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American Standard PORTSMOUTH T415.50X Series Installation Instructions page 2

In wall pressure balancing bath and shower trim kit

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ROUGHING-IN
Turn off water at
CAUTION
main supply.
When soldering, remove PLASTER GUARD, CARTRIDGES and CHECK STOPS (IF PRESENT). When finished soldering,
NOTE
flush valve body, replace cartridges, check stops (if present) and plaster guard to continue installation. Use thread
sealant or Teflon tape on threaded connections.
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 PLASTER GUARD (4) can be used as a support.
Cut a 3" dia. hole in the shower stall.
Drill two additional 1" holes to allow access to the stops. (If applicable).
Remove PLASTER GUARD (4), rotate 90˚ so that indicated screw holes
fit MANIFOLD (2).
Push CAP on valve, place ESCUTCHEON on and attach with screws.
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.
With valve turned off, turn on water supplies. Check for leaks
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INSTALL TRIM (T415 & T420) - T415 illustrated
CAUTION: Protect finish on SHOWER ARM,
SHOWER HEAD and TUB SPOUT when installing.
When finished tiling the wall, remove PLASTER GUARD (A)
and turn off water supply.
Push CAP (1) over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2).
Mount ESCUTCHEON (3) and gasket to valve body with SCREWS (4).
Press DIAL PLATE (11) onto CAP (1), flush against ESCUTCHEON (3).
Remove PIPE CAP & PLUG (5) from shower pipe and tub filler pipe.
Apply Teflon Tape to both ends of SHOWER ARM (6). Install SHOWER ARM (6)
with FLANGE (8) into shower pipe and tighten.
Thread SHOWER HEAD (7) onto ARM (6) and tighten.
Push SHOWER ARM FLANGE (8) to wall and tighten SET SCREW (9)
with 5/64" hex wrench.
Apply Teflon Tape to spout filler pipe and install SPOUT ESCUTCHEON (12)
and DIVERTER SPOUT (10).
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INSTALL HANDLE and TEST FITTING
Align and install HANDLE (1) onto valve stem. Tighten
SET SCREW (2) using 2.5mm Hex Wrench supplied.
Check proper operation of HANDLE (1).
Turn on water supply on and test installed fitting.
Operate valve and diverter spout.
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