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Installation Instructions for

Pressure Balancing Valve Set

with Volume Control

Please Keep This Manual For Future Reference

Recommended Installation Layout for Pressure B alancing Valve with Diverter F1000B

Tub and Hand Shower Tub and Fixed Shower

Recommended Installation Layout for Pressure Balancing Valve without Diverter F1001B

Hand Shower Only Fixed Shower Only

Fixed Shower and Hand Shower

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Tub Spout Only

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Tools Required for Installation

Teflon Tape

Adjustable Wrench

Screw Driver

Soldering Equipment

F1000B

Pressure Balancing Valve with Diverter, used for Tub and Shower installation

F1001B

Pressure Balancing Valve without Diverter, used for Tub Only or Shower Only installation with a supplied hex cap (#9B) or it can be used in tub and shower installation when a tub spout with a diverter is used.

Adjusting Maximum Temperature

Caution: The valve is preset at the factory test at maximum.

To adjust, please follow these instructions:

Remove red max temperature adjusting ring from the cartridge(#2). Turn the red ring clockwise to adjust the max temperature to the desired setting. Reassemble and test until the desired setting is achieved.

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Valve Installation Instructions

1. Shut off cold and hot water supplies.

2. Make sure to use the enclosed Cutout Template to open the wall properly.

3. This valve must be installed with the arrow on the mud guard (#6) and the word “UP” or “fluid”

on the valve body (#1) pointed upwards, and use the bubble level (#7) for leveling reference.

4. Install pressure balancing valve body (#1) so that the surface of FINISHED wall is between the MIN

and the MAX mark on the mud guard (#6).

5 . Connect the valve body (#1) to water supplies using proper fittings (copper tubing, iron pipe or PEX).

(A) is the cold inlet port and (B) is the hot inlet port.

5.1 For 1/2” Copper Tube Soldering Connections: Solder water supply tube to valve body (#1)

NOTE: Prior to soldering, remove the cartridge (#2) by unscrewing the retaining nut (#3) and remove both integral stops (#5). Also remove diverter (#9A) by using the supplied wrench (#11).

Avoid soldering excessively at high temperature.

5.2 For 1/2” IPS Thread Connections: Apply Teflon tape or other thread sealant onto threaded ends

and connect water.

FOR PRESSURE BALANCING VALVE WITH DIVERTER F1000B:

6a. To switch the water from the tub spout to the shower, simply pull the diverter stem (#9A).

NOTE: To protect the valve, keep both mud guards (#6 and #10) on during installation. Remove only when ready to install trim parts.

FOR PRESSURE BALANCING VALVE WITHOUT DIVERTER F1001B:

6b. Apply Teflon tape or other thread sealant onto the unused top (#C) or bottom (#D) port and install

the hex cap (#9B) supplied with the valve body F1001B inside the package.

NOTE: To protect the valve, keep mud guard (#6) on during installation. Remove only when ready to install trim parts.

Shower Head

The drawing shows typical measure- ments from the floor. In order to assure proper function, piping from the bottom port of valve to tub spout outlet MUST be either 1/2” nominal copper pipe or 1/2” iron pipe.

Valve to Tub Spout:

1/2” nominal copper pipe or 1/2” iron pipe

Cover Plate

Tub Spout

Finished Floor

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Tools Required for Installation

Allen Wrench

Teflon Tape

Screw Driver

Adjustable Wrench

1. Valve Trim, Cover Plate and Handle

F1000B

F1001B

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17

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Trim Installation Instructions

Use the Recommended Installation Layout on pages 1 and 2 to plan your trim installation.

If the valve has been installed too deeply into the wall and the trim cover plate can not be installed on the finished wall, please contact the store where product was purchased or a fluid sales representative for a valve extension kit.

For F1000B Valve Trim, Cover Plate and Handle Installation

1. Slide sleeve tube (#12) over cartridge housing (#4), then screw cap (#11) onto retaining

nut (#3) and tighten it with an adjustable wrench, being careful not to scratch the finish.

2. Slide diverter housing (#13) onto diverter stem (#6A) and secure it onto valve body (#1)

with an adjustable wrench, being careful not to scratch the finish.

3. Screw diverter knob (#16) onto diverter stem (#6A) and use the supplied 1.5mm Allen wrench

(#14) to secure it with a set screw (#15).

4. Apply a small bead of silicone at four corners of the backside of the square cover plate (#7)

OR peel white tape off seal gasket at the backside of round or soft corner square cover plate.

5. Slide cover plate (#7) over diverter housing (#13) and sleeve tube (#12) and gently press

cover plate (#7) against the finished wall.

6. Install handle (#17) onto cartridge stem (#2). Tighten set screw (#8) with the supplied 3/32”

(2.5mm) Allen wrench (#10). Push in plug (#9).

For F1001B Valve Trim, Cover Plate and Handle Installation

1. Slide sleeve tube (#12) over cartridge housing (#4), then screw cap (#11) onto retaining

nut (#3) and tighten it with an adjustable wrench, being careful not to scratch the finish.

2. Apply a small bead of silicone at four corners of the backside of the square cover plate (#7)

OR peel white tape off seal gasket at the backside of round or soft corner square cover plate.

3. Slide cover plate (#7) over sleeve tube (#12) and gently press cover plate (#7) against the

finished wall.

4. Install handle (#17) onto cartridge stem (#2). Tighten set screw (#8) with the supplied 3/32”

(2.5mm) Allen wrench (#10). Push in plug (#9).

Care & Maintenance Instructions

SSI products are designed and engineered under strict quality standards. Regular and proper care of our products will ensure years of trouble-free service.

To Clean Pressue Balancing Ceramic Cartridge:

Remove handle (#17) by pulling out the plug (#9) and untightening set screw (#8) with an Allen wrench(#10). Remove cap (#11) and retaining nut (#3) with an adjustable wrench, being careful not to scratch the finish. Pull the cartridge (#2) straight out. Rinse cartridge (#2) under running water to ensure any trapped debris has been removed. To remove mineral deposits like Calcium, immerse cartridge (#2) in distilled vinegar for 30 minutes, then rinse well with running water.

Shake cartridge (#2) by hand and make sure that the stainless steel pressure balancing spool at the bottom of cartridge body is freely moving inside its casing. You should hear a “clicking” sound if the spool is moving properly. Replace the cartridge (#2), align the two pins on the bottom surface of cartridge to the two top holes on the valve body. Gently push cartridge (#2) into place and make sure cartridge (#2) is seated in body. If seated, the cartridge will not rotate. Thread retaining nut (#3) and cap (#11) onto the valve body and tighten by an adjustable wrench, being careful again not to scratch the surface.

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Tools Required for Installation

Allen Wrench

Teflon Tape

Screw Driver

Adjustable Wrench

Fixed Showerhead

2

3

1

Tub Spout

6

9

8

7

12

11

10

13

14 3/32"(2.5mm)

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Handheld Shower

23

28

27

26

25

24

29

22

23

15

18 17

16

19

20 3/32"(2.5mm)

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Trim Installation Instructions

For Fixed Shower Head Installation

1. Make sure 1/2” threaded elbow

(#1) is installed securely inside the wall and is connected to the correct outlet of the rough-in valve.

2. Slide escutcheon (#2) over shower arm (#3).

3. Apply Teflon tape onto both threads of the shower arm (#3) and screw shower arm (#3) into 1/2” threaded elbow (#1).

4. Thread shower head (#4) onto shower arm (#3).

For Tub Spout Installation

1. Make sure 1/2” threaded elbow

(#5) is installed securely inside the

wall and is connected to the correct

outlet of the rough-in valve.

2. Thread “Speed Connector” (#6)

into threaded elbow (#5).

3. Slide back plate (#11) over “Speed

Connector” (#6) and ensure spout

mounting pins (#7) are level and mark

hole positions on the finished wall.

4. Drill holes per marks and insert plastic anchors (#10) into the finished wall.

5. Secure back plate (#11) against the wall by fastening screws (#12) into plastic anchors (#10).

NOTE: For “Speed connector” (#6) insta-

-llation details, refer to the enclosed General Instruction of “Speed Connector”.

6. Slide escutcheon (#8) and tub spout (#9) over two pins (#7) to stop.

7. Secure tub spout(#9) with two set screws (#13) by using a 3/32”(2.5mm) Allen wrench (#14).

For Handheld Shower Installation

1. Make sure 1/2” threaded elbow (#24) is installed securely inside the wall and is connected to the correct outlet of the rough-in valve..

2. Screw “Speed Connector” (#25) into threaded elbow (#24).

3. Slide escutcheon (#26) over “Speed Connector”

(#25).

4. Install elbow (#28) into “Speed Connector” (#25) and pin (#27).

5. Use the supplied 3/32”(2.5mm) Allen wrench

(#20) to secure set screw (#29).

6. Determine the desired location of handheld shower holder (#22).

7. Mark position of mounting bracket (#18) on the finished wall.

8. Drill holes per marks and insert plastic anchors

(#16) into the finished wall.

9. Secure mounting bracket (#18) against the wall by fastening screws (#17).

10. Secure holder (#22) with set screws (#19) with the supplied 3/32”(2.5mm) Allen wrench (#20).

11. Insert rubber washers (#23) into the end thread

fittings of flex hose (#21).

12. Thread flex hose (#21) onto elbow (#28) and handheld shower (#15).

Care & Maintenance Instructions

SSI products are designed and engineered under strict quality standards. Regular and proper care of our products will ensure years of trouble-free service.

For Surface Finish:

To clean, use a soft, damp cloth with warm soapy water, rinse with cleanwater and finish by drying with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners as they may result in finish damage.

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