Installation
Instructions
T038.50X
TROPIC
IN WALL PRESSURE BALANCING
BATH AND SHOWER TRIM KIT
with EverClean™ Finish
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Congratulations on purchasing your American Standard faucet
with EverClean finish found only on American Standard faucets.
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EverClean Finish
• One wipe effortlessly removes spots
• Eliminates the need for cleaners and scrubbing
• Permanent surface protectant remains beautiful for the life of the faucet
• EverClean™ available on: Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel,
Stainless Steel, Polished Brass (or any combination of these finishes)
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read these
instructions carefully before you begin.
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Required Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Channel Locks
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Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
4mm (5/32")
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Hex Wrench
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
To assure proper positioning in relation to wall,
note roughing-in dimensions.
3/4"" TO 2-3/8"
1/2" NPT
FINISHED WALL
4-1/4" REF.
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED
FLOOR USUALLY
BETWEEN 65'' AND 80''
6" REF.
"SEE ILLUSTRATION "
74" FOR HEAD
CLEARANCE
SHR
TUB
7-5/8”
18" OPTIONAL
1-1/2" REF.
1/2" COPPER
5-1/8" REF.
TOP OF TUB RIM
4"
BOTTOM OF TUB
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SERVICE
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If faucet drips, operate handle several times
from "off" to "on". Do not apply excessive force.
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Clogged CARTRIDGE (1) inlets may cause
reduced flow in "full on" hot or cold. To clean
inlets, first turn off water supply, then:
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Remove HANDLE (2).
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Remove two SCREWS (6) holding ESCUTCHEON (7)
and remvoe ESCUTCHEON (7).
Remove CAP (3), SCREWS (5) and CARTRIDGE (1).
Clean inlets and MANIFOLD (4).
Reassemble CARTRIDGE (1), alternately tightening SCREWS (5).
Replace CAP (3) and HANDLE (2). Check flow.
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SERVICE: VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
Remove handle and trim.
Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from
FIXATION RING (4) and pull out PRESSURE BALANCING (5) unit.
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.
UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE
Remove PRESSURE BALANCE 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.
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
Remove PRESSURE BALANCE 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).
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ROTATE 180˚
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LARGE OUTLET
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INLETS
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BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
EverClean™ Finish Care Instructions
American Standard’s EverClean finish will wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. A soft cloth with
clean water may also be used, if desired. No additional cleaning products are required.
DO NOT USE: Soaps, acid, polish, abrasives, harsh cleaners, or a cloth with a coarse surface.
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