Symmons S-96-1-X Installation Guide
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1. 97 97 SYMMONS Temptrol Single Handle Pressure Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub Shower Application INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Symmons valves and shower heads comply to all known standards codes and specifications CSA B 125 ANSI A112 18 1M ASSE 1016 EPA 92 etc Symmons shower heads are equipped with a 2 5 GPM 9 5 L min water and energy saving flow restrictor LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Symmons warrants to the original consumer purchaser that any TEMPTROL series or SYMMETRIX product will be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal domestic use for the life of your home All other products and purchasers including industrial commercial or business use are warranted for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase At our option we will either have you send the defective part or product prepaid to us for inspection or we may elect to send you the replacement part or product without investigation A replacement for any defective part will be supplied FREE OF CHARGE for installation by the purchaser Defect or damage caused by the use of replacement parts other than Symmons Genuine Replacement Parts will void this warranty This warranty excludes product damage due to installation error product abuse or product misuse whether performed by a contractor service company or yourself Symmons further warrants that any TEMPTROL or SYMMETRIX product will be leak free and drip free d2. Diverter spindle Model A beige or gray Diverter spindle Model B black Spindle O ring Escutcheon Diverter handle clip Gasket Escutcheon screws Dial Model A Dial Model B Dial Model C FIGURE 9 Parts Breakdown TA 9 INCLUDES T 11 T 23A LT 23B T 24 INDIVIDUAL PARTS Diverter and or volume handle Handle screw with lock washer Plug button Limit stop with O ring Hot seat removal tool Cold seat removal tool Stop spindle assembly escutcheon screw retainer Stop plaster shield Stop plaster shield removal tool Plaster shield Wall mounting flange T3 31 INS Handle insert COMPOSITE PARTS Single blade lever handle Set screw SC 15A Stop spindle assembly escutcheon screw retainer T 52A Stop plaster shield T 55B Acrylic handle Handle screw T 32 Plug button T 33 TA 10 T11 T16 T17 MAIN SECTION OF VALVE Tt21 TA 25A TA 25B T29A T 29A SS T 29B T 29B SS Te T290 T29c ss T30 FRONT VIEW OF DIVERTER VOLUM E SPINDLE E S os T3 31 INS for T3 31L and T3 31S only T3 31S Page 5 COMPOSITE PARTS Hot seat T 1 Cold seat T 3 Cold seat O ring T 2 Hot washer screw T 5 Hot washer T 6 Cold washer retainer T 7 Cold washer T 8 Cap gasket T 11 Spindle assembly Diverter volume spindle O ring T 24 for Model A tub shower valve beige or gray Volume spindle T 23B O ring 1 24 for Model B
3. 4 Use seat removal tool T 35 A B for removal and replace ment of TA 4 If seats are difficult 8 to remove and tool shifts damaging notches relocate tool in second posi tion of notches Tighten both seats to 15 foot pounds of torque The perforated end of the TA 10 spindle assembly houses the balancing 9 piston which is the heart of this pres sure balancing valve The piston should be free to move back and forth and should click when the spindle assembly Cause Hot and cold water not turned on is shaken If deposits block this action tap the handle end of the spindle against a solid object to free the piston Soaking in household vinegar will help free foreign matter If this does not free piston replace TA 10 spindle assembly DO NOT TAMPER WITH PERFORATED CYLINDER ON THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY OR ATTEMPT REMOVAL OF THE PISTON Reassemble reversing above pro cedure be sure spindle assembly is drawn close to the cap before screw ing cap back into valve WARNING FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL DAMAGE CAP AND SPINDLE USE ONLY SYMMONS GENUINE REPAIR PARTS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND IMPAIR PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR VALVE Solution Follow service instructions Turn on both supplies Valve will not operate unless both HOT and COLD water pressure is turned on Valve leaks when shut off Hot and cold washers are worn or foreign matter solder chips etc are between washers and
4. equipment adjustable wrench and channel lock pliers iP Install piping and fittings with valve body as shown in Figure 2 or 3 IMPORTANT Valve rough in is 2 3 8 1 2 from CENTERLINE OF SUPPLIES TO FACE OF FINISH WALL Install so that line indicated on rough in plaster shield 1 176 on valve is flush with finish wall as shown in Figure 1 See Figure 5 for fiberglass wall installation FIGURE 1 plaster shield T 176 3 75mm Min 4 101mm Max finish wall face Buy dn 25 72 60mm G supplies Tub Shower System Figure 2 Model A Pipe shower head from outlet marked S and to tub spout from outlet marked T The diverter mechanism in this valve is designed so that it cannot be subject to any back pressure other than is imposed by the spout supplied with this package DO NOT SUBSTITUTE OTHER OUTLET ACCESSORIES FOR THE TUB SPOUT SUCH AS HOSE AND SPRAY SHOWER HEAD BODY SPRAY LEDGE SPOUTS ETC OR ANY PIPE ADAPTER OR ADDITIONAL FITTINGS SUCH AS PEX ETC THAT CAN CAUSE BACK PRESSURE THROUGH THE VALVE Install HOT on left and COLD on right according to valve markings Shower System Figure 3 Model B Pipe to shower head from outlet marked S DO NOT REMOVE PLUG FROM OUTLET MARKED T Install HOT on left and COLD on right according to valve markings Tub Shower Shower or Tub System Figure 2A Model C Tub Shower System The valve in this system has a buil
5. seat surfaces Replace Hot and Cold washers inspect top surface on hot and cold seats and replace if necessary Temperature control handle is turned from cold to hot or hot back to cold and volume from spout or head is not constant Pressure balancing piston housed in spindle assembly is blocked from free movement by foreign matter With valve open half way remove handle and tap spindle with plastic hammer If problem not solved remove spindle assembly com pletely and tap handle against solid object to free piston Soaking in household vinegar will help free foreign matter Valve delivers sufficient quantity of cold but little hot or the reverse of this Same as above Same as above Temperature varies without moving handle Same as above Same as above Valve delivery temperature reduces gradually during use must be turned on to hotter posi tions to maintain constant temperature Overdraw on hot water supply i e running out of hot water Reduce maximum flow by using volume control adjustment on valve or shower head This will allow longer period of use before overdrawing hot water supply Valve delivers hot water when initially opened and water turns colder when the handle is rotated in a counter clockwise direction Valve is piped incorrectly i e the hot supply is piped to the cold inlet to the valve and the cold supply is piped to the hot inlet of the valve If piping is access
6. shower valve black Temperature control handle Handle screw T 32 Plug button T3 33R Loop style lever handle Insert T3 31 INS Handle screw T 32 Plug button T 33 Solid style lever handle Insert T3 31 INS Handle screw T 32 Plug button T 33 SC 15A TO BE DISCARDED BEFORE INSTALLING SERVICE 1 Shut off water supply to valve 2 Remove handle plug button 1 33 and handle 1 31 3 Remove dial T 29 A B C and escutch eon F 27 by removing escutcheon screws I 28 Remove all remaining trim 4 Open valve to about warm position and unscrew cap T 1 2A Warning Failure to do this will damage cap and spindle Spindle assembly TA 10 will be removed with cap Leave packing nut 1 17 in place while unscrewing cap to avoid distortion 5 Ordinary service to eliminate drip ping or not shutting off requires only the replacement of parts supplied in washer and gasket kit TA 9 Hold spindle with T3 31 handle while removing hot washer screw and cold washer retainer remove retainer with channel lock pliers TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Valve will not pass water Inspect top surfaces of hot and cold seats and replace if necessary Impor tant When replacing hot and cold seats always replace both seats Even if only one seat appears worn both seats must be replaced Use part No TA 4 After long years of service if spindle is very loose in cold seat replace with part no TA
7. Brooks Drive Braintree MA 02184 3804 or call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 SYMMONS If writing to us please include proof of purchase the model number of the product with a brief description of the problem your name address and phone number Temptrol series includes Allura Olde Braintree Brass Temptrol Temptrol Deluxe and Temptrol II shower and tub shower systems IMPORTANT After completion of installation step 4 follow these instructions to set the Temptrol Limit Stop Screw This valve is equipped with a limit stop screw to be used to limit valve handle from being turned to excessively hot water discharge temperatures To adjust remove dome cover open valve to maximum desired temperature and turn in limit stop screw until it seats WARNING FAILURE TO ADJUST THE LIMIT STOP SCREW PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS SCALDING WARNING THIS SHOWER SYSTEM MAY NOT PROTECT THE USER FROM SCALDING WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE OF OTHER TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING DEVICES ELSEWHERE IN THE PLUMBING SYSTEM amp For ADA compliance Americans with Disabilities Act consult ADAAG or your state ADA regulations for proper product choice and mounting locations PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE INSTALLATION OF SHOWER SYSTEMS AND TUB SHOWER SYSTEMS Tools required for installation of this product are Phillips screw driver tubing cutter teflon tape soldering
8. ck install in conventional manner HOLE SIZE 3 75mm Min 4 101mm Max GL VAM WZ Page 3 BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION FIGURE 7 To simplify piping on back to back installations use one stan Back to Back Installation dard valve hot on left cold on right and one with reverse coring hot on right cold on left as shown in Figure 6 and 7 Order reverse core valve by adding the suffix REV X after the plate number e g S 96 2 REV X Temptrol tub and shower unit with reverse coring dn 6 159mm MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS FIGURE 6 REVERSE CORE VALVE aJ NHR hot and cold inlets COLD OPERATION OF VALVE The main handle of the Temptrol valve is for control of FIGURE 8 temperature only From the OFF position the handle is R j M 3 moval Tool turned counter clockwise through a minimum cold position Seat Removal Tools through a warm and hot position for a maximum turn of approximately one revolution This allows for wide range of temperature adjustments to suit the requirements of the user Model A tub and shower is equipped with a combination diverter and volume control The small lever handle below the temperature control handle can be moved to the left for tub flow and to the right for shower flow For volume reduc tion in either tub or shower position move the small lever handle below the temperature control handle slowly toward the center or vertical position to ob
9. ible correct piping connec tions to the valve If piping is not accessible contact factory to order a reverse seat and tool T 108 KIT Older installations may require replacement of the hot seat T 1 as well In tub shower valves when diverter is set in shower position a trickle of water runs from tub spout A design function of this valve is to allow a trickle of water from the tub spout when diverter is set for shower position This trickle of water is necessary to ensure safe operation in that the valve will be shut off at main handle and NOT with diverter handle Symmons Industries Inc 31 Brooks Drive Braintree MA 02184 800 796 6667 781 848 2250 Fax 800 961 9621 781 843 3849 Website www symmons com Email customerservice symmons com 2008 Symmons Industries Inc Printed in U S A a ZV 89 061108 SYMMONS
10. nst wall and secure to valve with two escutcheon screws T 28 Mount temperature control FIGURE 3A handle on valve spindle spline as shown in figure 9 Install shower arm flange and Install plug here for shower head See Figures 2 and 3 tub only installation 9 Do not install positive shut off devices i C Copper sweat plug on the outlet of this valve or devices that or do not allow the valve to flow at least 1 j 1 2 14 NPT plug GPM at 50 psi inlet pressure EXCEPTION pipe sealer required If a self closing or slow closing valve is 7 nstall plug here for installed on the outlet the supplies of the shower only installation valve must be equipped with checks to eliminate hot to cold by pass in the event the valves handle is not turned to off after use Contact your factory representative FIGURE 5 i or Symmons directly for information on Te 2mm tof z 19mm available checks T 177 Wall Mounting Flange THICK WALL For 121mm to 1 25mm FIBERGLASS WALL INSTALLATION PaSa a aT When installing Temptrol in fiberglass or panel walls and it is desired to sandwich wall between valve body and escutcheon cut hole in wall as shown in Figure 5 and mount valve with T 1 77 wall mounting flange from rear Note It is always recommended to secure valve piping to rough construction and not depend on fiberglass wall for valve mounting security On panel walls over 1 thi
11. t in choke for use with a diverter spout Follow piping instructions for Model A valve FIGURE 2 Model A Tub Shower System nh LJ Ot 102mm min 1 ma 55 less stops 140mm min with stops A Suffix SS Slip on type spout Shower System Pipe shower head from outlet marked S Install either the included copper sweat or 1 2 14 NPT plug pipe sealer required into the outlet marked T see figure 3A Tub only System Pipe tub spout from outlet marked T Install either the included copper sweat or 1 2 14 NPT plug pipe sealer required into the outlet marked S figure 3A When finishing tile wall PULL OFF ENTIRE PROTECTIVE PLASTER SHIELD 1 176 If finish wall obstructs removal of plaster shield break off outer edge along perforations if necessary carefully use sharp blade to facilitate removal Page 2 12 305mm shower discharge finished wall hot and cold inlets adjustment SP 23 60mm FIGURE 2A Model C Diverter spout installation After plaster shield is removed FILL AREA AROUND VALVE BODY WITH GROUT OR PLASTER TURN ON HOT AND COLD SUPPLIES valve will not operate unless both hot and cold water are turned on Unscrew dome cover T 19 20 and tighten packing nut T 17 for positive frictional resistance to handle turn
12. tain the desired reduction in water volume Model B shower only is equipped with a built in volume control The small lever handle below the temperature control handle can be moved from left to right to obtain a a ao FOUR BROACHED reduction in water volume NOTCHES TO ENGAGE FOUR Model C tub or shower does not have the added feature CORNERS of volume control built into the valve SE SEAT CARE AND CLEANING The lustrous finish on your Temptrol valve should be treated with care It can be readily damaged by improper handling or EIGHT BROACHED NOTCHES h ie TO ENGAGE FOUR CORNERS abusive treatment To clean the finish wipe gently with a soft OF COLD SEAT TOOL IN TWO damp cloth and blot dry with a soft towel Use only a mild POSITIONS soap solution if required DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEAN ERS USE OF POLISH ABRASIVE CLEANERS SOLVENTS OR ACID CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH AND VOID THE SYMMONS WARRANTY Page 4 INDIVIDUAL PARTS SC 15A T1 T 2 T 3 T5 T 6 T 7 T 8 TA 10 T11 T 12A T 16 T 17 T 19 20 T 21C T 23A T 23B T 24 T 27 T 27CL T 27B T 28 T 29A T 29B T 29C Handle set screw T 30 Hot renewable seat T 32 Cold seat O ring Cold renewable seat T 33 Hot washer screw T 34 Hot washer T 35A Cold washer retainer T 35B Cold washer T 52A Flow control spindle Cap gasket T 55B Cap assembly T 55C Packing O ring and washer Packing nut T 176 Dome cover and lock nut T 177 Diverter retainer
13. throughout adjustment cycle and at shut off position Check valve cap packing nut diverter spindle o ring and all valve pipe and fitting connections for leaks SET LIMIT STOP SCREW AS DIRECTED AFTER IMPORTANT IN BOLD TYPE ON PAGE ONE Reattach dome cover back onto packing nut FIGURE 3 6 Mount gasket T 27B onto back of Model B Shower System escutcheon with opening at bottom as shown in Figure 4 The use of this gasket should not preclude sealing valve body in wall as directed in installation instruction step 2 FIGURE 4 approx 28 7 8 7 Assemble dial plate and escutcheon by ramm sliding volume control handle with clip T 27CL into slot in escutcheon as shown finished in Figure 9 Remove protective coating from dial plate 8 ALLOW VALVE TO RUN IN WARM POSITION FOR A FEW MINUTES TO TOTALLY FLUSH SYSTEM IF SYSTEM IS QUITE DIRTY REMOVE VALVE SPINDLE 1 OR STOP SPINDLES IF SO EQUIPPED TO INSURE PROPER FLUSHING See service D 3 3 shower discharge ore aw aes 3 3 instructions hot and 8 Install escutcheon on valve making sure i diverter volume shaft A aligns with mating key slot in top of diverter volume ami mih 23 spindle B Models A and B only is less stops 60mm 140mm min adjustment with stops a Q Push assembled escutcheon agai
14. uring normal domestic use for the life of your home If the product should develop a leak or drip Symmons will provide FREE OF CHARGE the parts necessary to return it to good working condition Proof of purchase original sales receipt and a copy of the warranty registration card from the original consumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims This warranty is applicable only to Symmons TEMPTROL or SYMMETRIX products purchased after July 1 1998 and shall be effective from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser receipt Damage to the chrome and or other decorative finishes on Symmons products may be a result of improper handling or abusive treatment Finishes should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth or sponge Use of polish abrasive cleaners solvents or acid cleaners will damage the finish and void this warranty There are no other express warranties on this product and ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW SYMMONS INDUSTRIES INC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS CONTINGENT LIABILITY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF EVERY KIND Since some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitation or exclusion may not be applicable This warranty gives specific legal rights Other rights may vary from state to state To obtain warranty service write to Symmons Industries Inc 31
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