Plumbshop - Plumbing Repair Guide

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PlumbShop Repair Guide 2012_EN_PlumbShop - Plumbing Repair Guide 17/05/12 11:11 AM Page 2 Shower and bath repair troubleshooting Tub-spout diverter Ball-type diverter Bathtub problems Shower head problems Shower diverter problems Style Solution Problem Cause Shower engages only partially or not at all Tub spout diverter handle is broken or internal gate is broken or corroded Replace entire spout assembly Worn or damaged cam seal Replace Worn or damaged adjusting ring Tighten/replace Diverter valve leaks Shower engages only partially or not at all Worn or damaged seats/springs Replace Worn or corroded diverter ball Replace Water leaks from around head Nut holding head to arm is loose Tighten Washer in shower head is worn Replace Weak water flow from head Mineral deposit buildup has blocked shower head Remove/disassemble and clean w/vinegar if possible or replace Tub leaks at overflow plate Worn or damaged overflow washer Replace washer Trip lever will not separate Corroded or damaged trip lever Clean if possible or replace overflow plate and trip lever Trip lever mechanism out of adjustment Disassemble and adjust Trip lever mechanism damaged or corroded Replace Pop-up stopper "O" ring worn Replace Corroded or damaged spout or nipple Remove and clean or replace Tub will not hold water Tub spout leaks How to repair tubular drainage Rules for working with drainage systems Abrasive cloth 1. Always use new washers when replacing a part. If the “slip-joint” nut is worn, replace it. 2. Always use thread sealant tape or pipe dope on metal connections, but not on plastic connections. 3. When cutting a drain component to size, remove all PS 310 burrs from component to prevent blockage. 4. Hand tighten plastic joints and wrench tighten metal joints. WALL TUBE Remember, overtightening can strip threads or crack pipes. 5. When tightening chrome parts, protect the finish by placing a cloth between the PS 300 wrench and part, or put tape on the jaws PS 305 FLOOR TUBE of the wrench. J-BEND 6. When replacing a drainage component, bring the old part to the store to make sure you purchase the right size replacement part. 7. Follow the manufacturer’s directions accompanying the product you are using. Removes rust and corrosion from pipes and tubing prior to assembly or soldering. Cut cloth to a manageable length, and buff surface. Do not use on chrome-plated finishes. PS 366 PS 311 PS 414 P-TRAP SLIP-JOINT EXTENSION TUBE PS 362 PS 364 PS 452 PS 454 FLANGED TAILPIECE Stem-type faucets Ball-type faucets Stem-type diverter valve Shower diverter problems Problem Water drips from spout Water leaks from handle Cartridge faucets Shower and bath faucet problems Style Cause Replace PS T152 Place wrench over slip-nut and, with thumb, turn adjusting mechanism until jaws secure on slip-nut, then tighten set screw. Plumber’s wrench Use correct end of wrench to remove or replace 1-1/4”, 1-1/2” or 2” nuts or spuds. Corroded or worn seat Regrind/replace Worn or damaged stem washer Replace Worn stem Replace Worn stem diaphragm Replace Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Worn stem packing Replace Water drips from spout Worn or damaged seats Replace Worn springs Replace Water leaks from handle Worn or damaged ball Replace Water drips from spout Water leaks from handle Diverter valve leaks Worn cam or cam seal Replace Loose or damaged adjusting ring Tighten/replace Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Worn or corroded cartridge Replace Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Worn or damaged seat washers Replace Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Worn stem packing Replace Shower doesn't engage or only Worn metal valve housing partially Worn stem washer engages Replace entire diverter assembly Replace Worn diverter stem seat Regrind/replace Badly worn diverter housing Replace entire assembly 7 PS 436 S-TRAP WALL DRAINAGE CONNECTION FOR SINGLE BOWL SINKS END OUTLET TEE FLOOR DRAINAGE CONNECTION FOR SINGLE BOWL SINKS Clean surface to be PS T162 repaired. Place rubber sealing pad over leak and place one clamp over pad. Do the same to opposite side of pipe. Insert bolts through holes in clamp and screw on nuts. Tighten bolts evenly until firm resistance is met and leak stops. Faucet seat wrench The Drainage System The heart of an under-the-sink drainage system is the “J-bend.” (Its name and the names of the other drainage components are derived from their similarity to letters in the alphabet.) The J-bend acts as a “trap,” preventing odours and potentially dangerous gases from seeping into the house from SLIP-JOINT DIRECT CONNECTION the sewer system. This “trapping” CONNECTION of odours is the result of water being retained in the curve of the J-bend, causing an air-tight seal. This water seal is renewed each time water flows through the system. The J-bend becomes a “P-trap” when connected with a “wall tube” and an “S trap” when connected with a “floor tube”. There are several specialized types of tubular components for different drainage systems. In cases where there are doublebowl kitchen sinks or two vanity sinks, centre-outlet continuous wastes, PS-438 or end-outlet continuous wastes, PS-436 is used, allowing the water from both drains to be funneled into one main drain pipe. Both plastic and brass components are available in slip-joint and direct connect versions. In the slip-joint version, one unthreaded component piece “slips” through the nut and washer of its mating part and the nut is then tightened to make a compression seal. For a direct connection, the nut is slipped over a part with a flanged end. The part is then butted to its mating part and the nut is tightened. The nut holds the flanged piece tightly to its mate, forming a leakproof seal. Plastic and brass components can be used together in a system because of the similarity in outside diameters and the use of the same thread sizes and nuts. 8 Turn off water supply, remove faucet handle and valve stem. Check to see if hole in seat is square or hexagonal, then insert corresponding end of wrench into seat hole. PS T156 Turn wrench counter-clockwise and remove PS T157 seat. To insert new seat, coat threads with pipe dope, place on end of wrench, insert into faucet body and tighten. Tube cutter Loosen adjusting screw to open cutter jaw and insert tube. Line up cutting wheel with tube where cut is desired and tighten handle, securing tube and cutter. Rotate cutter around tube, tightening cutter screw every few turns until pipe cut is complete. Be careful not to overtighten, as this could disort tube. To remove any burrs, use reaming blade attached to tube cutter. PS T001 PS T004 PS T005 PS T007 Two kinds of flexible tubing are offered: Vinyl and Polyethylene. Combined, they have literally hundreds of uses. Applications include water supply lines, air conditioner drains, boat pumps, swimming pools, and many more. Turn off water supply. Remove faucet handle and valve stem. Attach correct size cutter to faucet reseating tool shaft. Correct size cutter can be determined by matching cutter with valve stem washer. Tighten cutter and secure it with locknut. Insert tool into faucet, fitting tapered section so as to secure tool while cutting. Turn the tool’s handle counter-clockwise a few turns to smooth seat. Feel for nicks or dents in seat with finger and, if necessary, repeat until seat is smooth. Use wet cloth to remove any metal particles left from grinding operation before assembly. PS T153 Before beginning work on supply lines, turn off the water supply at the main shutoff valve. Then drain the pipes by opening a faucet at the lowest level in the building. Support horizontal runs of flexible plastic supply tubing every 6 to 8 feet, vertical runs every 8 to 10 feet. When installing flexible tubing, simply make any required cut with a utility knife. With the proper fitting connection, flexible tubing can then be securely attached to the same or a different tubing material. Clean male and female parts to be soldered with abrasive cloth. Be sure not to handle cleaned area. Apply soldering paste to both parts with soldering brush. Slip male and female parts together and apply heat to the female part. Place end of solder against heated joint. The solder will melt, flowing up into the joint. Do not heat solder itself. Toilet auger Holding toilet auger tube in one hand, pull the crank handle from the tube until spring cable is drawn into tube. Place auger in toilet bowl with end of cable pointing towards opening. With curved end directing cable, push down with moderate force while turning crank handle. Continue until obstruction is cleared, then flush with water. Thread sealant tape A simple guide to using the right tubing and fitting Type of tubing Common applications Required fittings Vinyl Air conditioning drainage, aquariums, dehumidifiers Any low-pressure (up to 15 psi) COLD water line. Barbed fitting with hose clamp. Ice makers and humidifiers. Any high-pressure (up to 80 psi) COLD water line. Compression fitting with brass insert and plastic sleeve, OR barbed fitting with hose clamp. PS 2419 Pipe dope should be applied to plumbing connections to assure a proper leakproof seal and to make connections easier to disassemble if necessary. Do not use on plastic. Use finger to apply thick layer of pipe dope to pipe threads. When project is complete, wipe off excess pipe dope. Polyethylene • SHOWER AND BATH REPAIR PS 2448 • TOILET REPAIR • TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Open the wrench’s spring-loaded jaw and place over nut. Allow jaw to secure over nut. Turn handle to loosen or tighten nut. Wrench is designed to operate at any angle. PST151 PST140 MASCO CANADA LIMITED 350 South Edgeware Rd., St-Thomas, Ontario N5P 4L1 Telephone : (519) 633-5050 Fax : (800) 567-9100 1-800-567-3300 10 • TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS • FLEXIBLE TUBING • TUBULAR DRAINAGE REPAIR MKT-12-036E 9 This guide will walk you through the repair process for: • FAUCET REPAIR Faucet wrench PS TO50 PS TO52 Canada’s number one provider of do-it-yourself plumbing products. PS 2447 PS 2449 Helps provide a leakproof seal at pipe joints and provides for easier disassembly at later date. Wrap one layer of tape tightly around male pipe threads in clockwise direction. Do not use on plastic threads. Pipe dope Flaring tool Select proper hole in sizing bar (the hole closest to, but smaller than, the tube’s diameter) and insert tubing. Tighten wing nut nearest tube. Make sure tubing protrudes 1/32” to 1/16” above top of sizing bar, then tighten second wing nut. Turn handle to drive flaring point into tube and achieve desired flare diameter. PS T168 CAUTION: Wire solder Pipe repair clamps PIPE REPAIR CLAMP Flexible tubing is inexpensive, easy to cut, and install. It is especially easy to work with in cramped places because it is flexible without a lot of fittings. Faucet reseating tool PS 2410 PS 2411 PS 6053 PS 6054 Adjustable slip-nut wrench Solution Worn or damaged seat washer Remove faucet handle cap and screw. Place handle puller on handle with the puller’s legs under handle edges. Position threaded stem and pilot of puller over screw hole and slowly turn puller handle while guiding pilot into hole. Continue turning puller handle slowly to remove faucet handle. 1. Insert boring head through cross bars of strainer. Turn knob clockwise until entire head is inside opening. 2. Loosen thumbscrew and pull out about 6” (15 cm) of wire; tighten screw and turn knob clockwise using slight inward pressure until wire is inside opening. Repeat until blockage is cleared. 3. If auger cannot go past trap, remove clean-out plug, insert boring head into opening and follow instruction (2). 4. Loosen thumbscrew and remove wire from drain. Flush with clear water. Repeat process if necessary. Not for use with toilets. CENTRE OUTLET TEE PS TO71 PS TO75 Faucet handle puller Drain auger PLUMBING REPAIR GUIDE What a do-it-yourselfer should know about flexible tubing Slip flared end of spring over tubing and slide to area to be bent. Bend spring and tube slightly beyond desired angle, then back to desired angle. Remove spring by turning flared end counter-clockwise while pushing spring off tube. PS 2446 PS 438 Tub and shower repair troubleshooting Tube bending spring Plumbing tools and accessories PlumbShop Repair Guide 2012_EN_PlumbShop - Plumbing Repair Guide 17/05/12 11:11 AM Page 1 How to repair a faucet SEAT-WASHER STEM FAUCET Ball-type faucet repair SET SCREW ADJUSTING RING CAP CAM ASSEMBLY SPOUT CAM CAM SEAL BALL SEAL SLOT BODY 1. Shut off water supply valves, then drain the lines by turning faucet on. COVER 2. Pry off decorative cover and remove screw cap. CAP 3. Pull spout assembly off. 4. Pull retainer clip from its slot. 5. Using pliers, lift cartridge out of body. Note position of cartridge ears so that when replacing, they are in identical position. 6. Remove "O" rings by prying away from body and rolling new ones into place, or replace entire cartridge. 7. Reverse procedure for reassembly. “O” RINGS BODY SEAT CUTTER PS T153 LOCKNUT STEM FIG. 3 SEAT STEM NUT WRENCH “O” RING PST156 or “O” RING FIG. 4 PST157 FIG. 5 PACKING WASHER STRING PACKING PS 2347 FIG. 7 STEM CARTRIDGE SEAT WASHER STEM WASHER SCREW BASE STOP RING “O” RING BODY RUBBER SEAL DIAPHRAGM FIG. 6 FIG. 1 7. To resurface a worn or pitted faucet seat, insert faucet reseating tool as shown in (Fig.4). Press lightly and turn handle clockwise several times. Check for smoothness and be sure to remove filings with damp cloth. 8. To remove an old seat, use faucet wrench (Fig. 5) and turn counterclockwise, then lift it out. When installing a new seat, use pipe joint compound on outside threads of the seat to ensure a good seal. 9. Leaks at the faucet handle can usually be stopped by replacing the packing washer (Fig. 6). If you do not have or cannot get the correct washer, string packing (Fig. 7) can be wound clockwise around the stem using 1-1/2 times as much thickness as would be required to fill the packing nut. When the nut is tightened, the packing compresses into solid form and acts as a seal. 10. Newer cartridge stems simply require the replacement of "O" rings to eliminate leaks. Faucet repair troubleshooting Problem Water drips from faucet spout Cause Solution Worn or damaged seat washer Replace Corroded or worn seat Regrind/Replace Worn or damaged stem washer Replace Worn stem Replace Replacing float rod or float ball Replacing flush valve Turn off water supply and flush toilet to empty tank. Remove old float ball or rod by unscrewing counter-clockwise. Replace with new part and turn on water supply. If water level is too high, adjust by bending float rod down or, if too low, bend the float rod up. Be sure to hold float rod with both hands when bending to prevent damage to the ballcock. Turn off water supply. Flush toilet to empty tank and sponge out excess water. Disconnect lift wire or chain from flush lever handle and refill tube and spring from flush valve. Unscrew ballcock coupling nut and disengage water supply tube. Unscrew nuts from tank-to-bowl connecting bolts and carefully lift tank off bowl. Unscrew flush valve locknut and remove old flush valve. Thoroughly clean tank bottom around flush valve area to ensure that new unit seals properly. With tapered end of flush valve shank washer pointing down, insert discharge tube of new flush valve through bottom of tank and screw on new locknut and tighten securely. Make sure overflow tube of flush valve is in proper position. Reconnect tank to bowl and water supply tube to ballcock. Reattach lift wires or chain to flush lever and refill tube from ballcock to flush valve. Fill tank and check for leaks. Be careful not to overtighten bolts and nuts, as this will crack china tank or bowl. Replacing lift wires/tank ball Turn off water supply and flush toilet to empty tank. Unhook top lift wire from flush lever, then unscrew bottom wire from tank ball and slip out of guide arm on overflow tube. Slip new bottom wire through hook of top wire and through guide arm. Screw onto old or replacement tank ball. Attach top wire to flush lever and check to see that tank ball seats properly. If necessary, loosen and adjust guide arm to seat tank ball properly in flush valve. Problem Solution Cause Continuous water flow into bowl Leaking float ball Replace with PS 2022 Bent float rod Straighten/replace with PS 2023 Worn tank ball or flapper valve Replace with PS 2040, 2041, 2044, 2045, 3551, 6085, or 6086 Lift wire alignment Realign/replace with PS 2012 Damaged flush valve Replace with PS 2030 or 2039 Worn or damaged ballcock Repair with one of the many repair kits PlumbShop offers, or replace with PS 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, B2060, 6015, 6016, BCT015, or BCT020 Worn stem diaphragm Replace Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Worn stem packing Replace Ball-type faucet Water leaks from handle Water leaks at base of spout Replace Replace Worn or damaged ball Replace Worn cam Replace Worn cam seal Replace Loose or damaged adjusting ring Tighten if loose, replace if damaged Worn or damaged body "O" rings Replace TOILET TANK FLOAT ROD (PS 2023) TANK FLOAT BALL (PS 2022) FLUSH LEVER (PS 2010) Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Corroded or worn cartridge Replace Water leaks from handle Worn or damaged "O" rings Replace Water leaks from spout or handle Worn or damaged disc seals Loose or damaged stem screw Faucet “chatters” or “squeals” when Loose stem used Worn stem washer Cartridge faucet FLUSH LEVER AND HANDLE (PS 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 6147, 6148) LOWER LIFT WIRE (PS 2011) BALLCOCK (PS 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, BCT015) TANK BALL GUIDE OVERFLOW TUBE FLAPPER TANK (PS 2040, 2044, 2046, 6085, 6086) TOILET TANK BALL (PS 2041, 2045) FLUSH VALVE SHANK OR DISCHARGE TUBE VALVE SEAT FLUSH VALVE SHANK WASHER (PS 2094) BALLCOCK SHANK WASHER (PS 2092) FLUSH VALVE SHANK OR DISCHARGE TUBE BALLCOCK LOCKNUT TANK-TO-BOWL BOLTS (PS 2082, 2083, 2108) BALLCOCK COUPLING (PS 2087, 2140) WING NUT TANK-TO-BOWL WASHER (PS 2093) WATER SUPPLY TUBE WATER SUPPLY VALUE RUBBER and METAL WASHER TOILET SEAT HINGE (PS 2069, 2071, 2072) WAX RINGS (PS 2090, 2091) FLANGE BOLT CAPS (PS 2077) FLANGE RING EARS NOTE: PS NUMBERs DESIGNATE PLUMBSHOP PRODUCT NUMBER BULB 2 Replace Tighten or replace Tighten Replace Turn off water supply. Flush toilet to empty tank and sponge out excess water. Unscrew ballcock coupling nut and disengage water supply tube. Carefully pry off bolt caps and unscrew nuts securing bowl to floor. Carefully lift toilet straight up until bolts in floor have cleared bowl and place toilet aside. Remove old wax ring and clean seating area and toilet floor flange to ensure a good seal. Place new wax ring squarely over floor flange ring. If the new ring has a tapered end, insert this directly into the floor drain pipe. Be sure flange bolts are positioned properly in floor (a little putty will help hold them upright and in place). Lower toilet onto wax ring, pressing down with a slight rotating motion and allowing your body weight to set bowl into place and ensure a tight seal by the wax ring. Slip washers over the bolts and tighten nuts gently until bowl is secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this could cause china bowl to crack. Replace bolt caps, reconnect water supply tube and seal outside bowl edge to floor with putty or bathtub caulk. Repair/replace with PS 2023 Damaged ballcock Repair with one of the many repair kits Plumbshop offers, or replace with PS 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, B2060, 6015, 6016, BCT015, or BCT020 Worn tank to bowl washer Replace with PS 2093 Corroded or cracked bolts, nuts or fittings Replace with PS 2082 or 2108 Leaking under bowl Broken or deteriorated wax ring and gasket Replace with PS 2090, PS 2091, 2100, or 2101 Toilet wobbles on floor Toilet flange bolts are loose or broken Tighten or replace with PS 2080, 2107, 2086, or 2104 Blocked or clogged bowl Hair, wadded paper or a foreign object lodged in trap Use closet auger, PS 2419, to clear obstruction Damaged or broken ballcocok Repair with one of the many repair kits Plumbshop offers, or replace with PS 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, B2060, 6015, 6016, BCT015, or BCT020 Tank overfills Replacing lift chain and flapper Turn off water supply. Flush toilet to empty tank and sponge out excess water. Remove refill tube from ballcock. Unscrew coupling nut and ballcock locknut. Lift entire ballcock and float assembly from tank. Clean tank bottom where ballcock shank washer seats to be sure of good seal. Insert new ballcock and tighten locknut, being sure float rod fitting faces right direction. Attach water supply tube with coupling nut. Screw float rod fitting assembly into place and reattach refill tube. Turn water on, fill tank and check for leaks. Water level can be adjusted by bending float rod up or down. Turn off water supply. Flush toilet to empty tank and sponge out excess water. Unscrew ballcock coupling nut and disengage water supply tube. Unscrew nuts from bolts connecting tank to bowl and carefully lift tank off bowl. Remove old washer and thoroughly clean area to ensure that new washer will seal properly. Insert new washer in bowl opening, tapered end down. Carefully replace tank on bowl. Using new bolts, nuts, and washers, secure tank to bowl. Be careful not to crack china tank or bowl by overtightening nuts. Reconnect water supply tube to ballcock. Turn on water and flush toilet to check for leaks. Turn off water supply and flush toilet to empty tank. Remove chain from flush lever. (If you are replacing a tank-type ball with a flapper assembly, remove the old ball, lift wires and tank ball guide arm, and discard.) Remove old flapper by sliding it up and off overflow tube or, for new plastic flush valves, bend flapper ears out and off pins on valve. Replace new flapper by either (1) sliding it down over overflow tube until ring touches bottom of tank and then adjusting the flapper along lines marked “Cut” or (2) slip ears of flapper over pins on flush valve. 3 Leaking under tank Noises, whistles or whines Replacing ballcock Replacing tank-to-bowl washer TOILET BOWL FLANGE BOLT (PS 2080, 2107) FLANGE SCREWS (PS 2086, 2104) Disc faucet Water drips from faucet spout Worn or damaged seats Weak springs Bent float rod Replacing wax ring VALVE SEAT Stem-type faucet 1. Shut off water supply valves, then drain the lines by turning both faucet handles on. 2. Pry off decorative cap on handle and remove the INLET screw holding the handle. PORT 3. Gently pry off handle with a screwdriver or use a faucet handle puller. 4. Use pliers or wrench to remove stem locknut/bonnet. 5. Depending on style of faucet, either unscrew stem or lift up to remove stem cartridge from faucet body. 6. To replace stem washer, remove brass screw (Fig. 3) and replace washer. Turn off water supply and flush toilet to empty tank. Remove spring holding refill tube in place, unscrew lift wires, and remove. Unscrew overflow tube and remove guide arm by loosening screw holding it to overflow tube. Slip guide arm on new tube, screw tube into place, adjust guide arm, and replace lift wires, refill tube, and spring. When adding a tightening overflow tube, be careful not to strip threads by overtightening. A little pipe joint compound on the threads will provide a watertight seal. UPPER LIFT WIRE Water drips from faucet spout CAP It is not necessary to shut off the water or drain the tank for this repair. Unhook lift wire or chain from flush lever and unscrew locknut holding handle to tank by turning clockwise. Carefully pull handle out through hole in tank wall. Insert new handle into tank, slide locknut over lever onto threaded portion and tighten by turning counter-clockwise. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Reattach lift wire or chain to proper hole in lever arm, which will allow wires and ball to move freely. REFILL TUBE (PS 2019, 2020) “O” RINGS HANDLE Replacing overflow tube FLUSH VALVE (PS 2030, 2039) Water leaks from handle SET SCREW Replacing flush lever/handle Toilet repair troubleshooting SEAT SEALS 1 FIG. 2 STEM CERAMIC DISC Stem-type faucets HANDLE BONNET Disc-type faucet repair 1. Shut off water supply valves, and drain the lines by turning faucet on. 2. Lift handle up as far as possible and loosen set screw. 3. Lift handle off and unscrew cap. 4. Loosen screws holding ceramic disc cartridge in body and lift cartridge out. 5. On underside of cartridge are the set of seals that should be replaced. Check and clean inlet ports. 6. Reassemble by reversing the above procedure, being sure cartridge holes align with inlet ports. HANDLE Note: Refer to toilet diagram for all repairs. STEM SCREW “O” RING STEM SLEEVE Style SPOUT SCREW Reattach chain to flush lever, adjusting length as necessary. NOTE: Valve opening on brass flush valves should be cleaned with emery cloth or steel wool to remove corrosion and ensure that flapper ball seals properly. How to repair a toilet SEAT WASHER PITTED SEAT CAP SCREW RETAINER CLIP EARS PIN “O” RINGS Cartridge-type faucet repair CARTRIDGE SPRING CARTRIDGE-TYPE STEM FAUCET CAP 1. Shut off water supply valves, then drain the lines by turning faucet on. 2. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the set screw holding the handle in place and remove handle. 3. Loosen and remove the adjusting ring by using the special wrench provided in the repair kit. 4. To remove cap, use pliers and turn counter-clockwise. Protect cap finish with cloth. 5. Remove spout assembly. 6. Remove cam assembly by pulling up on ball shaft. You may need to use pliers. 7. Removing seats and springs is best done by inserting a pencil or sharp tool into the seat assembly and gently lifting it out. Check and clean inlet ports before replacing seats and springs. 8. To replace "O" rings on body, use a sharp tool to pry away from body. Roll new correct size “O” ring into place. 9. When reassembling, be sure to align slot in ball with pin in body and key on cam with slot in body. 10. Hand-tighten the cap, then screw adjusting ring into place with special wrench and replace handle. Turn on water and check for leaks. If necessary, further tighten the adjusting ring. Stem-type faucet HANDLE DIAPHRAGM-TYPE STEM FAUCET 4 How to repair a shower and bath Replacing tub spout Insert the handle of a hammer or suitable prying device into the spout opening and turn counter-clockwise. Clean the threaded portion of the pipe nipple with steel wool or a wire brush. Apply pipe dope or pipe tape and screw spout on clockwise. Note: be careful not to mar chrome finish of spout, and in case of plastic spouts, care must be taken to avoid excessive pressure which could crack the spout. Do NOT use thread sealant tape or pipe dope when installing a plastic tub spout. CAP SCREW HANDLE 5 CAP Turn off the water supply and drain lines by turning on faucet handle. Pry off decorative cap and remove handle screw. Remove handle and escutcheon. Remove retainer clip with pliers and pull cartridge out of the faucet body. Be sure to note position of ears on cartridge so that they are positioned correctly during assembly. Check "O" rings and cartridge for wear or damage and replace where necessary. Reverse procedure for reassembly, turn on water and check for leaks. RETAINER CLIP ESCUTCHEON FAUCET BODY HANDLE SCREW HANDLE CARTRIDGE “O” RING STOP TUBE HANDLE COVER Shower and bath valve repairs Turn off water supply and drain lines by turning on faucet handles. Remove screws holding handles to stems CAP SCREW HANDLE FLANGE FLANGE STEM BONNET and pry handles off. You may have NIPPLE to use a faucet handle puller if handle is corroded. Wrap tape around flange, and using pliers, turn counter-clockwise to remove. Remove flange nipple in the same PACKING “O” RING SEAT manner. After removing flange and nipple, stem and bonnet can be removed. Depending on whether the stem is on the hot side or cold BONNET STEM BIBB STEM SCREW HANDLE BONNET side determines the direction to WASHER SCREW NUT turn to remove stem and bonnet from body. Remove packing from inside bonnet and replace. Use a faucet seat wrench to remove and replace faucet seat. If valve does not have removable seat, you may wish to refinish seat with a faucet reseating tool. Replace bib washer at bottom of stem if worn or damaged. Reverse above procedure to reassemble valve. Turn on water and check for leaks. Turn off water supply, then drain lines by turning on faucet handles and diverter handle. NIPPLE BALL Cartridge-type shower and bath valves Tub-shower diverters PS 2520 PS 2521 PS 2522 Repairing ball-type tub and shower faucets Turn off water supply valves and drain lines by turning on faucet handles. For lever style handles, locate set screw holding handles, loosen and carefully pry handle off stem or use faucet handle puller. Round style handles require the removal of the decorative cap, then the screw, and prying off of handle. Cover the cap with tape to protect the finish, and using pliers, unscrew counter-clockwise. Lift out cam assembly and ball, then using a pencil or sharp tool, lift out seats and springs. Check all parts for wear and damage and replace where necessary. When reassembling, be sure that slot in ball slips into pin in valve body and that lug on cam assembly slides into slot on valve body. Screw cap on clockwise and replace handle. Turn on water and check for leaks. Tighten cap further if leaks develop. ESCUTCHEON CAM SEAT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY VALVE BODY A diverter functions in the same manner as a faucet. For stem-type diverters, turning the handle causes the stem to move into the valve seal and SHOWER/OUTLET HOT-WATER SUPPLY INLET redirect the water to the shower head. To disassemble a stem-type COLD WATER diverter, follow the instructions SUPPLY INLET provided for stem-type faucets. Check all "O" rings, washers and packing for wear or damage and replace where necessary. For balltype diverters, follow instructions provided for ball-type faucets and check seals, springs, seats, and ball for wear or damage. STEM HOLLOW HOUSING If the hollow diverter housing has worn out so that the water flow cannot be diverted, you will have to replace the whole diverter valve assembly. 6