IMPORTANT: 
The Rotational Limit Stop is used to limit the 
amount of hot water available such that, if set 
properly, the user will not be scalded if the 
handle accidentally is rotated all the way to “hot” 
when a person is showering or filling a tub. The 
first position allows the LEAST amount of hot 
water to mix with the cold water in the system.  
In the first position the water will be the coldest 
possible when the handle is turned all the way  
to hot. As you move the Rotational Limit Stop 
counterclockwise, you progressively add more 
and more hot water in the mix. The last position 
to the left will result in the greatest amount of hot 
water to the mix, and the greatest risk of scald 
injury if someone accidentally turns the valve 
handle all the way to the hot side while showering 
or filling a tub. 
WARNING: In some instances, setting the 
Rotational Limit Stop in the hottest position 
(full counterclockwise) could result in scald 
injury. It is necessary to adjust the Rotational 
Limit Stop so that the water coming out of the 
valve will not scald the user when the handle 
of the valve is rotated to the hot side. 
• According to the majority of industry standards, 
the maximum allowable temperature of the water 
exiting the valve is 120°F (Your local plumbing 
codes may require a water temperature less than 
120°F). 
• The Rotational Limit Stop may need to be re- 
adjusted seasonally if the inlet water temperature 
changes. For example, during the winter, the 
cold water temperature is colder than it is 
during the summer which could result in varying 
outlet temperatures. A water temperature for 
 
a comfortable bath or shower is typically 
between 90°F - 110°F. 
• Run the water so that the cold water is as 
cold as it will get and hot water is as hot as 
it will get. Place the handle on the stem (see 
page 8, step 4C) and rotate the handle coun- 
terclockwise until the handle stops. 
• Place a thermometer in a plastic tumbler 
and hold in the water stream. If the water 
temperature is above 120°F, the Rotational 
Limit Stop must be repositioned clockwise to 
decrease valve outlet water temperature to be 
less than 120°F or to meet the requirements of 
your local plumbing codes. 
• To adjust the temperature of the water 
coming out of the valve, pull the disc back 
to a position where it is possible to remove 
the Rotational Limit Stop and readjust the 
teeth engagement position to the desired 
temperature. Clockwise will decrease the 
outlet temperature, counterclockwise will 
increase the outlet temperature. Temperature 
change per tooth (notch) could be 4° - 16°F 
based on inlet water conditions. Repeat as 
necessary. Push disc until fully seated. 
WARNING: Failure to re-install Disc after 
setting Rotational Limit Stop could result 
in scald injury. 
• MAKE SURE COLD WATER FLOWS 
FROM THE VALVE FIRST. MAKE SURE 
WATER FLOWING FROM THE VALVE AT 
THE HOTTEST FLOW POSSIBLE DOES 
NOT EXCEED 120°F OR THE MAXIMUM 
ALLOWED BY YOUR LOCAL PLUMBING 
CODE.