Lacava 1545 - Manual (Page 4)

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Installation Instructions/Instrucciones de Instalación
1. Determine the location of the valve and install support framing.
2. Position the valve in the wall and secure into place on the support framing using the provided screws.
3. Install 3/4”NPT threaded copper adapters to the outlet and hot & cold inlets, applying teflon tape to all
threaded connections. Then solder copper piping onto adapters and run to designated water supply or outlet.
Important! Take the following precautions if soldering copper piping directly onto valve:
a) Remove ALL components from the valve prior to soldering, including plaster guards, cartridge and service stops.
b) Wrap valve body with cold rag before soldering. Take special care not to overheat brass rough-in.
c) Use copper piping only, do not attempt to solder steel piping to valve.
d) Reinstall all components after soldering.
4. Install 1/2” nipples to outlet so it extends beyond the finished wall and install water-tight cap.
5. Turn on the hot and cold water supplies and check for any leaks.
6. Remove the caps and plaster guard and turn valve counterclockwise to open position. Make sure to have a
container set up to collect water. Block one nipple to flush debris out of the other nipple.
7. Install plaster guard and caps back into their designated positions.