75961 Rev. D
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ADJUSTING THE ROTATIONAL LIMIT STOP
IMPORTANT: The Rotational Limit Stop is
used to limit the amount of hot water available
such that, if set properly, a scald injury is less
likely to occur if the handle accidentally is
rotated all the way to “hot” when a person is
showering or filling a tub. The first position
allows the LEAST amount of hot water to
mix with the cold water in the system. In the
first position the water will be the coldest
possible when the handle is turned all the way
to hot. As you move the Rotational Limit Stop
counterclockwise, you progressively add more
and more hot water in the mix. The last position
to the left will result in the greatest amount of
hot water to the mix, and the greatest risk of
scald injury if someone accidentally turns the
valve handle all the way to the hot side while
showering or filling a tub.
WARNING: In some instances, setting the
Rotational Limit Stop in the hottest position
(full counterclockwise) could result in scald
injury. It is necessary to adjust the Rotational
Limit Stop so that the water coming out of
the valve will not scald the user when the
handle of the valve is rotated to the hot side.
• According to the majority of industry standards,
the maximum allowable temperature of the
water exiting the valve is 120°F (Your local
plumbing codes may require a water
temperature less than 120°F).
• The Rotational Limit Stop may need to be
re-adjusted seasonally if the inlet water
temperature changes. For example, during the
winter, the cold water temperature is colder
than it is during the summer which could
result in varying outlet temperatures. A water
temperature for a comfortable bath or shower is
typically between 90°F - 110°F.
• Run the water so that the cold water is as cold
as it will get and hot water is as hot as it will get.
Place the handle on the stem (see page 8, step
4C) and rotate the handle coun- terclockwise
until the handle stops.
• Place a thermometer in a plastic tumbler
and hold in the water stream. If the water
temperature is above 120°F, the Rotational
Limit Stop must be repositioned clockwise to
decrease valve outlet water temperature to be
less than 120°F or to meet the requirements of
your local plumbing codes.
• To adjust the temperature of the water coming
out of the valve, pull the white Rotational
Limit Stop (1) outward and rotate. Clockwise
rotation will decrease the outlet temperature,
counterclockwise rotation will increase the
outlet temperature. Temperature change per
tooth (notch) could be 4° - 16°F based on inlet
water conditions. Repeat as necessary. When
finished, make sure that the Rotational Limit
Stop is fully retracted into the seated position.
WARNING: Do not take the Rotational Limit
Stop apart.
• MAKE SURE COLD WATER FLOWS
FROM THE VALVE FIRST. MAKE SURE
WATER FLOWING FROM THE VALVE AT
THE HOTTEST FLOW POSSIBLE DOES
NOT EXCEED 120°F OR THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWED BY YOUR LOCAL PLUMBING
CODE.
1
1
HOTTER
MÁS CALIENTE
PLUS CHAUD
COLDER
MÁS FRÍA
PLUS FROID
RLS with pull/turn adjustment
T60P Series Installation
3
Adjusting the Rotational Limit Stop – Identify RSL type from
pages 5-6.
