Application
Operation is possible in conjunction with:
• Pressurized storage heaters
Operation is not possible with:
• Low-pressure storage heaters (displacement water heaters)
Technical data
• Max. flow
GROHE WaterCare
• Flow pressure
- min.
- recommended
- greater than 72.5 psi, fit with pressure reducing valves
• Max. operating pressure
• Test pressure
• Temperature
- max. (hot water inlet)
• Water connection
Note
Major pressure differences between cold and hot water supply
should be avoided.
Installation
See dimensional drawing on page 1.
Flush pipes thoroughly!
Side valves
• Valve with a groove on the top edge of the cartridge (A) and
in addition marked with blue tape should be mounted on the
right (cold water) side, see fig. [1].
• Valve without a groove on the top edge of the cartridge (A)
and in addition marked with red tape should be mounted on
the left (hot water) side.
1. Screw the mounting set (B) to the bottom of the thread of the
side valve (C), see fig. [1].
Make sure that the rubber washer (B1) is on the top of the
fiber washer (B2).
2. Insert the side valve (C) through the basin hole from below.
3. Place the escutcheon O-ring (D1) on the basin and screw
down the escutcheon (D) until it stops.
4. Screw the cap (E) down to the escutcheon (D).
5. Tighten the mounting set (B) from below to secure the valve.
Mount handle (18 731) or lever (18 732), sold separately,
see fig. [1].
Cross handle (F):
- Secure the handle (F) to the stem of the cartridge (A).
Lever handle (G):
1. Slide ring (G2) on lever (G).
2. Push on lever (G) and tighten with set screw (G1).
3. Screw the ring (G2) into the cap (E) until tight.
Hand tighten only!
It is recommended that the lever (G) be installed so they point
away from the spout when in the off position.
English
8.3 L/min or 2.2 gpm/60 psi
5.7 L/min or 1.5 gpm/60 psi
7.25 psi
14.5 - 72.5 psi
145 psi
232 psi
176 °F
cold - Right hand
hot - Left hand
Spout
1. Place the O-ring (I) and the escutcheon (H1) on the basin,
see fig. [2].
2. Insert the spout (H) through the escutcheon (H1) and basin.
3. Place the gasket (J) against the bottom of the basin and
fasten with the flange (K) and nut (K1).
Tighten hexagon nut with a 13mm socket wrench, see
fig. [3].
4. Connect flexible hoses (L) from spout connection tee to the
side valves, see figs. [4] and [5].
Mount lift rod and pop-up drain
1. Screw the knob (M1) to the upper lift rod, see fig. [4].
2. Insert the lift rod (M) through the spout and screw on the
lower lift rod (N).
The connector is at the lower lift rod (N).
3. Fit pop-up drain (28 957), see page 2.
Ensure that flange of pop-up drain is sealed.
Connect wideset
Connect the side valves to the water supply. Insure the
supplied washers are used for all connections.
The cold water supply should be connected on the right side
valve (marked blue) and the hot water supply to the left valve
(marked red).
Open cold and hot water supply and check connections
for leakage.
Maintenance
Inspect and clean all parts, replace as necessary and grease
with special grease.
Shut off cold and hot water supply.
I. Ceramic cartridge, see page 2.
1. Remove handle (18 731) or lever 18 732) and cap.
2. Unscrew the ceramic cartridge (45 882, 45 883) using
a 17mm wrench.
3. Change complete ceramic cartridge or O-ring.
Observe the different replacement part numbers of the
cartridges.
II. Flow control, see page 2.
Unscrew and clean flow control (13 931).
Assemble in reverse order.
Replacement parts, see page 2 ( * = special accessories).
Care
Instructions for care of this faucet will be found in the Limited
Warranty supplement.
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