American Standard 4501 User manual

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Sanitary ware
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User manual

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American Standard 4501 is a pressure balancing bath and shower trim kit. The device is designed to provide a consistent water temperature in the shower or bath, regardless of changes in water pressure.

Here are some of the key features and capabilities of the American Standard 4501:

  • Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1 This certification ensures that the device meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
  • Roughing-in dimensions: The device has specific roughing-in dimensions that must be followed in order to ensure proper installation. These dimensions are provided in the instruction manual.

American Standard 4501 is a pressure balancing bath and shower trim kit. The device is designed to provide a consistent water temperature in the shower or bath, regardless of changes in water pressure.

Here are some of the key features and capabilities of the American Standard 4501:

  • Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1 This certification ensures that the device meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
  • Roughing-in dimensions: The device has specific roughing-in dimensions that must be followed in order to ensure proper installation. These dimensions are provided in the instruction manual.
FINISHED WALL
4"
TOP OF TUB RIM
BOTTOM OF TUB
74" FOR HEAD
CLEARANCE
3-5/8" REF.
1-5/8" TO 3-1/4"
18" OPTIONAL
5-1/8" REF.
1/2" NPT
1/2" NPT''
6-3/4"
3-5/8"
5-1/2" REF.
"SEE ILLUSTRATION "
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
THREADED INLETS
INLETS 3-3/8"
INLETS 1/2" NPT
3-3/8"
SHR. 1/2" NPT
TUB PORT 1/2" NPT
'
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
Installation
Instructions
To assure proper positioning in relation
to wall, note roughing-in dimensions.
4501
4501S
SYMPHONY
1
ROUGHING-IN
Turn off water at main supply.
CAUTION
When soldering, remove PLASTER GUARD, CARTRIDGES and CHECK STOPS (IF PRESENT). When finished soldering,
flush valve body, replace cartridges, check stops (if present) and plaster guard to continue installation. Use thread
sealant or Teflon tape on threaded connections.
NOTE
If the valve is installed on a fiberglass
or other thin wall application, the
PLASTER GUARD (4) can be used as a support.
Connect hot and cold water supplies.
Cap off shower pipe (5) and tub filler pipe (6).
For support, use pipe BRACES (7) secured to wooden braces.
With valve turned off, turn on water supplies. Check for leaks.
COLD
HOT
Cut a 4" dia. hole in the shower stall.
Drill two additional 1" holes to allow access
to the stops.
Remove PLASTER GUARD (4), rotate 90˚
so that indicated screw holes fit MANIFOLD (2).
Push CAP on valve, place ESCUTCHEON on and
attach with screws.
1
7
5
3
6
4
2
See Roughing-in diagram before starting.
Connections are:
1/2" female NPT for threaded inlets
Connect RISER PIPE (1) to MANIFOLD (2)
top outlet marked "SHR".
Connect TUB FILLER PIPE (3) at bottom
outlet marked "TUB".
For proper positioning the finished wall
must be within side wall of PLASTER
GUARD (4).
M968805 REV. 1.4
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED
FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65'' AND 80''
PRESSURE BALANCING BATH
AND SHOWER TRIM KITS
Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark
of fine quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
INSTALL TRIM
2
4
3
5
2
1
9
7
8
10
11
6
When finished tiling the wall, remove PLASTER GUARD (3).
Push on CAP (1).
Mount ESCUTCHEON (2) and with SCREWS (7).
Install HANDLE (8) by pushing it onto CARTRIDGE STEM (9)
and tightening SET SCREW (10) from below with 2.5mm
Hex Wrench supplied. Insert INDEX BUTTON (11).
Remove cap from tub supply and plug from shower pipe.
Install SHOWER ARM with FLANGE (4) and SHOWER HEAD (5).
Install DIVERTER SPOUT (6).
3
ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP
By restricting handle rotation and limiting the amount of hot water allowed to mix with the cold, the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP
reduces risk of accidental scalding. To set the maximum hot water temperature of your faucets, all you need to do is adjust
the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP.
HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP ADJUSTMENT
PRY RED RING FORWARD AND ROTATE
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ONE CLICK
PRY RED RING FORWARD AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE
"A"
ADJUSTMENT WHEN WATER IS TOO HOT
"A"
"B"
"B"
ADJUSTMENT WHEN WATER IS TOO COLD
"RED RING"- HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP
TEMPERATURE SETTING NUMBERS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
SERVICE
4
5
Remove HANDLE (1), CAP (2) and CARTRIDGE (4). Clean inlets and MANIFOLD (5).
Reassemble CARTRIDGE (4), alternately tightening SCREWS (3).
Replace CAP (2) and HANDLE (1). Check flow.
If faucet drips, operate handle several times from "off"
to "on". Do not apply excessive force.
Clogged CARTRIDGE (4) inlets may cause reduced flow in "full
on" hot or cold. To clean inlets, first turn off water supply, then:
5
4
3
2
1
M968805 REV. 1.4
DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: DO NOT CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A
CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
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American Standard 4501 User manual

Category
Sanitary ware
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

American Standard 4501 is a pressure balancing bath and shower trim kit. The device is designed to provide a consistent water temperature in the shower or bath, regardless of changes in water pressure.

Here are some of the key features and capabilities of the American Standard 4501:

  • Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1 This certification ensures that the device meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
  • Roughing-in dimensions: The device has specific roughing-in dimensions that must be followed in order to ensure proper installation. These dimensions are provided in the instruction manual.

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