3 MOUNT VALVE BODIES

Cut the copper outlet tubes of the VALVE BODIES as required. (Not necessary for R810).

Insert the HOT and COLD VALVE BODIES into the TEE. (Not necessary for R810). The HOT VALVE BODY is

marked with a red label.

Insert the VALVE BODIES and TEE through the mounting deck from below. Assemble the VALVE LOCK RINGS so they are flush with the top of the VALVE BODIES.

Insert the SPOUT SHANK into the TEE. (Not necessary for R810).

Tighten the VALVE BODY and SHANK MOUNTING NUTS securely.

Fasten the VALVE LOCK RING to the wooden mounting surface with #8 screws (not provided).

VALVE LOCK RING FLUSH WITH

TOP OF THREADS ON VALVE SHANK

VALVE

LOCK RING

# 8 SCREWS

VALVE

BODY

FITTING

MOUNTING

DECK

VALVE

SPOUT

LOCK RING

SHANK

FRICTION WASHER

COLD

MOUNTING NUT

 

HOT

 

 

TEE

 

OUTLET TUBE

 

(CUT AS REQUIRED)

4 SOLDER CONNECTIONS

Connect the water supply lines to the copper inlet tubes of the VALVE BODY.

Solder all TEE and WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.

Remove the GUARD from the SPOUT SHANK. Assemble the 1/4" PLUG to the SPOUT SHANK with a thread sealant.

Turn on the water supplies and check all connections for leakage.

Replace the GUARD on the SPOUT SHANK. Turn off the water supplies.

SPOUT GUARD

1/4" PLUG

TEE CONNECTIONS

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

5 SERVICE

TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF HANDLE ROTATION

Turn off the water supplies.

Turn HANDLE to the off position.

Unscrew the VALVE LOCK NUT and remove. A 17mm deep socket is required.

Remove the CARTRIDGE by pulling upon the SLEEVE.

Remove the SLEEVE from the CARTRIDGE.

Remove the SPRING CLIP.

 

DEEP SOCKET

 

17mm (11/16")

 

90

 

VALVE

 

LOCK NUT

STOP

 

WASHER

SCREW

 

SLEEVE

 

SPRING

 

CLIP

Remove the STOP WASHER. Turn it 90˚ and replace.

Replace the SPRING CLIP.

Reverse the above steps to reassembly the components.

If the spout drips, operate the handles several times

from the off to the on position. Do not force - the handles only turn 90˚

VALVE CARTRIDGE

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American Standard M968757D Mount Valve Bodies, Solder Connections, Service, Turn off the water supplies

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