Posi Temp Valve Install

Also called a cycling valve the posi temp valve is a design that uses the 1222 high flow pressure balancing cartridge.

Posi temp valve install.

1 the first step in your install is to cut off the water supply. If the off position able to turn the handle both clockwise and counterclockwise. Pull stop tube off of valve body. That s how the moen posi temp works in a nutshell.

Remove cartridge clip see page 2 place twisting tool on old cartridge. The valve on the posi temp shower faucet balances pressure to maintain a consistent water temperature if the pressure from hot or cold pipes increases or decreases. This commercial posi temp pressure balancing rough in valve features brass this commercial posi temp pressure balancing rough in valve features brass construction and is easy to install. A moen positemp shower valve keeps your water temperature steady within 3 degrees fahrenheit at all times according to moen but requires both hot and cold pressure to operate properly the temperature limit stops on a moen positemp valve can also be.

Expandable to multi outlet with addition of a transfer valve. Balancing water flow and temperature makes showering more comfortable. Install with posi temp pressure balancing control valve to maintain water temperature control in the shower built on the moen m pact common valve system allowing you to update the faucet style in the future without replacing any plumbing. Using pliers rotate twisting tool.

Using pliers pull on cartridge stem. How it is used. The posi temp valve should take a couple of hours for a pro to install. Remove temperature limit stops.

How to install moen shower valves. Remove handle and see step 5 3. Temperature limit stop out of position. This type of valve is also called a pressure balance valve because it balances the pressure to eliminate large changes in water pressure.

Clean valve with nylon brush and water. Flexible installation options including copper cpvc crimp ring pex cold expansion pex and ips. Handle more common in knob models is installed upside down. Remove handle rotate 180 o re install.

With the m pact common valve system you can easily upgrade the style of your faucet without replacing any of the plumbing. Remove valve and reinstall in the proper orientation.