Lacava 1814 User Manual

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Installation Instructions/Instrucciones de Instalación

1. Determine the desired location and if needed

install framing to mount the fixture to.

2. Mount the fixture using the included hardware.

Use the guide on the plaster guard to install at the

proper depth.

SEE DRAWING: Finished wall must be 7/8”- 1 7/16”

from the front of the valve for the trim to fit.

7/8”

9/16”

3. Install 1/2” NPT threaded copper adapters to the Hot & Cold inlets. Use teflon tape on all

threaded conections. Then solder copper piping to the adapters and run to the water supply.

IMPORTANT: IF SOLDERING DIRECTLY TO VALVE

A) Remove ALL components from the valve so only brass is being heated.

B) Wrap valve body in a cold rag and take care not to overheat the valve.

C) Use copper piping only.

D) Reinstall ALL components back onto the valve.

4. Remove the plaster guards and make sure the cartridge is in the off position.

5. Turn the supply water on and check for leaks. Then place a bucket below the spout

opening and open the cartridge to allow water to flow. Flush hot and cold water through

the valve. Close the cartridge and reinstall the plaster guards.

6. Finish the wall around the guards using them as a guide.

7. Install trim onto rough-valve.

8. Thread the brass spout fitting (A) into

the rough-valve.

9. Slide the backplate (B) around the

rough-valve and up against the wall

(silicone can be used to secure to wall)

10. Slide the spout (C) onto the spout

fitting (A) up against backplate and

tighten set screws to secure.

11. Slide the handle (D) onto the end of

the cartridge and tighten set screw to

secure.