Installation Guide

68881 Rev. M
Installation
2
5
Showerhead and Tub Spout Installation
FOR TUB SPOUT INSTALLATION:
Refer to the installation instructions supplied with your spout. Do not connect deck mount spouts to
in-wall valves. Do not use hand showers connected in lieu of a tub spout to a tub/shower valve. Do not
use PEX tubing for tub spout drop.
Slip-On Installation
The copper tube (1) must be 1/2” nominal
copper. Important: If it is necessary to cut the
copper tube, the end must be chamfered free of
burrs to prevent cutting or nicking O-ring inside
the spout. Slide spout over copper tube ush
with the nished tub or wall surface. Tighten set
screw (2), but do not overtighten.
Iron Pipe Installation
Install threaded pipe nipple (1) to extend past
nished wall. Apply plumber tape to threads on
pipe nipple and screw on tub spout.
Copper Sweat Installation
Install adapter so the end of the adapter is 1/4" to
1" (6 mm to 25 mm) from finished wall. Remove
O-ring (1) from adapter (2). Solder adapter to
tube taking care to keep solder away from O-ring
groove. CAUTION: NO SOLDER PERMITTED ON
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF ADAPTER ADJACENT
TO O-RING GROOVE. Cut off tube (3) and
replace O-ring on groove of brass adapter. Thread
tub/spout onto adapter, taking care not to damage
O-ring, and hand tighten until spout is firmly
against finished wall and all slack is taken up
behind wall.
Iron Pipe Installation
Installation of easy-on universal tub spout
Install pipe nipple so that end of nipple projects out
from nished wall surface 1/2" to 1 1/4" (13 mm to
32 mm). Apply plumber tape or pipe dope to pipe
threads. Hand tighten adapter (1) onto pipe nipple
(2). Finish tightening with standard pipe wrench
until a positive seal is implemented. Take care not
to damage O-Ring (3) groove. Back of adapter (1)
must not project more than 1" (25 mm) from nished
wall surface.Hand tighten tub spout onto adapter (1)
taking care not to damage the O-Ring (3).
C-4
C-3
C-2
C-1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1/2" to 1 1/4"
(13 mm to 32 mm)
1 2
3
1/4" to 1"
(6 mm to 25 mm)
3 1/2" (89 mm) max.