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GENERAL THERMOSTATIC INFORMATION FOR HOME OWNER

Please read the complete Thermostatic instructions and cautions contained in this

booklet before attempting to install the Thermostatic Valve System.

Please be sure the Homeowner is provided the booklet for future reference

for regular maintenance.

FEATURES:

Revised 7-12-19

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The Eurotherm brand of Thermostatic valves have been in use worldwide for 

 

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Complete serviceability from front of all units.

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Sizes vary from 1/2” - 3/4” - 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”. and 2” for residential use.

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All other units are Bi-Metal Strip with Built-in Check Valves in the cartridge.

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Extension kits are available through your dealer at an extra charge.

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industry today.

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The Bi-Metallic cartridge has the fastest response time plus + (or) minus -1  

 

 

second, and 1

° 

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Keep in mind that the distance the shower head or other exit is from the 

 

valve determines how quickly temperature change is felt. 

 

 

 

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Uniform dials and push-button over-rides are interchangeable on all sizes of  

 

valves.

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1/2” and 3/4” size valves come with dual exits as a standard feature. You may 

 

decide to plug one exit if you don’t need both. 

FORM SIG 063

Summary of Contents for 18.30.171

Page 1: ... useful life of the system Cover Page 1 of 10 The 3 4 Rough Valve is Dual Exit Ready valve Cover Screw Screw Seal O Ring Part 18 30 149 Black Plastic Housing Part 18 30 092 3 Square Tube Part 18 30 085 Bushing Part 18 12 016 Metal Pointer Assembly 16pt 18 12 036 20pt 18 12 091 Sigma Escutcheon Part 18 12 019 Handle Varies Metal Dial Cover Plate 9 1 2 Part 18 12 010 2 1 2 Threaded Tube Note Never C...

Page 2: ...ews 8 Fit the threaded tube 9 and tighten onto cover Place the cover plate 7 and the dial 11 onto the assembly Make a cutting mark 3 16 from the dial face Remove the tube cut it and debur the cut carefully Tighten the tube onto cover again Screw the bushing 12 onto the threaded tube Slide the square tube 10 into the bushing and drive it completely into the control spindle Make a cutting mark on th...

Page 3: ...ed Tighten up the pointer assembly 6 set When in use if a water above 104 o F is desired press the red index and turn the knob to the left Emptying in case of Frost When the appliance is exposed to freezing conditions it is ESSENTIAL to empty it either by turning on a tap at the bottom outlet or by opening the cover 3 of the appliance necessary to remove the cartridge from the mixing valve never t...

Page 4: ...s vary from 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 and 2 for residential use All other units are Bi Metal Strip with Built in Check Valves in the cartridge Extension kits are available through your dealer at an extra charge industry today The Bi Metallic cartridge has the fastest response time plus or minus 1 second and 1 Keep in mind that the distance the shower head or other exit is from the valve determines how...

Page 5: ...nstallation such as a water heater 5 6 All other Eurotherm Thermostatic valves that come equipped with the Bi Metallic strip cartridge have built in check valves to protect cross connection 7 All valves that are not tooled with NPT connectors come with conversion adapters Metric and NPT 8 dealer for installation assistance When installing body sprays with 3 4 systems no more than three sprays shou...

Page 6: ...tion of the thermostatic cartridge Read all instructions on boxes valves and cartridges 7 Under no circumstances should the thermostat cartridge be dismantled Doing so will void any warranty and generally make the cartridge inoperable MAINTENANCE with a toothbrush will remove surface debris Soaking the cartridge in a 50 50 solution of clear household vinegar and water will remove lime scale and li...

Page 7: ...e supplied from any hot water production system even by instantaneous domestic production as far as the generator is capable of supplying very small quantities of hot water about 0 8 gal min Maximum working pressure 145 PSI Minimum working pressure 14 PSI Recommended working pressure 29 to 58 PSI Maximum test pressure 224 PSI Maximum hot water temperature 185 F Options Reverse cartridges are avail...

Page 8: ...ixed water temperature follows the The control system is incorrectly calibrated 2 position of the graduated regulator but with a 6 certain delay 3 The appliance does not deliver mixed water or 3 only when the regulator is turned up all the way One of the water inlets doesn t work 4 The mixed water is delivered in spurts and the One of the water supplies doesn t provide 4 limited temperatures The b...

Page 9: ...lace with the passage of time or use in any manner contrary to American Faucet and Coatings Corporation s printed instructions In the case of in the wall installations American Faucet and Coatings Corp will assume no liability if there is no access In no event will we be liable for labor of any kind incidental or consequen tial damages This warranty is extended in lieu of all other expressed or im...

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