Newport Brass I-540 Installation Instructions Manual

Newport Brass I-540 Installation Instructions Manual

Thermostatic valve and trim

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THERMOSTATIC VALVE AND TRIM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. 1-540
Congratulations on the purchase
of this Newport Brass product,
an excellent choice that will give you
years of quality service and enhance
the look and style of your home.

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  • Page 1 THERMOSTATIC VALVE AND TRIM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO. 1-540 Congratulations on the purchase of this Newport Brass product, an excellent choice that will give you years of quality service and enhance the look and style of your home.
  • Page 2 General Characteristics In case of instantaneous heaters, hot water flow has to at least meet flow required by heater and maintain burning. (Specified by heater manufacturer) Operating Specifications Hot water supply temperature: Maximum: Reference manufacturing specification Minimum: 150°F(40°F higher than maximum required mixed temperature.) Minimum difference between hot and mixed temperature is: 50°F Operating Pressure: Maximum: 70 PSI...
  • Page 3 I. Rough in Valve Installation Note: Use Teflon tape or equivalent to seal all threaded port joints. 1. Do not remove mud cover from valve before locating mounting surface depth in the wall. 2. Do not turn the cartridge stem - temperature settings are pre-calibrated at the factory. 3.
  • Page 4 II. Connecting Water Supply 1. Thoroughly flush supply lines to remove any debris, metallic shavings, flux, etc. 2. Shut off water supply to valve. 3. Hot and cold water supplies MUST be connected to designated sides for proper operation of valve. 4.
  • Page 5 III. Installing Trim & Temperature Setting 1. Remove and disgard mud cover and screws. 2. Slide sleeve over valve body with grooved notch to topside. 3. Slide cover plate with gasket over sleeve and attach with decorative screws provided (see Fig.
  • Page 6 IV. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The thermostatic valve has various screens that filter debris and unwanted particles that may damage the valves' cartridge and operation.Though years of use these screens may build up with impurities and limescale, restricting the flow of water through the cartridge and or check valves.The following steps describe removal and cleaning procedure.
  • Page 7 Check valve (Reference Fig. 8) 1.Turn water supply to valve inlets off. 2.Tighten center screw on check valve inward until it clears bottom on check valve slot. 3. Unscrew check valve with large bladed screwdriver. 4. Remove check valve and clean per step 4 and 5 above. 5.
  • Page 8 Newport Brass Product Care Newport Brass faucets and bath fittings are made of solid brass and are of the finest quality. To maintain the finish on these items, please: - Do not use any abrasive cleaners, detergents, brass or silver polish which will scratch the surface.

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