Symmons Elm Trim Series 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
S-5500-TRM
Shower Valve Trim
S-5501-TRM
Shower Trim
S-5502-TRM
Tub/Shower Trim
S-5504-TRM
Tub/Hand Shower Trim
S5508TRM
Shower/Hand Shower Trim
TRIM, TA-10, T-12A
S5500TRMTC
Shower Valve Trim
S5501TRMTC
Shower Trim
S5502TRMTC
Tub/Shower Trim
S5504TRMTC
Tub/Hand Shower Trim
S5508TRMTC
Shower/Hand Shower Trim
S-5500-TRM
S5500TRMTC
S-5501-TRM
S5501TRMTC
S-5502-TRM
S5502TRMTC
S5508TRM
S5508TRMTC
S-5504-TRM
S5504TRMTC
TA-10T-12A
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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warranty information.
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1. Recommended Tools
AA
G
G
K
K
L
L
E
E
B
B
C
C
F
F
H
H
M
M
O
O
N
N
FLOOR
FLOOR
I
I
JJ
DD
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 M 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
1/2" NPT thread must
protrude 1/2" (13 mm)
from finished wall
D 6", 152 mm
E Ref. 77", 1956 mm
F 3-1/2", 89 mm
G Ø 7-1/2", 191 mm
H 2-3/4", 70 mm
I 3-1/2", 89 mm
J Ø 2-5/8", 67 mm
K
Trim with tub spout:
Ref. 32", 813 mm
Trim without tub spout:
Ref. 42", 1067 mm
L 12", 305 mm
MRough-in
2-3/8" ± 1/2", 60 mm ± 13 mm
N
1/2" NPT thread must
protrude 4-3/4" (121 mm) from
finished wall
O 5-7/8", 149 mm

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3. Parts Breakdown (Model Numbers Ending in TRMTC)
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.
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. Test cap rated for pressure testing up to 200
psi maximum. DO NOT exceed 200 psi while
pressure testing valve body.
2. 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.
3. Ensure test cap is re-torqued to 30 lb-ft after
soldering valve body.

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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 all threaded
connections.
FIGURE 7
A
B
C
D
F
H
H
I
G
M
Q
R
O
P
NS
EJ
L
K
EF-109*
*Order in-line vacuum breaker (EF-109) for
hand shower systems without dual checks.
7. Parts Breakdown
Replacement Parts
Item Description Part Number
A Showerhead 552SH
B
C
Shower Arm
Flange 300S
D
E
Shower Handle
Set Screw RTS-006
F Dome Cover T-19
G
H
I
Shower Escutcheon
Screws
Mounting Plate
T-631A-NS-K002
JDiverter/Volume
Control Handle RTS-008
K
L
Tub Spout
Escutcheon 552TS
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

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FIGURE 8.4
8. Installation - Shower Valve Trim
2) Place diverter/volume control handle into slot in shower
escutcheon (FIGURE 8.2).
3) Secure large shower escutcheon to mounting plate.
Guide handle into control port on valve body. Tabs
should snap in place (FIGURE 8.3).
4) Install dome cover by turning clockwise (FIGURE 8.4).
5) Install handle to shower valve. Secure with set screw
(FIGURE 8.5).
FIGURE 8.1 FIGURE 8.2
FIGURE 8.3
1) Attach arm and flange to shower pipe. Turn clockwise
to tighten (FIGURE 9.1).
2) Install showerhead to shower arm. Turn clockwise to
tighten (FIGURE 9.2).
9. Installation - Showerhead & Tub Spout
FIGURE 8.5
1) Secure large mounting plate to Temptrol
pressure balancing valve using mounting screws
(FIGURE 8.1).
3) Install tub spout escutcheon and tub spout to
stub out pipe. Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 9.3).
FIGURE 9.1 FIGURE 9.2
FIGURE 9.3

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10. Installation - Slide Bar Assembly
3) Install wall elbow escutcheon and wall elbow to stub
out pipe. Tighten set screw to secure (FIGURE 10.3).
4) Attach small end of hand shower hose to wall elbow.
Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 10.4).
5) Attach large end of hand shower hose to hand shower
wand. Turn clockwise to tighten (FIGURE 10.5).
1) Place mounting plate in position. Mark and drill 3/16"
holes for tile anchors, 5/16" holes for drywall anchors.
Install anchors (FIGURE 10.1).
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 10.2).
1
3
FIGURE 10.1
2
4
TILE ANCHOR
DRY WALL ANCHOR
ANCHOR TOOL
FIGURE 10.3 FIGURE 10.4
FIGURE 10.5
3
1
2
4
FIGURE 10.2

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11. Operation (Temperature Control)
1) Turn shower handle counter-clockwise
approximately 1/4 turn to put valve in
cold position (FIGURE 11.1).
2) Turn shower handle counter- clockwise
approximately 1/2 turn to put valve in
warm position (FIGURE 11.2).
3) Turn shower handle counter- clockwise
approximately 3/4 turn to put valve in
hot position (FIGURE 11.3).
FIGURE 11.1 FIGURE 11.2 FIGURE 11.3
12. Operation (VersaFlex™ Diverter Control)
Turn volume control handle
clockwise to increase volume.
Turn volume control handle
counterclockwise to decrease volume.
FIGURE 12.1
TUB/ACCESSORY SHOWER/ACCESSORY
13. Operation (Volume Control)
Turn diverter control handle
clockwise to divert to tub spout or
other Symmons accessory.
Turn diverter control handle
counterclockwise to divert to shower
or other Symmons accessory.
FIGURE 13.1
INCREASE DECREASE

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14. 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.