Newport Brass 1-617 - Manual

2 & 3 Port In Wall Diverter
Installation Instructions
for Model No. 1-617, 1-618
Recommended Installation by a Professional Plumbing Contractor
NOTE: Use Teflon tape or equivalent to seal all threaded port joints.
Warning: To prevent severe damage to valve body, any solder/braze process must be performed a min. of 4” from ports, otherwise
cartridge must be removed from valve body.
1. Valve supplied in 3-way mode; 2-way Washer supplied seperately.
2. To change to 2-way mode, remove All-thread, Stem and Diverter Nut. See Figure 1. Otherwise proceed to step 4.
Select the appropriate 2 or 3-way Washer and orientation for your application, per Diagram 2a, 2b or 2c, and place onto cartridge.
2a or 2b. 2-way is used for 2 end devices, a 1/2 NPT Cap (not included), is required on the unused “OUT” port. Connect end
device lines to “OUT” ports 1 & 2 or 1 & 3. Unused “OUT” port CAN NOT be used as shut off.
2c. 3-way is used for 3 end devices. Connect end device lines to “OUT” ports 1, 2 & 3.
3. Re-assemble Diverter Nut, Stem and All-thread.
4. Diverter is used with a mixed (hot & cold) input, (ie Balance Pressure or Thermo Valve), connect supply to “IN” port only.
5. Connect end devices to “OUT” ports
6. Install Escutcheon/Bonnet trim and mark the All-thread nipple were excess needs to be
trimmed.
7. Remove Escutcheon/Bonnet trim and cut All-thread nipple 1/16” less than indicated mark
to prevent exposure of nipple threads.
Note: Do not cut Stem and All-thread nipple until finished wall is complete and dimension
check of Handle and Escutcheons/Bonnet trim is done. (Stem groove @ ½” intervals.)
8. Cut Cartridge Stem at least ½” past the end of the cut All-thread nipple.
Final Stem length may vary based on individual Handle Base insertion.
9. Reinstall Escutcheon/Bonnet trim and Handle.
10. Secure Handle into place.
11.Turn on water supply.
Note: To achieve desired Handle rotational alignment, the handle MUST be removed from
Diverter body and repositioned on the Cartridge Stem.
3 OUTLET
1/2” NPT (ext.)
1/2” Sweat (int.)
1 Mixed INLET
1/2” NPT (ext.)
1/2” Sweat (int.)
Cap
(not included)
Figure 1
2a
2b
2c
1-617-2 Spare Parts Kit
(Also includes (1) 20 Tooth
Stem for 1-618)
6-3/8”
1/2”
16 tooth brch: model 1-617
20 tooth brch: model 1-618
9/16-20
1-9/16” 7/8”
O-ring
All thread
Stem
2-Way
Washer
3-Way
Washer
Diverter Nut
Cartridge
Body