OF THE INSTALLATION.
STOP
Step 2: Trim Installation

EXIRA THERMOSTATIC SHOWER SET INSTALLATION
5. To install the hand shower’s water supply elbow,
thread it onto its prepared female fitting. Apply thread
sealant or plumber’s tape to the threads before tight-
ening. Use the decorative escutcheon to conceal the
rough-in.
6. Determine a location to mount the hand shower’s
cradle. Unthread the decorative escutcheon to expose
the mounting holes. Mark the location of the mounting
holes on the wall. Drill pilot holes at the marked
locations, and insert the provided anchors into the wall.
Use the provided screws to secure the cradle to the
wall. Thread the decorative escutcheon back onto the
base to conceal the mounting hardware.
Important: If drilling through tile, you must use a
masonry drill bit and drill carefully.
3. Slide the upper and lower knobs onto their spindles.
Tighten the knobs using the provided hex wrench to
secure.
4. To install the temperature control knob, loosen the
set screw and remove the handle from the knob base.
Attach the knob to the center stem using the provided
screw. Tighten with a Phillip’s screwdriver, then
reattach the handle.
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9. Complete the installation by attaching the shower
head to the installed shower arm. Apply thread sealant
or plumber’s tape to the threads before tightening.
10. Turn the main water supply back on, and test the
completed shower system. Ensure that there are no
leaks and that all functions are working properly.
7. Attach the hand shower to its water supply elbow
using the hand shower hose. Apply thread sealant or
plumber’s tape to the threads before tightening. Hand
tighten the connections firmly.
8. Attach the shower head arm by threading it into its
prepared female fitting. Be sure the use the decora-
tive escutcheon to conceal the rough-in. Apply thread
sealant or plumber’s tape to the threads before
tightening.
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