American Standard Two-Handle Thermostat User Manual

F15

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 # T440.740.___

(Trim Kit) and R520 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.

MODEL NUMBER:

TRIM KITS:
T440.740 Quentin Two-Handle Thermostat Trim Kit

With separate volume control. L

ESS Valve.

ROUGH VALVES:
R520 Rough Valve Body only

1/2" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control.

ESS Trim.

R540 Rough Valve Body only

3/4" NPT inlets/outlets. With separate volume control.

ESS Trim.

NOTE:

• When used as a Bath/Shower:

EITHER

- a separate diverter valve (such as R420 or R430)

- a diverter tub spout (requires twin ell)

IS REQUIRED

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.

COLD

HOT

100mm

(3-7/8")

150mm

(6")

48mm to 68mm

(2" to 2-5/8")

FINISHED WALL

65mm

(2-1/2")

242mm

(9-5/8")

NOTE: FITTING

MUST BE INSTALLED

WITH VOLUME CONTROL

ON TOP.

25mm

(1")

196mm

(7-3/4")

1/2" NPT

INLETS/OUTLETS

3/4" NPT

INLETS/OUTLETS

186mm

(7-3/8")

R520

R540

3/12

QUENTIN

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TWO-HANDLE THERMOSTAT

WITH SEPARATE VOLUME CONTROL