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TROUBLESHOOTING 
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  CORRECTIVE ACTION
Hot and cold are reversed. Lines reversed or cartridge installed up-
side down.
Rotate the cartridge stem 180° so that the 
notch is facing down towards the drain.
There is no or a low water 
ow.
One or both water supplies are not turned 
on.
Turn both water supply valves counter-
clockwise to the on position.
There is leaking or dripping 
from the spout.
Grommets not sealing properly.
Misplacement of temperature limit stops.
Replace the cartridge.
Reinstall the temperature limit stops over 
the cartridge stem when the round pit on 
the stem faces upward.
There is only hot water or 
only cold water from the 
spouts.
Balancing spool stuck. Replace the cartridge.
Water comes out of the 
showerhead during tub ll 
mode.
The pipe is incorrect.
The distance between the valve and the 
showerhead is less than 46 in.
There are too many elbows or something 
else that is restricting the ow of water 
exiting the valve.
There is a restriction between the valve 
and the tub spout.
The valve is installed upside down.    
Change the pipe to IPS or copper.
The distance from the showerhead and 
valve moved to at least 46 in.
Change or remove anything restrictive.
Remove the tub spout and ush out debris 
and/or replace the undersized line or t-
tings. 
Remove the valve and reinstall it using the 
correct orientation.
The temperature range is 
restricted.
The handle (more common in knob mod-
els) is installed upside down.
Temperature limit stop is out of position. 
Remove the handle, rotate it 180°, and 
re-install. 
Reposition the temperature limit stop to the 
desired temperature position.
Unable to install the handle 
or the handle rubs against 
the escutcheon.
The valve is installed too far back from the 
nished wall.
Contact the Customer Service Team and 
1-800-288-4002 for assistance.
The handle is hard to turn. The cartridge stem is difcult to rotate. Replace or lubricate  the cartridge.