American Standard 2980 User Manual

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR
WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: CLEAN THE PRODUCTWITH SOAPS, ACID,
POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A CLOTH
WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
HOT LINE FOR HELP
For toll-free information and answers to your questions, call:
1 (800) 223-0068
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
IN CANADA  1-800-387-0369   (TORONTO 1-905-306-1093)
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
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Hex wench, supplied
HANDSHOWER INSTALLATION (Model 2981 series only)
TEST INSTALLED FAUCET
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Turn VALVES "off" and attach handles.
Lift HANDSHOWER from HOLDER, direct spray into tub, lift
TRANSFER KNOB to check HANDSHOWER and HOSES for leaks.
Turn handles "off."
Check with local codes, and if required, add a vacuum breaker
kit (part no. 028708) at specified height.  Refer to the install-
lation instructions supplied with the kit.
IMPORTANT
Drop SPRAY ESCUTCHEON (1) through the fourth hole of the tub ledge (12" max from SPOUT
center) with SPRAY ESCUTCHEON (1) directed towards tub center. Be sure RUBBER RING (2)
is properly seated in ESCUTCHEON (1).  Install RUBBER WASHER (3) and LOCKNUT (4} from
underside of ledge. 
Secure SPRAY ESCUTCHEON (1) by tightening LOCKNUT (4).
Add SEAL WASHER (5) and connect HOSE (10) to outlet nipple
at the bottom of TEE (7). Tighten firmly.
Slip SHOWER HOSE (8) with COUPLING NUT through SPRAY
HOLDER (6) and ESCUTCHEON (1). Install SEAL (9) and
connect both HOSES (8) and (10). INSTALL second SEAL (9)
and connect HAND SHOWER (11) to SPRAY HOSE (8).
When not in use, HANDSHOWER should be seated 
in the HOLDER.
NOTE
Before the bathroom is completely finished, you may 
want to remove spout, handshower, and handles.
To remove handles, reverse steps in section 4.
To remove SPOUT (1), proceed as follows:
Lift TRANSFER ROD (2) and unscrew KNOB (3). (Model 2555.901only).
Remove PLUG BUTTON (4) and remove SET SCREW (5) using hex
wrench supplied.
Lift SPOUT (1) off SHANK (6) carefully and remove RUBBER
RING (7).
Unscrew SHANK SLEEVE (8) and lift TRANSFER ROD (2) from 
SHANK (6). (Model 2555.901only).
Reverse sequence to re-install SPOUT (1).  Be sure RUBBER
RING (7) is properly seated in its recess at the base of the SPOUT (1).
Make certain SET SCREW (5) is properly aligned and tight so that
SPOUT (1) is locked in place.
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With handles in "off" position, turn on water supplies and check
all connections for leaks.
Operate both handles and flush water lines thoroughly.
Check SPOUT mounting for leaks.
The flow rate of this Tub Filler exceeds 20 gallons/minute
at higher water pressure. Do not fill bathtub unattended.
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