Installation
Instructions
DECK MOUNT
T038.900
TUB SYSTEMS
TROPIC TRIM KIT
with EverClean™ Finish
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faucet with EverClean finish found only on American
Standard faucets.
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• EverClean™ available on: Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel,
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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read these instructions carefully before you begin.
Required Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill with 3/16" bit
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1
U.S. Patent No. D403,750
Adjustable Wrench
Channel Locks
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SPOUT INSTALLATION
1
Complete FINISHED DECK before trim installation.
Turn off the water supplies.
Remove the GUARDS (1) from the VALVE BODIES (2). Remove the
GUARD (3) and 1/4" PLUG (4) from the SPOUT SHANK (5).
The SPOUT SHANK (5) height should be 1" to 2" above the FINISHED
DECK. Cut the SPOUT SHANK (5) if necessary. Remove all burrs
and bevel the end of the shank. Failure to do so may damage
the SPOUT O-ring during installation and cause water leakage.
Drill a 3/16" hole in the finished deckfor spout locking pin. See
TEMPLATE for location.
8.4mm
(21/64")
19.8mm
(23/32")
FRONT
3/16" DIA. HOLE
18.6mm DIA.
(47/64")
SPOUT SHANK
TEMPLATE FOR
SPOUT ROLL
PIN LOCATION
5
1
FINISHED
DECK
2
3/16" DRILLED
HOLE
3
4
1
REMOVE ALL
BURRS AND
BEVEL
1"- 2"
5
1A
SPOUT INSTALLATION
Lubricate the SPOUT ADAPTER O-RING (6) and
SPOUT O-RING (7).
Push SPOUT ADAPTER (8) on SPOUT SHANK (5)
and align slot in SPOUT ADAPTER (8) with 3/16"
drilled hole.
Tighten SPOUT ADAPTER SET SCREW (9) securely
with 4mm HEX KEY (10) supplied.
Position the RUBBER RING (14) in the groove in
the base of the ESCUTCHEON (11). Push the
SPOUT (12) with ESCUTCHEON (11) down onto
the SPOUT ADAPTER (8) and tighten the SET
SCREW (13) securely with the 5mm HEX
KEY (15) supplied.
10
FINISHED
DECK
3/16" DRILLED
HOLE
SLOT
9
6
8
7
15
12
5
13
11
11
GROOVE
INSTALL HANDLE ADAPTERS
2
Place the ESCUTCHEON SEALS (1) into groove of DECK ADAPTERS (2).
Align the HANDLE STEM (3) with the SLEEVE (4) as necessary.
Thread the HANDLE ADAPTER (5) into the VALVE BODY (6) until the
DECK ADAPTERS (2) contacts tight against the finished deck.
INSTALL HANDLES
3
Push ADAPTER (1) on VALVE STEM (2), so that the hole of the
ADAPTER (1) without a spline is facing up. See figure "A". Tighten
STEM SCREW (3) to secure ADAPTER (1).
2
GROOVE
1
4
8
14
3
7
5
6
Find correct position of LEVER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (4) by adjusting
male teeth on ADAPTER (1) to female teeth in HANDLE (4).
Thread LEVER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (4) onto DECK
ADAPTER (5) until snug against mounting surface.
Repeat steps for opposite handle.
Figure "A"
SPLINE END DOWN
TOP
THREAD ON
TO DECK
ADAPTER
3
2
5
4
1
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