Santec PB-3950 User Manual
Santec Accessories for water
PRESSURE BALANCED TUB/SHOWER VALVE (PB-3950)
INSTALLATION AND ROUGH-IN
DESCRIPTION
This product is precision engineered to provide satisfactory performance provided it is installed and
operated in accordance with our recommendations contained in this manual. In order to fully enjoy
the comfort, safety and the reliability of your pressure balancing valve, be certain to familiarize yourself
with the contents of this manual.
ILLUSTRATION A
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum operating pressure 20 psi
Maximum operating pressure 145 psi
Maximum test pressure 500 psi
Hot and cold water inlets 1/2" IPS
Shower outlet 1/2" IPS
Flow capacity 5 USGPM@ 50 psi
Finished wall adjustment : see Illustration B
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage or improper operations and nullify
the warranty.
ROUGH IN
- Make sure the water supplies are off.
- Remove all the trim items (plate, handle and flange) before installation.
- Secure the valve firmly against the stud. Make sure the 1/2" shower outlet is in the
up position.
- Make sure to flush or raise grouting on the tiled wall surface.
- Adjust the All Thread depth against the Teflon Washer and Limit Stop.
Screw the All Thread against the Teflon washer until it is pressured gently agaisnt each other.
- Tighten firmly the Lock Nut against the Lock Plate.
- Position the valve using the dimension shown in the illustration B.
WALL LINE
78"
(1981 mm)
FLOOR
LINE
PAGE 01
1/2"
1/2"
33"