American Standard 3940 SERIES, 3941 SERIES Test Installed Faucet, Service, Insert, Handshower

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SPOUT

 

 

O-RING

HANDLE

 

 

 

 

SCREW

 

 

ESCUTCHEON

VALVE

 

RUBBER

 

RING

 

COUPLING

 

 

 

NUT

 

 

 

VALVE

TUBING

TEE

 

 

 

COUPLING

 

 

TUBE &

 

 

TEE ASSEMBLY FERRULE

 

Prepare TUBE and TEE ASSEMBLY to fit existing VALVE location (between 6-1/2" and12"). If necessary, cut and/or bend TUBING carefully. Make sure tube bend is close to the TEE so that it will not effect the compression joint at the VALVE.

Remove COUPLING NUT and FERRULE from each VALVE and slide onto TUBING.

Push TUBING ends into VALVE side outlets. Insert VALVES into mounting holes from underside of ledge.

Press TEE onto SPOUT SHANK making certain that the O-RING is properly seated on SHANK.

Place RUBBER RING into ESCUTCHEON and screw ESCUTCHEON onto valve until snug against internal stop.

Tighten LOCKNUT to secure VALVE position. Attach COUPLING to TEE and tighten.

Slide FERRULE and COUPLING NUT to outlet of VALVE and tighten COUPLING NUT firmly.

Connect HOT water supply to inlet of left VALVE and COLD water supply to inlet of right VALVE using appropriate connector.

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HANDSHOWER INSTALLATION (Model 3901 & 3941 series only)

IMPORTANT Check with local codes, and if required, add a vacuum breaker

kit (part no. 028708) at specified height. Refer to the instal- lation instructions supplied with the kit.

HANDSHOWER

SEAL

WASHER

HOLDER

Drop ESCUTCHEON through the fourth hole of the tub ledge (12" max from SPOUT center) with HOLDER directed towards tub center. Be sure RUBBER RING is properly seated in ESCUTCHEON. Attach RUBBER WASHER and BRASS WASHER from underside of ledge. Secure

ESCUTCHEON by tightening locknut.

Add SEAL WASHER and connect HOSE to outlet nipple on bottom of COUPLING. Tighten firmly.

Unscrew HOLDER from ESCUTCHEON. Slip SHOWER HOSE with COUPLING NUT through HOLDER and ESCUTCHEON. Install SEALS and connect both HOSES, attach HOLDER to ESCUTCHEON and connect HANDSHOWER.

NOTE When not in use, HANDSHOWER should be seated in the HOLDER.

SEAL

WASHER

HOSE

SHOWER

ESCUTCHEON

RUBBER

RING

RUBBER

WASHER

WASHER

SEALLOCKNUT WASHER

SHOWER

HOSE

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TEST INSTALLED FAUCET

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Turn VALVES "off" and attach handles. See separate "Instruction Sheet" for assembly of handles.

With handles in "off" position, turn on water supplies and check all connections for leaks.

Operate both handles and flush water lines thoroughly.

The flow rate of this Tub Filler exceeds 20 gallons/minute at higher water pressure. Do not fill bathtub unattended.

Lift HANDSHOWER from HOLDER, direct spray into tub, lift TRANSFER KNOB to check HANDSHOWER and HOSES for leaks.

 

Check SPOUT mounting for leaks.

 

 

Turn handles "off."

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Before the bathroom is completely finished, you may

 

 

want to remove spout, handshower, and handles.

 

To remove handles, see separate "Instruction Sheet."

KNOB

RUBBER

 

To remove SPOUT, proceed as follows:

 

RING

 

Lift TRANSFER ROD and unscrew KNOB. (Model 3901 & 3941 only).

 

SET

 

 

SCREW

TRANSFER

 

Remove PLUG BUTTON and remove SET SCREW using hex wrench

 

PLUG

ROD

 

supplied.

 

SHANK

 

Lift SPOUT off SHANK carefully and remove RUBBER RING.

 

BUTTON

 

 

 

SLEEVE

SHANK

Unscrew SHANK SLEEVE and lift TRANSFFER ROD from

 

 

 

 

SHANK (Model 3901 & 3941 only).

SPOUT

 

 

Reverse sequence to re-install SPOUT. Be sure RUBBER

 

 

 

 

RING is properly seated in its recess at the base of the SPOUT.

 

 

 

 

Make certain SET SCREW is properly aligned and tight so that

 

 

 

 

SPOUT is locked in place.

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To replace SHOWER HOSE, proceed as follows: Disconnect HANDSHOWER.

To change direction of handle rotation, proceed as follows:

Turn valve to OFF position.

Remove INSERT and HANDLE SCREW.

Slip HANDLE with ADAPTER off.

Remove SPRING CLIP.

Lift STOP WASHER, turn 90° and replace.

Replace SPRING CLIP.

Replace ADAPTER, HANDLE, SCREW, and

INSERT.

Plastic SCREEN in CARTRIDGE may accumulate dirt causing reduced water flow. To clean, first turn off hot and cold water supplies, then:

Remove HANDLE (see above).

Unscrew CARTRIDGE with wrench.

Thoroughly rinse plastic SCREEN at base of CARTRIDGE.

Replace CARTRIDGE until flange is tight against valve body.

Turn valves OFF.

Replace ADAPTER, HANDLE, SCREW, and INSERT.

SPRING

CLIP

CARTRIDGE

SCREEN

STOP

WASHER

Unscrew HOLDER and pull SHOWER HOSE until hose coupling appears.

Prevent HOSE from slipping back (use clamp, tape, etc.) Disconnect SHOWER HOSE.

Remove HOLDER from old HOSE and slip over new SHOWER HOSE. Insert new SEALS and connect HOSES and HANDSHOWER.

Open valves, lift transfer knob and check for leaks.

Release HOSE, screw HOLDER back to ESCUTCHEON, and seat

HANDSHOWER.

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