Bulletin P-2GLR
August 2018
1360 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 USA
Phone: 401.461.1200 Fax: 401.941.5310
Email:
Web Site: http://www.leonardvalve.com
AQUATROL® 4500-LR
PRESSURE BALANCING MIXING VALVE (1/2”)
INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, & SERVICE
Serial No. PG2800 and higher
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Determine what type of installation will be utilized.
a. standard installation with plasterguard/mounting bracket.
b. thin wall installation with mounting bracket.
c. valve only installation with plasterguard (service stops
or check stops are recommended).
2. Install hot to the left inlet and cold to the right inlet (see H and C
marks on valve body).
3. Thread sealant, or solder flux must be used sparingly. After
installation, flush pipes thoroughly (remove internal parts if
necessary), to eliminate debris that may become lodged on the
working parts of the valve.
4. Shower only applications require the bottom outlet to be plugged,
tub only applications require the top outlet to be plugged. A tub
diverter is required for tub/shower combinations.
5. Apply foam pointer gasket to wall flange. Mount wall flange to the
valve body with the vandal proof wall flange screws provided.
6. We recommend to seal the flange to the wall with silicone to
prevent water from penetrating the wall.
7. Check high temperature limit stop (see instructions, page 2).
8. Attach the knob to the valve stem using the vandal proof pointer
screw and washer. Turn knob clockwise to “OFF” on the dial
plate.
A INSTALLATION THROUGH
WALL WITH SERVICE
STOPS OR CHECKSTOPS.
1. Cut finished hole in wall 6” (152 mm)
max. diameter.
2. Install plaster mask/mounting bracket
over body of valve, and line up holes
with the holes on the valve body tabs.
3. Finish wall flush with plaster mask
front.
4. Remove and discard plaster mask.
C INSTALLATION
WITHOUT SERVICE
STOPS OR CHECKSTOPS
1. Cut finished hole in wall to 4”
(102mm) max. diameter.
2. Break away mounting bracket from
plaster mask and discard mounting
bracket. Install plaster mask over
valve body
3. Finish wall.
4. Remove and discard plaster mask.
1016
B) INSTALLATION FOR
FIBERGLASS, METAL OR
PLASTIC ENCLOSURES.
1/16” (1.6mm) to 1/8” (3.2mm)
1. Cut finished hole in enclosure to 5”
(127mm) max. diameter.
2. Break away plaster mask from
mounting bracket, discard plaster
mask and install mounting bracket
over valve body. Line up holes of
mounting bracket with the holes on
the valve body tabs.
3. Install escutcheon and dial plate over
enclosure by securing with screws
furnished.
I. "Ligature resistant" disclaimer
NOTE: This product has been designed to
reduce the likelihood that it can be used as a
mechanism for hanging.
II.
"Not a substitute" disclaimer
This product IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE for the
evaluation,
treatment
or
appropriate
supervision of persons at risk of suicide.
WARNING:
This
product
can
expose
you
to
chemicals including lead, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer. For more information, go
to
www.P65Warnings.Ca.gov
!
