Fontana Chrome 3-Way Concealed Shower Mixer FAQ
Three-Outlet Routing, Diverter Indexing & Concealed Hydraulic Testing
This chrome wall-mounted shower mixer combines a one-piece brass valve body,
ceramic flow regulation, and an integrated three-way diverter for controlled shower-function selection.
How should the three outlet branches be identified during rough-in?
Label each concealed outlet for its assigned shower function before wall closure, then verify that the diverter positions correspond correctly with the overhead shower, hand shower, or additional outlet.
How should the three-way diverter be commissioned?
Cycle the diverter through every indexed position under flowing conditions, confirming positive selection, smooth rotation, stable discharge, and complete isolation of the inactive outlet branches.
What must be pressure-tested before waterproofing and tiling?
Test the brass valve body, hot and cold supply joints, diverter chamber, and all three outlet connections while fully exposed, checking for leakage and concealed pressure loss.
How should debris be prevented from damaging the ceramic valve core?
Flush both supply lines and each outlet branch before final cartridge operation to remove pipe scale, solder fragments, sealing compound, and construction residue from the internal waterways.