Installation Sheet
Single Handle Pressure-Balancing Mixing Valve for Shower or Tub/Shower Application
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: 2-3/8” (60mm) min.
3” (76mm) max. 2-5/16” (59mm)
fixed dim. metal stall.
Valve inlets and outlets are
1/2” (13mm) IPS connections.
5 5/8”
143mm
9 1/2”
240mm
approx.
24”
610mm
Symmons valves, shower heads and
hand sprays comply to all known
standards, codes and specifications:
ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 &
ASSE 1016. Symmons shower heads
and hand sprays are equipped with a
2.5 gpm (9.5 L/min) water and energy
saving flow restrictor.
This instruction sheet shows rough-in
dimensions for Models 4-500(X), 1-100(X)
and 1-215-X. See separate drawings
enclosed with numbered models for
applicable rough-in dimensions.
Tools required for installation of this
product are: Phillips screw driver, tubing
cutter, teon tape, soldering equipment,
adjustable wrench and channel-lock
pliers.
Installation of Shower System
Model 1-100(X) (Figure 2)
Install HOT on left and COLD on right
according to valve markings.
1. Install piping and ttings with valve
body as shown in Figure 2 or 3.
IMPORTANT: Valve rough-in is 23/8"
(60mm) min. — 3" (76mm) max.
from CENTERLINE OF SUPPLIES
TO FACE OF FINISH WALL. Install
so that surface indicated on plaster
shield on valve is ush with nish
wall as shown in Figure 1.
2. When nishing tile wall REMOVE
(pull off; don’t turn) ENTIRE PRO-
TECTIVE PLASTER SHIELD and
FILL AREA AROUND VALVE BODY
WITH GROUT OR PLASTER. DO
NOT PLASTER OVER SC-2 CAP OR
SERVICE STOPS IF SO EQUIPPED.
3. Turn on hot and cold supplies, valve
will not operate unless both hot and
cold water are turned on.
4. This valve is equipped with a limit
stop screw to be used to limit
valve handle from being turned to
excessively hot water discharge
temperatures. To adjust, remove
dome cover, place handle (VT-112)
on stem, open valve to maximum
desired temperature and turn
in limit stop screw until it seats.
WARNING: Failure to adjust the
limit stop screw properly may result
in serious scalding.
nish wall face
4
1
4
"- 4 "
108mm
114mm
1
2
2
3" 76mm max.
60mm min.
3
8
"
supplies
C
L
plaster shield
FIGURE 2
Model 1-100(X) Shower System
All floor to center dimensions optional. Concealed piping and fittings not furnished by manufacturer.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.