American Standard T6282, T6280, T6281 User Manual

Installation

Instructions

THE

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COLLECTION

by

BATH/SHOWER

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TRIM KITS

T6280
T6281
T6282

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 A112.18.1

M968289

ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS
Installation for Bath/Shower,
Shower only, or Valve only Trim.

Dimensions are for reference.

FINISHED WALL

5-1/8" REF.

7-1/2" REF.

74" FOR HEAD

CLEARANCE

18" OPTIONAL

1" MIN.

TOP OF TUB RIM

5-5/8" REF.

BOTTOM OF TUB

1/2" NPT

1/2" NPT

7-1/8"

CAUTION: Protect finish on SHOWER ARM,
SHOWER HEAD and TUB SPOUT when installing.

1

INSTALL
TRIM

When finished tiling the wall, remove PLASTER GUARD (A)
and turn off water supply.

Push CAP (1) over VALVE CARTRIDGE (2).

Mount ESCUTCHEON (3) to valve body with SCREWS (4).

Push DIAL PLATE (9) over CAP (1) and into the three alignment holes
in ESCUTCHEON (3).

Remove PIPE CAP (5) and PIPE PLUG (9) from shower pipe and
tub filler pipe.

Install SHOWER ARM (6), SHOWER HEAD (7) and TUB FILLER SPOUT
(8) by threading onto pipe nipples using teflon tape or pipe sealant.

Install HANDLE (10) onto CARTRIDGE STEM (11). Tighten SET SCREW (12)
with HEX WRENCH (13) supplied with fitting to secure HANDLE (10).

Push INDEX BUTTON (14) into set screw opening in HANDLE (10).

6

4"

7

9

Required Tools

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Plumbers' Putty or Caulking

Channel Locks

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH
CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON
FLANNEL CLOTH.

DO NOT: CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS,
ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS,
OR A CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE

10

(3) ALIGNMENT

HOLES FOR
DIAL PLATE

3

12

14

9

13

2

A

1

11

4

8

5

TO GAIN ACCESS TO VALVE FOR SERVICING

2

Remove HANDLE and TRIM. See step one and reverse assembly procedure.

VALVE LEAKS WHEN SHUT OFF

Remove CARTRIDGE (1) by removing CARTRIDGE SCREWS (2). Remove three SCREWS (3) from FIXATION RING (4) and
pull out PRESSURE BALANCING (5) unit.
Clean SEALS (9) on base of CARTRIDGE (1). Check base of PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and clean O-RINGS (6). Remove
CAPS (7) and check O-RINGS on inside of CAPS (7) for debris. Clean inside sealing surfaces of VALVE BODY (8).
Reassemble PRESSURE BALANCING UNIT (5) and CARTRIDGE (1). Tighten all screws.
Turn on water supply. If it still leaks, replace pressure balancing unit (M952100-0070A). See step one for installing
TRIM and HANDLE.

UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE

Remove PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5).
Remove CAPS (7) and clean valve thoroughly.
Examine balancing unit and check condition of O-ring on end of piston. Piston should move back and forth. Order Repair
Part M952100-0070A if balancing unit is defective.
Replace CAPS (7) and install PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT (5). Make sure inlets line up with two holes in bottom of casting.
Top flange should butt-up against top of casting.

6

5

4

3

8

9

1

HANDLE and TRIM

7

ADJUST HOT LIMIT STOP

3

By restricting HANDLE rotation and limiting the
amount of hot water allowed to mix with the cold, the
HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1) reduces risk of accidental
scalding. To set the maximum hot water temperature
of your faucet, all you need to do is adjust the setting
on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (1).

Remove PLUG BUTTON (2). Loosen HANDLE SCREW (3)
and pull off HANDLE (4).

Pull off CARTRIDGE CAP (5).

See "A" and "B" for HOT LIMIT STOP (1) adjustment.

Replace CARTRIDGE CAP (5) and HANDLE (4). Tighten
HANDLE SCREW (3). Replace PLUG BUTTON (2).

TEST INSTALLED FITTING

4

Turn VALVE (1) "off".
With HANDLE (2) in "off" position, turn

on water supplies and check all connections
for leaks.

Operate HANDLE (2) and flush water
lines thoroughly. Pull DIVERTER (3) up
and check SHOWER (4) for proper
operation.

2

1

5

3

2

PRY OUTWARD TO UNLOCK

AND ROTATE

4

1

2

CLOCKWISE

ONE CLICK.

PRY OUTWARD TO UNLOCK AND

COUNTER- CLOCKWISE

ROTATE

1

4

"B""A"

ONE CLICK.

1

Check SPOUT (5) and SHOWER (4)
connections for leaks.

5

3

ADJUSTMENT WHEN

WATER IS TOO COLD

ADJUSTMENT WHEN

WATER IS TOO HOT

M968289