LACAVA
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Installation Instructions/Instrucciones de Instalación
4. Install 1/2” NPT threaded copper adapters to the selected outlet and
hot & cold inlets, applying teflon tape to all threaded connections.
Permanently cap the outlet not used.
Then solder copper piping onto adapters and run to designated
water supply or outlet.
IMPORTANT:
Take the following precautions if soldering copper piping
directly onto valve:
a) Remove ALL components from the valve prior to soldering,
including plaster guards, cartridge and service stops.
b) Wrap valve body with cold rag before soldering. Take special
care not to overheat brass rough-in, as it might cause it to crack.
c) Use copper piping only, DO NOT attempt to solder steel piping
to valve.
d) Flush all pipes before reinstalling cartridge and service stops.
e) Reinstall all components after soldering.
5. Install 1/2” nipple to the outlet so that it extends beyond the
finished wall and install water-tight cap.
6. Turn on the hot and cold water supplies and check for any leaks.
Now remove outlet cap. Make sure to have a container set up
to collect water. Open the valve and flush system.
7. Close valve and install the backplate with washer/s, slide it
over the mixer body.
8. Install the handle, tighten the set screw securely and cover
the access hole with the decorative cap.
1 1/2”
FINISHED WALL
must be flush with
this mudguard
2. Position the valve in the wall (check depth) and secure into place
on the support framing using the provided screws.
3. Remove the black mudguard.
1. Determine the location of the valve.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the finished wall surface is flushed
with the black mudguard as marked.
IMPORTANT: NO EXTENSION KIT AVAILABLE.
Then install support framing to mount the valve to.
