Faucet leaks from bath spout/showerhead – SHUT
OFF WATER SUPPLIES
Replace seats and springs – Repair Kit RP4993.
Check conditions of lower o-rings and replace if
necessary.
Replace housing assembly (PN D513000) – Re-
pair Kit RP19805
CONDITION
REMEDY
Unable to maintain constant water temperature
Replace housing assembly with RP19805 or follow
Helpful Hint #4.
If leak persists – SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
HELPFUL HINTS:
1. Before removing cartridge assembly for any maintenance, be sure to note the position of the stop on the cap.
The cartridge assembly must always be put back in the same position. For normal installations, the stop on the cap
will face the left. To be safe, after you have
fi
nished the installation turn ON valve to make sure
cold water
fl
ow
fi
rst.
2. To remove cartridge from body, shut OFF water supplies and remove handle, trim sleeve and bonnet. Place
handle on stem and rotate clockwise while lifting cartridge out of body.
3. To remove seats and springs, remove cartridge (see above). Separate cap assembly from the housing assem-
bly by rotating the cap counter clockwise 90 degrees. Separate cap and housing assemblies. Remove seats and
springs. Place new seats and spring. Place the largest diameter of the spring into the seat pocket
fi
rst and then
press the tapered end of the seal over the spring. Reassemble cartridge and replace in body following instructions
given in Step 1 above.
4. If the water in your area has lime, rust, sand or other contaminants in it, your pressure balanced valve will require
periodic inspection. The frequency of the inspection will depend on the amount of contaminants in the water. To
inspect cartridge, remove it and follow Step 1. Turn the valve to the full mix position and shake the cartridge rigor-
ously. If there is a rattling sound, the unit is functional and can be reinstalled following instructions given in Step 1
as listed. If there is no rattle, replace housing assembly.
No adjustment to the Optica shower mixer Rotational Limit Stop should be made except by a trained installer.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Optica Faucet is designed and engineered in accordance with the highest quality and performance standards.
With proper care, it will give you years of trouble free service. Care should be given to the cleaning of this product.
Although its
fi
nish is extremely durable, it can be damaged by harsh abrasives or polish. To clean, wipe gently with
a damp cloth and blot dry with a soft towel.
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