17 Series Installation
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Showerhead and Tub Spout Installation
Slip-On Installation
The copper tube (1) must be 1/2” nominal
copper. Important: If it is necessary to cut the
copper tube, the end must be chamfered free of
burrs to prevent cutting or nicking O-ring inside
the spout. Slide spout over copper tube flush
with the finished tub or wall surface. Tighten set
screw (2), but do not overtighten.
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FOR TUB SPOUT INSTALLATION:
Refer to the installation instructions supplied with your spout. Do not connect deck mount spouts to
in-wall valves. Do not use hand showers connected in lieu of a tub spout to a tub/shower valve. Do not
use PEX tubing for tub spout drop.
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Iron Pipe Installation
Install threaded pipe nipple (1) to extend past
finished wall. Apply Teflon
®
tape to threads on
pipe nipple and screw on tub spout.
Copper Sweat Installation
Remove O-ring (1) from adapter (2). Solder
adapter to tube taking care to keep solder away
from O-ring groove. CAUTION: NO SOLDER
PERMITTED ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF
ADAPTER ADJACENT TO O-RING GROOVE.
Cut off tube (3) and replace O-ring on groove of
brass adapter. Thread tub/spout onto adapter,
taking care not to damage O-ring, and hand
tighten until spout is firmly against finished wall
and all slack is taken up behind wall.
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