Installation: temperature adjustment – Acorn SFST VALVE User Manual

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1. Locate mixing valve fixture in a suitable place

accessible for servicing and adjusting. Valve
fixture should be as close as possible to point
of use.

2. Thoroughly flush supplies.
3. Connect Hot and Cold supplies to mixing valve

inlets and outlet to fixture(s). Valve fixture
connections are 1/2” NCT, for supply lines
by others.

4. Turn on supplies and inspect for leaks. Tighten

connections if leak(s) are detected.

5. Turn on fixture and allow to run until water

temperature stabilizes. Measure water
temperature. If water is not at desired
temperature adjust as needed, (refer to
adjustment section below). Maximum
recommended outlet temperature is 115°F
(46°C).

1. Loosen locknut. Detail A
2. Turn on fixture so temperature can stabilize.
3. Using 1/4” allen wrench turn adjustment stem

counter-clockwise for hotter or clockwise for
colder outlet temperature. Detail B

4. Tighten locknut to prevent any unauthorized

or accidental temperature adjustment.

5. Re-check temperature.

INSTALLATION:

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:

Acorn Controls

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®

, A member of Morris Group International

SFST Installation & Operation Manual

DETAIL A

DETAIL B

LOCKNUT

5/8" WRENCH

1/8" ALLEN

WRENCH

ADJUSTMENT

STEM

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

INSTALLER

PROVIDED

1/2” NCT RISER,

SUPPLIES AND

CONNECTIONS

Date: 04/01/14

Manual #7802-117-000

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