Symmons Temptrol 262BODY User manual

ZV-3247 REV B
Temptrol®Pressure Balancing Valve
Installation Instructions
262BODY
(4 PORT)
262XBODY
(4 PORT, SERVICE STOPS)
261XBODY
(3 PORT, SERVICE STOPS)
IMPORTANT / FOR INSTALLER
WARNING:
As the installer of this valve, you must first carefully read and understand the material covered in this manual before
installing and adjusting this valve per instructions. Failure to do so may compromise the installation, operation and/or
serviceability of this valve.
Do not install positive shut-o devices on the outlet of this valve, or devices that do not allow the valve to flow at
least 1.5 GPM at 45 psi inlet pressure. Exception: If a self-closing or slow-closing valve is installed on the outlet, the
supplies of the valve must be equipped with checks to eliminate hot to cold bypass in the event the valve’s handle is
not turned o after use.
When installing this valve, failure to adjust limit stop screw properly may result in serious scalding.
COMPLIANCE
-ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1
-ASSE 1016
-Buy American Act Compliant
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
All warranty claims MUST be pre-approved by Symmons.
All parts and finishes of the Symmons products are
warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free
from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for 5 years Non-Residential or Commercial Applications.
Symmons warrants to the original consumer purchaser/
end-user that any Symmons product will be free of
defects in material and workmanship during normal
domestic use for the life of your home.
Symmons recommends using a professional plumber
for all installation and repair. During the warranty
period, Symmons at its sole option, will provide
replacement part(s) or product (or, if no longer available,
a comparable product) to replace those which have
proven defective in materials or workmanship under
normal installation, use and service, FREE OF CHARGE
for the time period of 5 years from the date of purchase.
(BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
This warranty is extensive in that it covers replacement of
all defective parts and even finish, but these are the only
two things that are covered. Damage due to installation
error, product abuse, product misuse, or use of cleaners
containing abrasives, alcohols, or other organic solvents,
whether performed by a contractor, Service Company
or yourself are excluded from this warranty. Symmons
will not be responsible for labor charges and/or damage
incurred in installation or repair or replacement, nor for
any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses,
injury or costs of any nature relating to the bathing
products. Except provided by law, this warranty is in
lieu of and excluded all other warranties, conditions and
guarantees, whether expressed or otherwise, including
without restriction those of merchantability or of fitness
for use.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may
have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover
damage or defects relating to misuse, abuse, negligence,
normal wear and tear, accident, acts of God, repairs or
alterations not authorized in writing by Symmons, or
improper installation, storage or handling.
The above mentioned warranty information includes each
product that falls under the following: Symmons Bathing
Products Warranty- Non-Residential or Commercial
Applications; Symmons Non-Electronic Lifetime
Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty Non-Residential or
Commercial Applications; Symmons Electronic Faucet
Limited Warranty - Non-Residential, Commercial and
Residential Applications; Symmons Bathing Products
Warranty- Residential Application Symmons Non-
Electronic Lifetime Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty
Residential Application
If you have any questions regarding technical support,
installation or concerns regarding our warranty plan,
please email us at [email protected]om or call us at:
1-800-796-6667.
RTS-076
(BRACKET)

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2. MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
2.1 Metal Straps
Mounting bracket is used to secure valve
between wall studs up to 24 inches, center to
center.
1. Place metal straps (x4) over screws. Screws
will come preassembled to bracket.
2. Pull metal straps tight against bracket ears.
Screws will protrude through small screw
hole in metal straps.
3. Drive screws into bracket to secure straps.
Use caution not to strip screws.
NOTE: Valve will come preassembled to
mounting bracket unless specified otherwise.
2.2 Install Bracket
Mounting bracket will locate valve body in wall
cavity at appropriate depth (valve body rough-in
is not required).
1. Confirm valve body and mounting
bracket are level. Drive (x4) wood screws
through metal straps into wood studs (see
FIGURE 2.2)
2. Bend excess strap around wood studs.
(see FIGURE 2.3)
3. Drive (4x) wood screws, at inward angle,
through metal straps into sides of wood
studs (see FIGURE 2.4). Installing wood
screws at inward angle will pull metal straps
tight against wood studs.
NOTE: If not using mounting bracket, see
STEP 5.1 for stringer mounts installation.
FIGURE 2.1
FIGURE 2.2
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.4
1. RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Copper, IPS, CPVC, PEX (Crimp) & PEX (Cold Expansion)
FIGURE 1
Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Safety Glasses Thread Seal Tape Measuring Tape
Torch
Solder
Pipe Cutter Drywall Saw
(IPS Only)
Pipe Wrench
(CPVC Only)
CPVC Cement
(PEX Only)
PEX Crimping Tool
(PEX Only)
PEX Cold Expansion Tool
Level
Drill
(ProPress Only)
ProPress Tool

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3. DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENTS
3.1 Tub/Shower Systems
Valve should be positioned 32 inches above the
tub basin floor. Shower arm should be 77 inches
above the tub basin floor. Tub spout should be
positioned approximately 12 inches below the
valve.
IMPORTANT: The design of this valve requires a
rigid copper tubing connection between the tub
port and the tub spout with no more than one (1)
90 degree bend allowed. Failure to do so, or to
substitute PEX, CPVC, or any other connection
type or outlet accessory such as a hand or
body-spray, other than the Symmons tub spout
provided, may result in excessive backpressure
through the system, and compromise operation.
When valve is used in shower only or tub spout
only installation, apply plumber tape to outlet
that will not be used and install the enclosed cap
to that outlet (see FIGURE 3.2).
3.2 Shower Systems
Valve should be positioned 42 inches above the
tub basin floor. Shower arm should be 77 inches
above the tub basin floor.
NOTE: For ADA compliance (Americans with
Disabilities Act) consult your local municipality
for proper product choice and mounting
locations.
FIGURE 3.1
12"
(305mm)
32"
(813mm)
77"
(1956mm)
FLOOR
INSTALL
BRACING
INSTALL
BRACING
FIGURE 3.3
42"
(1067mm)
77"
(1956mm)
FLOOR
INSTALL
BRACING
FIGURE 3.2
CAP
1/2-14 NPT

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4. DETERMINE WALL TYPE
4.1 T-176 Protective Shield 4.2 T-177 Valve Mounting Plate
4.3 Drywall or Other Type Wall
Protective shield (T-176) is required for drywall,
plaster or other type walls with:
• 1/2 inch (13 mm) or greater wall thickness
1. Attach protective shield by snap fitting over
end of valve spindle to protect valve during
wall construction.
2. Finished wall must be flush with back side
of protective shield surface.
4.4 Thin Wall Installation
Valve mounting plate (T-177) is required for
fiberglass or acrylic walls, and optional for
plaster or other type walls with:
• Minimum 1/16 inch (2 mm) wall thickness
• Maximum 1/2 inch (13 mm) wall thickness
1. Seat mounting plate against valve (see
FIGURE 4.2 for orientation).
2. Valve mounting plate must be flush with
inner wall.
4.5 Alternative Rough-ins
When installing valve used with any of the
shower or tub/shower trims shown below,
reference rough-in dimensions as shown in
FIGURE 4.5 instead of standard valve rough-in:
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FIGURE 4.1
Without service stops
FIGURE 4.2
With service stops
Wall Cutout Hole Size
3-1/2" (89 mm) min
4" (102 mm) max
1/2" (13 mm) or greater
Rough-in
2-3/8"
± 1/2"
(60 mm ± 13 mm)
pipe centerline
to front of
finished wall
finished wall
protective shield
hot & cold
supply inlets
tub spout
supply
shower supply
FIGURE 4.3
Wall Cutout Hole Size
3-1/2" (89 mm) min
4" (102 mm) max
1/16" (2 mm) min
1/2" (13 mm) max
finished wall
valve mounting plate
Rough-in
2-3/8"
± 1/2"
(60 mm ± 13 mm)
pipe centerline
to front of
finished wall
hot & cold
supply inlets
tub spout
supply
shower supply
FIGURE 4.4
Oxford
Canterbury
Carrington
Temptrol
Commercial
Rough-in
2" (51 mm)
± see table
pipe centerline
to finished wall
finished wall
Trim Series ± Tolerance
Oxford
Canterbury
Carrington
Temp Com
± 1/4" (± 6 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)
FIGURE 4.5

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5. VALVE BODY INSTALLATION
5.1 Stringer Mounts
Stringer mounts are used to secure valve body
to wood blocking for valve bodies without
mounting bracket. (see FIGURE 5.1).
For valve body installation with mounting
bracket see STEPS 2.1 & 2.2.
5.2 Install Piping/Fittings (Bracket Removed for Clarity)
1. Install valve as specified in
FIGURES 4.3 - 4.5, per application.
2. Pipe from outlet port on the valve marked S
to showerhead mounting arm location.
3. Connect hot water supply to valve inlet
marked Hand cold water supply to valve
inlet marked C.
4. Pipe from outlet port on valve marked Tto
tub spout (262BODY & 262XBODY only).
5. Remove protective shield snap fitted over
the end of valve flow control spindle once
valve is securely installed and wall finish
work has been completed.
5.3 Adjust Valve Packing Nut
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.
5.4 Flush System
1. Turn valve to the warm position and run for a few minutes.
2. If system is dirty, remove TA-10 flow control spindle in center of valve to ensure proper flushing
(see STEP 8.1).
3. Check for leaks around valve assembly and all pipe fittings.
5.5 Set Temperature Limit Stop Screw
The temperature limit stop screw limits valve handle from being turned to maximum position
resulting in excessive hot water discharge temperatures.
WARNING: Failure to adjust temperature limit stop screw properly may result in serious scalding.
1. Place handle on flow control spindle and open valve to maximum desired temperature.
2. Turn limit stop screw clockwise until it seats (see FIGURE 5.3).
FIGURE 5.2
SHOWERHEAD
OUTLET
COLD
INLET
HOT
INLET
TUB SPOUT
OUTLET
packing nut
control spindle
finished wall
temperature
limit stop screw
FIGURE 5.3
FIGURE 5.1
stringer mountwood blocking
wall stud
stringer mount

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6. BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
6.1 Back to Back Wall Type
1. To simplify piping on back to back
installations use one standard valve (hot
on left, cold on right) and one reverse seat
valve (hot on right, cold on left) as shown in
FIGURE 6.1.
NOTE: Back to back installations require
5-1/2" (140 mm) minimum wall thickness for
proper installation, with or without bracket.
6.2 Identify Reverse Seat Valve
1. Locate the "R" stamp on bottom side of the
valve casting to identify reverse seat valve
as shown in FIGURE 6.2.
6.3 Install Piping/Fittings (Bracket Removed for Clarity)
1. Inlet marked Hon standard valve should be
plumbed to inlet marked Con reverse seat
valve. Inlet marked Con standard valve
should be plumbed to inlet marked Hon
reverse seat valve (see FIGURE 6.3).
2. Follow STEPS 5.3 - 5.5 to complete
installation of valve bodies.
FIGURE 6.3
HOT
HOT
COLD
COLD
STANDARD
VALVE
REVERSE
SEAT
VALVE
HH
C
C
FIGURE 6.2
T
R
REVERSE SEAT VALVE,
BOTTOM SIDE
T
R
ROUGH-IN
2-3/8"
± 1/2"
(60 mm ± 13 mm)
FIGURE 6.1 5-1/2"
(140 mm)
MIN. WALL
THICKNESS
STANDARD
VALVE
REVERSE
SEAT
VALVE
COLD

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7. VALVE BODY TEST CAP (162BODY, 162XBODY, 161XBODY)
7.1 Install Valve Body with Test Cap
Test cap will come installed to valve 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.
To install valve body with test cap, follow
instructions outlined in STEP 5.2.
7.2 Preparing Valve Body with Test Cap for Trim
TA-10 flow control spindle will be included with shower and tub/shower trim. When ready to install
trim to valve:
3. Check for leaks around the valve assembly and all pipe fittings.
4. Remove test cap from valve.
5. If system is dirty, flush valve.
6. Install flow control spindle and cap assembly to valve (see STEP 8.5).
7. Adjust packing nut and set temperature limit stop screw (see STEPS 5.3 & 5.5).
FIGURE 7
valve body test cap

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8. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Removing Flow Control Spindle
Reference parts breakdown (see FIGURE 9.1). See trim manual for trim removal instructions.
1. Shut o water supply to valve. Turn valve’s TA-10 flow control spindle to open position using
trim handle.
2. Remove trim handle and dome cover.
3. Remove escutcheon plate by first removing escutcheon screws.
4. Unscrew both T-12A cap assembly and flow control spindle together.
8.2 Hot/Cold Seat Repair Kit
Service requires TA-4 hot and cold seats and T-35C removal tools.
1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).
2. Remove both seats with removal tools, turning counterclockwise.
3. Replace both seats even if only one appears worn.
4. Install and tighten both seats to 15 foot pounds of torque, turning clockwise.
8.3 Flow Control Spindle Washer Repair Kit
Service requires TA-9 washer repair kit.
1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).
2. Remove cold washer by holding flow control spindle using trim handle and unscrew cold washer
retainer using channel lock pliers, turning counterclockwise.
3. Remove hot washer by removing hot washer screw.
8.4 Checking Water Pressure Balancing Piston
The perforated end of the flow control spindle houses the water pressure-balancing piston.
1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).
2. Shake flow control spindle and listen for clicking noise. Piston should be free to slide back and
forth the full length of its travel.
3. If piston appears restricted then do the following: a) tap the handle, or the stem end of flow
control spindle, against a solid object to free the piston, or b) try soaking in household vinegar
and repeat tapping handle or stem of flow control spindle.
4. If unable to free piston, replace flow control spindle.
8.5 Valve Reassembly
Reassemble valve, reversing the procedure in STEP 8.1. Be sure flow control spindle is drawn close to
the cap before screwing cap assembly back into valve.

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9. PARTS BREAKDOWN
FIGURE 9.1 CAP
ASSEMBLY
T-12A
PACKING NUT
STOP SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY
T-52
PACKING
LARGE
WASHER
O-RING
SMALL
WASHER
LIMIT STOP
SCREW
CAP
FLOW CONTROL
SPINDLE
COLD
WASHER
HOT
WASHER
WASHER
KIT
TA-9
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY
TA-10
SEAT KIT
TA-4
CAP
GASKET
COLD
WASHER
RETAINER
HOT
WASHER
SCREW
COLD
SEAT
HOT
SEAT
STOP
SPINDLE
CAP
STOP
SPINDLE
FOR
COLD SEAT
FOR
HOT SEAT
FOR
DIVERTER
RETAINER
FOR
STOP SPINDLE
CAP FOR
LEGACY
HOT SEAT
FOR
LEGACY
COLD SEAT
LOCKING
PIN
REPAIR TOOL
ASSEMBLY
T35C
REVERSE SEAT
KIT
T-108
TOOL
REVERSE
SEAT
COMMON PLANE
VALVE BODY
262XBODY (PICTURED)
262BODY
261XBODY
CHECK
SPRING
CHECK
CHECK STOP
ASSEMBLY
T-57A-KIT
STOP
SPINDLE
CAP
STOP
SPINDLE
NOTE:
NEW CHECK STOP SPINDLE SHALL FEATURE CHAMFER
AND SHALL BE PLATED TO DISTINGUISH FROM T-52.
CAP
ADAPTER KIT
T45KIT
NOTE:
USE CAP WHEN VALVE IS
USED IN SHOWER ONLY
OR TUB SPOUT ONLY
APPLICATIONS.

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9. PARTS BREAKDOWN
FIGURE 9.2
VALVE BODY
FITTING MODIFICATIONS
(2x)
PEX
CRIMP
RTSPEXCR
(2x)
PEX
COLD EXPANSION
RTSPEXCE
(2X)
CPVC
RTSCPVC
(2X)
PROPRESS
RTSPFIT
TEST
CAP
RTSTC1
MOUNTING BRACKET
COMPONENTS
(2X)
VALVE TO BRACKET
SCREWS
RTS-078
(8X)
STRAP TO BRACKET
SCREWS
RTS-079
(4X)
BRACKET
STRAPS
RTS-077
BRACKET
STRAPS &
BRACKET
RTS-076

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10. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Valve will not pass water. Both hot and cold water supplies
are not turned on.
Turn on both supplies. Valve
will not operate unless both hot
and cold water pressure is on.
Valve leaks when shut o. Hot and cold washers are worn
or foreign matter (dirt, chips) is
lodged between washers and
seat surfaces.
Replace washers using TA-9
washer repair kit.
Replace hot & cold seats using
TA-4 hot/cold seat repair kit.
Temperature control handle is
turned from cold to hot (or hot
back to cold) and volume from
spout or head is not constant.
Pressure-balancing piston
housed in spindle assembly is
restricted from free movement
by foreign matter.
Open valve halfway, remove
handle and tap spindle with
plastic hammer.
Check water pressure
balancing piston in control
spindle. See service
instructions.
Replace TA-10 flow control
spindle.
Valve delivers sucient
quantity of cold, but little hot,
or the reverse.
Same as above. Same as above.
Temperature varies without
moving handle.
Same as above. Same as above.
Valve delivery temperature
reduces gradually during use;
handle must be turned to
hotter positions to maintain
constant temperature.
Overdraw on hot water supply
(i.e. running out of hot water).
Reduce maximum flow
by using volume control
adjustment on valve or
showerhead. This will allow
longer period of use before
overdrawing hot water supply.
Valve delivers hot water when
initially opened. Water turns
colder as handle is rotated in a
counterclockwise direction
toward the hot position.
Valve is piped incorrectly (i.e. the
hot supply is piped to the valve’s
cold inlet and the cold supply is
piped to the hot inlet.)
If piping is accessible, correct
connections to the valve. If
piping is not accessible, order
T-108 reverse seat and tool
kit. Older installations may
also require replacing the TA-4
hot/cold seat repair kit.

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