American Standard FLUENT T186.501 Installation guide

American Standard
Brand
American Standard
Model
FLUENT T186.501
Category
Sanitary ware
Type
Installation guide

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Slip Jaw Pliers
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Phillips Screwdriver
Teflon Tape
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.
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS (For reference only)
To assure proper positioning in relation to wall, note roughing-in dimensions.
PRESSURE BALANCING
BATH AND SHOWER
TRIM KITS
M965625 REV. 1.1 (11/14)
FLUENT™
Installation
Instructions
T186.500
T186.501
T186.502
T186.507
T186.508
FINISHED
WALL
TOP OF TUB RIM
BOTTOM OF TUB
5" REF.
(127mm)
3-3/4" REF.
(95mm)
1/2" COPPER
7-1/2" REF.
(191mm)
8-1/2" REF.
(216mm)
"SEE ILLUSTRATION "
THREADED INLETS (STOPS)
THREADED INLETS
THREADED INLETS (STOPS)
INLETS
1/2" NPT
(13mm)
5-7/8"
(149mm)
INLETS 1/2" NPT (13mm}
OUTLETS
1/2" NPT
(13mm)
OUTLETS
1/2" NPT
(13mm)
3-3/8"
(86mm)
3-3/8"
(86mm)
3-3/8"
(86mm)
4" (102mm)
74" FOR HEAD
CLEARANCE
(1880mm)
18" OPTIONAL
(457mm)
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED
FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65'' AND 80''
(1651 and 2032mm)'
SHR. 1/2" NOM.(13mm)
COPPER SWEAT
TUB 1/2" NOM. (13mm)
COPPER SWEAT
4-1/16"
(103mm)
5-7/8"
(149mm)
INLETS
4-1/16"
(103mm)
4-1/16"
(103mm)
INLETS
1/2" NOM.
(13mm)
COPPER
SWEAT
SHR. 1/2" NOM.
(13mm)
COPPER SWEAT
TUB 1/2"
(13mm) NOM.
COPPER SWEAT
2"
SWEAT
INLETS
SWEAT
INLETS (STOPS)
INLETS
1/2" NOM.
(13mm)
COPPER
SWEAT
1/2" NPT
(13mm)
8" DIA.
(204mm)
6-19/32" REF.
(167mm)
1-7/8" to 3-1/4"
(48 to 83 mm)
2-7/32" D.
(57mm)
1-3/4
"
(44 mm)
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500/501/502
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M965625 REV. 1.1 (11/14)
1
INSTALL VALVE TRIM
1
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
2
1
3
3
5
6
4
Figure 1. Remove plaster guard from valve. Push CAP (1)
over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2) until seated against stop.
Figure 2. Push ESCUTCHEON (3) onto CAP (1). Align
mounting holes in ESCUTCHEON (3) with valve body.
Attach to valve body with LONG SCREWS (4).
Figure 3. Align PIN (5) on back of DIAL PLATE (6) with
hole in ESCUTCHEON (3). Push DIAL PLATE (6) onto
CAP (1) flush against ESCUTCHEON (3).
3
INSTALL HANDLE
3
1
5
Hold ADAPTER (1) onto VALVE STEM (2) and install
ADAPTER SCREW (3) through ADAPTER (1) into
VALVE STEM (2).Tighten ADAPTER SCREW (3) to
secure ADAPTER (1).
Align and install HANDLE (4) onto ADAPTER (1).
Tighten SET SCREW (5) with HEX WRENCH (6)
supplied.
2
6
PLSTER
GUARD
HOLE IN ESCUTCHEON (3)
5
1
2
5a
6
7
3
APPLY SEALANT OR
TEFLON TAPE TO
THREADS
4
2
INSTALL TRIM
Remove PIPE PLUG and CAP (1, 2) from shower pipe and tub
filler pipe.
Install SHOWER ESCUTCHEON (3) onto SHOWER
ARM (4). Apply sealant or Teflon tape to threads on
both ends of SHOWER ARM (4) and thread longer
leg of SHOWER ARM (4) into shower elbow.
Thread SHOWER HEAD (5 or 5a) onto SHOWER ARM (4).
Install SLIP-ON TUB SPOUT (6). Tighten SET SCREW (7) with
HEX WRENCH supplied.
Important: Do not overtighten Set Screw.
CAUTION: Protect finish on SHOWER HEAD
and TUB SPOUT when installing.
Note: Apply sealant or Teflon Tape to shower arm.
HEX WRENCH
1-3/4"
4
1
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M965625 REV. 1.1 (11/14)
5
Remove HANDLE (see step 3 and reverse).
Remove ESCUTCHEON and CARRIDGE CAP (see step 1 and reverse).
Shut off water supply by either closing off main water supply, or closing off
the hot and cold CHECK STOPS on valve.
TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING
Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and
pull out PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5).
Clean SEALS (9) on base of CARTRIDGE (1). Check base of PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and clean O-RINGS (6). Remove
CAPS (7) and check O-RINGS on inside of CAPS (7). Clean inside sealing surfaces of VALVE BODY (8).
Re-assemble PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and CARTRIDGE (1). Tighten all screws.
Turn on water supply and see above for installing TRIM and HANDLE.
VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
ROTATE 180˚
Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and
pull out PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5).
Remove CAPS (7) and clean valve thoroughly.
Examine balancing unit and check condition of O-ring on end of piston. Piston should move back and forth. Order Repair
Part M952100-0070A if balancing unit is defective.
Replace CAPS (7) and install PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Make sure inlets line up with two holes in bottom of casting.
Top flange should butt-up against top of casting.
Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and
pull out PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5). Rotate PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) 180˚ so that the inlets face up and the
large outlet port faces down.
Push PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) in casting make sure inlets line up with holes in bottom of casting. Top flange should
butt up against top of casting.
Reassemble FIXATION RING (4) and CARTRIDGE (1).
UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE
1
2
9
5
5
7
8
6
4
3
INLETS
LARGE OUTLET
6
1
5
1
3
1
1
9
7
5
3
1
0
1
5
1
3
1
1
9
7
5
3
1
1
5
1
3
1
1
9
7
5
3
1
COLDER
(Larger Numbers)
0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
HOTTER
(Smaller Numbers)
0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
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 (1) reduces risk of accidental scalding. To set the maximum
hot water temperature of your faucet, all you need to do
is adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).
4
Turn CARTRIDGE STEM (2) to the OFF position (coldest setting) before
making adjustment to HOT LIMIT STOP (1). Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry
free the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1). Pull off and rotate counterclockwise
to the desired number to limit hot water temperature. Use ARROW (3) on
CARTRIDGE (4) and NUMBERS (5) on HOT LIMIT STOP (1) for indication.
1
5
4
3
1
5
4
3
2
2
DO: 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:
M965625 REV. 1.1 (11/14)
PRESSURE BALANCE
BATH/SHOWER
MODEL NUMBER
M909349-YYY0A
DIAL PLATE
M907050-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON CAP
M950405-YYY0A
DIVERTER SPOUT (Slip-on)
M918039-0070A
HANDLE ADAPTER
M964928-YYY0A
LEVER HANDLE KIT
FLUENT™
002
295
224
CHROME
SATIN NICKEL
OIL RUBBED BRONZE
Replace the "YYY" - "XXX" with
appropriate finish code
A919542-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM
060337-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM
FLANGE
HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1 (800) 442-1902
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
IN CANADA 1-800-387-0369 (TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
Product names listed herein are trademarks of American Standard Inc.
© American Standard Inc. 2014
IN MEXICO 01-800-839-1200
1660604.XXX
SHOWER HEAD
1660717.XXX
SHOWER HEAD
078016-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON SCREWS
A918477-0070A
ADAPTER SCREW
M907813-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON KIT
T186.500
T186.501
T186.502
T186.507
T186.508
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American Standard FLUENT T186.501 Installation guide

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Model
FLUENT T186.501
Category
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Type
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