American Standard TU184500.295 Installation guide

American Standard
Brand
American Standard
Model
TU184500.295
Category
Sanitary ware
Type
Installation guide

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
M965943 Rev. 1.1 (3/20)
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
Times Square
®
Pressure Balancing
Bath and Shower Trim Kit
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TU18450X Series
Plumbers’ Putty
or Caulking
Adjustable Wrench Channel Locks
Phillips Screwdriver
• To assure proper positioning in relation to wall.
Note roughing-in dimensions.
Teon Tape Flat Blade Screwdriver
H
C
OFF
H
C
OFF
BOTTOM OF
TUB
FINISHED WALL
TOP OF
TUB RIM
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
1-3/4" MIN.
(44 mm)
305 mm
(12")
102 mm
(4")
203 mm SQ.
(8")
65 mm
(2-1/2" Sq.)
4-3/4"
REF.
(121 mm)
4" (102 mm)
74" FOR HEAD
CLEARANCE
(188 cm)
18" OPTIONAL
(457 mm)
1/2" NPT
1/2" NPT
7/8" TO 2"
(22 TO 50 mm)
4-1/2"REF.
(114 mm)
7-1/2" REF.
(191 mm)
65 mm
(2-1/2" Sq.)
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED
FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65'' (1651 mm)
AND 80'' (1880 mm)
2-3/4" MAX. (69 mm)
1-3/4" MIN. (45 mm)
6-5/8"
(170 mm)
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
1
1
2
6
5
3
4
UP
UP
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
For use with shower heads rated at 4.9 L/min (1.3 gpm) or higher.
• Remove PLASTER GUARD (6)
(Keep it installed for thin wall Installation).
• Remove BONNET NUT (1) by unthreading it
Counter clockwise. Remove test CAP (2).
• Remove PROTECTIVE HOUSING (3) from
CARTRIDGE (4). Install with “UP” text on top.
• Reinstall BONNET NUT (1) onto VALVE BODY (5)
and tighten rmly with 12 Nm or 9 lbs/ft.
NOTE: Specied tightening torque
of BONNET NUT (1) is critical to
assure sealing function.
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H
C
OFF
1
2
Figure 1.
Figure 3.
2
PLASTER
GUARD
7
5
UP
UP
1
Figure 2.
2
5
8
3
4
6
UP
2
2a
M965943 Rev. 1.1 (3/20)
• Figure 1. Push CAP (1) over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2) until
seated against stop.
• Figure 2. Make sure O-RING (6) is secure within
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER (3). Push ESCUTCHEON
HOLDER (3) onto CAP (1) and attach with LONG SCREWS (4).
Mount ESCUTCHEON SUPPORT (5) to ESCUTCHEON
HOLDER (3) with 4 SHORT SCREWS (8).
• Figure 3. Install ESCUTCHEON (7) onto CAP (1) and push
ush against nished wall. ESCUTCHEON (7) will snap t onto
ESCUTCHEON SUPPORT (5).
INSTALL VALVE TRIM (STANDARD WALL INSTALLATION)
2
H
C
OFF
2
Figure 3.
6
3
M
9
1
0
7
5
0
1
Figure 2.
UP
3
4
5
2
M
9
1
0
7
5
0
Figure 1.
4
2
UP
1
Note: Plaster Guard will remain installed for thin wall installation.
• Figure 1. Remove SCREWS (7), push CAP (1) over
VALVE CARTRIDGE (2) until seated against stop.
Note: Escutcheon Holder must be installed with number
facing out on bottom.
• Figure 2. Make sure O-RING (5) is secure within
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER (3). Push ESCUTCHEON
HOLDER (3) onto CAP (1) and attach with LONG SCREWS (4).
• Figure 3. Install ESCUTCHEON (6) onto CAP (1) and push
ush against nished wall. Escutcheon (6) will snap t onto
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER (3).
INSTALL VALVE TRIM (THIN WALL INSTALLATION)
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4
M965943 Rev. 1.1 (3/20)
3
INSTALL, TUB SPOUT, SHOWER HEAD,
SHOWER ARM WITH FLANGE AND HANDLE
• Remove pipe cap and plug from shower and
tub rough piping.
• Install TUB SPOUT (1) onto tub nipple.
CAUTION: Protect nish on TUB SPOUT
when installing.
• Install SHOWER ESCUTCHEON (2) onto
SHOWER ARM (3). Apply sealant or Teon tape
to threads on both ends of SHOWER ARM (3)
and thread longer leg of SHOWER ARM (3) into
shower elbow.
• Thread SHOWER HEAD (4) onto SHOWER ARM (3).
CAUTION: Protect nish on SHOWER HEAD and
ARM when installing.
• Hold ADAPTER (9) onto CARTRIDGE STEM (6) and install
ADAPTER SCREW (10) through ADAPTER (9) into
CARTRIDGE STEM (6).Tighten ADAPTER SCREW (10) to
secure ADAPTER (9) to CARTRIDGE STEM (6).
• Install HANDLE (5) onto ADAPTER (9). Tighten
SET SCREW (7) with HEX WRENCH (8) supplied.
CAUTION
Protect nish on SHOWER HEAD
and TUB SPOUT when installing.
PIPE
PLUG
SHR.
ELBOW
3
3
2
2
4
10
4
HEX
WRENCH
HEX
WRENCH
PIPE
CAP
7
8
5
HEX WRENCH
1-3/4" MIN.
TUB FILLER
NIPPLE
6
1
9
H
C
OFF
• 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 valve, adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT
SAFETY STOP (1).
• Turn CARTRIDGE STEM (2) to the OFF position (coldest setting) before
making adjustment to HOT LIMIT STOP (1). Pull forward and rotate
counterclockwise one number to limit hot water temperature.
Use NUMBERS (5) on CARTRIDGE (4) on HOT LIMIT STOP (1) for
indication.
ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP
COLDER
(Larger Numbers)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
HOTTER
(Smaller Numbers)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3
4
1
5
2
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6
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
5
M965943 Rev. 1.1 (3/20)
VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
• Remove CARTRIDGE, see STEP 1 and STEP 2 and REVERSE process.
• Clean SEALS on the side of CARTRIDGE. Clean inside sealing surface of VALVE BODY.
• Re-assemble CARTRIDGE. Install trim. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
REPLACING CARTRIDGE
• To remove CARTRIDGE (1), install split WASHER (3) between the ridge on the cartridge and the bonnet nut.
(only supplied with replacement cartridge). as shown.
• Proceed to unthread BONNET NUT (2) counter clockwise.
Note: CARTRIDGE (1) should be pulling out while unthreading BONNET NUT (2).
• Upon removal of the old Cartridge, install a new cartridge and secure it with BONNET NUT (Hand tighten).
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
• Remove CARTRIDGE (B) as detailed in steps above.
• Remove PIN (A) from CARTRIDGE (B) by pulling.
• Separate MANIFOLD (C) from CARTRIDGE (B) by pulling.
• Rotate CARTRIDGE (B) 180 degrees and reinstall MANIFOLD (C) with PIN (A).
• The “UP” TEXT (D) should now be facing downward during installation of the CARTRIDGE (B).
• Remove HANDLE (see step 3 and reverse).
• Remove ESCUTCHEON and CARTRIDGE CAP (see step 1 and reverse).
SERVICE
TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING
1
3
2
CAUTION
Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
B
A
B
C
180º
B
A
B
D
1 2
3 4
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
Standard
Back to Back
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M965943 Rev. 1.1 (3/20)
Times Square
®
Pressure Balancing
Bath and Shower
Trim Kit
MODEL NUMBER
TU18450X
Series
HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1 (800) 442-1902
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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
IN MEXICO 01-800-839-1200
Replace the “YYY” with
appropriate nish code
POLISHED CHROME 002
BRUSHED NICKEL 295
8888097.YYY
DIVERTER SPOUT (SLIP-ON)
M907053-YYY0A
CARTRIDGE CAP
M962642-0070A
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER
M907698-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON
1660688.YYY
SHOWER HEAD
(2.5 GPM)
M919631-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM
M907633-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM FLANGE
A919542-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM
M907633-YYY0A
SHOWER ARM FLANGE
M970484-0070A
MOUNTING PLATE
EXTENSION
M970654-0070A
CARTRIDGE
M962848-YYY0A
HANDLE KIT
M970221-0070A
SCREW KIT
M970457-0070A
HANDLE ADAPTER KIT
H
C
OFF
PURCHASE SEPARATELY
M970649-YYY0A
DEEP ROUGH-IN KIT
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American Standard TU184500.295 Installation guide

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Model
TU184500.295
Category
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Type
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