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Santec Designer Series Installation And Rough-In

Pressure balanced shower valve

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DESCRIPTION
This product is precision engineered to provide satisfactory performance provided it is installed and
operated in accordance with our recommendations contained in this manual. In order to fully enjoy
the comfort, safety and the reliability of your pressure balancing valve, be certain to familiarize yourself
with the contents of this manual.
46"
FLOOR
LINE
ILLUSTRATION A
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage or improper operations and nullify
the warranty.
ROUGH IN
- Make sure the water supplies are off.
- Remove all the trim items (plate, handle and flange) before installation.
- Secure the valve firmly against the stud. Make sure the ½" shower outlet is in the
up position.
- Make sure to flush or raise grouting on the tiled wall surface.
- Adjust the All Thread depth against the Teflon Washer and Limit Stop.
Screw the All Thread against the Teflon washer until it is pressured gently against each other.
- Tighten firmly the Lock Nut against the Lock Plate.
- Position the valve using the dimension shown in the illustration B. (3.25" from the center of the
valve to the finished wall).
PRESSURE BALANCED SHOWER VALVE (PB-3800)
INSTALLATION AND ROUGH-IN
WALL LINE
78"
(1981 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum operating pressure
Maximum operating pressure 145 psi
Maximum test pressure
Hot and cold water inlets
Shower outlet
Flow capacity 5 USGPM@ 50 psi
Finished wall adjustment : see Illustration B
20 psi
500 psi
1/2" IPS
1/2" IPS
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Summary of Contents for Santec Designer Series

  • Page 1 PRESSURE BALANCED SHOWER VALVE (PB-3800) INSTALLATION AND ROUGH-IN DESCRIPTION This product is precision engineered to provide satisfactory performance provided it is installed and operated in accordance with our recommendations contained in this manual. In order to fully enjoy the comfort, safety and the reliability of your pressure balancing valve, be certain to familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual.
  • Page 2 PRESSURE BALANCED SHOWER VALVE (PB-3800) INSTALLATION AND ROUGH-IN 4.00” 3.25” Top Down Screw Installation Set Screw Installation Handle All Thread Handle Base or Bell Stem Lock Nut Lock Plate Trim Plate 6.75" 9.80" ILLUSTRATION B Designer Trim Plate Estate Trim Plate TRIM INSTALLATION - Place the shower plate on the all thread - Screw the Handle Flange (when applicable) into the All Thread...
  • Page 3 TEMPERATURE LIMIT STOP SET UP MECHANICAL STOP Santec Pressure Balanced Valve has a temperature limit stop ( please see Illustration C) which once set properly can provide a safe and comfortable hot water. Below is the limit stop installation procedure:...
  • Page 4 - Place the insert back into the valve body, making sure the angled edge of the insert faces out. The insert should sit flush against the wall of the valve body when properly installed. Santec Inc. 3501 Challenger Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Tel: (310) 542-0063 Fax (310) 542-5681 04/02 www.santecfaucet.com...

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Pb-3800