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Safetymix
Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Symmons valves, shower heads and
hand sprays comply to all known
standards, codes and specifications:
CSA B-125, ANSI A-112.18.1M, ASSE
1016, EPA ‘92 etc. Symmons shower
heads and hand sprays are equipped
with a 2.5 gpm (9.5 L/min) water and
energy saving flow restrictor.
This instruction sheet shows rough-in
dimensions for Models 4-500(X), 1-100(X)
and 1-215-X. See separate drawings
enclosed with numbered models for
applicable rough-in dimensions.
Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver, tubing
cutter, teon tape, soldering equipment,
adjustable wrench and channel-lock
pliers.
Installation of Shower System
Model 1-100(X) (Figure 2)
Install HOT on left and COLD on right
according to valve markings.
1. Install piping and ttings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 23/8”
(60mm) min. — 3” (76mm) max.
from CENTERLINE OF SUPPLIES
TO FACE OF FINISH WALL. Install
so that surface indicated on plaster
shield on valve is ush with nish
wall as shown in Figure 1.
FIGURE 2
Model 1-100(X) Shower System
5 5/8”
143mm
approx.
24”
610mm
NOTE: 2-3/8” (60mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. 2-5/16” (59mm)
fixed dim. metal stall.
Valve inlets and outlets are
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
9 1/2”
240mm
plaster shield
1
1
"- 4 "
4
4
2
108mm
114mm
nish wall face
3
"
2
60mm min.
8
3" 76mm max.
C
supplies
L
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.
2. When nishing tile wall REMOVE
(pull off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PROTECTIVE PLASTER SHIELD and
FILL AREA AROUND VALVE BODY
WITH GROUT OR PLASTER. DO
NOT PLASTER OVER SC-2 CAP OR
SERVICE STOPS IF SO EQUIPPED.
3. Turn on hot and cold supplies, valve
will not operate unless both hot and
cold water are turned on.
4. This valve is equipped with a limit
stop screw to be used to limit
valve handle from being turned to
excessively hot water discharge
temperatures. To adjust, remove
dome cover, place handle (VT-112)
on stem, open valve to maximum
desired temperature and turn
in limit stop screw until it seats.
WARNING: Failure to adjust the limit
stop screw properly may result in
serious scalding.
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WARNING: This shower system may
not protect the user from scalding when there is a failure of other
temperature controlling devices
elsewhere in the plumbing system.
5. Check packing nut (SC-7) for positive frictional resistance to handle
turn throughout adjustment cycle
and at shut-off position, tighten if
neccessary. Check valve cap, packing nut and all valve, pipe and tting
connections for leaks. Reattach
dome cover back onto packing nut.
6. After nish wall is completed,
remove protective backing from
escutcheon gasket (T-149) exposing
adhesive and adhere to inside top
diameter of escutcheon (SC-144).
This step should not preclude sealing valve body in wall as directed in
installation instruction step #2.
7. Push escutcheon and gasket
against wall and secure to valve
with escutcheon screws (WO-20A).
Mount temperature control handle
(VT-112) on valve spindle spline,
secure with screw (SC-15A). Install
shower arm, ange and shower
head. See Figures 2 and 3. Install
tub spout on diverter twin-ell stub
out (1-215-X only). Use putty or sealant on back edge of spout to make
proper seal with nished wall.
8. ALLOW VALVE TO RUN IN WARM
POSITION FOR A FEW MINUTES
TO TOTALLY FLUSH SYSTEM.
IF SYSTEM IS QUITE DIRTY,
REMOVE VALVE SPINDLE OR STOP
SPINDLES (IF SO EQUIPPED) TO
INSURE PROPER FLUSHING. See
service instructions.
9. Do not install positive shut-off
devices on the outlet of this valve or
devices that do not allow the valve
to ow at least 1 GPM at 50 psi inlet
pressure. EXCEPTION: If a self-closing or slow-closing valve is installed
on the outlet, the supplies of the
valve must be equipped with checks
to eliminate hot to cold by-pass in
the event the valve’s handle is not
turned to off after use. Contact your
factory representative or Symmons
directly for information on available
checks.
FIGURE 3
Model 1-215(X) Tub/Shower System
5 5/8”
143mm
NOTE: 2-3/8” (60mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. 2-5/16” (59mm)
fixed dim. metal stall.
Valve inlets and outlets are
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.
Installation of Tub/Shower System
Model 1-215-X (Figure 3)
The valve supplied with this system
does NOT have a built-in choke
and must be supplied with either a
separate diverter valve or a twin-ell
tub spout.
FIGURE 4
Fiberglass Wall Installation
9 1/2”
240mm
twin ell
1. Follow instructions from previous
page. Refer to Figure 3.
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INDIVIDUAL PARTS COMPOSITE PARTS
C-5 Flow control spindle
C-32-11 Spindle assembly
C-32B-11 Plaster shield
VT-112 Lever handle
SC-2 Cap
SC-3 Renewable seat
SC-7 Packing nut with o-rings
SC-9 Cold washer retainer
SC-10A Hot washer screw
SC-10/11 Hot and cold washers
SC-144 Escutcheon
SC-12D Escutcheon screw
SC-13 Dome cover and lock nut
SC-15A Handle screw
SC-17 Packing
SC-19 Cap gasket
SC-20A/21 Top seat o-ring & bottom
seat gasket
SC-26 Limit stop with o-ring
SC-126 Plaster shield
SC-130 Dome cover gasket
T-149 Escutcheon Gasket
WO-20A Escutcheon screw
T-149
SC-144
WO-20A
Washer & Gasket KIT-B
SC-9 Cold washer retainer
SC-10A Hot washer screw
SC-10/11 Hot and cold washers
SC-15 Handle screw
SC-17 Packing
SC-19 Cap gasket
Repair units
SC-3 Renewable seat unit complete
C-50 Renewable seat socket wrench
C-5 Spindle
SC-7
SC-9
SC-17
C-32B-11
SC-26
SC-2
SC-3
C-32-11
SC-19
SC-20A/21
SC-10A
SC-10/11
C-5
VT-104
WO-20A
SC-13
VT-112
SC-15A
FIBERGLASS WALL
INSTALLATION
When installing Safetymix in berglass or panel walls and it is desired to
sandwich wall between valve body and
escutcheon, cut hole in wall as shown
in Figure 4 and mount valve from rear.
Note: It is always recommended to
secure valve piping to rough construction and not depend on berglass wall
for valve mounting security. On panel
walls over 1” thick, install in conventional manner. (See gure 1).
SC-130
SC-126 TO BE DISCARDED BEFORE INST ALLING TRIM
OPERATION OF VALVE
The main handle of the Safetymix valve
is for control of temperature only. From
the OFF position, the handle is turned
counter-clockwise through a minimum
cold position, through a warm and hot
position for a maximum turn of approximately one revolution. This allows for
innite temperature adjustments to suit
the requirements of any user.
CARE AND CLEANING
The lustrous nish on your Safetymix
valve should be treated with care. It
can be readily damaged by improper
handling or abusive treatment. To clean
the nish wipe gently with a soft damp
cloth and blot dry with a soft towel. Use
only a mild soap solution if required. DO
NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. USE
OF POLISH, ABRASIVE CLEANERS,
SOLVENTS OR ACID CLEANERS WILL
DAMAGE THE FINISH AND VOID THE
SYMMONS WARRANTY.
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SERVICE
1. Shut off water supply to valve.
2. Loosen set screw (SC-15A) and
remove handle (VT-112), dome cover
(SC-13), and escutcheon (SC-144) in
that order.
3. Open valve to about warm position
and unscrew cap (SC-2). Warning:
Failure to OPEN VALVE will damage
cap and spindle. Spindle assembly
(C-5) will be removed with cap. Leave
packing nut (SC-7) in place while
unscrewing cap to avoid distortion.
4. Ordinary service to eliminate dripping or not shutting off requires only
the replacement of parts supplied in
washer and gasket kit (KIT-B). Hold
spindle with (VT-112) handle while
removing hot washer screw and cold
washer retainer (remove retainer with
channel
lock pliers).
5. Inspect surfaces of renewable seat
(SC-3). If seat surfaces are worn or
wire drawn or if NEW SPINDLE IS
VERY LOOSE IN SEAT, replace SC-3
renewable seat. Use renewable seat
socket wrench (C-50). Clean seat
surfaces for proper sealing of top
seat o-ring (SC-20A) and bottom seat
gasket (SC-21). Tighten seat to 15
foot pounds of torque.
6. The perforated end of the (C-5)
spindle assembly houses the
balancing piston which is the heart
of this pressure-balancing valve. The
piston should be free to move back
and forth and should click when
the spindle assembly is shaken. If
deposits block this action, tap the
handle end of the spindle against
a solid object to free the piston.
Soaking in household vinegar will
help free foreign matter. If this does
not free piston, replace (C-5) spindle
assembly.
perforateD cylinDer on the
spinDle assembly or attempt
removal of the piston.
Do not tamper with
7. Reassemble, reversing above
procedure. Be sure spindle assembly
is drawn close to the cap before
screwing cap back into valve.
Warning: Failure to do this will
damage cap and spindle.
8.
Use only symmons safetymiX
GenUine repair parts. failUre to
Do so will voiD all warranties
anD impair proper operation of
yoUr valve.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Problem Cause Solution (Follow service instructions)
Valve will not pass water. Hot and cold water not turned on. Turn on both supplies. Valve will not operate
Valve leaks when shut off. Hot and cold washers are worn, or foreign
Temperature control handle is turned from
cold to hot (or hot back to cold) and volume
from spout or head is not constant.
Valve delivers sufcient quantity of cold, but
little hot, or the reverse of this.
Temperature varies without moving handle. Same as above Same as above
Valve delivery temperature reduces
gradually during use; must be turned on
to hotter positions to maintain constant
temperature.
matter (solder, chips, etc.) are between
washers and seat surfaces
Pressure balancing piston housed in spindle
assembly is blocked from free movement by
foreign matter.
Same as above Same as above
Overdraw on hot water supply, i.e., running
out of hot water.
unless both HOT and COLD water pressure
is turned on.
Replace Hot and Cold washers, inspect top
surface on hot and cold seats and replace if
necessary.
With valve open half way, remove handle
and tap spindle with plastic hammer.
If problem not solved, remove spindle
assembly completely and tap handle
against solid object to free piston. Soaking
in household vinegar will help free foreign
matter.
Reduce maximum ow by using volume
control adjustment on valve or shower head.
This will allow longer period of use before
overdrawing hot water supply.
Commercial Limited Warranty
Symmons warrants to the original purchaser that any Symmons product (excluding batteries)
when used in industrial, commercial or business use will be free of defects in material and
workmanship during normal use for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. At our option,
we will either have you send the defective part or product prepaid to us for inspection, or we
may elect to send you the replacement part or product without investigation. A replacement for
any defective part or product, either new or refurbished (at our option), will be supplied FREE OF
CHARGE for installation by the purchaser. Defect or damage caused by the use of replacement
parts other than Symmons Genuine Replacement Parts will void this warranty. This warranty
excludes product damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product misuse whether
performed by a contractor, service company or yourself.
Damage to the chrome and/or other decorative finishes on Symmons products may be a result of
improper handling or abusive treatment. Finishes should only be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth
or sponge. Use of polish, abrasive cleaners, solvents, or acid cleaners will damage the finish and
void this warranty.
There are no other express warranties on this product and ALL WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE LAW. SYMMONS INDUSTRIES, INC., EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS CONTINGENT LIABILITY
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF EVERY KIND. Since some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages the above limitation or exclusion may not be applicable. This warranty gives specific
legal rights. Other rights may vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, write to Symmons Industries, Inc., 31 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA
02184-3804 or call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-SYMMONS. If writing to us, please
include proof of purchase, the model number of the product with a brief description of the
problem, your name, address and phone number.
Symmons Industries, Inc. ■ 31 Brooks Drive ■ Braintree, MA 02184
(800) 796-6667, (781) 848-2250
Website: www.symmons.com
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