2 TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING

Remove HANDLE and TRIM. See step one and reverse assembly procedure.

VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF

Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and pull out PRESSURE BALANCING (5) unit.

Clean SEALS (9) on base of CARTRIDGE (1). Check base of PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and clean O-RINGS (6). Remove CAPS (7) and check O-RINGS on inside of CAPS (7) for debris. Clean inside sealing surfaces of VALVE BODY (8).

Re-assemble PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and CARTRIDGE (1). Tighten all screws. Turn on water supply and see above for installing TRIM and HANDLE. If it still leaks, replace pressure balancing unit (M952100-0070A).

UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE

Remove PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Remove CAPS (7) and clean valve thoroughly.

Examine balancing unit and check condition of O-ring on end of piston. Piston should move back and forth. Part M952100-0070A if balancing unit is defective.

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and TRIM

Order Repair

Replace CAPS (7) and install PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Make sure inlets line up with two holes in bottom of casting. Top flange should butt-up against top of casting.

BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION

Remove PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Rotate PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) 180˚ so that the inlets face up and the large outlet port faces down.

Push PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5) in casting make sure inlets line up with holes in bottom of casting. Top flange should butt up against top of casting. Reassemble FIXATION RING (4) and CARTRIDGE (1).

 

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BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION

3 ADJUST 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 (1) reduces risk of accidental scalding. To set the maximum hot water temperature of your faucet, all you need to do is adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).

Turn CARTRIDGE STEM (2) to the OFF position (coldest setting) before making adjustment to HOT LIMIT STOP (1). Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry free the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1). Pull forward and rotate counterclockwise one number to limit hot water temperature. Use ARROW (3) on CARTRIDGE (4) and NUMBERS (5) on HOT LIMIT STOP (1) for indication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Turn VALVE (1) "off".

 

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Operate HANDLE (2) and flush water lines thoroughly. Pull DIVERTER (3) up and check SHOWER (4) for proper operation.

Check SPOUT (5) and SHOWER (4) connections for leaks.

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