Symmons Temptrol 2000 Installation & Operation Manual

Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Symmons valves and shower heads comply to all known standards, codes and specica­tions: CSA B-125, ANSI A112.18.1M, ASSE 1016, EPA ‘92 etc.
Symmons shower heads are equipped with a 2.5 GPM (9.5 L/min) water and energy
saving ow restrictor.

LIMITED LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Symmons warrants to the original consumer purchaser that any TEMPTROL® Series, Allura™, or SYMMETRIX®
product will be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal domestic use for the life of your
home. All other purchasers including industrial, commercial or business use are warranted 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 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.

Symmons further warrants that any TEMPTROL Series, Allura, or SYMMETRIX product will be leak free and
drip free during normal domestic use for the life of your home. If the product should develop a leak or drip,
Symmons will provide FREE OF CHARGE the parts necessary to return it to good working condition.

Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) and a copy of the warranty registration card from the original
consumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims. This warranty is applicable only to Symmons
TEMPTROL Series, Allura, or SYMMETRIX products purchased after July 1, 1998 and shall be effective from
the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.

Damage to the chrome and/or other decorative nishes 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 nish and 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. 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 specic 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.

IMPORTANT: After completion of installation step 4, follow these instructions to set
the Temptrol 2000 Limit Stop Screw. 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, 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.

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.

For ADA compliance (Americans with Disabilities Act) consult ADAAG or your state
regulations for proper product choice and mounting locations.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION OF:

finish wall face

4" (101mm) Max

2

3
8

''

60mm

1
2

''

supplies

C

L

plaster shield

+

3" (75mm) Min

Suffix SS: Slip-on type spout

FIGURE 2A

Model C: Diverter spout installation

SHOWER SYSTEMS AND
TUB/SHOWER SYSTEMS

Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver, tubing
cutter, teon tape, soldering equipment,
adjustable wrench and channel-lock pliers.

1. Install piping and ttings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 2-3/8”
+/- 1/2” from CENTERLINE OF
SUPPLIES TO FACE OF FINISH WALL.
Install so that line indicated on rough-in
plaster shield on valve is ush with
nish wall as shown in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2
Model A: Tub/Shower System

Tub/Shower System (Figure 2)
Model A

Pipe shower head from outlet marked

“S” and to tub spout from outlet
marked “T”. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE

OTHER OUTLET ACCESSORIES FOR
THE TUB SPOUT (such as HOSE
AND SPRAY, SHOWER HEAD,
BODYSPRAY, LEDGE SPOUTS, ETC.)

The diverter-mechanism in this valve is
so designed that it cannot be subject
to any back pressure, other than is
imposed by the spout supplied with
this package. Install HOT on left and
COLD on right according to valve
markings.

Shower System (Figure 3)
Model B

Pipe to shower head from outlet

marked “S”. DO NOT REMOVE PLUG
FROM OUTLET MARKED “T”. Install HOT
on left and COLD on right according to
valve markings.

Tub or Shower System (Figure 2A)
Model C

The valve in this system has a built-in

choke for use with a diverter spout.
Follow the instructions above.

2. When nishing tile wall REMOVE (pull
off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PROTECTIVE
ROUGH-IN SHIELD and FILL AREA
AROUND VALVE BODY WITH GROUT
OR PLASTER.

3. TURN ON HOT AND COLD SUPPLIES,
valve will not operate unless both hot
and cold water are turned on.

4. Unscrew dome cover (T-19/20) and
tighten packing nut (T-17) for positive
frictional resistance to handle turn
throughout adjustment cycle and at
shut-off position. Check valve cap,
packing nut, diverter spindle o-ring and

all valve, pipe and tting connections
for leaks.

5. SET LIMIT STOP SCREW AS DIRECTED
AFTER “IMPORTANT” IN BOLD TYPE ON
PAGE ONE. Reattach dome cover back
onto packing nut.

6. Peel from backing and rmly press
diverter volume dial/emblem (T-143,
T-144) into position on clean, dry
escutcheon (T3-27D) and assemble
diverter volume control lever (T3-30),
shaft (T-154), and clip (T-153) into
escutcheon as shown in Figure 9.

THICK WALL

1

16

''

to

3
4

''

2mm 19mm

4" (101mm) Max

3" (75mm) Min

FG Wall Mounting
Flange

1
4

''

6mm

For 21mm to 1" 25mm
thick wall, cut 6mm from
bottom lugs of wall
mounting flange or order
part no. FG-1A

13
16

''

1
4

''

T3-27B

FIGURE 4

7. Mount gasget (T3-27B) onto back of
escutcheon with opening at bottom
as shown in Figure 4. The use of
this gasket should not preclude sealing
valve body in wall as directed in
installation step 2.

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.

8. Install escutcheon on valve making sure
diverter/volume shaft (A) aligns with
mating key slot in top of diverter/volume
spindle (B) (Models A and B only).

A. B.

FIGURE 3
Model B: Shower System

Push assembled escutcheon against

wall and secure to valve with two
escutcheon screws (T3-28). Snap in
dial/emblem assembly (T3-29). Mount
temperature control handle on valve
spindle spline as shown in gure 9.
Install shower arm, ange and shower
head. See Figures 2 and 3.

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 slow­closing 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.

FIBERGLASS WALL INSTALLATION

When installing Temptrol® 2000 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 5 and
mount valve with FG-1 wall mounting
ange 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.

FIGURE 5

BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION

inlets

hot and cold

shower



discharge

finished wall

COLD

tub discharge

2

3
8

''

1
2

''

6

1
4

''

REVERSE
CORE 

VALVE

STANDARD
VALVE

3

1
8

''

MINIMUM WALL

THICKNESS

1
2

1
2

''

+

+

''

2

5
8

''

1
2

+

''

60mm

67mm

79mm

13mm

159mm

NOTCH

T-35A

T-35B

EIGHT BROACHED NOTCHES
TO ENGAGE FOUR CORNERS



OF COLD SEAT TOOL IN TWO



POSITIONS.

FOUR BROACHED 
NOTCHES TO 
ENGAGE FOUR 
CORNERS
OF HOT SEAT
TOOL.

HOT

COLD

COLD

HOT

To simplify piping on back to back installations use one
standard valve (hot on left, cold on right) and one with
reverse coring (hot on right, cold on left) as shown in Figure
6 and 7. Order reverse core valve by adding the sufx
REV-X after the plate number. (e.g. S-25-2-REV-X Temptrol®
2000 tub and shower unit with reverse coring.)

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7
Back to Back Installation

OPERATION OF VALVE

The main handle of the Temptrol 2000 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 innite

temperature adjustments to suit the requirements of any user.

Model A (tub and shower) is equipped with a combination
diverter and volume control. The small lever handle below
the temperature control handle can be moved to the left
for tub ow and to the right for shower ow. For volume
reduction in either tub or shower position turn lever handle
slowly toward the center or vertical position, and obtain any
desired volume ow.

Model B (shower only) is equipped with a built-in volume
control. The small lever handle below the temperature con­trol handle can be moved from left to right to obtain any
desired degree of water volume.

Model C (tub or shower) does not have the added feature of
volume control built into the valve.

CARE AND CLEANING

The lustrous nish on your Temptrol 2000 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 ABRA-

SIVE CLEANERS. USE OF POLISH, ABRASIVE CLEAN­ERS, SOLVENTS OR ACID CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE
THE FINISH AND VOID THE SYMMONS WARRANTY.

FIGURE 8
Seat Removal Tools

INDIVIDUAL PARTS INDIVIDUAL PARTS

COMPOSITE PARTS

COMPOSITE PARTS

T-1 Hot renewable seat
T-2 Cold seat O-ring
T-3 Cold renewable seat
T-5 Hot washer screw
T-6 Hot washer
T-7 Cold washer retainer
T-8 Cold washer
TA-10 Flow control spindle
T-11 Cap gasket
T-12A Cap assembly
T-16 Packing, O-ring and washer
T-17 Packing nut
T-19/20 Dome cover and lock nut
T-21C Diverter retainer
T-23A Diverter spindle (Model A)

(beige or gray)

T-23B Diverter spindle (Model B)

(black)
T-24 Spindle O-ring
T-26 Plaster shield
T-32 Handle screw with lock washer
T-33 Plug button
T-34 Limit stop with O-ring
T-35A Hot seat removal tool
T-35B Cold seat removal tool
T-52A Stop spindle assembly/

escutcheon screw retainer

T-55B Stop plaster shield
T-55C Stop plaster shield removal tool
T-143 Tub/shower dial/emblem
T-144 Shower dial/emblem
T-153 Diverter shaft clip
T-154 Diverter shaft
T3-27 Escutcheon (Model C)
T3-27B Escutcheon gasket
T3-27D Escutcheon (Model A and B)
T3-28 Escutcheon screw
T3-29 Dial/emblem assembly
T3-30 Diverter and/or volume handle

T3-31 INS Handle insert
T-52 Stop spindle assembly/

escutcheon screw retainer
(T-52A)
Stop plaster shield (T-55B)

T-101 Acrylic handle:

Handle screw (T-32)
Plug button (T-33)

TA-4 Hot seat (T-1)

Cold seat (T-3)
Cold seat O-ring (T-2)

TA-9 Hot washer screw (T-5)

Hot washer (T-6)
Cold washer retainer (T-7)
Cold washer (T-8)

Cap gasket (T-11)
TA-10 Spindle assembly
TA-25A Diverter/volume spindle (T­23A)

O-ring (T-24) for Model A

tub/shower valve (beige

or gray)
TA-25B Volume spindle (T-23B)

O-ring (T-24) for Model B

shower valve (black)
T3-31 Temperature control handle:

Insert (T3-31 INS)

Handle screw (T-32)

Plug button (T3-33R)
T3-31L Loop style lever handle:

Insert (T3-31 INS)

Handle screw (T-32)

Plug button (T-33)
T3-31S Solid style lever handle:

Insert (T3-31 INS)

Handle screw (T-32)

Plug button (T-33)

T-1 T-2 T-3 T-5 T-6 T-7

T-21C

T-52A

T3-27D
T3-27

T3-30

T-154 T3-31 T-32

T3-28 (2)

T3-33R

T3-29T3-29K

(BP Series)

T-143
T-144

T-55B

TA-25A, TA-25B

T-23A
T-23B T-24

T-8

TA-10

FRONT VI EW OF
DIVERTE R-VOLU ME
SPINDLE

MAIN
SECTIO

N

OF VALVE

T-11 T-16

T-34

T-35A

T-35B

T-12A

T-17 T-19/20

TA-4 TA-9

INCLUDES T-11

T3-27B

T-55C

T3-31 INS

(for T3-31,
T3-31L, and
T3-31S only)

T-52

T-32 T-33T3-31L T3-31S T-101

T-153

T-65
(BP Series)

T-26

TO BE

DISCARDED

BEFORE

INSTALLING

TRIM

FIGURE 9
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1. Shut off water supply to valve.

2. Remove handle plug button and
handle (see gure 9).

3. Remove dial (T3-29) by prying up

6. Inspect top surfaces of hot and cold
from the slot located at 6 o’clock and
then pry up around the clock until
dial is loose. Remove escutcheon [T3­27(D)] by removing escutcheon screws
(T3-28). Remove all remaining trim.

4. Open valve to about warm position
and unscrew cap (T-12A). Warning:
Failure to do this will damage cap and
spindle. Spindle assembly (TA-10) will
be removed with cap. Leave packing
nut (T-17) in place while unscrewing
cap to avoid distortion.

5. Ordinary service to eliminate dripping
or not shutting off requires only the
replacement of parts supplied in washer

7. The perforated end of the (TA-10) spin-

and gasket kit (TA-9). Hold spindle
with (T3-31S) handle while removing

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

hot washer screw and cold washer
retainer (remove retainer with channel
lock pliers).

seats and replace if necessary. Impor­tant: When replacing hot and cold
seats, always replace both seats. Even if
only one seat appears worn, both seats
must be replaced. Use part No. (TA-4).
After long years of service, if spindle
is very loose in cold seat, replace with
part no. (TA-4). Use seat removal tool
[T-35(A,B)] for removal and replacement
of (TA-4). If seats are difcult to remove
and tool shifts damaging notches, relo­cate tool in second position of notches.
Tighten both seats to 15 foot pounds
of torque.

dle assembly houses the balancing
piston which is the heart of this pres-

sure 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 (TA-10) spindle assem­bly. DO NOT TAMPER WITH PERFO-

RATED CYLINDER ON THE SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY OR ATTEMPT REMOVAL
OF THE PISTON.

8. 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.

9. Use only Symmons Genuine Repair
Parts. FaIlure to do so will void all
warranties AND IMPAIR PROPER OPERA­TION OF YOUR VALVE.

SYMMONS INDUSTRIES, INC.

31 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184-3804
TEL: 1-800-SYMMONS, [phone] FAX: [phone]
Website: www.symmons.com

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