BRACE (4) *

1

CAUTION

Turn off water at MAIN supply. To prevent damage temporarily

FLANGE

remove STOPS when water supply lines are soldered to the manifold.

 

 

 

NOTE

 

SHOWER

When soldering, remove PLASTER GUARD, CARTRIDGES and CHECK STOPS (IF PRESENT). When

HEAD

finished soldering, flush valve body, replace cartridges, check stops (if present) and plaster guard

 

to continue installation. Use thread sealant or Teflon tape on threaded connections

 

ROUGHING-IN

See Roughing-in diagram on reverse side.

Connect RISER PIPE to MANIFOLD top outlet marked "SHR". Connect TUB FILLER PIPE at bottom outlet marked "TUB". Supply connections are:

1/2" copper sweat for sweat inlets.

1/2" female NPT for threaded inlets.

For proper positioning the finished wall must be within side wall of PLASTER GUARD.

If the valve is installed on a fiberglass or other thin wall application, the PLASTER GUARD can be used as a support:

RISER

PIPE *

BODY

HOT

PLUG (NPT)

PLUG

(SWEAT)

SHOWER

ARM

COLD CARTRIDGE

SCREWS

STEM

Cut a 3" dia. hole in the shower stall.

 

If stops are used drill two additional 1" holes to allow access to the stops.

TUB FILLER TUBES*

Remove PLASTER GUARD, rotate 180˚ so that indicated screw holes fit manifold.

(5/8" O.D. -

1/2"

Push CAP on valve, place ESCUTCHEON and attach with screws.

NOMINAL)

PLASTER

GUARD

SPOUT

2

Connect hot and cold water supplies.

For support, use pipe BRACES secured to wooden braces.

With valve turned off, turn on water supplies and check for leaks.

INSTALL TRIM

When finished, tiling the wall, remove PLASTER GUARD.

Push on CAP.

Mount ESCUTCHEON with SCREWS.

Install HANDLE by pushing it onto

CARTRIDGE STEM and tightening

SET SCREW from below.

Install SHOWER ARM with FLANGE and SHOWER HEAD. Install SPOUT.

Check proper operation of HANDLE and DIVERTER SPOUT.

REMOVE BURRS

FROM TUBE

*NOT INCLUDED IN KIT

CAP

HANDLE

BUSHING

METAL LEVER

HANDLE

CARTRIDGE STEM

ESCUTCHEON

SCREWS

SET

ESCUTCHEON SCREW

3 HOT LIMIT STOP

By restricting handle rotation and limiting the amount of hot water allowed to mix with the cold, the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP reduces risk of accidental scalding. To set the maximum hot water temperature of your SEVA faucets, all you need

to do adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP.

Remove HANDLE, CAP and HOT LIMIT STOP. Follow "A" or "B" to adjust maximum discharge temperature.

"A"

"B"

PRY FORWARD TO UNLOCK

PRY FORWARD TO UNLOCK

AND ROTATE COUNTER-

AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE

CLOCKWISE ONE CLICK

 

ADJUSTMENT WHEN

ADJUSTMENT WHEN

WATER IS TOO HOT

WATER IS TOO COLD

4 SERVICE

If faucet drips, operate handle several times from "off" to "on". Do not apply excessive force.

Clogged CARTRIDGE inlets may cause reduced flow in "full on" hot or cold. To clean inlets, first turn off water supply, then:

Remove HANDLE, CAP, HOT LIMIT STOP and CARTRIDGE.

Clean inlets and MANIFOLD.

Reassemble CARTRIDGE, alternately tightening screws. Replace

HOT LIMIT STOP , CAP and HANDLE. Check flow.

VALVE

 

CARTRIDGE

BODY

 

 

 

 

CARTRIDGE

 

 

MTG. SCREWS

 

MANIFOLD

HOT LIMIT

 

STOP

 

CARTRIDGE

 

 

 

SEALS

 

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American Standard T480.500, 1480SS.500 installation instructions Roughing-In, Install Trim, HOT Limit Stop, Service
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1480SS.500, T480.500 specifications

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