Factory Direct Hardware 51551 User Manual [en, es]
Models
51551 & 51751
Hand Shower Units
Do-It-Yourself
Instructions
Write purchased model number here.
REMOVE
1.
SHOWER HEAD
Congratulations. You’ve purchased
what we believe is the world’s finest hand
shower. These are general instructions
that cover several similar models, so
don’t be alarmed if parts are displayed
that are not included in the unit you
purchased.
2.
INSTALL
MOUNT
3.
TOOLS REQUIRED
You will need a pair of pliers, a piece of
cloth, six inches of plumber tape, and a
large towel.
IMPORTANT
n Always protect the finish of parts with
a heavy cloth when using pliers or a
wrench.
n Align threads properly when
assembling components to avoid
damaging or stripping threads.
n Suggestion: Place a towel on the
bottom of the tub beneath the old
shower head. If you accidentally drop
something this can help avoid losing
it down the drain or chipping the finish
of your tub.
ATTACH
HOSE
1.
Your goal is to unscrew the existing
shower head without
unscrewing or
rotating the shower
arm that it is
attached to. Your
existing shower
head will un-screw
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Note: If your shower arm has a ball
on the end, it will not work with this
shower unit and will need to be
replaced with a standard shower arm.
We suggest a Delta® model RP40593.
After removing the
shower head clean the
threads of the shower
arm with a piece of
cloth or wire brush if
necessary. Then wrap the six inches of
plumber tape around the threads of the
shower arm in a CLOCKWISE manner.
Be careful to stretch the tape into the
grooves of the threads. The tape provides
a lubricant and added sealant for the
threads even when a gasket is used.
NEVER USE PIPE DOPE.
ATTACH
4.
HAND SHOWER
5.
REMOVE THE EXISTING
SHOWER HEAD
CHECK FOR
LEAKS
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INSTALLING SHOWER
2.
MOUNTS
Shower arm pin mount
Insert the thick gasket into the nut on
the end of the shower arm mount and
screw the nut
CLOCKWISE
onto the exposed
shower arm
threads until tight.
The mounting pin
must be pointing
straight up when
finished. This is
a joint you will
check for leaks after installation and can
re-tighten if needed.
Wall mount with screws
This wall mount can be installed
anywhere on the wall within hose reach
of the water supply outlet and at any
convenient height (normal 72 inches)
adjusting for
tall or short
bathers.
Remember
to install the
mount so the
pin is pointing
straight up.
It comes with
2 screws and anchors that must be
secured to the wall. For tiled or masonry
walls use 1/4 inch carbide tipped drills
to penetrate the hard surface. Do not
attempt to drill a tile joint. Then insert the
anchors and attach the mount.
Hint: Complete one hole first before
determining the second hole location.
Shower arm fork mount
Insert the thick gasket into the nut on
the end of the shower arm mount and
screw the nut CLOCKWISE onto the
exposed shower
arm threads until
tight. The fork may
be rotated after
to put it into the
proper position
for holding the hand shower. (Check for
leaks after installation.)
Wall mount adhesive
This wall mount can be installed
anywhere on the wall within hose reach
of the water supply outlet and at any
convenient height (normal 72 inches)
adjusting for tall or short bathers.
Remember to install the mount so the
hand shower will be pointing straight
up when finished. Pick your location,
clean the wall following directions on
the back of the
mount and mark
it; remove the
release paper
form the back of
the mount without
touching the
adhesive; then
with the mount
pointing in the
correct direction press it firmly to the wall.
THE FIRST TRY MUST BE CORRECT;
YOU CANNOT MOVE IT AFTER. The
adhesive takes 24 hours to reach full
strength, so allow the cure time before
full use
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CONNECT THE HOSE TO
3. 4.
WATER
CONNECT THE OTHER
END OF THE HOSE
The hose must connect to the source
of water: either the outlet of the shower
arm, or the outlet of the shower arm
mount. If a gasket is provided (some of
our hoses are gasketless) be sure it is
inserted into the
hose nut and
firmly tighten
CLOCKWISE
onto the water
outlet. Do not
use a wrench.
If your shower
comes with a
vacuum breaker
attached to
one end of
your hose, that is the end that must
be attached to the water outlet. If you
install it backwards it will not function.
Note: A vacuum breaker is a device that
is required by certain code authorities to
protect your community’s water supply
from the backflow of water.
The vacuum
breaker
will usually
discharge a
small amount
of the water
when you first
turn on your shower. It may also drain
water when you shut it off. Both are
normal conditions – the water is draining,
not leaking. DO NOT TRY TO TIGHTEN
THE VACUUM BREAKER. This will
damage the mechanism and make things
worse.
Hose to hand shower
The hose will
connect directly to
the hand shower.
Insert a gasket,
if provided, and
carefully aligning
threads hand
tighten to the hand shower.
Hose to swivel to hand shower
The hose must
first attach to a
swivel device,
which in turn
attaches to the
hand shower.
A swivel is
what hooks
onto the pin
of the mount.
It provides full side to side rotation and
up and down adjustment of the hand
shower while on its mount. Insert a
gasket, if provided, and carefully aligning
threads tighten the hose to the swivel
and repeat again when attaching to the
hand shower.
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