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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Symptoms
Probable Cause/Recommended
Action
A.
Refer to symptom 2 above.
B.
Hot supply temperature
fluctuation.
C.
Supply pressure fluctuation.
5.
Maximum blend temperature
setting too hot or too cold.
A.
Indicates incorrect maximum
temperature setting; refer to the
″
Adjust Temperature Settings
″
section.
B.
Refer to symptom 4 above.
6.
Water leaking from the valve
body.
Seal(s) worn or damaged.
A.
Obtain service kit and replace
seal(s).
B.
If leaking from around the
temperature spindle, replace the
thermostatic cartridge.
7.
Flow knob or temperature
knob is stiff to operate.
A.
Impaired free movement of
internal components. Remove the
trim faceplate and reinstall with
the drive features aligned as
directed in the installation guide.
B.
Replace the valve cartridge.
8.
Flow control handle does not
move.
A.
Remove the flow handle, rotate
the flow control on the cartridge
clockwise to the
″
OFF
″
position.
Turn it slightly counterclockwise
(about 5 degrees) and reinstall the
flow handle. Confirm the
temperature control is engaged
and test the operation of the
controls.
B.
Replace the valve cartridge.
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