PEX (CRIMP) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
F
Verify that the connection is secure by using a Go/No-Go Gauge
❶ (not included). The Gauge Slot ❷ that corresponds to the
Crimp Ring size should easily slide onto the compressed Crimp
Ring ❸.
PASS
NO GO GO
NO GO
GO
FAIL
NO GO GO
NO GO
GO
Note: Do not try to save time by recrimping a
crimp that does not gauge properly. The fitting
must be cut out and replaced.
E
Center the jaws of correct size Crimp Tool ❶ (not included)
over the Crimp Ring ❷ ensuring that the tool is held straight.
Close/squeeze the jaws completely.
IMPORTANT:
See Tool manufacturers'
manual for proper operation.
D
Position the open jaws of the correct size Crimp Tool ❶ (not
included) over the Crimp Ring ❷ ensuring that the tool is held
straight.
IMPORTANT:
See Tool manufacturers'
manual for proper operation.
C
Push the tubing onto the PEX Barb ❶ of the Valve until it touches
the shoulder. Position the Crimp Ring ❷ 1/8" - 1/4" from the end
of the tube. This distance ensures that the Crimp Ring is positioned
directly over the PEX Barb.
PROPER PLACEMENT
OF PEX BARB AND
CRIMP RING
B
Slide the correct size i.e., ½” Crimp Ring ❶ (not included) over
the ½” PEX Tubing ❷ (not included), approximately 2" past the
end of the tubing.
A
Use Plastic Tubing Cutters (not included), to cut the PEX Tubing
❶ to length. Ensure that a good square (90°) cut is obtained.
A rough or uneven cut will result in a weakened joint.
90°
11 BACK-TO-BACK INSTALLATION
Your Shower Valve has the ability to be mounted back-to-back with another Valve in a shared space. This means the HOT
and COLD inlets may be reversed. Please see the following steps to adapt your valve for back-to-back mounting or
reversed inlet supplies.
If you are NOT making a reverse or back-to-back installation, skip this step, and continue with STEP 12. If the HOT and
COLD water supplies are reversed (HOT on right and COLD on left), disassemble Valve Cartridge as outlined in STEP 9.
Rotate Valve Cartridge ❷ 180° so “H” appears on the right. Install the Valve Cartridge ❷ making sure that the
mounting posts are aligned and engaged to the corresponding holes in the Valve Body ❸. Slide Bonnet ❶ over the
Cartridge and thread onto the body. Tighten securely with Slip Joint Wrench on the machined flats of the Bonnet ❶. Final
torque should be 88-106 in*lb. Take care to not over tighten connection or damage may occur.
NOTE: Never install the valve body upside down!
Reverse
Installation
COLD
COLD
COLD
COLD
COLD
HOT
HOT
HOT
HOT
Normal Installation
(changes not required)
Normal Installation
(shown without Bonnet)
H
Reverse Installation
(shown without Bonnet)
H
12
FLUSHING THE WATER OUTLETS
AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS
Place the Handle ❶ on the Valve Cartridge Spindle ❷ and turn the Handle ❶ clockwise to the full on mixed position.
Turn on the HOT and COLD water supply lines and allow the water to flow from the outlets for one minute, or until all
foreign matter has been flushed out. Check for leaks. Shut off the water at the Valve and supply lines. Remove the
Handle ❶.
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