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American Standard TOWNSQUARE 2555.501 Installation Instructions
American Standard TOWNSQUARE 2555.501 Installation Instructions

American Standard TOWNSQUARE 2555.501 Installation Instructions

American standard pressure balancing shower set installation instructions

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TOWNSQUARE
PRESSURE BALANCING SHOWER SET
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.
Required Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Channel Locks
Adjustable Wrench
1
ROUGHING-IN
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".
For proper positioning the finished wall
must be within side wall of PLASTER
GUARD (3).
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
To assure proper positioning in relation to wall, note
roughing-in dimensions.
2" REF.
"SEE ILLUSTRATION"
74" FOR
HEAD CLEARANCE
40" to 54"
SHOWER ONLY
OPTIONAL
CAUTION
Turn off water at main supply.
If the valve is installed on a fiberglass
or other thin wall application, the
PLASTER GUARD (3) can be used as a support.
Cut a 4" dia. hole in the shower stall.
Drill two additional 1" holes to allow access
to the stops.
Remove PLASTER GUARD (3), 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 (4).
For support, use pipe BRACES (5) secured to wooden braces.
With valve turned off, turn on water supplies. Check for leaks.
Installation
Instructions
2555.501
1-5/8" TO 3-1/4"
FINISHED WALL
1
1/2" I.P .S.
OPTIONAL TO
FINISHED FLOOR
USUALLY BETWEEN
65'' AND 78''
8" REF.
7-5/8"
BOTTOM OF
SHOWER
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
OUTLETS
1/2" NPT
5-7/8"
3-3/8"
THREADED INLETS (STOPS)
1
COLD
2
˚
HOT
INLETS
1/2" NPT
4
5
3

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Summary of Contents for American Standard TOWNSQUARE 2555.501

  • Page 1 TOWNSQUARE PRESSURE BALANCING SHOWER SET 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 •...
  • Page 2 INSTALL TRIM CAUTION: Protect finish on SHOWER ARM and SHOWER HEAD 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). Remove PIPE CAP (5) from shower pipe.
  • Page 3 Reassemble FIXATION RING (4) and CARTRIDGE (1). EverClean™ Finish Care Instructions American Standard’s EverClean finish will wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. A soft cloth with clean water may also be used, if desired. No additional cleaning products are required.