INS2153C - 6/14 - Moen Incorporated

1 INS2153C - 6/14. Care instructions English English To preserve the finish on the metallic parts of your Moen faucet, apply non-abrasive wax, such as car wax. Any cleaners should be rinsed off immediately. 6. Post installation - Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible To Diagnose Remedy Cause Hot/cold reversed Lines reversed/car- Hot/cold reversed Rotate cartridge stem 180 . tridge installed upside so that the notch is facing down down towards the drain. No water/low flow One or both supplies No water/low flow Turn both water supply not on to the unit valves counterclockwise to the on position Leak or drip from Grommets not sealing Leak/drip from spout Replace cartridge spout properly Only hot/no cold Balancing spool stuck Only hot/no cold Only Replace cartridge Only cold/no hot cold/no hot Stacking (Water Choice of pipe/dis- Water comes out of spout Remove tub spout and comes out of the tance between valve and showerhead at the same flush out debris Replace showerhead dur- and showerhead less time undersized line or fittings ing tub fill mode)

2 Than 46"/multiple elbows/anything restricting flow of water exiting valve One Handle Tub/Shower Valve trim with Handheld Showerhead Flow restriction Water comes out of spout Remove tub spout and between valve and tub and showerhead at the same flush out debris Replace spout time causing restriction undersized line or fittings Valve installed upside Remove cartridge and verify Remove valve and reinstall down that the outlet hole is in in the proper orientation proper location (should be down). "Up" is on the top of the valve Restricted temper- Handle (more common In the off position, able to Remove handle, rotate ature range in knob models) is turn the handle both clock- 180 , re-install installed upside down wise and counterclockwise Temperature limit stop Remove handle and see Step Position temperature limit out of position stop to desired tempera- ture position Not able to install handle/handle Valve installed too far back from finished wall Handle does not install Contact Moen for assis- tance.

3 installation instructions rubs up against escutcheon Styles and parts vary by model. Handle is hard to Cartridge stem is diffi- Difficult movement from Replace cartridge or lubri- turn cult to rotate handle cate For further assistance, contact Moen at: USA: 1-800-289-6636 or visit Canada: 1-800-465-6130 or visit For Warranty Support Model Number installation Date INS2153C - 6/14 2014 Moen Incorporated E1. E12. Visit for product specific parts diagrams. Styles and parts vary by model. Thank you for choosing Moen. Tub/Shower Parts Supplied English English Installs behind wall. Installs on wall exterior. A. Please Contact Moen First B H. For installation Help, Missing or Replacement Parts USA C. CANADA. 1-800-BUY-MOEN 1-800-465-6130 D I. 1-800-289-6636 Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 8 EST E.

4 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 to 8:00 EST. Sat. 9:00 to 5:30 EST J O Q. U F K. x2 G R L. P. N M. Table of Contents A. B. Shower Arm Flange 4 Port Valve and Stop Tube L. M. Hex Screw 7/64 Hex Wrench C. Key Stop N. Tub Spout D. Adjustable Temperature Limit Stop O. HandHeld Shower Bracket E. Plaster Ground P. HandHeld Shower Hose F. Escutcheon Q. HandHeld Showerhead Tub/Shower Parts G. Escutcheon Screws (2-3/16 ) R. Product Identification Label H. Shower Arm Rough-in Plumbing Variations I. Lever Handle Adapter J. Adapter Screw (1/2 ). K. Lever Handle Copper ..E4. PEX ..E5. CVPC ..E5. Helpful installation Schematics ..E6. Thin Wall/Thick Wall and Plaster Ground installation ..E6-E8. trim installation ..E8-E10. Setting the Temperature Limit Stop ..E11. Care instructions ..E12. Troubleshooting E2 E3.

5 1. Determining Your Existing Rough-In Plumbing installation If you are replacing your plumbing valve, see below for four common plumb- English English ing methods. Specific rough-in fittings are not supplied. These may be required for installation . Remove existing handle and valve trim before replacing your valve. Please follow all local building and plumbing codes. Copper PEX. Helpful Tools Helpful Tools For safety and ease of faucet replacement, For safety and ease of faucet replacement, Moen recommends the use Moen recommends the use of these helpful tools. of these helpful tools. Pi p e J o i n t Co m po u nd Safety Glasses Measuring Tape Torch Safety Glasses Measuring Tape Pipe Joint Compound Front View Front View Wire Brush Phillips Screwdriver Tube Cutter Adjustable Wrench Thread Seal Tape Phillips Screwdriver Lead-free Solder Kit Thermometer Thread Seal Tape Pi p e J o i n t Co m po u nd Full Circle Crimping Tool Thermometer Tubing Cutter Adjustable Wrench Pipe Joint Compound Back View Flashlight Key Hole Saw Back View Flashlight Key Hole Saw IPS (Galvanized Iron Pipe/Threaded Connections) CPVC.

6 Helpful Tools Helpful Tools For safety and ease of faucet replacement, For safety and ease of faucet replacement, Moen recommends the use Moen recommends the use of these helpful tools. of these helpful tools. Pi p e J o i n t Co m po u nd Safety Glasses Measuring Tape Thermometer Safety Glasses Measuring Tape Pipe Joint Compound Front View Front View Adjustable Wrench Thread Seal Tape Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Thread Seal Tape Phillips Screwdriver CPVC. Pi p e J o i n t C e m e nt Co m po u nd Adjustable Wrench Pipe Joint Compound CPVC Cement Thermometer Tubing Cutter Back View Flashlight Key Hole Saw Back View Flashlight Key Hole Saw CAUTION TURN HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLIES OFF BEFORE REMOV- CAUTION TURN HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLIES OFF BEFORE REMOV- ING YOUR CURRENT FAUCET OR DISASSEMBLING YOUR CURRENT ING YOUR CURRENT FAUCET OR DISASSEMBLING YOUR CURRENT.

7 VALVE. OPEN FAUCET HANDLE TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE AND VALVE. OPEN FAUCET HANDLE TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE AND. ENSURE COMPLETE WATER SHUT-OFF HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. ENSURE COMPLETE WATER SHUT-OFF HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. E4 E5. 2. installation Schematics Thin Wall installation Thick Wall installation more than Measuring for Ideal Tub/Shower Performance English English less than 1/4" 1/4" (6mm). (6mm). Plaster Ground OR Plaster Ground installation of this product at non-recommended measurements may lead to issues such as water discharge from the showerhead during Valve tub fill mode. 2-1/4" min. (57mm). 4-1/2". 3-1/2" max. (114mm). 2 Tub/Shower (89mm) Valve Position the valve body 32 inches from the floor of the tub basin. The shower arm should be placed 78 inches above the floor of the tub basin (recommended installa- tion of the shower arm is with a flanged elbow fitting Thick wall installation : not included and attached to a wood brace).

8 The tub Thin Wall installation : spout is to be no less than 6 inches and no greater than (Using the plaster ground to support (Most installations). 78" (1981mm). 11 inches below the valve. If installing a threaded tub the valve). spout, connect to the valve with 1/2 inch pipe or 1/2 inch The thick wall installation method is used copper tubing with a threaded adapter. If installing a slip- The thin wall installation method is used when the tub/shower wall is greater than fit tub spout, connect to the valve with only copper tub- when the tub/shower wall is less than inches thick. Thick walls are usually built ing no threaded adapter is needed. inches thick (such as a fiberglass tub up with materials such as cement board, 6" (152mm) Min. surround) and will be the main source of drywall, tile etc.

9 The plaster ground will aid 11" (229mm) Max. 32" (813mm) See step for tub spout tube length. support for the valve. Installations of this with alignment and can remain attached to type require the plaster ground to remain the valve until the valve has been Use 1/2" Copper or attached to the valve. positioned and secured. IPS Pipe Only 1. Drill a 2-1/4 inch to 3-1/2 inch diameter 1. Drill a 4-1/2 inch hole in the wall (the hole thru the wall in the location shown in same size as the plaster ground) in the the installation schematic. This hole will location shown in the installation allow access to the valve but not the schematic. This hole will help support the plaster ground. valve during installation and allow access 2. Center the plaster ground / valve assembly for future servicing if necessary.

10 3. Installing Your Valve behind the wall opening. 2. Position the plaster ground in the hole so 3. Attach the water connections to the valve. that its printed face is flush with the Moen has provided a plaster ground attached to the valve to be used as 4. Break off the plaster ground cap with a finished wall. This will ensure that the an installation and alignment guide. The plaster ground comes attached pair of pliers. Once the trim is installed, the valve will be at the proper height to to the valve in the standard configuration from the factory. The plaster wall will be "trapped" between the trim accept the trim . and the plaster ground. 3. Mechanically secure the valve to the wall ground may be configured in different ways to accommodate various frame members by the use of straps (not installation needs and maximize the aesthetic look of the valve in the included) or attaching the valve shower.