Waterworks R.W. Atlas Exposed Thermostatic System with 8" Shower Rose, Extended Arm, and Metal Wheel Handles User Manual

Installation guidelines

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RW ATLAS

Exposed Thermostatic System with 8" Shower Rose

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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8.26.2014

These guidelines have been prepared for the professional contractor to aid in the installation of:
RW ATLAS EXPOSED THERMOSTATIC SYSTEM WITH 8" SHOWER ROSE WITH METAL WHEEL OR
LEVER HANDLE & WITH HANDSHOWER STYLE #'S RWXS21, RWXS31, RWXS41 & RWXS51
[RW21XS (UK), RW31XS (UK) RW41XS (UK) & RW51XS (UK)].
All dimensions are based on original specification and are subject to change and variation.
Please consult your Design Associate for current specifications.

Metal Wheel Handle
Style No. RWXS21

Metal Lever Handle
Style No. RWXS31


Metal Wheel Handle &
Handshower
Style No. RWXS41


Metal Lever Handle &
Handshower
Style No. RWXS51


† UK Styles supplied with 2 BSP Adapters each,
assembly required.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Connection Type:

3

/

4

" Copper Compression

Inlet Spread: 11

1

/

2

" MIN - 11

3

/

4

" MAX

Overall Height 79" (Adjustable)
Recommended Pressure: 45 psi
Restricted Maximum Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm. For use with

automatic compensating valves rated at 2.5gpm.


IMPORTANT:

¾ WARNING: This product is large and heavy and it is

strongly recommended that 2 or more persons
install this unit.

¾ To ensure this product is installed properly, you

must read and follow these guidelines.

¾ The owner/user of this product must keep this

information for future reference.

¾ This product is supplied with the Waterworks

Universal Thermostatic Valve (STYLE # GUTH37)
which features anti-scald protection. The risk of
scalding exists until the installer has properly
calibrated/adjusted the temperature setting during
final trim installation. Refer to the Installation
Guidelines of the thermostatic valve for additional
information.

¾ Be sure your installation conforms to federal state,

and local codes. In the State of Massachusetts, all
installations must comply with the rules and
regulations set forth within 248 CMR.

¾ This product must be installed by a professional

licensed contractor and must be onsite prior to
rough-in, this allows the installer to visualize the
installation.

¾ Proper blocking in the wall is required.

¾ Inspect this product to ensure you have all the parts

required for proper installation.

¾ Use only a strap wrench or protected/smooth-jaw

wrench on any finished surface.

¾ Install accessible hot and cold service stop valves to

facilitate servicing.

¾ DO NOT use putty on fittings.

¾ Note: The inlet legs are insulated to protect the user

from the extreme water temperatures.

ROUGH IN:

¾ See Figure - 01 & Figure - 02 for Steps 1-3.

¾ Determine the ideal location of the valve and inlet

legs, based on user preference. The distance from
the center of the valve to the inlet connections is
32-5/8".

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