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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Turn water on and off using handles on shower valve body.
Do not leave shower pressurized (“on”) when unattended
for long periods of time. Turn water to shower “off“ when
not in use. Do not leave water to shower turned on if there
is a chance of freezing temperatures.
Clean periodically with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners,
steel wool, and harsh chemicals as these will dull the finish
and void your warranty.
PROBLEM: Leaks underneath handle.
CAUSE: Bonnet has come loose or O-ring on cartridge is
dirty or twisted.
ACTION:
1. Move the handle to the off position. Unscrew the handle
screw and remove the handle.
2. Tighten the bonnet by turning it clockwise. Move the
cartridge stem to the on position. The leak should stop
draining out from around the cartridge stem.
3. If the leak does not stop, shut off the water supply.
Remove the bonnet by turning it counter-clockwise. Lift
out the cartridge valve. Inspect the larger O-ring on the
cartridge bonnet and the smaller O-ring on the cartridge
stem. Remove any debris from the O-rings. If either
O-ring is twisted, straighten it out. If either O-ring is
damaged, replace the cartridge by calling Customer
Service.
4. Position the cartridge back into the faucet body. Make
sure the ridges on the two sides of the cartridge bonnet
fit into the grooves on the two sides of the faucet body.
Tightly screw the bonnet onto the faucet body.
5. Re-install the handle.
PROBLEM: Water does not completely shut off.
CAUSE: Rubber valve seat is dirty, stuck, or broken.
ACTION:
1. Shut off the cold water supply. If leak stops, the problem
is on the cold side. If leak continues, the problem is on
the hot side. Shut off the hot water supply to determine
if both the cold and hot side have a problem.
2. Remove the handle on the problem side. Loosen the
bonnet by turning it counter-clockwise. Lift out the
cartridge assembly.
3. Inspect the rubber valve seat in the faucet body. If there
is debris or brass scrap on the surface of the seat,
remove it. If the rubber seat is stuck tightly in the water
inlet hole, push it gently with a fingertip so that it moves
up and down smoothly. The spring (smaller end up)
must be replaced underneath the valve seat. If the
rubber valve seat is worn out or broken, replace the
cartridge by calling Customer Service.
4. Replace the cartridge in the faucet body. Make sure that
the ridges on the two sides of the cartridge bonnet fit
into the grooves on the two sides of the faucet body.
Tightly screw the bonnet onto the faucet body.
5. Re-install the handle.