Delta 48313 - Manual (Page 9)

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Showerhead and Tub Spout Installation
FOR SHOWERHEAD INSTALLATION:
Connect top outlet (1) to shower arm (2)
with proper fittings. To prevent damage
to finish on shower arm, insert wall end
of shower arm into shower flange (3)
before screwing arm into riser connection.
Thread showerhead (4) onto shower
arm. Apply Teflon ® tape to pipe threads on
both ends. Do not overtighten
showerhead.
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Slip-On Installation
The copper tube (1) must be 1/2” nominal
copper. Important: If it is necessary to
cut the copper tube, the end must be
chamfered free of burrs to prevent cutting
or nicking O-ring inside the spout. Slide
spout over copper tube flush with the
finished tub or wall surface. Tighten set
screw (2), but do not overtighten.
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FOR TUB SPOUT INSTALLATION:
Refer to the installation instructions supplied with your spout. Do not connect deck mount
spouts to in-wall valves. Do not use hand showers connected in lieu of a tub spout to a
tub/shower valve. Do not use PEX tubing for tub spout drop.
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Iron Pipe Installation
Install threaded pipe nipple (1) to extend
past finished wall. Apply Teflon ® tape to
threads on pipe nipple and screw on
tub spout.
Copper Sweat Installation
Remove O-ring (1) from adapter (2). Solder
adapter to tube taking care to keep solder
away from O-ring groove. CAUTION: NO
SOLDER PERMITTED ON OUTSIDE
DIAMETER OF ADAPTER ADJACENT
TO O-RING GROOVE. Cut off tube (3) and
replace O-ring on groove of brass adapter.
Thread tub/spout onto adapter, taking care
not to damage O-ring, and hand tighten
until spout is firmly against finished wall
and all slack is taken up behind wall.
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