Symmons TEMPTROL II Operation manual

Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Symmons valves and shower heads comply to all known standards, codes and specica-
tions: CSA B-125, ANSI A112.18.1M, ASSE 1016, EPA ‘92 etc.
Symmons shower heads are equipped with a 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min) water and energy
saving ow restrictor.
LIMITED LIFETIME GUARANTEE
Symmons warrants to the original consumer purchaser that any TEMPTROL® Series, Allura™, or SYMMETRIX®
product will be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal domestic use for the life of your
home. All other purchasers including industrial, commercial or business use are warranted 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 may elect to send you the replacement part or product without investigation. A replacement for any
defective part will be supplied FREE OF CHARGE for installation by the purchaser. Defect or damage caused
by the use of replacement parts other than Symmons Genuine Replacement Parts will void this warranty.
Symmons further warrants that any TEMPTROL Series, Allura, or SYMMETRIX product will be leak free and
drip free during normal domestic use for the life of your home. If the product should develop a leak or drip,
Symmons will provide FREE OF CHARGE the parts necessary to return it to good working condition.
Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) and a copy of the warranty registration card from the original
consumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims. This warranty is applicable only to Symmons
TEMPTROL Series, Allura, or SYMMETRIX products purchased after July 1, 1998 and shall be effective from
the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.
Damage to the chrome and/or other decorative nishes 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 nish and void this warranty.
This warranty excludes product damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product misuse
whether performed by a contractor, service company or yourself. There are no other express warranties on
this product and ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. SYMMONS INDUSTRIES, INC., EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS CONTIN-
GENT LIABILITY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF EVERY KIND. Since some states do not allow limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, the above limitation or exclusion may not be applicable. This warranty gives specic legal rights.
Other rights may vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, write to Symmons Industries, Inc., 31 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184-3804,
call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-SYMMONS, or visit www.symmons.com. If writing to us,
please include proof of purchase, the model number of the product with a brief description of the problem,
your name, address and phone number.
IMPORTANT: After completion of installation step 4, follow these instructions to set
the Temptrol II Limit Stop Screw. This valve is equipped with a limit stop screw to be
used to limit valve handle from being turned to excessively hot water discharge tem-
peratures. To adjust, remove dome cover, open valve to maximum desired tempera-
ture and turn in limit stop screw until it seats.
WARNING: FAILURE TO ADJUST THE LIMIT STOP SCREW PROPERLY MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS SCALDING.
WARNING: THIS SHOWER SYSTEM MAY NOT PROTECT THE USER FROM SCALD-
ING WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE OF OTHER TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING
DEVICES ELSEWHERE IN THE PLUMBING SYSTEM.
For ADA compliance (Americans with Disabilities Act) consult ADAAG or your state
regulations for proper product choice and mounting locations.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION OF:
SHOWER SYSTEMS AND
TUB/SHOWER SYSTEMS
Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver, tubing
cutter, teon tape, soldering equipment,
adjustable wrench and channel-lock pliers.
1. Install piping and ttings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 2-3/8”
+/- 1/2” from CENTERLINE OF
SUPPLIES TO FACE OF FINISH WALL.
Install so that line indicated on rough-in
plaster shield on valve is ush with
nish wall as shown in Figure 1.
Tub/Shower System (Figure 2)
Model BP-56-2
Pipe shower head from outlet marked
“S” and to tub spout from outlet
marked “T”. Install HOT on left and
COLD on right according to valve
markings.
Tub or Shower System (Figure 3)
Model BP-56-1
The valve in this system has a built-in
choke for use with a diverter spout.
Follow the instructions above.
2. When nishing tile wall REMOVE (pull
off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PROTECTIVE
ROUGH-IN SHIELD and FILL AREA
AROUND VALVE BODY WITH GROUT
OR PLASTER.
3. TURN ON HOT AND COLD SUPPLIES,
valve will not operate unless both hot
and cold water are turned on.
4. Unscrew dome cover (T-19/20) and
tighten packing nut (T-17) for positive
frictional resistance to handle turn
throughout adjustment cycle and at
shut-off position. Check valve cap,
packing nut, diverter spindle o-ring and
all valve, pipe and tting connections
for leaks.
5. SET LIMIT STOP SCREW AS DIRECTED
AFTER “IMPORTANT” IN BOLD TYPE ON
PAGE ONE. Reattach dome cover back
onto packing nut.
6. Mount gasket (T-27B) onto back of
escutcheon with opening at bottom
as shown in Figure 4. The use of
this gasket should not preclude sealing
valve body in wall as directed in
installation instruction step #2.
7. ALLOW VALVE TO RUN IN WARM
POSITION FOR A FEW MINUTES TO
TOTALLY FLUSH SYSTEM. IF SYSTEM IS
QUITE DIRTY, REMOVE VALVE SPINDLE
FIGURE 2
Model A: Tub/Shower System
finish wall face
4" (101mm) Max
23
8’’
60mm
1
2’’
supplies
C
L
plaster shield
+
3" (75mm) Min
FIGURE 1
Suffix SS: Slip-on type spout
T-27B
FIGURE 4

OR STOP SPINDLES (IF SO EQUIPPED)
TO INSURE PROPER FLUSHING. See
service instructions.
8. Push escutcheon (T-27) with dial plate
(T-29C) against wall and secure to valve
with two escutcheon screws (T-28).
Mount temperature control handle on
valve spindle spline as shown in gure
9. Install shower arm, ange and
shower head. See Figures 2 and 3.
9. Do not install positive shut-off devices
on the outlet of this valve or devices
that do not allow the valve to ow 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.
FIBERGLASS WALL INSTALLATION
When installing Temptrol® II in berglass
or panel walls and it is desired to
sandwich wall between valve body
and escutcheon, cut hole in wall as
shown in Figure 5 and mount valve
with T-177 wall mounting ange from
rear. Note: It is always recommended
to secure valve piping to rough
construction and not depend on
berglass wall for valve mounting
security. On panel walls over 1” thick,
install in conventional manner.
FIGURE 3
Model B: Shower System
THICK WALL
1
16’’ 2mm to 3
4’’ 19mm
T-177 Wall Mounting Flange
For 21mm to 1" 25mm
thick wall order part no. T-193
13
16 ’’
4" (101mm) Max
3" (75mm) Min
FIGURE 5

BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
To simplify piping on back to back installations use one stan-
dard valve (hot on left, cold on right) and one with reverse
coring (hot on right, cold on left) as shown in Figure 6 and 7.
Order reverse core valve by adding the sufx REV-X after
the plate number. (e.g. BP-56-2-REV-X Temptrol® II tub and
shower unit with reverse coring.)
OPERATION OF VALVE
The main handle of the Temptrol® II valve is for control
of temperature only. From the OFF position, the handle
is turned counter-clockwise through a minimum cold posi-
tion, through a warm and hot position for a maximum
turn of approximately one revolution. This allows for innite
temperature adjustments to suit the requirements of any user.
CARE AND CLEANING
The lustrous nish on your Temptrol II valve should be treated
with care. It can be readily damaged by improper handling or
abusive treatment. To clean the nish wipe gently with a soft
damp cloth and blot dry with a soft towel. Use only a mild
soap solution if required. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEAN-
ERS. USE OF POLISH, ABRASIVE CLEANERS, SOLVENTS
OR ACID CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH AND
VOID THE SYMMONS WARRANTY.
inlets
hot and cold
shower
discharge
finished wall
COLD
tub discharge
1
2''
61
4''
REVERSE
CORE VALVE
STANDARD
VALVE
313mm
79mm 13mm
1
8''
159mm
MINIMUM WALL
THICKNESS
1
2''
+
2
60mm 13mm
3
8'' 1
2''
+
2
67mm 13mm
5
8'' 1
2''
+
NOTCH
T-35A
T-35B
EIGHT BROACHED NOTCHES
TO ENGAGE FOUR CORNERS
OF COLD SEAT TOOL IN TWO
POSITIONS.
FOUR BROACHED
NOTCHES TO
ENGAGE FOUR
CORNERS
OF HOT SEAT
TOOL.
FIGURE 7
Back to Back Installation
FIGURE 8
Seat Removal Tools
HOT
COLD
COLD
HOT
FIGURE 6

FIGURE 9
Parts Breakdown
INDIVIDUAL PARTS INDIVIDUAL PARTS
COMPOSITE PARTS
COMPOSITE PARTS
SC-15A Handle set screw
T-1 Hot renewable seat
T-2 Cold seat O-ring
T-3 Cold renewable seat
T-5 Hot washer screw
T-6 Hot washer
T-7 Cold washer retainer
T-8 Cold washer
TA-10 Flow control spindle
T-11 Cap gasket
T-12A Cap assembly
T-16 Packing, O-ring and washer
T-17 Packing nut
T-19/20 Dome cover and lock nut
T-27 Escutcheon
T-27CL Diverter handle clip
T-27B Gasket
T-28 Escutcheon screws
T-29CT Dial
T-32 Handle screw with lock washer
T-33 Plug button
T-34 Limit stop with O-ring
T-35A Hot seat removal tool
T-35B Cold seat removal tool
T-52A Stop spindle assembly/
escutcheon screw retainer
T-55B Stop plaster shield
T-55C Stop plaster shield removal
tool
T-176 Plaster shield
T-177 Wall mounting flange
T3-31 INS Handle insert
RC-14X Single blade lever handle:
Set screw (SC-15A)
T-52 Stop spindle assembly/
escutcheon screw retainer
(T-52A)
Stop plaster shield (T-55B)
T-101 Acrylic handle:
Handle screw (T-32)
Plug button (T-33)
TA-4 Hot seat (T-1)
Cold seat (T-3)
Cold seat O-ring (T-2)
TA-9 Hot washer screw (T-5)
Hot washer (T-6)
Cold washer retainer (T-7)
Cold washer (T-8)
Cap gasket (T-11)
TA-10 Spindle assembly
TA-25A Diverter/volume spindle (T-23A)
O-ring (T-24) for Model A
tub/shower valve (beige
or gray)
T3-31L Loop style lever handle:
Insert (T3-31 INS)
Handle screw (T-32)
Plug button (T-33)
T3-31S Solid style lever handle:
Insert (T3-31 INS)
Handle screw (T-32)
Plug button (T-33)
T-65 Temperature control handle:
Handle screw (T-32)
Plug button (T-33)
T-1 T-2 T-3 T-5 T-6 T-7
T-52A T-55B
T-52
T-8
TA-10 T-11 T-16
T-34
T-35A
T-35B
T-12A
T-17 T-19/20
TA-4 TA-9
INCLUDES T-11
T-55C
T-27B T-27
T-28
(2)
T-65
T-29CT T-32 T-33T3-31L T3-31S T-101 RC-14X
SC-15A
T3-31 INS
(for T3-31L
and T3-31S
only)
T-177 T-176
TO BE DISCARDED
BEFORE INSTALLING
TRIM

SERVICE
1. Shut off water supply to valve.
2. Remove handle plug button and
handle (see gure 9).
3. Remove dial (T-29C) and escutcheon
(T-27) by removing escutcheon screws
(T-28). Remove all remaining trim.
4. Open valve to about warm position
and unscrew cap (T-12A). Warning:
Failure to do this will damage cap and
spindle. Spindle assembly (TA-10) will
be removed with cap. Leave packing
nut (T-17) in place while unscrewing
cap to avoid distortion.
5. Ordinary service to eliminate dripping
or not shutting off requires only
the replacement of parts supplied in
washer and gasket kit (TA-9). Hold
spindle with handle while removing
hot washer screw and cold washer
retainer (remove retainer with channel
lock pliers).
6. Inspect top surfaces of hot and cold
seats and replace if necessary. Impor-
tant: When replacing hot and cold
seats, always replace both seats. Even if
only one seat appears worn, both seats
must be replaced. Use part No. (TA-4).
After long years of service, if spindle
is very loose in cold seat, replace with
part no. (TA-4). Use seat removal tool
[T-35(A,B)] for removal and replacement
of (TA-4). If seats are difcult to remove
and tool shifts damaging notches, relo-
cate tool in second position of notches.
Tighten both seats to 15 foot pounds
of torque.
7. The perforated end of the (TA-10) spin-
dle assembly houses the balancing
piston which is the heart of this pres-
sure 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 (TA-10) spindle assem-
bly. DO NOT TAMPER WITH PERFO-
RATED CYLINDER ON THE SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY OR ATTEMPT REMOVAL
OF THE PISTON.
8. Reassemble, reversing above proce-
dure, 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.
9. Use only Symmons Genuine Repair
Parts. FaIlure to do so will void all
warranties AND IMPAIR PROPER OPERA-
TION OF YOUR VALVE.
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