FORM SIG 085
Revised 6-01-18
Page 1 of 4
Pressure Balancing Valve
Shower or Tub/Shower
Installation Instructions
Notice:
These instructions do not represent step-by-step directions.
They are a pruduct supplement only to be used by a qualified and
licenced plumber.We recommend all plumbing fixtures be installed
by a professional.
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum operating pressure
20 psi
Maximum operating pressure
125 psi
Max hot water inlet temp.
190°F
Hot and cold water inlets
½” NPT male
Shower and tub outlet
½” NPT male
Flow capacity
5 GPM / 60 psi
This valve is precision engineered to provide satisfactory performance provided it is installed and operated in accordance with recom
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mendations contained in these instructions. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with these instructions.
PRIOR TO STARTING:
1. FLUSH lines of debris prior to starting. Debris may clog cartridge.
2. The mud guard represents a typical hole size required to access the integral service stops and the removable
cartridge. The rough valve comes PRE-ASSEMBLED and FACTORY READY TO INSTALL.
3. Be alert that the valve body is not installed upside down. See markings on BACK of valve.
4. The screwdriver service stops should always be in the full-open position with the valve in use. They are not to be used
INLETS
6. Shower valve (Part # 18.30.061 or Part # 78.30.061) may be used for shower only or tub only. The unused port
must be capped by plumber during installation.
ROUGH-IN OF VALVE
copper sockets or 1/2” Male I.P. nipples.
NOTE “UP AND DOWN” MARKINGS ON BACK OF VALVE.
CRITICAL TO PLACE MUD GUARD FLUSH WITH FINISHED WALL.
FIG. 1
3. Anchor installation to bracing between studs. (Ears on the valve body can be used by removing the plastic guard OR by
anchoring the connection piping.)
DO NOT close wall until valve is tested.
wall material is installed.
6. Use only propane or butane gas when soldering. Do not use
oxygen / acetylene as extreme heat may damage internal
components. Do not solder within 4 inches of valve port. Open
stop valves when soldering inlets.
7.
FOR TUB/SHOWER INSTALLATIONS:
36” must be allowed between
supply line must
Finished wall
to center of inlets/outlets
3-1/4”
6”
Finished Wall
IMPORTANT
MAKE SURE THE VALVE IS INSTALLED
FLUSH WITH FINISHED WALL AS SHOWN
MUD GAURD IS
TO PROTECT VALVE
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
REMOVE FOR
TRIM INSTALLATION.
AFCC
FINISHED WALL FLUSH
WITH THIS SURFACE
IMPORTANT
FINISHED WALL FLUSH
WITH THIS SURFACE
IMPORTANT
UPC
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PART# 18.30.061
SHOWER ONLY VALVE
(ALSO USE FOR 78.30.061)
PART# 18.30.062
TUB / SHOWER ONLY VALVE
(ALSO USE FOR 78.30.062)
Notice:3200 spout is provided with 3/4” NPSM to1/2” NPT bushing
separately. Water sealing should be done by a licensed plumber.
