Santec 1855NX - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DIVERTER INSTALLATION
1.
- Remove the pre-assembled trim(2) from the diverter valve bodies. First the cap, then button,
screw, handle bell and last the top lock nut and fiber washer.
- Slip the diverter valve body (12)) up from the bottom of the tub through the appropriate hole.
- From tub top, insert the top mounting hardware back onto the diverter. Do not tighten.
screw the handle bell of the handle trim (2) back onto the diverter. Adjust the height of the
handle bell against the top lock nut. Make sure the handle bell is flushed against the surface.
Insert the handle onto the stem and secure it with the screw. Tighten the screw firmly.
Insert the plain porcelain button and secure it using with the handle cap. Tighten it firmly.
Make sure that the handle turns freely in both directions.
** The spout, handle valve bodies and diverter can be connected with flex hoses (not provide by Santec) or copper pipe soldering.
Please note that when soldering connections, do not use excessive heat. Excessive heat can damage the joints increasing
probability of leakage.
HAND SHOWER INSTALLATION
1
- Slip the guide tube (15), flange (14) and the washer down from the top of the tub through
the appropriate hole. Slip the mounting hardware (13) from the bottom of the tub, first the
crimped metal washer then the brass lock nut. Tighten the lock nut firmly.
2
- Wrap Teflon seal tape around the threaded outlet end (OUT) of the diverter valve. Connect and
tighten the ½” female side of hose (17) onto the outlet.
- Slip the other end of the hose (3/8”) up through the guide tube (!5), connect and tighten the
hose to the hand shower unit (16).
WATER TEST
- Turn on the cold water supply.
- Use the handle from the faucet set to turn the valve on and off.
- Check for leaks. If water leaks from any of the connections merely tighten the connections
until the leak stops.
- Repeat the same procedure for the hot side
Metal washer
Brass lock nut
Plastic washer
Diverter
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Fiber washer
Brass lock nut
Fiber washer
Brass lock nut
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Handle Bell
Handle
Screw
Button
Handle Cap