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The Powers Hydropanel II Shower System with Hydroguard 410

Valve combines pressure balanced water control with the conve-

nience of modular shrouding. Hydropanel II stainless steel

shrouding provides a concealed shower system where in-wall

piping does not exist or may not be practical. The Hydroguard

410 valve uses a proven poppet/diaphragm cartridge to balance

hot and cold water supply pressures and deliver water to the

shower at a user-selected temperature. The Celcon® balancing

cartridge and poppets, and wide seat clearance in the valve pro-

vide maximum protection against lime and dirt build up. The

valve opens in the cold position and features a handle rotation

stop to guard against over adjustment of the handle.

The Series 450-0410 Hydropanel II comes complete with the

stainless steel Hydropanel II Shrouding, Series 410 Hydroguard,

in-line checkstops, piping, showerhead, end cap and mounting

hardware. Some models feature a stainless steel soapdish. Some

models feature an ADA compliant lever handle. An optional

handshower comes preassembled with a full spray pushbutton

handshower, 60” hose, 18” mounted glide-bar and connectors.

The Series 450-0410 Hydropanel II units carries a one-year limit-

ed warranty.

The following instructions serve as guide for installation, general

maintenance and parts replacement for Hydropanel II Shower

Systems with Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing Valves. For

detailed repair and maintenance instructions for the Hydroguard

410 valve, please refer to Form #MV410-5. For repair and main-

tenance of checkstops, refer to Form #129-028. For specification

or installation of the Hydropanel II Modular Shrouding for shower

rooms, please refer to Forms #PS450SH and #TI450SH.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

HYDROPANEL

II SHOWER SYSTEM

with Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing Valve

DESCRIPTION

Hot and cold water enter respective chambers in the valve. A

diaphragm/poppet assembly floats between these chambers and

balances the supply water pressures. The Celcon chamber/bal-

ancing assembly is replaceable as a complete cartridge. Any

change in supply pressure moves the diaphragm/poppet assem-

bly to equalize the supply water ratios and minimize the shower

temperature disturbance.

A Celcon mixing plate separates the balancing chambers from

the mixing chamber. When the adjustment handle is in its full

clockwise position (OFF), the mixing plate closes both supply

chambers. As the valve handle rotates toward the stop, hot and

cold supply water pass through slots in the mixing plate in pro-

portions required to produce the user selected temperature.

Tempered water exits the valve and passes to the showerhead.

A handle rotation stop limits the movement of the control handle

toward the full hot position. The Hydroguard 410 does not com-

pensate for supply water temperature changes, so any variation

in the supply temperatures will affect the control point temperature.

OPERATION

Hydropanel: Brushed 18 Gauge 304 SS. Dimensions 311⁄8”H x

71⁄2”W x 61⁄2”D [791mm H x 191mm W x 165mm D].

Piping: 1/2” copper tubing.

Showerhead: Fixed: Chrome plated brass, maximum flow 2.5

gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 552 kPa]. Adjustable Swivel (shown):

Chrome plated brass, 30° angle of rotation, maximum flow 2.5

gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 552 kPa].

Valve Assembly and Trim: Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing

Valve. Three port, heavy cast bronze body with brass stem.

Standard in line checkstops. Standard handle rotation stop.

Chrome plated zinc tri-handle, or ADA compliant lever handle.

Connections: 1/2” NPT inlets /outlet.

Valve Operation: 6 gpm @ 45 psi differential [.38 l/s @ 310 kPa].

Maximum pressure 125 psig [862 kPa]. Maximum inlet tempera-

ture 180°F [82°C].

Handshower: Full spray with pushbutton water control.

Minimum flow 2.0 gpm @ 20 psi [.13 l/s @ 138 kPa]. Maximum

flow 2.5 gpm @ 80 psi [.16 l/s @ 138 kPa]. 60” [1499mm] rein-

forced vinyl hose with 1/2” chrome plated supply connections.

18” [457mm] chrome plated brass glide bar, self-tensioned for

easy height adjustment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Hydropanel II Model 450-0412

with Swivel Showerhead

and Soapdish (available with

ADA complaint lever handle,

Model 450-0416).

Hydropanel II Model

450-0414 with Handshower

Assembly and Soapdish

(available with ADA complaint

lever handle Model 450-0420).

Form TI450-410

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Form TI450-410 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS TM A Watts Industries Co. HYDROPANEL II SHOWER SYSTEM with Hydroguard 410 Pressure Balancing Valve DESCRIPTION The Powers Hydropanel II Shower System with Hydroguard 410 Valve combines pressure balanced water control with the convenience of modular shrouding. Hydropanel II stainless steel shrouding provides a concealed shower system where in-wall piping does not exist or may not be practical.
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TI450-410 Page 2 INSTALLATION Before installation of any Hydropanel II unit, rotate the stem (or handle) of the valve to its full clockwise position (OFF). 1. Determine the floor-to-showerhead height for the unit. Recommended heights are listed below: POSITION THE HYDROPANEL II UNIT Men 77” [1956mm] Youth - 66” [1676mm] Women - 70” [1778mm] Youth - 60” [1524mm] 2.
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TI450-410 Page 3 INSTALLATION, CONTINUED Set the Handle Rotation Stop The Hydroguard 410 is a pressure balancing valve, and therefore cannot compensate for variations in hot water supply temperatures. It is factory set to pass full hot water. The handle rotation setting must be adjusted to limit the distance the user can rotate the handle towards the full hot water position. CAUTION: Any repair or modification of the valve will affect the high temperature setting.
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TI450-410 Page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING, CONTINUED 1. Turn the valve handle to full clockwise position (OFF). 2. Turn off supply water and access the valve. 3. Check that the adjustment stem faces the correct direction for valve operation: • For NORMAL operation, Hot Inlet is on the left and Cold Inlet is on the right, and with the valve in shut off position, the notch in the splined stem faces the UP (toward the water outlet).