Symmons Temptrol 262BODY, Temptrol 261XBODY, Temptrol RTS-076, Temptrol 262XBODY Installation Instructions Manual

Temptrol® Pressure Balancing Valve

Installation Instructions

262BODY
(4 PORT)

262XBODY

(4 PORT, SERVICE STOPS)

261XBODY

(3 PORT, SERVICE STOPS)

RTS-076

(BRACKET)

COMPLIANCE

-ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1

-ASSE 1016

-Buy American Act Compliant

IMPORTANT / FOR INSTALLER

WARNING:

As the installer of this valve, you must first carefully read and understand the material covered in this manual before

installing and adjusting this valve per instructions. Failure to do so may compromise the installation, operation and/or

serviceability of this valve.

Do not install positive shut-o devices on the outlet of this valve, or devices that do not allow the valve to flow at

least 1.5 GPM at 45 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 bypass in the event the valve’s handle is

not turned o after use.

When installing this valve, failure to adjust limit stop screw properly may result in serious scalding.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

All warranty claims MUST be pre-approved by Symmons.

All parts and finishes of the Symmons products are
warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free
from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for 5 years Non-Residential or Commercial Applications.
Symmons warrants to the original consumer purchaser/
end-user that any Symmons product will be free of
defects in material and workmanship during normal
domestic use for the life of your home.

Symmons recommends using a professional plumber
for all installation and repair. During the warranty
period, Symmons at its sole option, will provide
replacement part(s) or product (or, if no longer available,
a comparable product) to replace those which have
proven defective in materials or workmanship under
normal installation, use and service, FREE OF CHARGE
for the time period of 5 years from the date of purchase.
(BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)

This warranty is extensive in that it covers replacement of
all defective parts and even finish, but these are the only
two things that are covered. Damage due to installation
error, product abuse, product misuse, or use of cleaners
containing abrasives, alcohols, or other organic solvents,
whether performed by a contractor, Service Company
or yourself are excluded from this warranty. Symmons
will not be responsible for labor charges and/or damage
incurred in installation or repair or replacement, nor for
any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses,
injury or costs of any nature relating to the bathing
products. Except provided by law, this warranty is in

lieu of and excluded all other warranties, conditions and
guarantees, whether expressed or otherwise, including
without restriction those of merchantability or of fitness
for use.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may
have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover
damage or defects relating to misuse, abuse, negligence,
normal wear and tear, accident, acts of God, repairs or
alterations not authorized in writing by Symmons, or
improper installation, storage or handling.

The above mentioned warranty information includes each
product that falls under the following: Symmons Bathing
Products Warranty- Non-Residential or Commercial
Applications; Symmons Non-Electronic Lifetime
Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty Non-Residential or
Commercial Applications; Symmons Electronic Faucet
Limited Warranty - Non-Residential, Commercial and
Residential Applications; Symmons Bathing Products
Warranty- Residential Application Symmons Non­Electronic Lifetime Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty
Residential Application

If you have any questions regarding technical support,
installation or concerns regarding our warranty plan,
please email us at [e-mail] or call us at:
1-800-796-6667.

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1. RECOMMENDED TOOLS

FIGURE 1

Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Safety Glasses Thread Seal Tape Measuring Tape

Torch

Solder

Pipe Cutter

Drywall Saw

(IPS Only)

Pipe Wrench

(CPVC Only)

CPVC Cement

(PEX Only)

PEX Crimping Tool

(PEX Only)

PEX Cold Expansion Tool

Level

Drill

(ProPress Only)

ProPress Tool

Copper, IPS, CPVC, PEX (Crimp) & PEX (Cold Expansion)

2. MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION

2.1 Metal Straps

Mounting bracket is used to secure valve
between wall studs up to 24 inches, center to
center.

1. Place metal straps (x4) over screws. Screws
will come preassembled to bracket.

2. Pull metal straps tight against bracket ears.
Screws will protrude through small screw
hole in metal straps.

3. Drive screws into bracket to secure straps.

Use caution not to strip screws.

FIGURE 2.1

2.2 Install Bracket

FIGURE 2.3

FIGURE 2.4

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NOTE: Valve will come preassembled to
mounting bracket unless specified otherwise.

FIGURE 2.2

Mounting bracket will locate valve body in wall
cavity at appropriate depth (valve body rough-in
is not required).

1. Confirm valve body and mounting

2. Bend excess strap around wood studs.

3. Drive (4x) wood screws, at inward angle,

NOTE: If not using mounting bracket, see
STEP 5.1 for stringer mounts installation.

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bracket are level. Drive (x4) wood screws
through metal straps into wood studs (see
FIGURE 2.2)

(see FIGURE 2.3)

through metal straps into sides of wood
studs (see FIGURE 2.4). Installing wood
screws at inward angle will pull metal straps
tight against wood studs.

3.1 Tub/Shower Systems

FIGURE 3.1

77"

(1956mm)

12"

32"

(813mm)

(305mm)

INSTALL

BRACING

INSTALL
BRACING

3. DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENTS

Valve should be positioned 32 inches above the
tub basin floor. Shower arm should be 77 inches
above the tub basin floor. Tub spout should be
positioned approximately 12 inches below the
valve.

IMPORTANT: The design of this valve requires a
rigid copper tubing connection between the tub
port and the tub spout with no more than one (1)
90 degree bend allowed. Failure to do so, or to
substitute PEX, CPVC, or any other connection
type or outlet accessory such as a hand or
body-spray, other than the Symmons tub spout
provided, may result in excessive backpressure
through the system, and compromise operation.

When valve is used in shower only or tub spout
only installation, apply plumber tape to outlet
that will not be used and install the enclosed cap
to that outlet (see FIGURE 3.2).

FIGURE 3.2

FLOOR

3.2 Shower Systems

FIGURE 3.3

77"

(1956mm)

42"

(1067mm)

FLOOR

INSTALL
BRACING

CAP

1/2-14 NPT

Valve should be positioned 42 inches above the
tub basin floor. Shower arm should be 77 inches
above the tub basin floor.

NOTE: For ADA compliance (Americans with
Disabilities Act) consult your local municipality
for proper product choice and mounting
locations.

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4. DETERMINE WALL TYPE

4.1 T-176 Protective Shield 4.2 T-177 Valve Mounting Plate

FIGURE 4.1

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F

I

N

T

I

N

S

A

H

T

E

R

D

O

P

M

I

E

C

A

F

R

U

S

S

I

H

T

W

A

L

L

M

U

S

T

B

E

F

L

U

F

S

O

H

M

W

O

I

T

T

H

T

O

B

FIGURE 4.2

Without service stops

With service stops

4.3 Drywall or Other Type Wall

FIGURE 4.3

1/2" (13 mm) or greater

protective shield

Wall Cutout Hole Size

3-1/2" (89 mm) min

4" (102 mm) max

finished wall

shower supply

Rough-in

± 1/2"

2-3/8"
(60 mm ± 13 mm)
pipe centerline
to front of
finished wall

hot & cold
supply inlets

tub spout
supply

Protective shield (T-176) is required for drywall,
plaster or other type walls with:

• 1/2 inch (13 mm) or greater wall thickness

1. Attach protective shield by snap fitting over
end of valve spindle to protect valve during
wall construction.

2. Finished wall must be flush with back side
of protective shield surface.

4.4 Thin Wall Installation

FIGURE 4.4

1/16" (2 mm) min

1/2" (13 mm) max

valve mounting plate

Wall Cutout Hole Size

3-1/2" (89 mm) min

4" (102 mm) max

finished wall

shower supply

Rough-in

± 1/2"

2-3/8"
(60 mm ± 13 mm)
pipe centerline
to front of
finished wall

hot & cold
supply inlets

tub spout
supply

Valve mounting plate (T-177) is required for
fiberglass or acrylic walls, and optional for
plaster or other type walls with:

• Minimum 1/16 inch (2 mm) wall thickness

• Maximum 1/2 inch (13 mm) wall thickness

1. Seat mounting plate against valve (see
FIGURE 4.2 for orientation).

2. Valve mounting plate must be flush with
inner wall.

4.5 Alternative Rough-ins

FIGURE 4.5

2" (51 mm)

Trim Series ± Tolerance

Oxford

Canterbury

Carrington

Temp Com

± 1/4" (± 6 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)
± 1/2" (± 13 mm)

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Rough-in

± see table
pipe centerline
to finished wall

finished wall

When installing valve used with any of the
shower or tub/shower trims shown below,
reference rough-in dimensions as shown in
FIGURE 4.5 instead of standard valve rough-in:

Oxford

Canterbury

Temptrol

Carrington

Commercial

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5. VALVE BODY INSTALLATION

5.1 Stringer Mounts

Stringer mounts are used to secure valve body
to wood blocking for valve bodies without
mounting bracket. (see FIGURE 5.1).

For valve body installation with mounting
bracket see STEPS 2.1 & 2.2.

stringer mount

FIGURE 5.1

stringer mountwood blocking

wall stud

5.2 Install Piping/Fittings (Bracket Removed for Clarity)

FIGURE 5.2

HOT

INLET

SHOWERHEAD
OUTLET

TUB SPOUT
OUTLET

COLD
INLET

1. Install valve as specified in
FIGURES 4.3 - 4.5, per application.

2. Pipe from outlet port on the valve marked S
to showerhead mounting arm location.

3. Connect hot water supply to valve inlet
marked H and cold water supply to valve
inlet marked C.

4. Pipe from outlet port on valve marked T to
tub spout (262BODY & 262XBODY only).

5. Remove protective shield snap fitted over
the end of valve flow control spindle once
valve is securely installed and wall finish
work has been completed.

5.3 Adjust Valve Packing Nut

FIGURE 5.3

temperature

limit stop screw

packing nut

1. Turn hot and cold supplies on. Valve will
not operate unless both hot and cold water
supply pressures are on.

2. Place handle over flow control spindle.

3. Tighten packing nut for positive frictional
resistance as handle is rotated from shut-o
position across adjustment range.

control spindle

finished wall

5.4 Flush System

1. Turn valve to the warm position and run for a few minutes.

2. If system is dirty, remove TA-10 flow control spindle in center of valve to ensure proper flushing
(see STEP 8.1).

3. Check for leaks around valve assembly and all pipe fittings.

5.5 Set Temperature Limit Stop Screw

The temperature limit stop screw limits valve handle from being turned to maximum position
resulting in excessive hot water discharge temperatures.

WARNING: Failure to adjust temperature limit stop screw properly may result in serious scalding.

1. Place handle on flow control spindle and open valve to maximum desired temperature.

2. Turn limit stop screw clockwise until it seats (see FIGURE 5.3).

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6. BACK TO BACK INSTALLATION

6.1 Back to Back Wall Type

FIGURE 6.1

ROUGH-IN

± 1/2"

2-3/8"

(60 mm ± 13 mm)

STANDARD

VALVE

5-1/2"

(140 mm)
MIN. WALL
THICKNESS

REVERSE
SEAT
VALVE

COLD

6.2 Identify Reverse Seat Valve

FIGURE 6.2

1. To simplify piping on back to back
installations use one standard valve (hot
on left, cold on right) and one reverse seat
valve (hot on right, cold on left) as shown in
FIGURE 6.1.

NOTE: Back to back installations require
5-1/2" (140 mm) minimum wall thickness for
proper installation, with or without bracket.

1. Locate the "R" stamp on bottom side of the
valve casting to identify reverse seat valve
as shown in FIGURE 6.2.

R

REVERSE SEAT VALVE,

R

T

BOTTOM SIDE

6.3 Install Piping/Fittings (Bracket Removed for Clarity)

FIGURE 6.3

HOT

HOT

STANDARD
VALVE

REVERSE

SEAT

VALVE

C

H

H

C

COLD

COLD

1. Inlet marked H on standard valve should be
plumbed to inlet marked C on reverse seat
valve. Inlet marked C on standard valve
should be plumbed to inlet marked H on
reverse seat valve (see FIGURE 6.3).

2. Follow STEPS 5.3 - 5.5 to complete
installation of valve bodies.

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7. VALVE BODY TEST CAP (162BODY, 162XBODY, 161XBODY)

7.1 Install Valve Body with Test Cap

FIGURE 7

valve body test cap

Test cap will come installed to valve to allow
pressurization of system. Do not remove
test cap from valve during wall construction,
installation of valve or pressurization of system.

WARNINGS:

1. Do not expose valve with test cap to heat
for longer than 2 minutes when soldering
copper tubing. Doing so may damage the
internal components of the valve and will
void the product warranty.

2. Ensure test cap is tightened securely after
soldering valve body.

To install valve body with test cap, follow
instructions outlined in STEP 5.2.

7.2 Preparing Valve Body with Test Cap for Trim

TA-10 flow control spindle will be included with shower and tub/shower trim. When ready to install
trim to valve:

3. Check for leaks around the valve assembly and all pipe fittings.

4. Remove test cap from valve.

5. If system is dirty, flush valve.

6. Install flow control spindle and cap assembly to valve (see STEP 8.5).

7. Adjust packing nut and set temperature limit stop screw (see STEPS 5.3 & 5.5).

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8. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Removing Flow Control Spindle

Reference parts breakdown (see FIGURE 9.1). See trim manual for trim removal instructions.

1. Shut o water supply to valve. Turn valve’s TA-10 flow control spindle to open position using
trim handle.

2. Remove trim handle and dome cover.

3. Remove escutcheon plate by first removing escutcheon screws.

4. Unscrew both T-12A cap assembly and flow control spindle together.

8.2 Hot/Cold Seat Repair Kit

Service requires TA-4 hot and cold seats and T-35C removal tools.

1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).

2. Remove both seats with removal tools, turning counterclockwise.

3. Replace both seats even if only one appears worn.

4. Install and tighten both seats to 15 foot pounds of torque, turning clockwise.

8.3 Flow Control Spindle Washer Repair Kit

Service requires TA-9 washer repair kit.

1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).

2. Remove cold washer by holding flow control spindle using trim handle and unscrew cold washer
retainer using channel lock pliers, turning counterclockwise.

3. Remove hot washer by removing hot washer screw.

8.4 Checking Water Pressure Balancing Piston

The perforated end of the flow control spindle houses the water pressure-balancing piston.

1. Remove flow control spindle (see STEP 8.1).

2. Shake flow control spindle and listen for clicking noise. Piston should be free to slide back and
forth the full length of its travel.

3. If piston appears restricted then do the following: a) tap the handle, or the stem end of flow
control spindle, against a solid object to free the piston, or b) try soaking in household vinegar
and repeat tapping handle or stem of flow control spindle.

4. If unable to free piston, replace flow control spindle.

8.5 Valve Reassembly

Reassemble valve, reversing the procedure in STEP 8.1. Be sure flow control spindle is drawn close to
the cap before screwing cap assembly back into valve.

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FIGURE 9.1

COMMON PLANE
VALVE BODY

262XBODY (PICTURED)
262BODY
261XBODY

LARGE

WASHER

PACKING

PACKING NUT

FLOW CONTROL

SPINDLE

O-RING

WASHER
KIT

TA- 9

LIMIT STOP

SCREW

SMALL

WASHER

COLD

WASHER

RETAINER

COLD

WASHER

REVERSE SEAT
KIT

T-108

CAP

SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY

TA-1 0

WASHER

SCREW

HOT

WASHER

CHECK STOP
ASSEMBLY

T-57A-KIT

REPAIR TOOL
ASSEMBLY

T35C

GASKET

HOT

STOP

SPINDLE

CAP

9. PARTS BREAKDOWN

CAP
ASSEMBLY

T-12A

CAP

SEAT KIT

TA- 4

HOT

SEAT

COLD

STOP SPINDLE

SEAT

ASSEMBLY

T-5 2

STOP

SPINDLE

STOP

SPINDLE

CAP

CHECK

SPRING

STOP

SPINDLE

NOTE:

NEW CHECK STOP SPINDLE SHALL FEATURE CHAMFER
AND SHALL BE PLATED TO DISTINGUISH FROM T-52.

NOTE:

USE CAP WHEN VALVE IS
USED IN SHOWER ONLY
OR TUB SPOUT ONLY
APPLICATIONS.

CHECK

FOR

STOP SPINDLE

CAP

FOR

LEGACY

HOT SEAT

CAP
ADAPTER KIT

T45KIT

FOR

LEGACY

COLD SEAT

REVERSE

SEAT

TOOL

FOR
DIVERTER
RETAINER

9

FOR

HOT SEAT

FOR

COLD SEAT

LOCKING

PIN

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9. PARTS BREAKDOWN

FIGURE 9.2

VALVE BODY
FITTING MODIFICATIONS

(2x)
PEX
CRIMP

RTSPEXCR

MOUNTING BRACKET
COMPONENTS

(2X)
PROPRESS

RTSPFIT

TEST
CAP

RTSTC1

(2x)
PEX
COLD EXPANSION

RTSPEXCE

(4X)
BRACKET
STRAPS

RTS-077

(2X)
CPVC

RTSCPVC

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(2X)
VALVE TO BRACKET
SCREWS

RTS-078

(8X)
STRAP TO BRACKET
SCREWS

RTS-079

BRACKET
STRAPS &
BRACKET

RTS-076

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10. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Valve will not pass water. Both hot and cold water supplies

are not turned on.

Valve leaks when shut o. Hot and cold washers are worn

or foreign matter (dirt, chips) is
lodged between washers and
seat surfaces.

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 sucient
quantity of cold, but little hot,
or the reverse.

Temperature varies without
moving handle.

Valve delivery temperature
reduces gradually during use;
handle must be turned to
hotter positions to maintain
constant temperature.

Valve delivers hot water when
initially opened. Water turns
colder as handle is rotated in a
counterclockwise direction
toward the hot position.

Pressure-balancing piston
housed in spindle assembly is
restricted from free movement
by foreign matter.

Same as above. Same as above.

Same as above. Same as above.

Overdraw on hot water supply
(i.e. running out of hot water).

Valve is piped incorrectly (i.e. the
hot supply is piped to the valve’s
cold inlet and the cold supply is
piped to the hot inlet.)

Turn on both supplies. Valve
will not operate unless both hot
and cold water pressure is on.

Replace washers using TA-9
washer repair kit.
Replace hot & cold seats using
TA-4 hot/cold seat repair kit.

Open valve halfway, remove
handle and tap spindle with
plastic hammer.
Check water pressure
balancing piston in control
spindle. See service
instructions.
Replace TA-10 flow control
spindle.

Reduce maximum flow
by using volume control
adjustment on valve or
showerhead. This will allow
longer period of use before
overdrawing hot water supply.

If piping is accessible, correct
connections to the valve. If
piping is not accessible, order
T-108 reverse seat and tool
kit. Older installations may
also require replacing the TA-4
hot/cold seat repair kit.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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