California Faucets Pressure Balance Valve User Manual

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½” Pressure Balance Valve Rough

Installation Instructions

CALIFORNIA FAUCETS RECOMMENDS THAT ALL PLUMBING PRODUCTS BE INSTALLED

BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions prior to installation and provide copy of instructions to consumer.

WARNING: This valve is factory set to deliver water at the highest temperature possible. It is the installer’s responsibility to properly

set the desired and/or required maximum temperature setting to prevent risk on scalding or other severe injury prior to consumer use.
The installer is responsible for adjusting maximum temperature setting according to TO-PBL-XX
Instructions.

Operating Specifications:

Recommended Supply Pressure: 20 to 70 psi
Recommended Hot Water Supply Temperature: 120 to 140°F

*†

‡

Nominal Flow Rate @ 60 psi: 5.0 gpm (tub outlet)

4.2 gpm (shower oulet)

* Operating pressures between hot and cold supplies should vary no more than 5 psi.
† If water pressure exceeds 70 psi, install a Pressure-Reducing Valve (RPV).

‡ Follow all applicable local plumbing codes when setting the temperature on valve and water heater.

“H”
Hot
Inlet

6
5
4
3
2

Flowrate (GPM)

1
0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

½” Pressure Balance Trim Installation

PB-R Flowrate vs Pressu r e

Pressure (PSI)

Tub Outlet Flow Shower Outlet Flow (no showerhead)

“S”

Shower

Outlet

Mounting Tab

(4)

Body

Valve

Mudguard

“C”

Cold

Inlet

“T”
Tub

Outlet

Stem

Protector

Stem Protector

Screw

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Tub Por

Plug

Integral

Service/Check

Stop

(2)

INSTALLING VALVE TO FRAME

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• Determine the desired location for the valve,

construct suitable stud, and support framing

• Attach VALVE (1) to CROSS SUPPORT (2) by using

SCREWS (3) (not supplied) as shown

• The valve should be level in HORIZONTAL,

VERTICAL and PARALLEL to wall

• Placement of VALVE (1) and CROSS SUPPORT (2)

within the wall shall be determined by the MIN/MAX
limits shown on MUDGUARD (4)

• For complete detailed VALVE (1) dimensions and

recommended placement see .5. ROUGH-IN

DIMENSIONS

WATER CONNECTIONS

• Pre-assemble FITTINGS (5) prior to attaching to

VALVE (1)

Finished

Wall

• Attach “C” INLET to COLD SUPPLY and “H”

INLET to HOT SUPPLY. All soldering of

FITTINGS (5) shall be performed a minimum
of 4” away from VALVE (1)

• Attach TUB PIPE (6a) to “T” OUTLET. Do not

use PEX or CPVC CTS piping from valve to

HOT

SUPPLY

tub spout, as the reduced ID will result in too
much back pressure for valve to function
properly

COLD

SUPPL

• If valve is installed for SHOWER ONLY

configuration, attach PLUG (6b) to “T” OUTLET

• Attach SHOWER PIPE (7) to “S” OUTLET

• For additional support, use PIPE CLAMP (8) and

SCREW (3) (not supplied) at all attached pipe
connections

IMPORTANT: Flush supply lines prior to installation to prevent
damage and malfunction of pressure balance cartridge

IMPORTANT: If Cold and Hot supplies are not easily attachable to
desired inlet ports or for “Back-to-Back” installations, see .4.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: This valve contains plastic and rubber components. Do

not sweat or braze directly to the valve body. Do not apply excessive
heat to the valve body when you make solder connections. Do not apply
flux or acids directly to the valve, as damage to the seals, plastic
components, and trim finish may result

CAUTION: Inlet and outlet threaded joint connections should be
made with plumbers PTFE tape or liquid sealant. Oil-based, non-setting
compounds should not be used

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