Operation & Maintenance
Initial 30 Day Inspection
Inspect cartridge within 30 days of initial operation.
If inspection determines that your water system is
causing deposits and foreign matter to build-up,
then adjust cartridge maintenance accordingly.
Cartridge Replacement
1) Shut off hot and cold water supplies to valve.
2) Remove safety cap by inserting a small
screwdriver into the widest opening at the base
of the cap and pry upward. This will expose the
cartridge stem and cartridge retaining unit.
3) Remove retaining nut by turning counter-clockwise
with adjustable wrench. Grasp cartridge with
pliers and remove from body by pulling straight
out. A slight rocking rotation may be required to
loosen while removing.
4) Lubricate cartridge o-rings with a small amount of
lubricant prior to reinstalling. Insert replacement
cartridge into valve body, applying enough force to
ensure cartridge is fully seated. Install cartridge
with keyway inline with Symmons logo located
retaining nut
Torque to 132 inch lbs. (15Nm)
on front of valve casting as shown below to the
left. Install retaining nut back onto valve body.
5) Refer to "Setting Valve Temperature" section (pg.4)
to properly set valve to desired temperature.
Service Instructions
Cleaning or replacing filter washer and check valve:
1) Remove union adapter nut from valve body and
then valve fitting from union adapter.
2) Clean filter washer seated in valve fitting by
soaking both in household vinegar and rinse under
running water. Ensure not to damage screen in
filter washer.
3) Replace filter washer into center of valve fitting.
4) Replace check valve by removing from center of
valve body port connection.
5) Fasten and tighten union adapter nut over valve
fitting to valve body.
Seasonal Use
If valve is used seasonally, such as in schools or
campgrounds, then perform the following steps to
avoid damage caused by freezing water when valves
are not in use:
1) Shut off hot and cold water supplies.
2) Remove valve cartridge and drain all water.
3) Drain water from the supply lines and valve body.
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