American Standard 3940, 3941, 3900, 3901 User Manual

DECK-MOUNT BATH FILLERS

Installation Instructions

3900 SERIES 3901 SERIES 3940 SERIES 3941 SERIES

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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please read these instructions carefully before you begin.

8-1/2

5-3/8

TUBE

& TEE

COUPLING

O-RING

SEAL

WASHER

HOSE

7-3/8

8-1/2

HANDLE

SCREW

ADAPTER

O-RING

SHANK

O-RING

RUBBER

WASHER WASHER

LOCKNUT

COUPLING

NUT

FERRULE

3-7/8

1-1/8 D.

3/4-14 MALE N.P.T. INLETS

STREAM

STRAIGHTENER

(3900 & 3901)

STREAM

STRAIGHTENER

HEX

WRENCH

JASMINE

SPOUT

O-RING

IRIS SPOUT

(3940 & 3941)

SET

SCREW

PLUG

BUTTON

RUBBER

RING

SET

SCREW

PLUG

BUTTON

RUBBER

RING

O-RING

SHANK SLEEVE

TRANSFER

ROD

O-RING

WASHER

VALVE

CONE

SCREW

MOUNTING

SURFACE

(H)

1-1/16 D.

CARTRIDGE

O-RING

ESCUTCHEON

RUBBER

RING

RUBBER

WASHER

LOCKNUT

VALVE

BODY

SEAL

WASHER

Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M. U.S. Patent No. 5,819,789

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ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS

ADJ. 6-1/2 TO 12

4-13/16

2-1/16

1-1/2 MAX.

1-3/16 D.

HANDSHOWER

FLOW

RESTRICTOR

SEAL

WASHER

HOLDER

1-1/4

MAX.

(C)

12 MAX

SHOWER

ESCUTCHEON

RUBBER

RING

SHOWER

HOSE

2-1/16

RUBBER

WASHER WASHER LOCKNUT

CAUTION

Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning.

SPOUT AND VALVE INSTALLATION

Insert SPOUT SHANK through center hole of bath tub LEDGE. Make sure that the RUBBER RING is properly seated in recess at base of SPOUT.

Attach RUBBER WASHER and BRASS WASHER to SHANK from underside of ledge and secure SPOUT position with LOCKNUT.

SPOUT SHANK

O-RING

RUBBER

RING

RUBBER

WASHER WASHER

LOCKNUT

VALVE

TUBING

HANDSHOWER INSTALLATION (Model 3901 & 3941 series only)

IMPORTANT

Drop ESCUTCHEON through the fourth hole of the tub ledge (12" max from SPOUT center) with HOLDER directed towards tub center. Be sure RUBBER RING is properly seated in ESCUTCHEON. Attach RUBBER WASHER and BRASS WASHER from underside of ledge. Secure

ESCUTCHEON by tightening locknut. Add SEAL WASHER and connect HOSE to outlet nipple on bottom of

COUPLING. Tighten firmly.

Unscrew HOLDER from ESCUTCHEON. Slip SHOWER HOSE with COUPLING NUT through HOLDER and ESCUTCHEON. Install SEALS and connect both HOSES, attach HOLDER to ESCUTCHEON and connect HANDSHOWER.

NOTE

TEE

COUPLING

TUBE &

TEE ASSEMBLY

Check with local codes, and if required, add a vacuum breaker kit (part no. 028708) at specified height. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the kit.

When not in use, HANDSHOWER should be seated in the HOLDER.

SPOUT

O-RING

COUPLING

NUT

FERRULE

HANDLE

SCREW

ESCUTCHEON

RUBBER

RING

VALVE

Prepare TUBE and TEE ASSEMBLY to fit existing VALVE location (between 6-1/2" and12"). If necessary, cut and/or bend TUBING carefully. Make sure tube bend is close to the TEE so that it will not effect the compression joint at the VALVE.

Remove COUPLING NUT and FERRULE from each VALVE and slide onto TUBING. Push TUBING ends into VALVE side outlets. Insert VALVES into mounting holes

from underside of ledge.

Press TEE onto SPOUT SHANK making certain that the O-RING is properly seated on SHANK.

Place RUBBER RING into ESCUTCHEON and screw ESCUTCHEON onto valve until snug against internal stop.

Tighten LOCKNUT to secure VALVE position. Attach COUPLING to TEE and tighten.

Slide FERRULE and COUPLING NUT to outlet of VALVE and tighten COUPLING NUT firmly.

Connect HOT water supply to inlet of left VALVE and COLD water supply to inlet of right VALVE using appropriate connector.

SEAL

WASHER

HOSE

HANDSHOWER

SEAL

WASHER

SHOWER

ESCUTCHEON

RUBBER

RING

RUBBER

WASHER WASHER LOCKNUT

SHOWER

HOSE

SEAL

WASHER

HOLDER

TEST INSTALLED FAUCET

Turn VALVES "off" and attach handles. See separate "Instruction Sheet" for assembly of handles.

With handles in "off" position, turn on water supplies and check all connections for leaks.

Operate both handles and flush water lines thoroughly.

Check SPOUT mounting for leaks.

Before the bathroom is completely finished, you may

SPOUT

want to remove spout, handshower, and handles.

KNOB

SERVICE

To change direction of handle rotation, proceed as follows:

Turn valve to OFF position. Remove INSERT and HANDLE SCREW. Slip HANDLE with ADAPTER off. Remove SPRING CLIP. Lift STOP WASHER, turn 90° and replace. Replace SPRING CLIP. Replace ADAPTER, HANDLE, SCREW, and INSERT.

Plastic SCREEN in CARTRIDGE may accumulate dirt causing reduced water flow. To clean, first turn off hot and cold water supplies, then:

Remove HANDLE (see above). Unscrew CARTRIDGE with wrench. Thoroughly rinse plastic SCREEN at base of CARTRIDGE.

Replace CARTRIDGE until flange is tight against valve body. Turn valves OFF. Replace ADAPTER, HANDLE, SCREW, and INSERT.

SET

SCREW

BUTTON

PLUG

SPRING

CARTRIDGE

RUBBER

RING

TRANSFER

ROD

SHANK SLEEVE

CLIP

SCREEN

SHANK

STOP

WASHER

CAUTION

The flow rate of this Tub Filler exceeds 20 gallons/minute at higher water pressure. Do not fill bathtub unattended.

Lift HANDSHOWER from HOLDER, direct spray into tub, lift TRANSFER KNOB to check HANDSHOWER and HOSES for leaks.

Turn handles "off."

To remove handles, see separate "Instruction Sheet."

To remove SPOUT, proceed as follows:

Lift TRANSFER ROD and unscrew KNOB. (Model 3901 & 3941 only).

Remove PLUG BUTTON and remove SET SCREW using hex wrench supplied.

Lift SPOUT off SHANK carefully and remove RUBBER RING.

Unscrew SHANK SLEEVE and lift TRANSFFER ROD from SHANK (Model 3901 & 3941 only).

Reverse sequence to re-install SPOUT. Be sure RUBBER RING is properly seated in its recess at the base of the SPOUT. Make certain SET SCREW is properly aligned and tight so that SPOUT is locked in place.

To replace SHOWER HOSE, proceed as follows:

Disconnect HANDSHOWER. Unscrew HOLDER and pull SHOWER HOSE until hose coupling appears. Prevent HOSE from slipping back (use clamp, tape, etc.)

Disconnect SHOWER HOSE. Remove HOLDER from old HOSE and slip over new SHOWER HOSE. Insert new SEALS and connect HOSES and HANDSHOWER.

Open valves, lift transfer knob and check for leaks. Release HOSE, screw HOLDER back to ESCUTCHEON, and seat HANDSHOWER.

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American Standard Inc. 1999

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