Symmons Safetymix Visu-Temp 1-210VT Operation manual

Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: 2-1/2” (64mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. On 2”x4”
construction,use 2-1/2”
(64mm) min. r ough-in.
Va lve inlets and outlets ar e
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
5 5/8”
143mm
9 1/2”
240mm
approx.
24”
610mm
Symmons valves, shower heads and
hand sprays comply to all known
standards, codes and specifications:
ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, ASSE
1016 etc. Symmons shower heads
and hand sprays are equipped
with a 2.5 gpm (9.5 L/min) water
and energy saving flow restrictor.
This instruction sheet shows rough-in
dimensions for Models 4-500VT(X),
1-100VT(X) and 1-210VT(X). See sepa-
rate drawings enclosed with num-
bered models for applicable rough-in
dimensions.
Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver,
tubing cutter, teflon tape, soldering
equipment, adjustable wrench and
channel-lock pliers.
Installation of Shower System
Model 1-100VT(X) (Figure 2)
Install HOT on left and COLD on right
according to valve markings.
1. Install piping and fittings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 2-1/2”
(64mm) min. — 3” (76mm) max. from
CENTERLINE OF SUPPLIES TO FACE
OF FINISH WALL. Install so that surface
indicated on plaster shield on valve
is flush with finish wall as shown in
Figure 1.
2. When finishing tile wall REMOVE
(pull off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PROTEC-
TIVE PLASTER SHIELD and FILL AREA
AROUND VALVE BODY WITH GROUT
OR PLASTER. DO NOT PLASTER OVER
SC-2 CAP OR SERVICE STOPS IF SO
EQUIPPED.
3. Turn on hot and cold supplies, valve
will not operate unless both hot and
cold water are turned on.
4. This valve is equipped with a
limit stop screw to be used to
limit valve handle from being
turned to excessively hot water
discharge temperatures. To
adjust, remove dome cover (SC-
13/18), place handle (VT-112) on
stem, open valve to maximum
desired temperature and turn in
limit stop screw (SC-26) until it
seats. WARNING: Failure to adjust
the limit stop screw properly
finish wall face
2
3" 76mm max.
64mm min.
1
2''
supplies
C
L
plaster shield
41
4''- 4 "
108mm
114mm
1
2
FIGURE 2
Model 1-100VT(X) Shower System
FIGURE 1
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.
For California Residents
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

may result in serious scalding.
WARNING: This shower system
may not protect the user from
scalding when there is a failure
of other temperature controlling
devices elsewhere in the
plumbing system.
WARNING: Thermometer test
probe plug (VT4P) should be
positioned under dome cover (SC-
13) when testing water system.
5. Check packing nut (SC-7) for positive
frictional resistance to handle turn
throughout adjustment cycle and at
shut-off position, tighten if neccessary.
Check valve cap (SC-2), packing nut
and all valve, pipe and fitting connec-
tions for leaks. Reattach dome cover
back onto packing nut.
6. Be sure that Step 2 has been com-
pleted properly and finish wall is in
place before proceeding. Be sure to
remove the thermometer test probe
plug (VT-4P) before installing the
thermometer probe into valve. Slide
escutcheon assembly (VT-105) over
dome cover (SC-13/18) already on
valve body. Carefully align thermometer
probe with hole in valve body and
gently push escutcheon against wall.
Secure escutcheon to valve body with
two escutcheon screws (WO-20A).
Mount control handle (VT-112) on valve
stem. Check handle alignment. Tighten
handle screw (SC-15A) to mesh slot in
valve stem. Snap On/Off indicator (VT-
104) into slot in escutcheon concealing
escutcheon screws.
7. Install shower arm, flange and shower
head. See figures 2 and 3. Install tub
spout (1-2100VT only). Use putty
or sealant on back edge of spout to
make proper seal with finish wall.
8. ALLOW VALVE TO RUN IN WARM
POSITION FOR A FEW MINUTES TO
TOTALLY FLUSH SYSTEM. IF SYSTEM IS
QUITE DIRTY, REMOVE VALVE SPINDLE
OR STOP SPINDLES (IF SO EQUIPPED)
TO INSURE PROPER FLUSHING. See
service instructions.
9. Do not install positive shut-off devices
on the outlet of this valve or devices
that do not allow the valve to flow at
least 1 GPM at 50 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 by-pass in the event the valve’s
handle is not turned to off after use.
Contact your factory representative or
Symmons directly for information on
available checks.
Installation of Tub/Shower System
Model 1-210VT(X) (Figure 3)
1. Follow instructions from previous
page. Refer to Figure 3.
NOTE: 2-1/2” (64mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. On 2”x4”
construction, use 2-1/2”
(64mm) min. r ough-in.
Valve inlets and outlets ar e
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
5 5/8”
143mm
9 1/2”
240mm
FIGURE 3
Model 1-210VT(X) Tub/Shower System
FIGURE 4
Fiberglass Wall Installation
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.

FIBERGLASS WALL
INSTALLATION
When installing Visu-Temp in fiber-
glass or panel walls and it is desired
to sandwich wall between valve
body and escutcheon, cut hole in
wall as shown in Figure 4 and mount
valve from rear. NOTE: IT IS ALWAYS
RECOMMENDED TO SECURE VALVE
PIPING TO ROUGH CONSTRUCTION
AND NOT DEPEND ON FIBERGLASS
WALL FOR VALVE MOUNTING SECU-
RITY. On panel walls over 1” thick,
install in conventional manner. (See
figure 1).
OPERATION OF VALVE
The main handle of the Visu-Temp
valve is for control of temperature
only. From the OFF position, the
handle is turned counter-clockwise
through a minimum cold position,
through a warm and hot position for
a maximum turn of approximately
one revolution. This allows for infi-
nite temperature adjustments to suit
the requirements of any user.
CARE AND CLEANING
The lustrous finish on your Visu-Temp
valve should be treated with care. It
can be readily damaged by improper
handling or abusive treatment. To
clean the finish wipe gently with a
soft damp cloth and blot dry with a
soft towel. Use only a mild soap solu-
tion if required. DO NOT USE ABRA-
SIVE CLEANERS. USE OF POLISH,
ABRASIVE CLEANERS, SOLVENTS OR
ACID CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE THE
FINISH AND VOID THE SYMMONS
WARRANTY.
INDIVIDUAL PARTS
C-5 Spindle assembly
C-32-11 Spindle assembly
C-32B-11 Plaster shield
SC-2 Cap
SC-3 Renewable seat
SC-7 Packing nut with o-rings
SC-9 Cold washer retainer
SC-10A Hot washer screw
SC-10/11 Hot and cold washers
SC-13/18 Dome cover and lock nut
SC-15A Handle screw
SC-17 Packing
SC-19 Cap gasket
SC-20A/21 Top seat O-ring & bottom seat
gasket
SC-26 Limit stop with o-ring
SC-126 Plaster shield
VT-4P Thermometer test probe plug
VT-9A Retainer assembly
VT-105 Escutcheon assembly
VT-103 Thermometer assembly
VT-104 On/Off indicator assembly
VT-112 Handle
VT-114 Escutcheon gasket
VT-115 Dome cover gasket
WO-20A Escutcheon screws (2)
Washer & Gasket KIT-B-VT
SC-9 Cold washer retainer
SC-10A Hot washer screw
SC-10/11 Hot and cold washers
SC-15 Handle screw
SC-17 Packing
SC-19 Cap Gasket
VT-9A Retainer assembly
VT-114 Escutcheon gasket
Repair units
SC-3 Renewable seat unit complete
C-50 Renewable seat socket wrench
(not shown)
C-5 Spindle assembly
COMPOSITE PARTS
SC-13
VT-112
SC-15A
VT-105
SC-130
T-149
VT-103
WO-20A
VT-104
SC-7
SC-17
SC-26
SC-19
SC-10/11
C-5
SC-20A-20
C-32-11
VT-9AVT-4P
SC-10A
SC-3
SC-9
SC-2
SC-126
TO BE DISCARDED BEFORE INSTALLING TRIM
C-32B-11

1. Shut off water supply to valve.
2. Remove handle (VT-112) by loosening
handle screw and pull off handle.
Unscrew dome cover (SC-13), lift off
indicator (VT-104) gently with thin screw
driver in slot so as not to break snaps.
Unscrew two escutcheon screws and
remove escutcheon assembly by sliding
toward you being careful not to damage
thermometer tube. Place escutcheon
face down on soft surface to prevent
damage.
3. Open valve to about warm position
and unscrew cap (SC-2). WARNING:
FAILURE TO OPEN VALVE WILL
DAMAGE CAP AND SPINDLE. Spindle
assembly (C-5) will be removed with cap.
Leave packing nut (SC-7) in place while
unscrewing cap to avoid distortion.
4. Ordinary service to eliminate dripping
or not shutting off requires only the
replacement of parts supplied in washer
and gasket kit (KIT-B-VT). Hold spindle
with valve handle (VT-112) while
removing hot washer screw (SC-10A)
and cold washer retainer (SC-9) (remove
retainer with channel lock pliers).
Replace washers reversing step 4.
5. Inspect surfaces of renewable seat (SC-3)
and replace if necessary. Clean seat
surfaces for proper sealing of top seat
o-ring (SC-20A) and bottom seat gasket
(SC-21). Use renewable seat socket
wrench (C-50). Tighten seat to 15 foot
pounds of torque.
6. The perforated end of the (C-5) spindle
assembly houses the balancing piston
which is the heart of this pressure
balancing valve. The piston should
be free to move back and forth and
should click when the spindle assembly
is shaken. If deposits block this action,
tap the handle end of the spindle
against a solid object to free the piston.
Soaking in household vinegar will help
free foreign matter. If this does not free
piston, replace (C-5) spindle assembly.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PERFORATED
CYLINDER ON THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
OR ATTEMPT REMOVAL OF THE PISTON.
7. Reassemble, reversing above procedure,
be sure spindle assembly is drawn close
to the cap before screwing cap back
into valve. WARNING: FAILURE TO DO
THIS WILL DAMAGE CAP AND SPINDLE.
8. USE ONLY SYMMONS GENUINE REPAIR
PARTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID
ALL WARRANTIES AND IMPAIR PROPER
OPERATION OF YOUR VALVE.
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when used in industrial, commercial or business use will be free of defects in material and
workmanship during normal use for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. At our option,
we will either have you send the defective part or product prepaid to us for inspection, or we
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excludes product damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product misuse whether
performed by a contractor, service company or yourself.
Damage to the chrome and/or other decorative finishes on Symmons products may be a result of
improper handling or abusive treatment. Finishes should only be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth
or sponge. Use of polish, abrasive cleaners, solvents, or acid cleaners will damage the finish and
void this warranty.
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