beautypg.com

Figure 3 – Newport Brass 9401 User Manual

Page 3

background image

12/07/04

Figure 3

Mounting stud
10661

1/2 NPT

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Difficult to rotate spout -
Remove handle assembly by unscrewing escutcheon CCW. Apply plumbers (non-petroleum based) grease to the o-rings on valve
body (1-064).

Difficult to rotate handle

Apply plumbers grease to handle swivel ball under escutcheon. Also an over tightened locknut (10357) will cause increased pressure

on the ceramic disk inside of the cartridge. Tighten locknut to a torque of 8-10 ft-lbs.

Cartridge replacement -
Remove handle assembly by unscrewing escutcheon CCW. Remove locknut by rotating nut CCW. Remove old cartridge and gasket
(1-064). Install new cartridge and gasket. Tighten locknut to a torque of 8-10 ft-lbs.

Single lever
cartridge
1-064

Escutcheon

Cartridge
retaining nut