Speakman S-1496-AF Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

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Mounting location of Shower Arm Strap is variable but required.

Verify that the mounting location and 

structure is capable of supporting the product in use. 

Mark location of mounting holes for Shower Arm Strap (1) referencing the rough-in diagram contained in this 
document.

Install 

Shower Arm Strap

 (1) to upper pipe using Supplied Screws. In drywall or tile applications, be sure to use 

appropriate hardware.

If you are performing a

Standard Installation

please skip to

STEP 9

.

If you are performing a 

Back-to-Back

Installation

, please 

continue to

STEPS 7 

&

 8

.

 

    BACK-TO-BACK INSTALLATION

Your Shower Valve has the ability to be mounted back-to-back with another Valve in a shared space. This means the HOT
and COLD inlets may be reversed. Please see the following steps to adapt your valve for back-to-back mounting or 
reversed inlet supplies.
If the HOT and COLD water supplies are reversed (HOT on right and COLD on left), disassemble Valve Cartridge as 
outlined in 

STEP 8

.

NOTE: Never install the valve body upside down!

Reverse

Installation

COLD

COLD

COLD

COLD

COLD

HOT

HOT

HOT

HOT

HOT

Normal Installation

(shown without Bonnet)

H

Reverse Installation

(shown without Bonnet)

C

Normal Installation

(changes not required)

Please proceed to

STEP 8

.

VALVE CARTRIDGE ADJUSTMENT/RE-INSTALLATION

8

Ensure that the water supplies are turned "OFF". Adjust the Cartridge Assembly by following the 
steps below.
• Gently remove the Retaining Clip 

 and TLS Plate 

 

and keep them aside for later use

.

• Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the four (x4) Bonnet Screws 

.

• Pull out the Cartridge assembly from the Valve Body.
• Using a Flat Tip Screwdriver, separate the Bonnet 

 from the Cartridge Housing 

 by gently 

prying between the Flange of the Bonnet 

 and Cartridge Housing 

 to release the engagement.  

• Pull out the Cartridge 

 from the Housing 

.

• Rotate the Cartridge 

 180º so the "H" is now present at the 3 o'clock position.

• Insert the Cartridge 

 into the Cartridge Housing 

.

• Position the Bonnet 

 over the Cartridge 

 and snap the Bonnet 

 into the Cartridge Housing 

 while aligning the tabs and slots accordingly.

• Reinstall the Cartridge Assembly into the Valve Body while ensuring the Large O-Ring 

 is 

properly seated.
• Secure the Cartridge Assembly with the four (x4) Bonnet Screws 

.

• See 

STEP 9

 for TLS Adjustment and re-installation of the TLS Plate 

 and Retaining Clip 

.

ROTATE

180˚

TEMPERATURE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT

9

The maximum outlet temperature setting adjustment 
(Temperature Limit Stop (TLS)) of the Valve has been 
factory set at 110° F. To adjust the limit of the maximum 
outlet temperature the Valve delivers, adjust the Valve’s 
temperature limit stop (TLS) Plate. 

• Slip the Retaining Clip away from the Spindle and the 
TLS Plate towards the end of the Spindle.

• With the water supplies “On”, rotate the Valve 
Spindle clockwise to the maximum desired outlet 
temperature. 

• Position the TLS Plate so it contacts the Lug on the 
Bonnet and therefore restricts the clockwise rotation of 
the Spindle.

• Slip the Retaining Clip back into the groove of the 
Spindle to hold the TLS plate in place.

• Rotate the Spindle counter-clockwise to the “Off” 
position.

BONNET LUG

TLS PLATE

CLIP

NOTE: A thermometer can be held at the Valve outlet to aid in either checking the existing factory setting

or reaching the desired outlet temperature.

HANDLE AND DIAL CAP INSTALLATION

10

3/32"

Slide on the Dial Cap (1) onto the Bonnet. Tighten in place with the Dial Cap Screw (2). Slide the Handle (3) 
onto the Valve post. Then secure into position with Handle Screw (4).

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