American Standard M968983 User Manual
Installation instructions, Central thermostat less volume control trim kit
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CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
LESS VOLUME CONTROL
TRIM KIT
Installation
Instructions
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T064730
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Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the
benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
ASSE 1016
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
MODEL NUMBERS
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
SET HOT LIMIT STOP
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Check that arrow marking B points vertically upwards. If not, push the BLACK
CLAMP (1) on the SECURING RING (2) to the right, pull off KNOB MOUNT (3)
and reinstall KNOB MOUNT (3) with arrow "B" pointing upwards.
For 100˚F adjustment, turn the water supply on. Turn KNOB MOUNT (3) until the spout
temperature is 100˚F. Check that arrow marking A on the KNOB MOUNT (3) still points
upward after adjusting the thermostat to 100˚F. If not, pull out the RED LOCKING DEVICE (5).
Remove KNOB MOUNT (3) without turning by sliding out as indicated by the arrow.
Reinstall the KNOB MOUNT (3) so that the arrow marking A points upwards.
The maximum mixed water temperature is set at 109˚F at the factory.
This setting can be changed if desired.
Remove the TEMPERATURE LIMIT STOP (4) (H shaped Black Plastic part).
Reinstall it at the desired notch as indicated in the diagram to limit the maximum
mixed water temperature to 104˚F or 112˚F.
Reinstall RED LOCKING DEVICE (5).
ARROW
"A"
ARROW
"B"
104
109
112
OPERATING THE VALVE
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TRIM INSTALLATION
CHROME
SATIN NICKEL
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Replace the "YYY" with
appropriate finish code
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HANDLE INSTALLATION
Align HANDLE (1) as shown and push onto KNOB MOUNT (2).
Tighten HANDLE SCREW (3) with flat blade screwdriver.
Push INDEX CAP (4) into HANDLE (2).
CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
LESS VOLUME CONTROL
TRIM KIT
Recommended Tools
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Remove as much surface dirt and film using clear
water and soft cotton cloth (as described above).
Use any of the following to remove tough surface
film and build-up:
Mild liquid detergents
Clear ammonia free liquid glass cleaners
Non-acidic, non-abrasive gentle liquid or fully
dissolved powder cleansers mixed according to
manufacturers directions.
Non-abrasive liquid polishers
Once clean, rinse faucet again with clear water to
thoroughly remove cleaner or polish and blot dry with
a soft cotton cloth.
To keep your new faucet looking new, please follow
these simple care instructions:
DO: Simply rinse the faucet clean with clear water.
Dry the faucet with a soft cotton cloth.
DO NOT:
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cloths, or
paper towels.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing
acids, polish abrasives, or harsh cleaners or
soaps.
Regular and routine cleaning will reduce the need for
heavy cleaning and polishing. If heavy cleaning is
required, the following procedures are recommended:
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Failure to follow these care instructions may
damage the Faucet's finish.
Should the hot and cold water supply pipes have been transposed making
adjustment impossible, proceed as follows:
TRANSPOSED SUPPLY PIPING OR BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
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Remove check stops and re-install them transposed.
Shut off water supply.
Remove handle and rim
CHECK STOP
(RED TO BLUE)
Important note: RED CHECK STOP is now on the right of the mixer body and the BLUE
CHECK STOP is now on the left.
Turn the water supply back on and perform the temperature adjustment in step 4.
CHECK STOP
(BLUE TO RED)
M962631-YYY0A
HANDLE SCREW AND
INDEX BUTTON
M908594-YYY0A
HANDLE BASE
M909438-YYY0A
HANDLE INSERT
US84045-0070A
ESCUTCHEON SCREWS
M907612-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON KIT
M962630-0070A
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER
A907090-YYY0A
CAP
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Turn on water supply on and test installed fitting.
If the system is delivering all Hot or all Cold and no mixed water the pipes are probably transposed.
See step 3 for
TRANSPOSED SUPPLY PIPING.
Operate valve from off to cold to hot. Check temperature. If max mixed water
temperature is to hot or to cold see step 4 and re-calibrate the valve.
OFF
COLD
HOT
T064730
200mm
(7-7/8)
86mm
(3-3/8)
34mm
(1-3/8)
159mm
(6-1/4)
150mm
(5-7/8)
48mm to 68mm
(2 to 2-5/8)
R510
1/2 NPT
R530
3/4 NPT
R510
1/2 NPT
R530
3/4 NPT
25mm
(1)
Push CAP (1) over the O-RING SEAL (2).
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Push ESCUTCHEON HOLDER (3) with lightly greased
O-RING SEAL (4) over CAP (1). Attach with the two
SCREWS (5) provided.
Align pins in back of ESCUTCHEON (5) with holes in
ESCUTCHEON HOLDER (3). Push ESCUTCHEON (5)
flush against finished wall.
PINS
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GREASE ESCUTCHEON
O-RING SEAL
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