Jacuzzi OPTICATM 300 User's Manual
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1. for 30 seconds This will remove any debris from lines which can damage internal parts of the faucet and create leaks After flushing shut OFF water at faucet Remove handle and attach escutcheon Attach shower head N CAUTION Connection of deck mount spouts to in wall valves is not recommended Neither is the use of hand showers connected to bath spouts in a bath shower push button diverter combination Hotter 1st Position Rotational Limit Stop 10 IMPORTANT The Rotational Limit Stop is used to limit the amount of hot water available such that if set properly the user will not be scalded if the handle ac cidentally is rotated all the way to hot when a person is showering or filling a tub The first position allows the LEAST amount of hot water to mix with the cold water in the system In the first position the water will be the coldest possible when the handle is turned all the way to hot As you move the Rotational Limit Stop counterclock wise you progressively add more and more hot water in the mix The last position to the left will result in the greatest amount of hot water to the mix and the great est risk of scald injury if someone accidentally turns the valve handle all the way to the hot side while showering or filling a tub 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000 D 12 06 WARNING In some instances setting the Rotational Limit Stop in the hottest position full counterclock wise could2. position For normal installations the stop on the cap will face the left To be safe after you have finished the installation turn ON valve to make sure cold water flow first 2 To remove cartridge from body shut OFF water supplies and remove handle trim sleeve and bonnet Place handle on stem and rotate clockwise while lifting cartridge out of body 3 To remove seats and springs remove cartridge see above Separate cap assembly from the housing assem bly by rotating the cap counter clockwise 90 degrees Separate cap and housing assemblies Remove seats and springs Place new seats and spring Place the largest diameter of the spring into the seat pocket first and then press the tapered end of the seal over the spring Reassemble cartridge and replace in body following instructions given in Step 1 above 4 Ifthe water in your area has lime rust sand or other contaminants in it your pressure balanced valve will require periodic inspection The frequency of the inspection will depend on the amount of contaminants in the water To inspect cartridge remove it and follow Step 1 Turn the valve to the full mix position and shake the cartridge rigor ously If there is a rattling sound the unit is functional and can be reinstalled following instructions given in Step 1 as listed If there is no rattle replace housing assembly No adjustment to the Optica shower mixer Rotational Limit Stop should be made except by a trained installer CARE
3. INSTRUCTIONS Your Optica Faucet is designed and engineered in accordance with the highest quality and performance standards With proper care it will give you years of trouble free service Care should be given to the cleaning of this product Although its finish is extremely durable it can be damaged by harsh abrasives or polish To clean wipe gently with a damp cloth and blot dry with a soft towel TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION Faucet leaks from bath spout showerhead SHUT Replace seats and springs Repair Kit RP4993 OFF WATER SUPPLIES Check conditions of lower o rings and replace if necessary If leak persists SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLIES Replace housing assembly PN D513000 Re pair Kit RP19805 Unable to maintain constant water temperature Replace housing assembly with RP19805 or follow Helpful Hint 4 If your Optica 300 components do not match this unit please contact Service Support 1 800 288 4002 Page 4 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000 D 12 06 WARNING This is a guide to help you set the Rotational Limit Stop This is only a guide and should be verified by following the instructions on setting the rotational limit stop given in this installation and instruction sheet MIX TEMPERATURE VS POSITION OF ROTATIONAL LIMIT STOP APPROXIMATE MIX TEMPERATURE F WITH VARYING INLET TEMPERATURES Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot old Cold Hot Cold Hot old 1st Position Position SHUT OFF ZONE NO FLOW APPROXIMATE
4. LY 0 20 DEGREES OF HANDLE ROTATION ce A E D D A E ws es e fm e a meson e f 7 o e 7 a 10 sth Position 74 87 oot w n Fath Postion 79 o o 1 99 mo w 125 PrinPostion 2 o o 1a o nms 100 o zea e e e e e e e Factory Set 9th 9th Position 10 7 Oom oons 124 ene ee eee ee Setting of limiter The first position of the Rotational Limit Stop the Limiter is that position that restricts the rotation of the stem the most and is at the maximum counterclockwise setting According to industry standards the maximum allowable temperature of the water exiting from the valve is 120 F This temperature may vary in your local area The Rota tional Limit Stop may need to be readjusted if the inlet water temperature changes For instance during the winter the cold water temperature is colder than it is during the summer which could result in varying outlet temperatures Typical temperature for a comfortable bath or shower is between 90 110 F 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000 D 12 06 Page 5 This page left blank CAUTION Since plumbing fittings may contribute detectable amounts of lead to water the following notice is required by Califor nia law Proposition 65 This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm In normal use any lead exposure can be minimized by allowing the water to run free for s
5. OPTICA 300 JACUZZI SHOWER MIXER TRANSFER VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FINISHING WALL TILE FINISH SURFACE SEALANT ee ON BACKSIDE OF FACEPLAT FACEPLATE SEALANT NOT PROVIDED PERETE H Pa 2 3 8 DIA pe GASKET FT ci H TRIM SLEEVE OF TRANSFER VALVE LEFT HAND THREAD TO REAR VIEW SWEAT ADAPTOR NOT PROVIDED T gt COPPER PIPE NOT PROVIDED 4 15 16 MINIMUM FEMALE THREAD TO SWEAT ADAPTOR NOT PROVIDED SEALANT 100 SILICONE ON BACKSIDE OF FACEPLATE SEALANT NOT PROVIDED NOTE WHEN INSTALLING BAND RING ROPE OR FACETED HANDLE PULL TRIM SLEEVE OUT TO MEET HANDLE po Lachestiagl y rz e qJ GASKET Y A 2 3 8 DIA kas E TT a at a i IA u i i TRIM SLEEVE PLASTER GUARD REAR VIEW S FRONT HAS RED WOOD CROSS MEMBER AND BLUE DOTS OPTICA 300 WARNING This system device must be set by the installer to ensure safe maximum temperature Any change in the setting may raise the discharge temperature above the limit considered safe and may lead to scalds A CAUTION As the installer of this valve it is your responsibility to properly install and adjust this valve per the instructions given This valve does not automatically adjust for inlet temperature changes therefore it is necessary to adjust the Rotational Limit Stop at the time of installation You must inform the owner user of this requirement by following the instructions below A
6. everal seconds before drinking Proper Installation of the fill spout and compliance with local codes is the responsibility of the installer Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath does not warrant connections of water supply fittings and piping fill systems or drain overflow sys tems Nor is it responsible for damage to the bath or spa which occurs during any installation procedure Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath 14801 Quorum Dr Suite 400 Dallas TX 75254 Service Support Call 1 800 288 4002 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000D 12 06 eS Printed on Recycled Paper Printed in the U S A
7. fter installation and adjustment you must write in the temperature and the date you adjusted the Rotational Limit Stop on the warning label provided and apply or attach it to the hot water heater Be sure this instruction sheet is delivered to the owner user WARNING This pressure balanced bath valve is designed to minimize the effects of outlet water temperature changes due to inlet pressure changes commonly caused by dishwashers washing machines toilets and the like It may not provide protection from scalding when there is a failure of other temperature controlling devices elsewhere in the plumbing system if the Rotational Limit Stop is not properly set or if the hot water temperature is changed after the Rotational Limit Stop is set or if the water inlet temperature changes due to seasonal changes INSTALLER LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR OWNER S USER S REFERENCE 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000 D 12 06 Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to follow these instructions could prevent the mixer transfer valve from functioning properly 1 Shut OFF water supplies 2 Install the body 1 so the surface of the finished wall is flush with the front of the plasterguard 2 The plasterguard is mounted on the body using the two stringer mounting holes 3 on G the bracket NOTE S P Remove cover 4 to Da access body mount O N ing holes Ensure the In OA word UP 5 is ontop L QI ofthe valve b
8. ody when ac N installing NLI G 3 Install transfer valve so that the transfer valve inlet connects to the top port of the mixer valve See below The transfer valve must be located at least 4 15 16 center to center away from the mixer valve A left hand thread to sweat adaptor and gasket are required for this connection Use a 1 2 copper pipe size a taper to sweat adaptor and a female thread to sweat adaptor to finish the connections from transfer valve to mixer valve Copper pipe and adaptors not provided Connect hot and cold supply lines to left and right inlets of mixer body Left is hot and right is cold as viewed from front Threaded inlets are 1 2 NPT iron pipe size Use an approved thread sealant for threaded connections Remove bonnet 1 and test cap 2 before soldering Leave screen 3 installed WARNING Avoid soldering at high temperature Exposure to high temperatures may damage screen TO SHOWER TO BODY SPRAY MxF ADAPTER 3 Ge COPPER GASKET 4 TRANSFER Q VALVE O TO CASCADE ____ LEFT HAND THREAD TO SWEAT ADAPTER COPPER PIPE FEMALE THREAD TO SWEAT ADAPTER NOT PROVIDED 4 Rotate the cartridge 1 so the words hot side 2 appear on the left Insert cartridge into valve body as shown Make sure the cartridge tubes and o rings 3 are properly seated in holes at the base of the body Ensure the keys on the body are fully engaged with the slot
9. result in scald injury It is necessary to adjust the Rotational Limit Stop so that the water coming out of the valve will not scald the user when the handle of the valve is rotated to the hot side Adjustrotationallimitstop After water has run a sufficient length of time so that cold water is as cold as it will get and hot water is as hot as it will get place handle back on stem and rotate handle counter clockwise to the hot test position Place a thermometer in a plastic tumbler and hold the tumbler in the water stream Record the temperature reading and note or mark the position of the Rotational Limit Stop on the mating part If the water temperature is above 120 F the Rotational Limit Stop must be rotated clockwise to reduce the temperature See illustration Remove the Rotational Limit Stop and replace itone tooth counter clockwise for every 6 F approximate reduction in temperature that must be made If water temperature is below 90 F rotate the stop counter clockwise Repeat as necessary Make sure cold water flows from the valve first and does not exceed 120 F at the hottest flow A guide to setting the approximate outlet temperature is included This is only a guide and any setting must be verified by using the above procedure Page 3 HELPFUL HINTS 1 Before removing cartridge assembly for any maintenance be sure to note the position of the stop on the cap The cartridge assembly must always be put back in the same
10. s in the body 4 For shower head installation connect plumbing from top outlet of transfer valve to shower head arm with proper fittings Do NOT install the shower head onto arm at this time 5 Forcascade installation connect right outlet of transfer valve to cascadeline The left outletis for body spray jets Plug unused ports if other arrangements are used NORMAL INSTALLATION CHANGES NOT REQUIRED REVERSE INSTALLATION BACK TO BACK OR REVERSE INSTALLATION 6 For back to back or reverse installations only hot on right and cold on left follow instructions below If you are not making a reverse or back to back instal lation skip Steps 6 and 7 and continue with Step 8 Make sure water supplies are OFF Install mixing valve as directed in the previous steps 7 For back to back or reverse installations only hot on right and cold on left Connect hot and cold supply lines to left and right inlets of mixer body Right is hot and left is cold as viewed from front Page 2 1995 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath G570000 D 12 06 8 Slide bonnet nut 1 over the cartridge and thread onto the body Hand tighten securely 9 Flush your system prior to installing the shower head Place handle on valve stem and turn handle to full mix position Turn ON water supplies check for leaks and let lines flush for one minute without moving faucet handle Divert water to shower head and flush
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