Specification

F13
© 2013 AS America Inc.
BERWICK
®
TWO-HANDLE THERMOSTAT
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION:
Two handle Thermostat shall feature a cast brass valve body. Thermostat shall be a wax element shuttle valve. Shall also
feature ceramic disc valving, 1/2" NPT or 3/4" NPT inlets and outlets. Fitting shall be American Standard Model # T430.740.___
(Trim Kit) and R52_ or R540 (Rough Valve).
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Brass Casting: Highest quality faucet material for durability &
long life.
Wax Thermostatic Unit: Permits shuttle valve to move
between the hot and cold seat to maintain the pre-selected
constant water temperature.
Back to Back Capable: Hot and cold can be reversed.
Spring-Loaded Check Valves: When the hot and cold water
enters the fitting, both supplies pass through the spring-loaded
check valves to prevent cross flow of hot and cold water.
Integrated Stop Valves: Ensure easy cleaning and servicing.
Adjustable Hot Limit Safety Stop: Limits the amount of hot
water allowed to mix with cold. Reduces the risk of accidental
scalding. Maximum water temperature limit may be reduced to
104 or 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Cast brass valve body. The single unit contains two
handles, the bottom lever handle sets the desired
temperature and the top lever handle functions as an
on/off, volume control. The temperature is maintained by
a wax element moving a shuttle valve between hot and
cold. The volume is controlled by twin ceramic disc valve
cartridges. Ceratherm includes Hot Limit Safety Stop.
Maximum temperature limit is 112°F. Escutcheon plate is
stamped brass.
Available with 1/2" or 3/4" NPT inlets
and outlets.
The valve has a high flow rate, ideal for
mutiple outlet installations.
7-3/8"
(186mm)
3-7/8"
(100mm)
2
" TO 2-5/8"
(48mm TO 68mm)
NOTE: FITTING
MUST BE INSTALLED
WITH VOLUME
CONTROL ON TOP.
R520
1/2" (13mm)
NPT INLETS
OR
R540
3/4" (19mm)
NPT INLETS
1"
(25mm)
FINISHED
WALL
7-1/16"
(179mm)
7-15/16"
(201mm)
6
"
(152mm)
CROSS
HANDLE
LEVER
HANDLE
CROSS
HANDLE
LEVER
HANDLE
MODEL NUMBER:
TRIM KITS:
T430.740 Two-Handle Thermostat Trim Kit
With separate volume control. LESS Valve.
ROUGH VALVES:
TEMPERATURE & ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL ONLY
R520 Rough Valve Body only*
1/2" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control. LESS Trim.
R540 Rough Valve Body only*
3/4" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control. LESS Trim.
TEMPERATURE & ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL & BUILT-IN DIVERTER
R522 Rough Valve Body only
1/2" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control & built-in
2-way diverter. L
ESS Trim.
R523 Rough Valve Body only
1/2" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control & built-in
3-way diverter. L
ESS Trim.
Revised 10/13