3

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.

1-3/8"

1 Dia. HOLE

FOR HAND

Drop the SLEEVE (1) into the hole in the mounting deck.

 

 

 

 

Assemble the WASHER (2) and LOCKNUT (3) to the SLEEVE (1) and

#8 SCREWS

tighten securely.

 

 

 

 

For copper water tube installations, make two 4" long adapter nipples

 

FITTING

 

( 1/2" Male NPT x 1/2" CWT ). Thread nipples into the inlet and tub

MOUNTING

 

outlet of the DIVERTER BODY. Tighten connections securely. Do Not Solder

SURFACE

 

 

 

 

these Connections on the DIVERTER BODY. Damage may occur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

SHOWER

2

Thread HOSE (4) into the SHOWER CONNECTION (5) of the DIVERTER BODY (6) and tighten securely. Check with local plumbing codes for backflow prevention requirements. Install a backflow prevention device if required.

Assemble MOUNTING NUT (7) and WASHER (8) onto DIVERTER BODY (6).

Insert the DIVERTER BODY (6) through the mounting deck from below.

 

 

 

Assemble the VALVE LOCK RING (9) so it is flush with the top of

 

 

VALVE LOCK

 

 

 

the DIVERTER BODY (6).

 

 

RING FLUSH WITH

 

 

 

Position the DIVERTER BODY (6) as required and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP OF THREADS ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE SHANK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tighten the MOUNTING NUT (7) securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fasten the VALVE LOCK RING (9) to the wooden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#8 SCREWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mounting surface with #8 screws (not provided).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUB OUTLET

 

 

 

Connect the water inlet and tub outlet lines to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE

 

 

 

the DIVERTER BODY (6).

 

 

BODY

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Note: Test Cap not provided.

 

 

DIVERTER

 

 

 

 

Cap the HOSE OUTLET. Remove the DIVERTER GUARD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove the SPOUT GUARD. Assemble the 1/4" PLUG to the SPOUT SHANK with a thread sealant. See the R800 SERIES ROUGH VALVE KIT instructions for details.

3

8

7

6

WATER INLET

4" LONG ADAPTER NIPPLES

5

SLEEVE

GUARD

SLEEVE

Turn on the water supplies.

Rotate the DIVERTER SLEEVE back and forth fully. Check all connections for leakage.

Turn off the water supplies. Replace the DIVERTER GUARD and the SPOUT GUARD. Remove the CAP from the HOSE OUTLET.

DIVERTER

SLEEVE

1/2" COPPER WATER TUBE (MIXED SUPPLY TO TUB FILLER SPOUT)

1/2" COPPER WATER TUBE INLET (MIXED SUPPLY FROM BATH FITTING)

CAP

5 HOSE

 

 

(MIXED SUPPLY

Insert the HOSE through the SLEEVE from below the mounting deck.

Thread the SLEEVE GUARD onto the HOSE END connection.

Insert the SLEEVE GUARD into the SLEEVE.

HOSE END

HOSE

6 SERVICE

TO REMOVE DIVERTER

Turn off the water supplies.

Turn HANDLE to the off position.

Remove the SLEEVE from DIVERTER by losening screw.

Using 14mm (9/16") Deep Socket, remove diverter.

SCREW

DIVERTER SLEEVE

DEEP SOCKET 14mm (9/16")

DIVERTER

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American Standard M968757D Installation, These Connections on the Diverter BODY. Damage may occur, Test, Hose
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