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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS

92-S-1496-98-01

For additional assistance or service please contact:

SPEAKMAN

Company

400 Anchor Mill Road

New Castle, DE 19720

800-537-2107

customerservice@speakman.com

www.speakman.com

S-1496-AF

S-1498-LH

* Shower head may

vary between models.

HELPFUL TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Pencil

Adjustable

Wrench

Thread Seal

Tape

3/32" Hex Key Wrench

(not included)

Phillips

Screwdriver

Measuring

Tape

Safety

Glasses

Level

Warranty information can be found at:

www.speakman.com

WARRANTY

Your new Shower/Bath Valve is designed for years

of trouble-free performance. Keep it looking new by

cleaning it periodically with a soft cloth. The use of

harsh chemicals and abrasives on any of the

Speakman custom finish products may damage the

finish and void the product warranty. Please be sure

to only use approved cleaners. Please contact

Speakman for any clarification of acceptable

cleaners.

This type of valve must be cleaned and maintained

on a regular basis. Periodic maintenance should be

performed at least every 12 months or after any

changes have been made to the building’s plumbing

system. Valves that are installed outdoors should be

winterized by removing all of the internal parts and

removing any standing water from the valve.

Quarterly the maximum hot temperature setting (TLS)

should be checked and adjusted accordingly.

MAINTENANCE

Cover your drain to prevent loss of parts. Be sure to

wear eye protection while cutting pipe.

SAFETY TIPS

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to read instructions thoroughly before

beginning installation.

• Be sure to have properly adjusted the Temperature

Limiting Stop (TLS) as outlined in this Installation

Manual.

• Inspect all connections after installation of valve.

• This valve has an operating range of 20-80 Psi.

• This valve is designed to be used in conjunction

with a shower head rated at 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/min)

or higher flow rate.

• NOTE: This installation manual covers several

models of valves. While the appearance of your

valve may differ from those shown, the installation

method is the same.

• Maximum water pressure: 125 psi static; minimum

water pressure: 20 psi flowing; minimum cold

supply temperature: 40 °F; maximum hot supply

temperature: 160 °F

FREEZE PROTECTION

Freeze damage to the shower unit will void the Freeze damage to the shower unit will void the

warranty. It is important to winterize the complete warranty. It is important to winterize the complete

shower unit. The unit must be drained of all water shower unit. The unit must be drained of all water

in freezing conditions. This includes removing the in freezing conditions. This includes removing the

valve cartridge and the shower head from the unit. valve cartridge and the shower head from the unit.

Store the valve cartridge and shower head indoors.Store the valve cartridge and shower head indoors.

• Mounting location must be capable of supporting

the product in use.

CAUTION: When outdoor temperature

rises above 90 degrees, use caution to

prevent scalding from water stored within

the unit. It is recommended to flush the unit

by turning it on for 30 seconds before

entering the shower water. This will avoid

accidental scalding by the user and ensure

safe use of the shower unit.

Install the HOT and COLD supply lines for the

Valve, either through the wall, from the ceiling,

or from the floor. For ceiling and floor mounts,

hold 1” from finished wall to center of supply

lines. See rough-in diagram on last page.

1/2” NPT

CONNECTION

Apply Thread Seal Tape onto the HOT supply and

COLD supply lines.

Slide the Strap (1) onto the Shower Arm (2).

Apply Thread Seal Tape to both ends of Shower

Arm Gooseneck, and Bottom Plug. Thread

Shower Arm Gooseneck into Valve Body being

sure to properly align outlet. Install Plug into

bottom port of Valve Body and wrench tighten.

Apply Thread Seal Tape to HOT and COLD Pipe

Connections (not supplied). Install the HOT and

COLD Pipe Connections to the Valve, either

through the wall, from the ceiling, or from the

floor. For ceiling and floor mounts, hold 1” from

finished wall to center of supply lines. Thread

into Valve Body and wrench tighten. Turn on

water supply and check for leaks.

NOTE: Illustration shown is for reference only.

Mounting location is optional. Verify that the

mounting location and structure is capable of

supporting the product in use.

Mark location of mounting holes for Shower Arm

Strap (1) referencing the rough-in diagram

contained in this document.

Install Shower Arm Strap (1) to upper pipe using

Supplied Screws. In drywall or tile applications,

be sure to use appropriate hardware.

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS TOOLS AND SUPPLIES S-1496-AF Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench S-1498-LH IMPORTANT • Be sure to read instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. • Be sure to have properly adjusted the Temperature Limiting Stop (TLS) as outlined in this Installation Manual. • Inspect all connections after installation of valve. • This valve has an operating range of 20-80 Psi.
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7 HANDLE AND DIAL CAP REMOVAL TEMPERATURE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT 8 The Handle and Dial Cap must be removed to adjust the Temperature Limit Stop. Remove the Handle Screw (1), then slide the Handle (2) off. Remove the Dial Cap Screw (3) followed by sliding off the Dial Cap (4). Remove Handle and Dial Cap as shown in STEP 7. The maximum hot water temperature setting adjustment (Temperature Limit Stop (TLS)) of the valve has been factory set at 110° F.
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Service Instructions Caution- Any repair or servicing of the Valve may effect the maximum outlet temperature setting of the Valve. After working on the Valve, make sure the maximum outlet temperature is set to the recommended setting of 110 °F. Cartridge Removal 1) Shut off the HOT & COLD water supplies to the Valve. Remove the Handle Screw & Handle. Remove Trim Plate Screw & Trim Plate. 2) With the Valve in the “OFF” position, remove the (4) Valve Bonnet Screws.
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SPEAKMAN S-1496-AF ROUGH-IN DIAGRAM ® 71" 8 180mm NOTES: COMPLIANCE: ASME A112.18.1/CSA B 125.1 51" 2 140mm CONNECTIONS: • Inlet: ½” NPT Female • Outlets: ½“ NPT Male (Gooseneck) PIPE STRAP W/SCREWS (LOCATION OPTIONAL) 19 3 " 4 504mm Contractor to supply necessary inlet connections. 3 5 " 16 84mm BODY WIDTH AT INLETS 4'-6' [1.37 meters] TO FLOOR 1in 25.4mm FRONT VIEW WITHOUT WALL 6in 146mm DIMENSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.