Before Proceeding - BLACK&DECKER Price Pfister VB8 Manual De Instrucciones

Thank you for purchasing this Price Pfister product. All Price Pfister products are carefully engineered, and factory tested to provide long
trouble-free use under normal conditions. This valve is easy to install using basic tools and our easy to follow illustrated instructions. If you
have any questions regarding this product, call 1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238).

1 BEFORE PROCEEDING:

WARNING: Read all the instructions completely before proceeding. Price Pfister
recommends calling a professional if you are uncertain about installing this product!
This product should be installed in accordance with all local and state plumbing
and building codes.
Use only 1 / 2 " Iron or Copper Pipe between valve and tub spout (No PEX)!
WARNING: This product has been designed for use with the Price Pfister 0X8,
TX8 & VX8 series pressure balancing valve (Not included, order separately). It will
not work with any other product.Please review the 0X8, TX8 or VX8 valve installation
instructions before installing this product.
NOTE: For separate pressure testing of hot and cold lines, order spare part number
974-073.
2 WATER SHUT-OFF:
Locate water supply inlets and shut off water supply valves. These are usually found
near water meter.
3 SURFACE PREPARATION:
For optimum performance of your new Price Pfister Valve, a minimum water pressure
of 20 PSI is required. Have the basic tools ready for removal of old valve. If you are
replacing an existing Valve, disconnect the old valve and clean the mounting surface
thoroughly. Align and adjust water supply pipes to recommended dimensions. For new
construction, Install water supply pipes to recommended dimensions.
4
4 TOOLS RECOMMENDED:
For Iron Pipe Installation:
● PTFE Plumber's Tape or Thread Sealant
● Phillips Screwdriver ● Adjustable wrench
● Flashlight ● Cloth
For soldered copper and non-standard installations, some additional tools may be
required.
5
A
C
B
5 CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
These instructions cover two different model types. Upon opening the box,
please check to ensure that all of the following items are included with your
model type:
A Valve Component Less Integral Stops
B Shower Only Pipe Cap C Shower Only Pipe Plug
D Valve Component with Integral Stops
E Plaster Guard F Support Plate
If any of these items are missing, please contact Price Pfister Consumer Services at
1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238).
● Slotted screwdriver
● Pipe Wrench
E
F
C
ENGLISH
6
30"
TUB &
SHOWER
6 VALVE BODY POSITION
CAUTION: Be sure to position Valve Body (6A) correctly in wall, "SHWR"
marking up.
Depth (6B) for Valve Body (6A) in wall is measured from center of shower outlet (6D)
to finished wall surface (6C). Minimum distance (6B) is 2
Height is measured from bottom of floor (6E) to center of valve body (30" for Tub &
Shower and 48" for Shower only).
7
D
B
7 SECURING VALVE BODY
3
/ " Dia. Screw Holes (7B) are provided to secure Valve Body (7A) to framing (7C) or
16
other solid support.
2
5 1
2 / " - 3 / "
8 2
6C
FINISHED WALL
6A
48"
SHOWER
ONLY
6E
FLOOR
5
7C
7B
7A
6B
6D
SHWR
TUB
1
" and maximum is 3 ".
/ /
8 2