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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Problem Cause Solution (Follow service instructions)

Valve will not pass water. Hot and cold water not turned on. Turn on both supplies. Valve will not operate

unless both HOT and COLD water pressure is

turned on.

Valve leaks when shut off. Hot and cold washers are worn, or foreign

matter (solder, chips, etc.) are between washers

and seat surfaces

Replace Hot and Cold washers, inspect top

surface on hot and cold seats and replace if

necessary.

Temperature control handle is turned from

cold to hot (or hot back to cold) and volume

from spout or head is not constant.

Pressure balancing piston housed in spindle

assembly is blocked from free movement by

foreign matter.

With valve open half way, remove handle and

tap spindle with plastic hammer. If problem

not solved, remove spindle assembly com-

pletely and tap handle against solid object to

free piston. Soaking in household vinegar will

help free foreign matter.

Valve delivers sufcient quantity of cold, but

little hot, or the reverse of this.

Same as above Same as above

Temperature varies without moving handle. Same as above Same as above

Valve delivery temperature reduces gradually

during use; must be turned on to hotter posi-

tions to maintain constant temperature.

Overdraw on hot water supply, i.e., running

out of hot water.

Reduce maximum ow by using volume

control adjustment on valve or shower head.

This will allow longer period of use before

overdrawing hot water supply.

Valve delivers hot water when initially opened

and water turns colder when the handle is

rotated in a counter-clockwise direction.

Valve is piped incorrectly, i.e., the hot supply is

piped to the cold inlet to the valve and the cold

supply is piped to the hot inlet of the valve.

If piping is accessible, correct piping connec-

tions to the valve. If piping is not accessible,

contact factory to order a reverse seat and

tool (T-108 KIT). Older installations may require

replacement of the hot seat (T-1) as well

In tub/shower valves, when diverter is set in

shower position a trickle of water runs from

tub spout.

A design function of this valve is to allow

a trickle of water from the tub spout when

diverter is set for shower position, This trickle of

water is necessary to ensure safe operation in

that the valve will be shut off at main handle

and NOT with diverter handle.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

1. Shut off water supply to valve.

2. Remove handle plug button (T-33) and

handle (T-31).

3. Remove dial [T-29(A,B,C)] and escutch-

eon (T-27) by removing escutcheon

screws (T-28). Remove all remaining trim.

4. Open valve to about warm position

and unscrew cap (T-12A). Warning:

Failure to do this will damage cap and

spindle. Spindle assembly (TA-10) will

be removed with cap. Leave packing

nut (T-17) in place while unscrewing

cap to avoid distortion.

5. Ordinary service to eliminate drip-

ping or not shutting off requires only

the replacement of parts supplied in

washer and gasket kit (TA-9). Hold

spindle with (T3-31) handle while

removing hot washer screw and cold

washer retainer (remove retainer with

channel lock pliers).

6. Inspect top surfaces of hot and cold

seats and replace if necessary. Impor-

tant: When replacing hot and cold

seats, always replace both seats. Even if

only one seat appears worn, both seats

must be replaced. Use part No. (TA-4).

After long years of service, if spindle

is very loose in cold seat, replace with

part no. (TA-4). Use seat removal tool

[T-35(A,B)] for removal and replace-

ment of (TA-4). If seats are difcult

to remove and tool shifts damaging

notches, relocate tool in second posi-

tion of notches. Tighten both seats to

15 foot pounds of torque.

7. The perforated end of the (TA-10)

spindle assembly houses the balancing

piston which is the heart of this pres-

sure balancing valve. The piston should

be free to move back and forth and

should click when the spindle assembly

is shaken. If deposits block this action,

tap the handle end of the spindle

against a solid object to free the piston.

Soaking in household vinegar will

help free foreign matter. If this does

not free piston, replace (TA-10) spindle

assembly. DO NOT TAMPER WITH

PERFORATED CYLINDER ON THE

SPINDLE ASSEMBLY OR ATTEMPT

REMOVAL OF THE PISTON.

8. Reassemble, reversing above pro-

cedure, be sure spindle assembly is

drawn close to the cap before screw-

ing cap back into valve. WARNING:

FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL DAMAGE

CAP AND SPINDLE.

9. USE ONLY SYMMONS GENUINE REPAIR

PARTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID

ALL WARRANTIES AND IMPAIR PROPER

OPERATION OF YOUR VALVE.

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SERIES SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS