AM-1 Series™
PROPORTIONAL THERMOSTATIC MIXING AND DIVERTING VALVE
STANDARD AND "C" TEMPERATURE RANGE MODELS - NPT, UNION
SWEAT, THREAD, CPVC AND PEX MODELS
NPT
SPECIFICATIONS
Connections:
Straight-through design (HOT and COLD at same level).
Construction:
Nickel plated brass construction. EPDM o-rings. Made in
USA.
Operating Pressure: 150 psi (1034 kPa) maximum.
Operating Temperature: 212 °F (100 °C) maximum.
Patent Information: U.S. Patent No. 6,079,625.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Mounting must comply with all local codes.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: This product should be installed by a
qualified individual, in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. It is the responsibility of the installer to properly
select, install and adjust these devices as specified in these
instructions. For installations which require compliance with
Building/Mechanical/Plumbing Codes, the appropriate AM-1
Series™ valve must be chosen and installed, and the
discharge temperature set and locked according to these
instructions. AM-1 Series models with the following
temperature ranges, 80°F–120°F (27°C–49°C) and 100°F–
145°F (38°C–63°C) are ASSE
application) certified, and CSA
Union
®
1017 (point of source
®
®
and IAPMO
listed. These
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
models shall be used to supply water to tubs, showers,
bathing facilities and other outlets. These valves should be
installed where they will be accessible for cleaning, servicing
or adjustment.
ASSE 1017 Applications—Point of Source
These AM-1 Series models can be installed in any position
consistent with the intended use. For domestic hot water
supply, the valve must be installed as shown in Fig. 1. There
shall be no shut-off valves installed between the cold water
line and the cold water connection on the AM-1 Series valve.
Check valves shall be installed as indicated. A cold water
service valve may be installed, as indicated, between the cold
water supply line to the distribution system and the cold water
line supplying both the water heater and the AM-1 Series
valve.
WATER USE FIXTURES
(1)
T
PUMP
AM SERIES
M
TO DISHWASHER IF
PERMITTED BY CODES
Fig. 1. AM-1 Series ASSE 1017 application
Installation of Union Sweat, CPVC and PEX
Connections
— Union sweat connections, if used, should be soldered
prior to assembly to the valve, or without the sealing
gasket or optional check valve present. After the joint
has cooled, the sealing gasket and/or check valves
may be installed.
— CPVC fittings are limited to a system maximum tem-
perature of 180° F (82° C) and 100 psi (689 kPa).
— Pex fitting and crimp ring (provided by Installer) are
deigned to meet ASTM F1807 requirements.
— Pex tubing used with PEX fittings must meet ASTM
F876 requirements.
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C
US
RECIRCULATION
(1)
ALLOWABLE
SERVICE
C
VALVE
H
LOCATION
HEAT TRAP
COLD WATER
6"
SUPPLY
V
WATER
HEATER
EXPANSION
TANK
M25029
62-3075EFS-01