Installation
Instructions
TOWNSQUARE
2555.602
PRESSURE BALANCING BATH AND
SHOWER-Built-in Diverter for TUB FILLER
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
M968789 Rev. 1.5
Required Tools
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
To assure proper positioning in relation to wall, note
roughing-in dimensions.
1-5/8" TO 3-1/4"
FINISHED WALL
Phillips Screwdriver
1
1/2" I.P.S.
2" REF.
OPTIONAL TO
FINISHED FLOOR
USUALLY BETWEEN
65'' AND 78''
Flat Blade Screwdriver
OUTLETS 1/2" NPT
8" REF.
74" FOR
HEAD CLEARANCE
"SEE ILLUSTRATION"
SHW
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
5-5/8"
7-1/2"
TUB
18"
OPTIONAL
1-3/4"
7-1/4" REF.
4"
Channel Locks
5-5/8"
INLETS
1/2" NPT
1/2" COPPER
1-3/4" REF.
THREADED INLETS (STOPS)
TOP OF
TUB RIM
Adjustable Wrench
BOTTOM OF
TUB
Turn off water at main supply.
CAUTION
ROUGHING-IN
1
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
5
7
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).
If the valve is installed on a fiberglass
or other thin wall application, the
1
2
PLASTER GUARD (4) can be used as a support.
COLD
4
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 180˚
so that indicated screw holes fit MANIFOLD (2).
Push CAP on valve, place ESCUTCHEON on and
attach with screws.
HOT
3
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.
6
With valve turned off, turn on water supplies. Check for leaks.
INSTALL HANDLE
5
6
Install HANDLE BUSHING (1) onto CAP (2).
7
Find correct position of HANDLE (3) and push HANDLE (3)
onto VALVE STEM (4).
Install HANDLE SCREW (5) and push in INDEX CAP (6).
Check proper operation of HANDLE.
5
6
Screw on DIVERTER KNOB (7).
2
1
4
3
TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING
Pull INDEX CAP, unscrew HANDLE SCREW and pull HANDLE off valve stem.
Remove two SCREWS holding ESCUTCHEON and remove ESCUTCHEON. Remove COVER by pulling straight out.
Shut off water supply by either closing off main water supply, or closing off the hot and cold CHECK STOPS on valve, if present.
VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF
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).
ROTATE 180˚
4
LARGE OUTLET
1
5
6
8
INLETS
7
BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
5
3
2
9
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
7
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.
M968789 Rev. 1.5
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