Waterworks Universal Volume Control Valve - Manual

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UNIVERSAL
3/4" Volume Control Valve
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Page 1 of 1 6.17.2014
These guidelines have been prepared for the professional contractor to aid in the installation of:
UNIVERSAL 3/4" VOLUME CONTROL VALVE
STYLE NOS. GUVC16, GU16VC (UK), GUVC17 & GU17VC (UK).
All dimensions are based on original specification and are subject to change and variation.
Please consult your Design Associate for current specifications.
Style No. GUVC16† - Counterclockwise Open
Code No. GUSV16R
Style No.
GUVC17† - Clockwise Open
Code No. GUSV17R
SPECIFICATIONS:
Fitting Hole Diameter Ш1-3/8" (Ш 35mm)*
Inlet/Outlet Connection
Size & Type: 3/4" Female NPT†
Recommended Water
Pressure: 45 psi (3 Bar)
Unrestricted Maximum
Flow Rate: 14gpm @ 45 psi
(53 L/min @ 3 Bar)
Valve Material: Ceramic
Water Pressure: 20 psi MIN - 80psi MAX
(1.4 Bar Min - 5.5 Bar Max)
* Ш1-3/8" (Ш 35mm) hole is required for servicing.
† UK Style Nos. GU16VC & GU17VC are supplied with 2
BSP Adapters, assembly required.
IMPORTANT:
¾ To ensure this product is installed properly, you
must read and follow these guidelines.
¾ The owner/user of this product must keep this
information for future reference.
¾ Valve body rough-in depth is measured from the
centerline of the inlets to the surface of the finished
wall and varies depending on the trim used.
¾ This wall valve controls on/off/volume only.
¾ This product must be installed by a professional
licensed contractor.
¾ DO NOT APPLY DIRECT HEAT TO THE VALVE. If
soldering any connections, remove cartridge to
prevent damage to seals and internal assembly.
¾ The trim should be on-site prior to rough in and
allows the installer to visualize the installation.
¾ Check local building and plumbing codes to ensure
that your installation conforms to all applicable
requirements. In the State of Massachusetts, all
installations must comply with the rules and
regulations set forth within 248 CMR.
¾ Inspect this product to assure you have all parts
shown that are required for proper installation.
¾ Check incoming water pressure.
ROUGH-IN:
¾ IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in depth is measured from
the center of the inlets to the surface of the finished
wall and varies depending on the trim used. See
Figure -01 for steps 1 - 6.
TILE
GUARD
FINISHED
WALL
CARTRIDGE
STEM
THREADED
TUBE
VALVE
BODY
FLOW
DIRECTION
ARROW
TILE
GUARD
FINISHED
WALL
CARTRIDGE
STEM
THREADED
TUBE
VALVE
BODY
FLOW
DIRECTION
ARROW
Rough-In Depth
See Chart
CENTER OF
INLET
FIGURE - 01
Trim Family ROUGH-IN CHART
Formwork 3-1/8" MIN - 4-3/4" MAX
(79mm MIN - 121mm MAX)
Opus 2-7/8" MIN - 4-3/4" MAX
(79mm MIN - 121mm MAX)
All other trims: 2-1/2" (63.5mm) MIN
1. Make sure the valve body is positioned according to
the FLOW DIRECTION ARROW marked on the
VALVE BODY.
2. Run a 3/4" (22mm) copper supply line to the proper
height of the valve inlet and be sure to secure all
piping and fittings.
3. For each fitting that will have water flowing to it,
install a wall valve or diverter valve (both sold
separately) at the same rough in depth as the mixing
valve
4. Install the TILE GUARD to protect the valve during
the completion of the finished wall and to create the
exact opening for access to the cartridge and future
servicing.
INSPECT THE INSTALLATION:
5. Turn on the water supply and inspect all connections
for leaks.
6. Install the tile guard.
¾ If further assistance is required, please contact
Product Support at 1-800-927-2120 (8am-6pm EST).
¾ See service part document for parts ordering,
available on WATERWORKS.COM.
† BSP Adapter can be ordered separately:
(2x)
STYLE No. UNUK01
ITEM No. 45-22566-33137