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T555740
TOWNSQUARE
Installation
Instructions
M 9 6 8 6 5 9
Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark
of fine quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
ASSE 1016
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
Recommended Tools
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Remove as much surface dirt and film using clear
water and soft cotton cloth (as described above).
Use any of the following to remove tough surface
film and build-up:
Mild liquid detergents
Clear ammonia free liquid glass cleaners
Non-acidic, non-abrasive gentle liquid or fully
dissolved powder cleansers mixed according to
manufacturers directions.
Non-abrasive liquid polishers
Once clean, rinse faucet again with clear water to
thoroughly remove cleaner or polish and blot dry with
a soft cotton cloth.
To keep your new faucet looking new, please follow
these simple care instructions:
DO: Simply rinse the faucet clean with clear water.
Dry the faucet with a soft cotton cloth.
DO NOT:
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cloths, or
paper towels.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing
acids, polish abrasives, or harsh cleaners or
soaps.
Regular and routine cleaning will reduce the need for
heavy cleaning and polishing. If heavy cleaning is
required, the following procedures are recommended:
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Failure to follow these care instructions may
damage the Faucet's finish.
CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
TRIM KIT
186mm
(7-3/8)
100mm
(3-7/8)
230mm
(9)
230mm
(9)
48mm to 68mm
(2 to 2-5/8)
150mm
(6)
NOTE: FITTING
MUST BE INSTALLED
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
ON TOP.
R520
1/2" NPT INLETS
or
R540
3/4" NPT INLETS
25mm
(1)
FINISHED
WALL
190mm
(7-1/2)
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1
Remove PLASTER GUARD (1) if attached.
Push CAPS (2 & 2a) as shown onto CONTROL
VALVES (3).
Push ESCUTCHEON (4) over CAPS (2, 2a) and
flush against finished wall. Attach with the two
SCREWS (5) provided.
1
TRIM INSTALLATION
2
INSTALL HANDLES
Should the hot and cold water supply pipes have been transposed making
adjustment impossible, proceed as follows:
TRANSPOSED SUPPLY PIPING
OR BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
3
Remove check stops and re-install them transposed.
Shut off water supply.
Remove handle and rim. (Reverse steps 1 and 2.
CHECK STOP
(RED TO BLUE)
Turn the water supply back on and perform the temperature adjustment in step 4.
Assemble HANDLES and TRIM.
CHECK STOP
(BLUE TO RED)
Important note: RED CHECK STOP is now on the right of the mixer body and the BLUE
CHECK STOP is now on the left.
1
8
5
9
10
11
3
4
6
2
2a
3
TO
P
1
5
7
Align HANDLE BASE (1) and push onto KNOB MOUNT (2).
Install LEVER HANDLE (3) as shown. Install HANDLE SCREW (4) and
tighten with screwdriver.
Push INDEX CAP (5) into HANDLE (3).
Install HANDLE ADAPTER (6) onto VALVE STEM (7).
Install HANDLE SCREW (8) and tighten.
Push VOLUME CONTROL KNOB (9) onto HANDLE ADAPTER (6).
Use HEX WRENCH (10) supplied and tighten set screw to secure
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB (9).
Push in PLUG BUTTON (11).
2
4
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4
4
4
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
SET HOT LIMIT STOP
Check that arrow marking B points to the 3 o'clock position. If not, push the BLACK CLAMP on the SECURING RING to
the right, pull off KNOB MOUNT (4) and reinstall KNOB MOUNT (4) with arrow "B" 3 o'clock position. See Figure 1.
For 100˚F adjustment, turn the water supply on. Turn KNOB MOUNT (4) until the spout temperature is 100˚F. Check
that arrow "A" on the KNOB MOUNT (4) still points 3 o'clock position after adjusting the thermostat to 100˚F.
If not, pull out the RED LOCKING DEVICE. Remove KNOB MOUNT (4) by pulling it towards you while standing directly in
front of the valve.
Reinstall the KNOB MOUNT (4) with arrow "A" 3 o'clock position.
The maximum mixed water temperature is set at 109˚F at the factory. This setting can be changed if desired.
Remove the TEMPERATURE LIMIT STOP (H shaped Black Plastic part). Reinstall it at the desired notch as indicated in
the diagram to limit the maximum mixed water temperature to 104˚F or 112˚F.
Reinstall RED LOCKING DEVICE.
See step 3 for HANDLE (3) installation.
Pull out index CAP (1) and remove HANDLE SCREW (2). Pull off HANDLE ASSEMBLY (3).
ARROW
"A"
BLACK
CLAMP
ARROW
"B"
RED LOCKING
DEVICE
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT STOP
ARROWS AT 3 O'CLOCK
POSITION
Figure 1
KNOB MOUNT
112
109
104
1
2
3
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M962636-YYY0A
VOLUME CONTROL HANDLE
TOWNSQUARE
MODEL NUMBER
CHROME
BLACKENED BRONZE (PVD)
SATIN NICKEL (PVD)
002
068
295
Replace the "YYY" with
appropriate finish code
HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1-800 442-1902
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
IN CANADA 1-800-387-0369 (TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
Pr od uc t na me s li st ed h ere in a re t ra de ma rk s of A me ri ca n St an da rd I nc .
A907090-YYY0A
CAP
M962635-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON AND SCREWS
A918434-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON SCREWS
M962633-YYY0A
HANDLE SCREW
AND INDEX BUTTON
M908587-YYY0A
HANDLE BASE
M916815-YYY0A
LEVER HANDLE
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CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
TRIM KIT
T555740
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Installation
Instructions
R520
CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark
of fine quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
CONNECTIONS ARE: 1/2" NPT
1/2" NPT
SHOWER
3-15/16
1/2" NPT
INLET
II II
3-5/8
1/2" NPT
TUB
5-7/8
1/2" NPT
INLET
7
1-5/8 - 2-1/2
OP
T
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
ASSE 1016
M968255Rev.1.1
6-1/4
THERMOSTATIC BATH/
SHOWER INSTALLATION
USING A TWIN ELL, DIVERTER
SPOUT AND FIXED SHOWER
C/L
80"-86"
18"
(OPTIONAL)
TWIN
ELL
TOP OF TUB RIM
BOTTOM OF TUB
IMPORTANT: WHEN NOT USING A
DIVERTER SPOUT A SEPARATE
DIVERTER VALVE MUST BE USED.
TUB PORT
MUST BE
PLUGGED
4"
THERMOSTATIC SHOWER INSTALLATION
USING A DIVERTER VALVE, FIXED
SHOWER HEAD AND ADJUSTABLE HAND
HELD SHOWER
DIVERTER
VALVE
HOT
1/2" 1/2"
TUB PORT MUST
BE PLUGGED
COLD
THERMOSTATIC SHOWER INSTALLATION USING A
DIVERTER VALVE, FIXED SHOWER HEAD, ADJUSTABLE
HAND HELD SHOWER, ON/OFF VALVE AND TWO
BODY SPRAYS
DIVERTER
VALVE
ON/OFF
VALVE
HOT
1/2" 1/2"
TUB PORT MUST
BE PLUGGED
NOTE: MINIMUM FLOWING PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR
THIS SYSTEM OPERATING WITH ONE SHOWER HEAD
AND 2 BODY SPRAYS IS 40 PSI
COLD
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ROUGHING-IN THE VALVE
1
Prepare water supplies per ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS. Make sure the finished wall is between
the minimum and maximum rough dimension.
Install VALVE at indicated height and depth. Make sure the "TOP" marking on the PLASTER
GUARD is up.
Connect the hot and cold water supplies. Assemble all connecting pipes. Flush lines to
remove any dirt. Connections are 1/2" NPT.
Assemble the connection pipe to one of the MIXED OUTLETS of the VALVE.
Cap the other MIXED OUTLET. (Tub port is fitted with a plug at the factory).
WARNING
DO NOT SOLDER DIRECTLY TO THE VALVE BODY; THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL ELEMENT AND CHECK STOP VALVES.
WOOD
BRACE
HOT
MIXED
COLD
OP
T
IMPORTANT! INSTALL ANY REQUIRED SHUT OFF OR DIVERTER VALVES
INTO THE PIPING SYSTEM.
If the CHECK STOPS (4, 5) were removed during installation,
ensure the hot and cold CHECK STOPS (4, 5) are not reversed. The
hot CHECK STOP (4) has a red top and the cold CHECK STOP (5)
has a blue top.
CHECK STOPS (4,5) are supplied in the open position.
Closing using 5/32" (4 mm) hex wrench to pressure
test and to check for leaks.
To flush lines, remove the CHECK STOPS (4,5)
and run water. If desired, the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL UNIT can be removed. Reinstall CHECK
STOPS (4,5) and CONTROL UNIT (6), if it was
removed.
Remove PLASTER GUARD (2) if still installed.
Turn on water supplies and check for leaks.
Reassemble PLASTER GUARD (2) and FINISH
WALL.
Beware of Freezing. No water should remain
in the MIXING VALVE if freezing is a possibility.
Remove the CHECK STOPS (4,5) to completely
drain the MIXER UNIT (1).
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
2
Unscrew PLASTER GUARD SCREWS and remove PLASTER GUARD.
Check that arrow marking B points vertically upwards. If not, push the BLACK
CLAMP on the SECURING RING to the right, pull off KNOB MOUNT and reinstall
KNOB MOUNT with arrow "B" pointing upwards.
The maximum mixed water temperature is set at 109 F at the factory.
This setting can be changed if desired.
Remove the TEMPERATURE LIMIT STOP (H shaped Black Plastic part). Reinstall it
at the desired notch as indicated in the diagram to limit the maximum mixed water
temperature to 104 F or 112 F.
For 100 F adjustment, turn the water supply on. Turn KNOB MOUNT until the spout
temperature is 100 F. Check that arrow marking A on the KNOB MOUNT still points
upward after adjusting the thermostat to 100 F. If not, pull out the RED LOCKING DEVICE.
Remove KNOB MOUNT by pulling it towards you while standing directly in front of the valve.
HOT
1
3
PLUG TUB
PORT
CHECK STOP
(HOT RED)
6
4
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT STOP
COLD
2
104
109
112
SECURING
RING
RED LOCKING
DEVICE
ARROW
"B"
5
CHECK STOP
(COLD BLUE)
PLUG TUB
PORT
BLACK
CLAMP
TOP
ARROW
"A"
KNOB
MOUNT
Reinstall the KNOB MOUNT so that the arrow marking A points upwards.
Reinstall RED LOCKING DEVICE.
TRANSPOSED SUPPLY PIPING
OR BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
3
Should the hot and cold water supply pipes have been transposed making
adjustment impossible, proceed as follows:
Shut off water supply.
Remove handle and rim
Remove check stops and re-install them transposed.
Important note: RED CHECK STOP is now on the right of the mixer body and the BLUE
CHECK STOP is now on the left.
Turn the water supply back on and perform the temperature adjustment in step 2.
CHECK STOP
(RED TO BLUE)
CHECK STOP
(BLUE TO RED)
M968255Rev.1.1
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953950-0070A
CHECK STOP (COLD BLUE)
994053-0070A
CARTRIDGE
A918572-0070A
CARTRIDGE SCREW
923348-0070A
HANDLE ADAPTER
CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
MODEL NUMBER
R520
953960-0070A
THERMOSTAT
CARTRIDGE
953951-0070A
CHECK STOP (HOT RED)
963434-YYY0A DEEP ROUGH KIT
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
912647-0070A
O-RING
953963-0070A
HANDLE EXTENSION
953957-0070A
TEMPERATURE
CALIBRATION UNIT
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
IN CANADA 1-800-387-0369 (TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Product names listed herein are trademarks of American Standard Inc.
© American Standard Inc. 2003
HOT LINE FOR HELP
1-800 442-1902
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
M968255Rev.1.1
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T
O
P
3/4" CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
Installation
Instructions
M 9 6 8 4 8 0
R540
Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark
of fine quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
ASSE 1016
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
CONNECTIONS ARE: 3/4" NPT
5-7/8
II II
3-15/16
7
3-5/8
3/4" NPT
TUB
3/4" NPT
INLET
3/4" NPT
INLET
3/4" NPT
SHOWER
IMPORTANT: WHEN NOT USING A
DIVERTER SPOUT A SEPARATE
DIVERTER VALVE MUST BE USED.
NOTE: MINIMUM FLOWING PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR
THIS SYSTEM OPERATING WITH ONE SHOWER HEAD
AND 2 BODY SPRAYS IS 40 PSI
TUB PORT MUST
BE PLUGGED
HOT
3/4" 3/4"
COLD
TUB PORT MUST
BE PLUGGED
HOT
3/4" 3/4"
COLD
THERMOSTATIC BATH/
SHOWER INSTALLATION
USING A TWIN ELL, DIVERTER
SPOUT AND FIXED SHOWER
THERMOSTATIC SHOWER INSTALLATION
USING A DIVERTER VALVE, FIXED
SHOWER HEAD AND ADJUSTABLE HAND
HELD SHOWER
THERMOSTATIC SHOWER INSTALLATION USING A
DIVERTER VALVE, FIXED SHOWER HEAD, ADJUSTABLE
HAND HELD SHOWER, ON/OFF VALVE AND TWO
BODY SPRAYS
TWIN
ELL
TOP OF TUB RIM
BOTTOM OF TUB
TUB PORT
MUST BE
PLUGGED
DIVERTER
VALVE
DIVERTER
VALVE
ON/OFF
VALVE
C/L
4"
18"
(OPTIONAL)
80"-86"
6-1/4
1-5/8 - 2-1/2
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T
O
P
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
2
WARNING
Prepare water supplies per ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS. Make sure the finished wall is between
the minimum and maximum rough dimension.
1
ROUGHING-IN THE VALVE
Install VALVE at indicated height and depth. Make sure the "TOP" marking on the PLASTER
GUARD is up.
Connect the hot and cold water supplies. Assemble all connecting pipes. Flush lines to
remove any dirt. Connections are 3/4" NPT.
Assemble the connection pipe to one of the MIXED OUTLETS of the VALVE.
Cap the other MIXED OUTLET. (Tub port is fitted with a plug at the factory).
IMPORTANT! INSTALL ANY REQUIRED SHUT OFF OR DIVERTER VALVES
INTO THE PIPING SYSTEM.
DO NOT SOLDER DIRECTLY TO THE VALVE BODY; THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL ELEMENT AND CHECK STOP VALVES.
Unscrew PLASTER GUARD SCREWS and remove PLASTER GUARD.
Check that arrow marking B points vertically upwards. If not, push the BLACK
CLAMP on the SECURING RING to the right, pull off KNOB MOUNT and reinstall
KNOB MOUNT with arrow "B" pointing upwards.
For 100 F adjustment, turn the water supply on. Turn KNOB MOUNT until the spout
temperature is 100 F. Check that arrow marking A on the KNOB MOUNT still points
upward after adjusting the thermostat to 100 F. If not, pull out the RED LOCKING DEVICE.
Remove KNOB MOUNT by pulling it towards you while standing directly in front of the valve.
Reinstall the KNOB MOUNT so that the arrow marking A points upwards.
The maximum mixed water temperature is set at 109 F at the factory.
This setting can be changed if desired.
Remove the TEMPERATURE LIMIT STOP (H shaped Black Plastic part). Reinstall it
at the desired notch as indicated in the diagram to limit the maximum mixed water
temperature to 104 F or 112 F.
Reinstall RED LOCKING DEVICE.
KNOB
MOUNT
ARROW
"A"
BLACK
CLAMP
ARROW
"B"
RED LOCKING
DEVICE
SECURING
RING
104
109
112
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT STOP
T
O
P
CHECK STOP
(HOT RED)
PLUG
TUB
PORT
CHECK STOP
(COLD BLUE)
COLD
HOT
3
2
4
WOOD
BRACE
5
6
If the CHECK STOPS (4, 5) were removed during installation,
ensure the hot and cold CHECK STOPS (4, 5) are not reversed. The
hot CHECK STOP (4) has a red top and the cold CHECK STOP (5)
has a blue top.
CHECK STOPS (4,5) are supplied in the open position.
Closing using 5/32" (4 mm) hex wrench to pressure
test and to check for leaks.
Reassemble PLASTER GUARD (2) and FINISH
WALL.
Beware of Freezing. No water should remain
in the MIXING VALVE if freezing is a possibility.
Remove the CHECK STOPS (4,5) to completely
drain the MIXER UNIT (1).
Remove PLASTER GUARD (2) if still installed.
Turn on water supplies and check for leaks.
To flush lines, remove the CHECK STOPS (4,5)
and run water. If desired, the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL UNIT can be removed. Reinstall CHECK
STOPS (4,5) and CONTROL UNIT (6), if it was
removed.
MIXED
PLUG TUB
PORT
COLD
Should the hot and cold water supply pipes have been transposed making
adjustment impossible, proceed as follows:
TRANSPOSED SUPPLY PIPING
OR BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION
3
Remove check stops and re-install them transposed.
Shut off water supply.
Remove handle and rim
CHECK STOP
(RED TO BLUE)
Important note: RED CHECK STOP is now on the right of the mixer body and the BLUE
CHECK STOP is now on the left.
Turn the water supply back on and perform the temperature adjustment in step 2.
CHECK STOP
(BLUE TO RED)
HOT
1
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3/4" CENTRAL THERMOSTAT
WITH VOLUME CONTROL
MODEL NUMBER
M 9 6 8 4 8 0M 9 6 8 4 8 0
R540
HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1-800 442-1902
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
IN CANADA 1-800-387-0369 (TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
Pr od uc t na me s li st ed h ere in a re t ra de ma rk s of A me ri ca n St an da rd I nc .
© Am er ic an S ta nd ar d In c. 20 03
923348-0070A
HANDLE ADAPTER
A994352-0070A
CARTRIDGE
954040-0070A
THERMOSTAT
CARTRIDGE
912647-0070A
O-RING
953963-0070A
HANDLE EXTENSION
953957-0070A
TEMPERATURE
CALIBRATION UNIT
A953971-0070A
CHECK STOP (COLD BLUE)
A953972-0070A
CHECK STOP (HOT RED)
918428-0070A
CARTRIDGE SCREW
9 6 3 4 3 4 - Y Y Y 0 A D E E P R O U G H K I T
( S O L D S E PA R A T E LY )
912647-0070A
O-RING
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