California Faucets Pressure Balance Valve - Manual

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PB - R
½” Pressure Balance Valve Rough
Installation Instructions
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Pressure (PSI)
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Tub Outlet Flow Shower Outlet Flow (no showerhead)
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions prior to installation and provide copy of instructions to consumer.
WARNING: This valve is factory set to deliver water at the highest temperature possible. It is the installer’s responsibility to properly
set the desired and/or required maximum temperature setting to prevent risk on scalding or other severe injury prior to consumer use.
The installer is responsible for adjusting maximum temperature setting according to TO-PBL-XX ½” Pressure Balance Trim Installation
Instructions.
Operating Specifications:
Recommended Supply Pressure:
20 to 70 psi *†
Recommended Hot Water Supply Temperature: 120 to 140°F ‡
Nominal Flow Rate @ 60 psi: 5.0 gpm (tub outlet)
4.2 gpm (shower oulet)
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Operating pressures between hot and cold supplies should vary no more than 5 psi.
† If water pressure exceeds 70 psi, install a Pressure-Reducing Valve (RPV).
‡ Follow all applicable local plumbing codes when setting the temperature on valve and water heater.
CALIFORNIA FAUCETS RECOMMENDS THAT ALL PLUMBING PRODUCTS BE INSTALLED
BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
Body
“S”
Shower
Outlet
“C”
Cold
Inlet
“H”
Hot
Inlet
Tub Port
Plug
Valve
Mudguard
Stem Protector
Screw
Stem
Protector
Mounting Tab
(4)
Integral
Service/Check
Stop
(2)
“T”
Tub
Outlet