Installation Instructions; Side View - American Standard 7426508 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1A
ROUGH-IN VALVE STANDARD WALL INSTALLATION
Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
• See Roughing-in diagram before starting.
• Remove the PLASTER GUARD (8) and CARTRIDGE COVER (7) for proper installation.
• Mount VALVE BODY to cross brace (2" X 4") with-in wall. Use wood screws to secure VALVE BODY to brace.
• Connect HOT and COLD water supplies per connection method of selected valve.
• Connect RISER PIPE (1) to VALVE BODY (2) top outlet marked "UP".
• Connect TUB FILLER PIPE (3) to bottom outlet.
• Install Plaster Guard (8) back onto the valve. Only remove Plaster Guard (8) when ready to install trim Kit.
• Finished wall should allow for a 4" diameter opening (Use Plaster Guard for guidance)
CAUTION: After valve installation, inspect the VALVE BODY for any debris. It can damage
Pressure Balance Valve cartridge.
NOTE: For back to back installation, follow steps mentioned above. Reversal of Hot/Cold water
supplies is accomplished by rotating cartridge (supplied with trim) 180° during installation.
NOTE: TO AVOID SHOWER RISE OR
OTHER RELATED ISSUES, DO NOT
USE PEX CONNECTIONS AT THE TUB
OUTLET CONNECTING TO THE TUB
SPOUT.
CROSS BRACE
1
2
COLD
HOT
3

SIDE VIEW

WOOD
SCREWS
2 x 4
Cross
Brace
7
8
3-1/2"
(100 mm)
7/8" TO 2"
(22 mm to
50 mm)
4"
(101 mm)
2-3/4" MAX.
(69 mm)
1-3/4" MIN.
(45 mm)