INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE STANDING TUB FILLERS Congratulations on the purchase of your Newport Brass product, an excellent choice that will give you years of quality service and enhance the look and style of your home.
Recommended Installation by a Professional Plumbing Contractor Important Notes (please read before installing) Recommended water pressure: 45 to 80 psi Product is designed to allow for installation in accordance with all national and local plumbing and building codes. During floor mounting of this product, extra care should be taken while drilling into the floor to avoid dam aging any water supply hoses or copper lines that may exist beneath.
NOTE: Skip to Installations Step 1 if you already installed Brasstech Rough-in pn#1-339. The use of Rough-in 1-339 is not required but it will greatly ease the Tub Filler installation. Site Preparation NOTICE: This installation instruction assumes the tub filler is mounted on a wood joist support floor surface.
2. Flooring Substrate / Water Supply Requirements: Figure 2 illustrates the recommended water supply connection and flooring assumptions relative to site preparation. a. Diameter of floor opening: 1⅞” min, 2 ⅛”max. b.Two FLEXIBLE HOSES (not supplied) are needed to connect water source to tub filler INLETS. The FLEXIBLE HOSE outlets must be installed so as to extend to a minimum of 2 inches above the finfinished floor. c. Tub Filler Inlet Fittings are 3/4” NPSM Female.
Installation Instructions STEP 1: Assembling the Tub Filler: Figure 3 illustrates the staggering technique required to thread the two ¾” INLETS of the flexible SUPPLY LINES through the TUBING RISER. a. Install FLANGE over the TUBING RISER. b. Pass the staggered SUPPLY LINES through the TUBING RISER. SUPPLY LINE INLETS TUBING RISER FLANGE Figure 3 Assembling the Tub Filler Note: Staggering tub filler inlet fittings will allow them to be threaded through the base. c.
PHILLIP HEAD SCREW ALLIGNMENT PLATE PLUG Figure 4 Brasstech Rough-in Kit 1-339. As shown In Figure 5, feed the Tub Filler Inlets through the ALIGNMENT PLATE. Use the 3 provided PHILLIP HEAD SCREWS to attach the Tub Filler Bottom Base to the ALIGNMENT PLATE. Place the Tub Filler on the floor and connect the Tub Filler Inlets to the appropriate hot and cold water supply of the Rough-in Kit.
BASE COVER ALIGNMENT PLATE PHILLIP HEAD SCREW (6x) BOTTOM BASE ROUGH-IN HOUSING TUB FILLER INLET Figure 5 Connecting Tub Filler to the Rough-in Kit 1-339 OR B: When used without Brasstech Rough-in Kit 1-339 Connect Tub Filler Inlets to Water Supply. Figure 6 illustrates the connecting of the Tub Filler INLETS to the ½” to ¾” ADAPTER FITTINGS. Make sure the (hot inlet label) and cold tub filler INLETS connect to the hot and cold of the water supply set-up.
INLETS 1/2" TO 3/4" NPSM ADAPTER FITTING (X2) (INCLUDED) Figure 6 Connecting Tub Filler Inlets to Water Supply. STEP 3: Pressure Test Water Supply Connection a. Before attempting to mount the Tub Filler to the floor, Test water connections to ensure water tight seals. The installer is responsible for ensuring a water tight seal. Lay the Tub Filler on the floor and pull the tub filler supply lines above the floor surface to enable leak detection as needed.
SCREW (X3) BASE ANCHOR HOLE (X3) PLASTIC ANCHOR (X3) Figure 7 Securing the Tub Filler to the floor. STEP 5: Install the Hose to the Hand Shower and the Tub Filler: Figure 8 (next page) illustrates installing one end of the HOSE to the HAND SHOWER OUTLET located under the HAND SHOWER HOLDER. Attach the other end of the HOSE to the HAND SHOWER until both are secure. a. Place the HAND SHOWER into the HAND SHOWER HOLDER. STEP 6: Confirm Tub Filler Spout and Hand Shower Functionality a.
HAND SHOWER HAND SHOWER HOLDER DIVERTER KNOB LEVER HANDLE HAND SHOWER OUTLET HOSE AERATOR REMOVAL KEY FOR 2480-4261 (GIVEN FOR FUTURE USE) Figure 8 Install the Hose to the Hand Shower and Tub Filler NWP-2040-4261 REV - G
Disclaimer Regarding Brasstech Free-Standing Tub Filler To conform to local codes and ordinances, all Brasstech Free-Standing Tub Filler products should be used in concert with an ASSE 1016 approved tempering valve to reduce the hot water supply to a safe temperature not exceeding 110°F (43°C).
