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American Standard Amarilis Lexington Bath Filler 8970 Series Installation Instructions

Lexington deck-mount bath fillers with everclean finish

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LEXINGTON DECK-MOUNT
BATH FILLERS
with
EverClean™ Finish
Congratulations on purchasing your American Standard faucet with
EverClean finish found only on American Standard faucets.
EverClean Finish
• One wipe effortlessly removes spots
• Eliminates the need for cleaners and scrubbing
• Permanent surface protectant remains beautiful
for the life of the faucet
• EverClean™ available on: Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel,
Stainless Steel, Polished Brass (or any combination of these finishes)
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read these instructions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLER!
Please check with local Code Authority for the installation requirements of this product. Some codes require an additional
temperature mixing valve to limit the maximum hot water temperature and vacuum breaker (for products with hand spray)
to be installed with this product.
Required Tools
Flat Blade Screwdriver
*Supplied with Fitting
Phillips Screwdriver
SPOUT INSTALLATION
Turn off hot and cold water
CAUTION
supplies before beginning.
Insert SPOUT SHANK (1) through center hole of bath tub LEDGE.
Make sure that the RUBBER RING (2) is properly seated in recess
at base of SPOUT (6).
Attach RUBBER WASHER (3) and BRASS WASHER (4) to SHANK (1)
from underside of ledge and secure SPOUT (6) position with LOCKNUT (5).
VALVE INSTALLATION
Prepare TUBE and TEE ASSEMBLY (1) to fit existing VALVE (2) location (between 6-1/2"
and12"). If necessary, cut and/or bend TUBING (3) carefully. Make sure tube bend
is close to the TEE (4) so that it will not effect the compression joint at the VALVE (2).
Remove COUPLING NUT (5) and FERRULE (6) from each VALVE (2)
and slide onto TUBING (3).
Push TUBING (3) ends into VALVE (2) side outlets. Insert VALVES (2)
into mounting holes from underside of ledge.
Press TEE (4) onto SPOUT SHANK (7) making certain that the O-RING (8)
is properly seated on SHANK (7).
Tighten LOCKNUT (12) to secure VALVE (2) position. Attach COUPLING (11 or 11a)
to TEE (4) and tighten. Note: For product with Hand Shower, COUPLING (11)
is tightened using a 10mm (3/8") Hex Wrench.
Place RUBBER RING (9) into ESCUTCHEON (10) and screw ESCUTCHEON (10)
onto valve until snug against internal stop.
Slide FERRULE (6) and COUPLING NUT (5) to outlet of VALVE (2)
and tighten COUPLING NUT (5) firmly.
Connect HOT water supply to inlet of left VALVE and COLD water supply to
inlet of right VALVE using appropriate connector.
*Hex key
Adjustable Wrench
Installation
Instructions
8970 SERIES
8971 SERIES
Channel Locks
11
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M.
U.S. Patent No. 5,819,789
M 6 6 2 3 2 R e v. 1 . 1
6
1
O-RING
2
3
4
5
SPOUT
7
8
HOT
5
3
4
1
11a
6
HANDLE
SCREW
10
9
2
12
COLD

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Summary of Contents for American Standard Amarilis Lexington Bath Filler 8970 Series

  • Page 1 LEXINGTON DECK-MOUNT BATH FILLERS with EverClean™ Finish Congratulations on purchasing your American Standard faucet with EverClean finish found only on American Standard faucets. EverClean Finish • One wipe effortlessly removes spots • Eliminates the need for cleaners and scrubbing • Permanent surface protectant remains beautiful for the life of the faucet •...
  • Page 2 HANDSHOWER INSTALLATION (Mode 8971 series only) Check with local codes, and if required, add a vacuum breaker IMPORTANT kit (part no. 028708) at specified height. Refer to the instal- lation instructions supplied with the kit. Drop ESCUTCHEON (1) through the fourth hole of the tub ledge (12"...

This manual is also suitable for:

Amarilis 8971 series