Waterworks Universal 1/2" Thermostatic Valve User Manual

Installation guidelines

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UNIVERSAL

1/2" THERMOSTATIC VALVE

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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6.13.2014

These guidelines have been prepared for the professional contractor to aid in the installation of:
UNIVERSAL 1/2" THERMOSTATIC VALVE STYLE NO. GUTH56, GU56TH (UK)
All dimensions are based on original specification and are subject to change and variation.
Please consult your Design Associate for current specifications.

Style No.

GUTH56†

Code No. GUSV56R

SPECIFICATIONS:

Fitting Hole Diameter

Ш4-1/2" (Ш 114mm)*

Inlet/Outlet Connection
Size & Type:

1/2" Female NPT†

Recommended Water
Pressure:

45 psi (3 Bar)

Unrestricted Maximum
Flow Rate:

7gpm @ 45 psi
(26 L/min @ 3 Bar)

Valve Material:

Wax Element

Water Pressure:

20 psi MIN - 80psi MAX
(1.4 Bar Min - 5.5 Bar Max)

* Ш4-1/2" (Ш 114mm) hole is required for servicing.

† UK Style No. GU56TH supplied with 4 BSP Adapters,
assembly required.

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 This valve includes integrated service stops. Make

sure the tile guard is in place.

¾ This valve features anti-scald protection. The risk of

scalding exists until the installer had properly
calibrated/adjusted the temperature setting during
final trim installation.

¾ This product must be installed by a professional

licensed contractor.

¾ Check local building and plumbing codes to ensure

that your installation conforms to all applicable
requirements. In the State of Massachusetts, all
installations must comply with the rules and
regulations set forth within 248 CMR.


¾ Supply fittings are designed in accordance with

pressure and temperature ratings specified in ASME
A112.18.1/B125.

¾ DO NOT APPLY DIRECT HEAT TO THE VALVE. Pre-

solder any connections to prevent damage to the
cartridge and service stop seals.

¾ The trim should be on-site prior to rough in and

allows the installer to visualize the installation.

¾ This thermostatic valve only mixes hot and cold

water and does not have volume control or shut off
capability. A diverter or wall valves (SOLD
SEPARATELY) control on/off/volume and must be
installed for each fitting that will have water flowing
to it. This valve cannot be used with a diverting tub
spout.

¾ Insure that the hot and cold supply lines are

connected to the valve according to the markings
on the valve body: NO INVERSE CARTRIDGE IS
AVAILABLE.

¾ Inspect this product to assure you have all parts

shown that are required for proper installation.

¾ Check incoming water pressure.

¾ If valve is going to remain unused for an extended

period of time (over 3 months), then the water to
the valve should be shut off (via service stops or
system control valve) and the volume control valves
should be opened to allow the water in the
thermostatic valve to evaporate. This is to keep the
cartridge from being exposed to stagnant or hard
water, which can cause the valve to malfunction.

¾ It is recommended to flush the supply lines prior to

valve installation.


ROUGH-IN:

1.

Remove TILE GUARD from VALVE BODY by
unthreading the SCREWS, as shown in Figure - 01.

VALVE

BODY

TILE

GUARD

SCREWS

VALVE

BODY

TILE

GUARD

SCREWS

FIGURE - 01

2. Make sure the valve body is positioned according to

valve markings so the inlets are situated with hot
piped on the left and cold piped on the right. Turn
the service stops to the right to close and to the left
to open. See Figure - 02.

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