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Thoroughly read all installation instructions and 
product safety information before beginning the 
installation of this product. 

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW PROPER 
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PRODUCT 
FAILURE WHICH CAN CAUSE PROPERTY 
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR 
DEATH.

Acorn Controls is not responsible for damages 
resulting from improper installation and/or 
maintenance. Installation of this valve shall be in 
accordance with

 Uniform Plumbing Code

.

TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE 
OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT, IT IS 
ESSENTIAL TO:

Ÿ

Properly design the system to minimize 
pressure and temperature variations.

Ÿ

Implement an annual maintenance program to 
ensure proper operation and temperature 
setting of valve(s).

Ÿ

This valve is factory preset however, it can be 
adjusted. It is the responsibility of the installer 
and or facility maintenance personal to make 
sure valve outlet temperature does not exceed 
115°F (46°C) after installation, maintenance or 
repair.

(Not provided by Acorn)
1. Wall anchors, screws, nuts and washers as

required.

2. Teflon tape for sealing water connections.
3. Allen wrenches for lever handle and bonnet set 

screws.

4. Copper pipe adapters as required.
5. Snap-ring pliers with pins less than 0.03”

Ÿ

Flush supply lines of all foreign material such 
as pipe dope, chips or solder prior to 
connecting to mixing valve.

Ÿ

To ensure proper installation, review the 
manual thoroughly to verify rough-ins before 
beginning any work.

Ÿ

Installation and field adjustment are the 
responsibility of the installer.

Ÿ

Maximum water pressure is 125 psi (8.62 
bars). Maximum inlet hot water temperature is 
180°F (82°C). Temperature adjustment range 
is 85-115°F (29-46°C). Valve assembly must 
be drained prior to being subjected to freezing 
temperatures. Valve includes integral check- 
stops.

PRESSURE

DROP

10

(69)

1.9

(7.1)

15

(103)

2.3

(8.7)

20

(138)

2.7

(10)

30

(207)

3.3

(12.4)

45

(310)

4

(15.1)

60

(414)

4.6

(17.5)

5

(34)

1.3

(5)

FLOW RATE

GPM (LPM)

PSID (KPA)

CV

0.6

WARNING:

!

SUPPLIES REQUIRED:

Acorn Controls 

Division of Acorn Engineering Company

®

, A member of Morris Group International

SV16 Installation & Operation Manual

!

IMPORTANT

Manual #7802-116-000

Date: 09/01/16

Summary of Contents for Controls SV16-LVR

Page 1: ...which have been damaged by other causes such as mishandling or improper care or abnormal use The repair or replacement of the defective materials shall constitute the sole remedy of the Buyer and the sole remedy of Acorn under this warranty Acorn shall not be liable under any circumstances for incidental consequential or direct charges caused by defects in materials or any delay in the repair or r...

Page 2: ...nance or repair Not provided by Acorn 1 Wall anchors screws nuts and washers as required 2 Teflon tape for sealing water connections 3 Allen wrenches for lever handle and bonnet set screws 4 Copper pipe adapters as required 5 Snap ring pliers with pins less than 0 03 ŸFlush supply lines of all foreign material such as pipe dope chips or solder prior to connecting to mixing valve ŸTo ensure proper ...

Page 3: ...perature limit setting IMPORTANT 13 4 44 MIN 21 2 64 MAX 72 1829 A F F 24 610 REF 1 2 NPT PLUG Ø41 2 114 ROUGH IN 51 8 130 33 8 86 COMBINATION 1 2 NPT AND 1 2 SWEAT CONNECTIONS 1 2 NPT FEMALE CONNECTION 1 2 NPT FEMALE CONNECTION 20 508 A F F 24 610 REF 72 1829 A F F 13 4 44 MIN 21 2 64 MAX 1 2 NPT CONNECTION OPTIONAL TUB SPOUT FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 ROUGH IN GUIDE ROUGH IN GUIDE SV16 Installation Opera...

Page 4: ...heck for proper operation of valve on off flow and high temperature limit If temperature is not satisfactory refer to TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT page 6 step 4 8 Prior to installing valve trim attach escutcheon gasket 4 to the back of escutcheon 5 and gaskets 3 and 4 to the back of escutcheon 6 by removing adhesive protection film and attaching as shown in Figure 4 and 5 NOTE Insure that outer gasket 4...

Page 5: ...RTANT Excessive overheating of valve during soldering may damage the cartridge and checkstops Do not heat valve any higher than needed to flow solder If a higher temperature method is being used all internal components must be removed See figures 8 for cartridge removal and 10 for temperature limit setting IMPORTANT BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION Acorn Controls Division of Acorn Engineering Company A m...

Page 6: ...spect valve bonnet set screw 19 and ensure it is in the backed out position Slide bonnet O ring 26 over threaded area on bonnet 20 and seat in groove See Figure 11 NOTE For optional Lever Handle slide O ring 26 into groove on the top of bonnet 20 e Thread valve bonnet 20 into valve casting turning clockwise Apply pressure on top of stem while screwing valve bonnet 20 into place This will keep cart...

Page 7: ...ise until first temperature stop washer 18 hits stop on valve bonnet At this time ensure that water is shut off completely to showerhead 5 If not rotate stop one tooth either way and repeat step until the water flow is shut off and the temperature stop washer 18 is against the valve bonnet stop HIGH LIMIT TEMPERATURE SETTING 1 Rotate external stem 21 with handle counter clockwise measuring water t...

Page 8: ...LOCKED WITH DEBRIS CHECK DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE BETWEEN SUPPLIES AND OUTLET CLEAN FILTERS OVER TIME 3 DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD VALVE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY READJUST VALVE TEMPERATURE PER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 NO FLOW FROM VALVE HOT OR COLD SUPPLY FAILURE OR SHUTOFFS CLOSED OPEN SHUTOFFS OR RESTORE HOT AND COLD SUPPLIES CHECK FILTERS BLOCKED WITH DEBRIS CLEAN FILTERS HOT WAT...

Page 9: ...TOP RINGS x2 STEM INSERT 29 KIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION TRIM REPLACEMENT LEVER HANDLE 7800 503 001 TRIM REPLACEMENT LIGATURE RESISTANT 7800 186 001 CARTRIDGE BONNET REPLACEMENT 7800 502 001 CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 7800 175 001 ITEM KIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM 1 2 4 5 ITEM DESCRIPTION TRIM PLATE CENTER GASKET 12 ESCUTCHEON GASKET 13 LIGATURE RESISTANT HANDLE SCREW 14 SET SCREW 21 VALVE BONNET 22 23 CHECK ...

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