Waterworks R.W. Atlas Handshower On Bar with Metal Handle User Manual

Installation guidelines

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RW ATLAS

Handshower on Bar

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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1.15.2013

These guidelines have been prepared for the professional contractor to aid in the installation of:
RW ATLAS HANDSHOWER ON BAR (STYLE# RWHS10) All dimensions are based on original
specification and are subject to change and variation.
Please consult your Design Associate for current specifications.
SEE SERVICE PART DOCUMENT FOR PART ORDERING, AVAILABLE ON WATERWORKS.COM

Style No. RWHS10

SPECIFICATIONS:
Connection Type:

3

/

4

" Copper Compression

Recommended Pressure: 45 psi
Restricted Maximum Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm. For use with

automatic compensating valves rated at 2.5gpm.


IMPORTANT:

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 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 A diverter or wall valve (sold separately) control

on/off/volume and must be installed for each fitting
that will have water flowing to it.

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 DO NOT use putty on fittings.

ROUGH IN:

¾ See Figure - 01 for Steps 1-4.

1.

Run a well supported 3/4" copper supply line from
the wall valve/diverter (sold separately) for
maximum flow.

2. Determine the ideal location of the handshower on

bar, based on user preferences. Install blocking to
properly secure unit. The distance from inlet to wall
support is 19-5/16".

3. Verify the supply is secure and level. Cap off the

supply and check for leaks.

4. Cut the copper line so it extend 15/16" from the

finished wall.

Figure - 01

19-

5

16

" FROM INLET

TO WALL MOUNT

15

16

" FROM

FINISHED WALL

ANCHOR

WALL MOUNT PLATE

SCREW

SET SCREW

HANDSHOWER
SLIDER

INLET
POST

O-RING

ESCUTCHEON

COMPRESSION NUT

COMPRESSION RING

HANDSHOWER ON BAR INSTALLATION:

¾ See Figure - 01 for Steps 5-13.

5. Unthread and remove the compression nut and

compression ring, along with escutcheon and o-ring
from the inlet post.

6. Slide the o-ring, escutcheon, compression nut and

compression ring over the inlet pipe, making sure
the threading on the compression nut is facing
outwards.

7. Position the handshower on bar assembly onto the

supply pipe until it is fully seated into the inlet post
and then hand tighten the compression nut. Slide
the escutcheon back towards the wall; and if the gap

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