Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: 2-1/2” (64mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. On 2”x4”
construction, use 2-1/2”
(64mm) min. r ough-in.
Va lve inlets and outlets ar e
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
5 5/8”
143mm
9 1/2”
240mm
approx.
24”
610mm
Symmons valves, shower heads and
hand sprays comply to all known
standards, codes and specifications:
ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, ASSE
1016 etc. Symmons shower heads
and hand sprays are equipped
with a 2.5 gpm (9.5 L/min) water
and energy saving flow restrictor.
This instruction sheet shows rough-in
dimensions for Models 4-500VT(X),
1-100VT(X) and 1-210VT(X). See sepa-
rate drawings enclosed with num-
bered models for applicable rough-in
dimensions.
Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver,
tubing cutter, teflon tape, soldering
equipment, adjustable wrench and
channel-lock pliers.
Installation of Shower System
Model 1-100VT(X) (Figure 2)
Install HOT on left and COLD on right
according to valve markings.
1. Install piping and fittings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 2-1/2”
(64mm) min. — 3” (76mm) max. from
CENTERLINE OF SUPPLIES TO FACE
OF FINISH WALL. Install so that surface
indicated on plaster shield on valve
is flush with finish wall as shown in
Figure 1.
2. When finishing tile wall REMOVE
(pull off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PROTEC-
TIVE PLASTER SHIELD and FILL AREA
AROUND VALVE BODY WITH GROUT
OR PLASTER. DO NOT PLASTER OVER
SC-2 CAP OR SERVICE STOPS IF SO
EQUIPPED.
3. Turn on hot and cold supplies, valve
will not operate unless both hot and
cold water are turned on.
4. This valve is equipped with a
limit stop screw to be used to
limit valve handle from being
turned to excessively hot water
discharge temperatures. To
adjust, remove dome cover (SC-
13/18), place handle (VT-112) on
stem, open valve to maximum
desired temperature and turn in
limit stop screw (SC-26) until it
seats. WARNING: Failure to adjust
the limit stop screw properly
finish wall face
2
3" 76mm max.
64mm min.
1
2
''
supplies
C
L
plaster shield
4
1
4
''- 4 "
108mm
114mm
1
2
FIGURE 2
Model 1-100VT(X) Shower System
FIGURE 1
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.
For California Residents
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
