Installation Guide

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M965907 Rev. 1.2 (8/19)

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Thank you for selecting American-Standard...

the benchmark of ﬁne quality for over 140 years.

To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please

read these instructions carefully before you begin.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS

n To assure proper positioning in relation to wall,

note roughing-in dimensions.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

RU101SS

RU102SS

RU107SS

RU108SS

RU109SS

RU107ESS

RU108ESS

Tubing Cutter Adjustable Wrench Channel Locks

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Plumbers' Putty or Caulking

Phillips Screwdriver

101 mm

(4")

89 mm

(3-1/2")

RU102SS

RU101SS

92 mm

(3-5/8")

123 mm

(4-7/8")

120 mm

(4-3/4")

150 mm

(5-7/8")

RU108SS

RU107SS

RU107ESS

92 mm

(3-5/8")

166 mm

(6-1/2")

RU109SS

92 mm

(3-5/8")

168 mm

(6-5/8")

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

or 1/2" NPT

92 mm

(3-5/8")

126 mm

(4-7/8")

INLETS

1/2" PEX

(ASTM F1960)

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

or 1/2" NPT

INLETS

1/2" NOM. CPVC

92 mm

(3-5/8")

126 mm

(4-7/8")

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

or 1/2" NPT

INLETS

1/2" PEX

(ASTM F1807-2)

RU108ESS

92 mm

(3-5/8")

166 mm

(6-1/2")

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

or 1/2" NPT

INLETS

1/2" PEX

(ASTM F1960)

1/2" NPT

FINISHED WALL

BOTTOM OF TUB

TOP OF

TUB RIM

(102 mm)

1/2" NPT

7/8" TO 2"

(22 TO 50 mm)

2-3/4" MAX. (69 mm)

1-3/4" MIN. (45 mm)

OPTIONAL TO

FINISHED

FLOOR USUALLY

BETWEEN

65'' AND 78''

OUTLETS

1/2" STUB OUT

INLETS

1/2" STUB OUT

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

OR 1/2" NPT

INLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

OR 1/2" NPT

OUTLETS

1/2" NOM.

COPPER SWEAT

or 1/2" NPT

INLETS

1/2" PEX

(ASTM F1807-2)

PLASTER

GUARD

NOTE: TO AVOID SHOWER RISE OR

OTHER RELATED ISSUES, DO NOT

USE PEX CONNECTIONS AT THE TUB

OUTLET CONNECTING TO THE TUB

SPOUT.

Flash

™

Shower Valve Rough

With Screwdriver Stops

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RU101SS RU102SS RU107SS RU108SS RU109SS RU107ESS RU108ESS Flash Shower Valve Rough With Screwdriver Stops ™ Thank you for selecting American-Standard... the benchmark of fine quality for over 140 years. To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read these instructions carefully before you begin.
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1 STANDARD WALL INSTALLATION CAUTION Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning. n S ee Roughing-in diagram before starting. n Remove the PLASTER GUARD (8) for proper installation. n Mount VALVE BODY to cross brace (2" X 4") with-in wall. Use wood screws to secure VALVE BODY to brace. n Connect HOT and COLD water supplies per connection method of selected valve. n Connect RISER PIPE (1) to VALVE BODY (2) top outlet marked “UP”. n Connect TUB FILLER PIPE (3) to bottom outlet.
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2 THIN WALL INSTALL CAUTION Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning. n See Roughing-in diagram before starting. n Finished wall should allow for a 3-1/2" diameter opening (Use PLASTER GUARD for guidance). n Remove PLASTER GUARD (8), rotate 90˚ counter clockwise and install the two screws. (Thin wall text should be on top) n Use SELF-CENTERING HOLE GUIDES (9) as a guide for thin wall install. n LOCKING SCREW (10) keeps valve in place when installing.
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3 THIN WALL INSTALLATION FOR BELSHIRE TRIMS CAUTION Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning. n F inished wall should allow for a 3-1/2" diameter opening. n Discard or throw away PLASTER GUARD (8). n Thread MOUNTING PLATE (4) on to the valve with the two SCREWS (5). n Install Mounting Screws (7) through Escutcheon Holder (8) and into Threaded holes (6). Tighten Mounting Screws (7) Securely.
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4 TEST PROCEDURES FOR FLUSH PLUG n Valve comes with Flush Plug that allows hot and cold supply lines to be flushed independently (without cross flow). n Flush plug is shipped in Orientation A. – ORIENTATION A directs cold water through the shower port and hot water through the tub port. n Flush plug can be reversed to Orientation B. – ORIENTATION B directs cold water through the tub port and hot water through the shower port.
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Flash™ Shower Valve Rough With Screwdriver Stops MODEL NUMBERS RU101SS 4 RU108SS RU107SS 1 1 4 2 RU109SS 1 4 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 2 3 RU108ESS RU107ESS 1 RU101SS RU102SS RU107SS RU108SS RU109SS RU107ESS RU108ESS 1 4 2 3 3 2 1 M970452-0070A FIXATION RING KIT 2 050145-0070A 1/2" SWEAT PLUG 3 M970453-0070A LOCKING CAM SCREW KIT 4 M970451-0070A SCREWDRIVER STOPS 3 PURCHASED SEPARATELY RU102SS 1 2 1 M970452-0070A FIXATION RING KIT 2 M970453-0070A LOCKING CAM SCREW KIT 3 M97