Temperature Adjustment Instructions For Single
Handle Pressure Balance Valve
Note: Valve features a temperature limit cap(B) which can be adjusted to get desird
temperature. Temperature limit cap(B) can be set to allow partial or full access to hot water
which can be used in situations like limiting the amount of hot water in child’s or elderly
person’s shower. Temperature limit cap(B) is typically set at the factory to allow only warm
water to pass through the valve and may need to be adjusted to get desired temperature
depending on the settings on the water heater.
Remove handle by loosening set screw, lift off.
1.
Carefully remove face plate and gasket.
2.
Close inlet stops(D) or turn off the inlet water supply and relieve the pressure.
3.
Ensure to turn the ceramic cartridge(C) back to OFF position else the temperature limit cap(B) is
4.
unremovable.
Remove retainer sleeve (A) by unscrewing counter clockwise,
5.
Hold cartridge (C) and remove the temperature limit cap(B). If you can not remove it follow the step 4.
6.
Turn temperature limit cap(B) clockwise to decrease the temperature setting.
7.
This adjustment may
vary depending on temperature of the water supplied by water heater, as well as customer’s
preference. It could take a few adjustments untill satisfactory temperature is reached. The
customer also has the option of removing the temperature limit cap completely to allow full hot
water, this will not affect the function of the valve.
Reassemble and test until desired safe temperature is reached. (Note: Ensure proper
8.
alignment of cartridge with notch in valve body.)
Caution:-This product may cause personal injury due to scalding if the temperature is set too high. It
is recommended that temperature is set below 120 °F(49 °C). Adjust as necessary.
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