Symmons Elm 5500-TRM Installation instructions

Elm®
Model Numbers
Elm Trim Series
Elm Trim Series with TA-10 Flow Control Spindle & T-12A Cap Assembly
Installation & Operation Instructions
TRIM ONLY
5500-TRM
Shower Valve Trim
5501-TRM
Shower Trim
5502-TRM
Tub/Shower Trim
5503-TRM
Hand Shower Trim
5505-TRM
Shower/Hand Shower Trim
5506-TRM
Tub/Shower/Hand Shower Trim
Compliance
• ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1
Limited Lifetime - to the original end purchaser in consumer/residential installations.
5 Years - for industrial/commercial installations.
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TRIM, TA-10, T-12A
5500TRMTC
Shower Valve Trim
5501TRMTC
Shower Trim
5502TRMTC
Tub/Shower Trim
5503TRMTC
Hand Shower Trim
5505TRMTC
Shower/Hand Shower Trim
5506TRMTC
Tub/Shower/Hand Shower Trim
Warranty
5400-TRM
5400TRMTC
5401-TRM
5401TRMTC
5402-TRM
5402TRMTC
5405-TRM
5405TRMTC
5403-TRM
5403TRMTC
5406-TRM
5406TRMTC
TA-10T-12A

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1. Recommended Tools
AA
G
G
H
H
K
K
L
L
E
E
B
B
D
D
F
F
I
I
M
M
O
O
Q
Q
P
P
FLOOR
FLOOR
N
N
JJ
CC
FIGURE 2
Notes:
1) Valve body and piping not included and shown as reference only.
2) Plaster shield (p/n T-176) for dry wall, plaster or other type walls 1/2" or greater.
3) All dimensions measured from nominal rough-in (see O as reference).
4) Dimensions subject to change without notice.
Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench Safety Glasses Thread Seal TapeDrill Allen Wrench (3mm)
FIGURE 1
2. Dimensions
Measurements
AØ 2-1/4", 57 mm
B 8", 203 mm
C 6", 152 mm
D
1/2" NPT thread must
protrude 1/2" (13 mm)
from finished wall
E Ref. 77", 1956 mm
F 3-1/2", 89 mm
G Ø 5", 127 mm
H Ø 7-1/2", 191 mm
I 10", 254 mm
J Ø 2-5/8", 67 mm
K
5500, 5501, 5503, 5505:
Ref. 42", 1067 mm
5502, 5506:
Ref. 32", 813 mm
L 12", 305 mm
M 2-3/4", 70 mm
N 3-1/2", 89 mm
ORough-in
2-3/8" ± 1/2", 60 mm ± 13 mm
P
1/2" NPT thread must
protrude 4-3/4" (121 mm) from
finished wall
Q 5-7/8", 149 mm

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5. Installation - Adjust Packing Nut (Model Numbers Ending in TRMTC)
1) Turn hot and cold supplies on. Valve will not operate unless both hot and cold water supply pressures are on.
2) Place handle over flow control spindle.
3) Tighten packing nut for positive frictional resistance as handle is rotated from shut-o position across adjustment range.
6. Installation - Setting Limit Stop Screw (Model Numbers Ending in TRMTC)
1) Turn hot and cold supplies on. Valve will not operate unless both hot and cold water supply pressures are on.
2) Place handle on flow control spindle and open valve to maximum desired temperature.
3) Turn limit stop screw clockwise until it seats.
WARNING: Failure to adjust limit stop screw properly may result in serious scalding.
The temperature limit stop screw limits valve handle from being turned to maximum position resulting in excessive hot
water discharge temperatures.
3. Parts Breakdown (Model Numbers Ending in TRMTC)
4. Installation - Remove Test Cap (Model Numbers Ending in TRMTC)
1) Check for leaks around the valve assembly and all pipe
fittings.
Flow control spindle (TA-10) and cap assembly (T-12A) will
come factory assembled for all model numbers ending in
TRMTC. When ready to remove Test Cap and install trim,
follow the instructions below:
2) Remove test cap from valve (FIGURE 4.1).
3) If system is dirty, flush valve.
4) Thread flow control spindle and cap assembly into valve
body. Turn clockwise to secure to valve (FIGURE 4.2).
FIGURE 4.1 FIGURE 4.2
LIMIT STOP
SCREW
2
1
PACKING
NUT
FIGURE 3
Replacement Parts
Item Description Part Number
1 Cap Assy. T-12A
2 Flow Control Spindle TA-10
IMPORTANT: Model numbers ending in TRMTC
coordinate with Temptrol pressure balancing valves
ordered with Test Cap. The Test Cap is used to
allow pressurization of system. Do not remove
test cap from valve during wall construction,
installation of valve or pressurization of system.
WARNINGS:
1. Do not expose valve with test cap to heat
for longer than 2 minutes when soldering
copper tubing. Doing so may damage the
internal components of the valve and will
void the product warranty.
2. Ensure test cap is tightened securely after
soldering valve body.

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Replacement Parts
Item Description Part Number
A Showerhead 552SH
B
C
Shower Arm
Flange 300S
D
E
Diverter Handle
Set Screw
5505:
RTS-006
5506:
RTS-039
D
E
Shower Handle
Set Screw RTS-006
F Dome Cover T-19
F
G
H
I
Dome Cover
Diverter Escutcheon
Screws
Mounting Plate
RTS-038
F
J
K
L
Dome Cover
Shower Escutcheon
Screws
Mounting Plate
RTS-005
M Hand Shower 552W
N
O
P
Wall Cradle
Screws
Mounting Plate
EF-106
Q 60" Hose RO-005
R
S
Wall Elbow
Escutcheon RO-004
T
U
Tub Spout
Escutcheon 552TS
T1
U1
Diverter Tub Spout
Escutcheon 552TSD
FIGURE 7
T
A
B
C
H
H
I
F
G
D
F
K
K
L
J
M
Q
R
O
P
NS
U
T1
U1
D
E
E
EF-109*
*Order in-line vacuum breaker (EF-109) for
hand shower systems without dual checks.
7. Parts Breakdown
Notes:
1) Append appropriate sux for premium finish.
2) Append appropriate flow rate to showerhead
or hand shower for low flow.
3) Apply a bead of silicone around the perimeter
of all shower trim installed flush to the
finished wall. Leave opening on bottom of
escutcheons for weep hole.
4) Apply plumber tape to threaded connections
as necessary. DO NOT use plumber tape on
fittings with face seal washers or o-rings.
5) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN fittings with face seal
washers or o-rings.

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8. Installation - Shower Valve Trim
1) Secure large mounting plate to Temptrol
pressure balancing valve using mounting screws
(FIGURE 8.1).
2) Secure large shower escutcheon to mounting plate.
Tabs should snap in place (FIGURE 8.2).
3) Install dome cover by turning clockwise (FIGURE 8.3).
4) Install handle to shower valve. Secure with set screw
(FIGURE 8.4).
FIGURE 8.1 FIGURE 8.2
FIGURE 8.3
FIGURE 8.4
9. Installation - Diverter Valve Trim
2) Secure small diverter escutcheon to mounting plate.
Tabs should snap in place (FIGURE 9.2).
1) Secure small mounting plate to Symmons diverter valve
using mounting screws (FIGURE 9.1).
FIGURE 9.1 FIGURE 9.2
4) Install handle to diverter valve. Secure with set screw
(FIGURE 9.4).
3) Install dome cover by turning clockwise (FIGURE 9.3).
FIGURE 9.3
1) Attach shower arm and flange to shower pipe. Turn
clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 10.1).
2) Install showerhead to shower arm. Turn clockwise to
tighten (FIGURE 10.2).
3) Install tub spout escutcheon and tub spout to
stub out pipe. Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 10.3).
FIGURE 10.1 FIGURE 10.2
FIGURE 10.3
10. Installation - Showerhead & Tub Spout
FIGURE 9.4

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3) Install wall elbow escutcheon and wall elbow to stub
out pipe. Tighten set screw to secure (FIGURE 11.3).
4) Attach small end of hand shower hose to wall elbow.
Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 11.4).
1
3
FIGURE 11.1
2
4
TILE ANCHOR
DRY WALL ANCHOR
ANCHOR TOOL
11. Installation - Slide Bar Assembly
5) Attach large end of hand shower hose to hand shower
wand. Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 11.5).
FIGURE 11.3 FIGURE 11.4
FIGURE 11.5
1) Place mounting plate in position. Mark and drill 3/16"
holes for tile anchors, 5/16" holes for drywall anchors.
Install anchors (FIGURE 11.1).
Note: For dry wall 1/2" thick or less, insert anchor tool
into drywall anchor to secure behind wall prior to
installing wall cradle.
2) Remove cover of hand shower cradle. Install cradle
and mounting plate. Secure with three screws. Replace
cover on hand shower cradle (FIGURE 11.2).
3
1
2
4
FIGURE 11.2

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12. Operation (Temperature Control)
1) Turn shower handle counter-clockwise
approximately 1/4 turn to put valve in
cold position (FIGURE 12.1).
2) Turn shower handle counter- clockwise
approximately 1/2 turn to put valve in
warm position (FIGURE 12.2).
3) Turn shower handle counter- clockwise
approximately 3/4 turn to put valve in
hot position (FIGURE 12.3).
FIGURE 12.1 FIGURE 12.2 FIGURE 12.3
13. Operation (Dual Outlet Diverter Control)
1) Cartridge is factory set to divert to
function 1 (FIGURE 13.1).
2) Turn handle to position 2 to divert to
function 2 (FIGURE 13.2).
3) Turn handle to position 3 to share
functions 1 and 2 (FIGURE 13.3).
FIGURE 13.1 FIGURE 13.2 FIGURE 13.3
14. Operation (Triple Outlet Diverter Control)
1) Cartridge is factory set to divert to
function 1 (FIGURE 14.1).
2) Turn handle to position 2 to divert to
function 2 (FIGURE 14.2).
3) Turn handle to position 3 to divert to
function 3 (FIGURE 14.3).
FIGURE 14.1 FIGURE 14.2 FIGURE 14.3
4) Turn handle to position 4 to share
functions 2 and 3 (FIGURE 14.4).
5) Turn handle to position 5 to share
functions 1 and 3 (FIGURE 14.5).
6) Turn handle to position 6 to share
functions 1 and 2 (FIGURE 14.6).
FIGURE 14.4 FIGURE 14.5 FIGURE 14.6
Note: Additional handle positions for
same output are illustrated.

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15. Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Cause Solution
Finish is spotting. Elements in water supply may cause
water staining on nish.
Clean nished trim area with a soft
cloth using mild soap and water or a
non-abrasive cleaner and then quickly
rinse with water.