American Standard R127 Installation guide

American Standard
Brand
American Standard
Model
R127
Category
Sanitary ware
Type
Installation guide
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Certied to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
M968933 Rev. 1.1 (5/15)
Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America, Inc.
© AS America, Inc. 2015
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.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
n To assure proper positioning in relation to wall,
note roughing-in dimensions.
ROUGH VALVE KIT
with PEX CONNECTIONS
PRESSURE BALANCE
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
R127
R127SS
R128
R128SS
Tubing Cutter Adjustable Wrench Channel Locks
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Phillips Screwdriver
1/2" NPT
FINISHED WALL
BOTTOM OF TUB
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED
FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65'' AND 78''
"SEE ILLUSTRATION"
TOP OF
TUB RIM
4"
(102mm)
1/2" NPT
18" (457mm) OPTIONAL
1-5/8" TO 3-1/4"
(41 TO 83mm)
NOTE: TO AVOID SHOWER RISE OR
OTHER RELATED ISSUES, DO NOT
USE PEX CONNECTIONS ON ANY OF
THE OUTLETS.
PEX (R127SS)
PEX (R127)
PEX (R128SS)
52mm
(2-1/32")
104mm
(4-1/16")
165mm
(6-1/2")
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING
BRACKET
PEX (R128)
52mm
(2-1/32")
104mm
(4-1/16")
109mm
(4-1/4")
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT or 1/2" NPT
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT or 1/2" NPT
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT or 1/2" NPT
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT or 1/2" NPT
52mm
(2-1/32")
104mm
(4-1/16")
109mm
(4-1/4")
1/2" PEX INLETS
(ASTM F1807-2)
1/2" PEX INLETS
(ASTM F1807-2)
1/2" PEX INLETS
(ASTM F1960)
1/2" PEX INLETS
(ASTM F1960)
52mm
(2-1/32")
104mm
(4-1/16")
165mm
(6-1/2")
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3
ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP
SERVICE
n 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).
n Use a at blade screwdriver or your ngers to
pull up and rotate red HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).
Follow Step “A” or “B” to adjust min./max.
discharge temperature. “0” being the
hottest to “7” the coldest temperature
setting. Factory set at “0”.
n If faucet drips, operate CARTRIDGE PIVOT (1) handle several
times from “off” to “on”. Do not apply excessive force.
n Clogged CARTRIDGE (3) inlets may cause reduced ow in “full
on” hot or cold. To clean inlets, rst turn off water supply, then:
• Remove and CARTRIDGE (3). Clean inlets and MANIFOLD (4).
• Reassemble CARTRIDGE (3), alternately tightening SCREWS (2).
n Remove and CARTRIDGE (3). Clean inlets and MANIFOLD (4).
n Reassemble CARTRIDGE (3), alternately tightening SCREWS (2).
NOTE: When soldering, remove PLASTER GUARD, CARTRIDGE
and PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT. When finished soldering,
flush valve body, replace pressure balanceing unit, cartridge
and plaster guard to continue installation.
n See Roughing-in diagram before starting.
Connections are:
• R127 & R127SS
— INLETS 1/2" PEX INLETS (ASTM F1807-2)
— OUTLETS 1/2" NOM. COPPER SWEAT or
1/2" NPT
• R128 & R128SS
— INLETS 1/2" PEX INLETS(ASTM F1960)
— OUTLETS 1/2" NOM. COPPER SWEAT or 1/2" NPT
n Secure MOUNTING BRACKET (8) to wall brace
with wood screws.
n Mount VALVE BODY to cross brace with-in wall.
Use wood screws to secure VALVE BODY to brace.
n Connect RISER PIPE (1) to MANIFOLD (2) top outlet marked “SHR”.
n Connect TUB FILLER PIPE (3) at bottom outlet marked “TUB”.
n For proper positioning the nished wall must be within side wall of
PLASTER GUARD (4). If the valve is installed on a berglass or other thin wall
application, the PLASTER GUARD (4) can be used as a support.
• Cut a 3" dia. hole in the shower stall.
• Remove PLASTER GUARD (4), rotate 90˚ so that indicated screw holes t MANIFOLD (2).
• Connect hot and cold water supplies. Connections are1/2” PEX connections.
n Cap off shower pipe (5) and tub ller pipe (6).
n For support, use pipe BRACES (7) secured to wooden braces. With valve turned off, turn on water supplies.
Check for leaks. Finish wall construction.
ROUGHING-IN
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M968933 Rev. 1.1 (5/15)
CAUTION
Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
Attention: Do not connect
PEX adapters to tub outlet
as this can cause reduction
in flow and back flow to
shower while in tub mode.
COLD
HOT
1
2
7
5
3
6
8
4
1/2" PEX CONNECTION
(ASTM F1807-2)
WOOD SCREWS
CROSS BRACE
R128
R127
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT
or 1/2" NPT
OUTLETS 1/2" NOM.
COPPER SWEAT
or 1/2" NPT
1/2" PEX INLETS
(ASTM F1960)
PRY RED RING FORWARD AND ROTATE
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ONE CLICK
ADJUSTMENT WHEN WATER IS TOO HOT
"A"
"B"
"B"
ADJUSTMENT WHEN
WATER IS TOO COLD
PRY RED RING FORWARD
AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE
"RED RING"- HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP
TEMPERATURE
SETTING NUMBERS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
4
3
2
1
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HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1 (800) 442-1902
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 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
MODEL NUMBERS
R127 R128
R127SS R128SS
ROUGH VALVE KIT
with PEX CONNECTIONS
PRESSURE BALANCE
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
M968933 Rev. 1.1 (5/15)
023529-0070A
CARTRIDGE
023603-0070A
CARTRIDGE SCREWS
M961854-0070A
FIXATION RING WITH SCREWS
M952100-0070A
PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT
R128SS
R127SS
R127
R128
013205-0070A
STOP VALVE O-RING
050145-0070A
1/2" SWEAT PLUG
050145-0070A
1/2" SWEAT PLUG
051122-0070A
SCREWDRIVER STOPS
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American Standard R127 Installation guide

American Standard
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American Standard
Model
R127
Category
Sanitary ware
Type
Installation guide
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