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How to Install Fontana Kiev Chrome Thermostatic Shower System Set

Shower-Head Installation

No tools required, ½ connector fits standard-sized shower plumbing.

Use your hands counterclockwise to unscrew the old showerhead and removed it.
Take out the showerhead, make sure the shower filter is placed in the connector.
Ensure the showerhead full horizontal alignment wall mounted shower arm thread.
Use your hands clockwise to tighten showerhead.

Hand-Held Shower Instructions

5. Hole Locations For Wall Mount

Remove Front Cover (5A) from Wall Mount (5B). Use Wall Mount Screw Holes (5C) to place the desired location. Using a punch or awl, tap the screw hole locations. Holes must be vertically aligned.

7. Wall Mount Installation

Place Wall Mount (7A) into wall and inset Mounting Screws (7B) through Wall Mount Holes (7C) and tighten until Wall Mount (7A) is flush with the wall. Do Not Over Tighten! Insert Front Cover (7D) into Wall Mount (7A).

8. Drop Elbow & Hose Installation

Apply PTFE plumbers tape on both ends of Pipe Nipple (8A) (not included). Screw Pipe Nipple (8A) into the elbow inside the wall. The Pipe Nipple (8A) is to project 1/4” – 3/4” from the finished wall. Screw Drop Elbow (8B) onto Pipe Nipple (8A) and tighten until Drop Elbow (8B) is property positioned and flush to the finished wall.

Place Rubber Seal (8C) inside Hex Hose Fitting (8D). Connect Hex Hose Fitting (8D) into Drop Elbow Outlet (8E) by turning Hex Hose Fitting (8D).

9. Unit Start Up
Turn on hot and cold water supplies, and check al connections for leaks.

10. Final Flushing

For final flushing, turn valve on and allow water to run through the Hose (10A) for several minutes. Allow water to run for several minutes until all foreign matter clears the line.

11. Shower Arm Installation

Place Rubber Seal (11A) inside Tapered Hose Fitting (11B). Conned Hand Shower (11C) to Hose (11D) by turning Tapered Hose Fitting (118) clockwise.

Warning: Make sure Hand Shower (11C) is securely tightened to Hose (11D).

Body Jets Installation

Multiple Bodyspray Installation

• Water Supply

• Nipple Mamelon Nipple

• Pressure Balancing Loop

1. Route the water supply lines.

2. If installing more than one bodyspray off the same supply line, construct a pressure balancing loop. Locate a tee along the loop at each bodyspray installation location.

3. Do not strap the pipes at this time.

Single Bodyspray Installation

• Nipple Mamelon Nipple

1. Route the water supply line.

2. Install an elbow to the end of the supply pipe at the bodyspray installation location.

Install the Plaster Guard

• Elbow (or Tee)

• Install the plaster guard

Set Piping Depth

Align mark with front of the stud face

• Thin Wall

Align mark with front of the stud face

• Standard Wall

Install the plaster guard. Push until the plaster guard is snug against the face of the elbow (or tee).

1. Install the water-resistant wall board.

2. Cut out a 4" (10.2 cm) to 4-1/4" (10.8 cm) square at each the installation location.

3. Install the finished wall material.

• Escutcheon

• Leak Shield

• Adapter

• Extension

• Socket Wrench With Bit

• Screw

• Waterway Passage

1. Insert the escutcheon into the rough opening. The double ribs of the leak shield should be facing up.

2. If the leak shield makes contact with the elbow: Enlarge the hole in the back of the leak shield to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm).

3. Thread the adapter onto the nipple using the provided 11 mm bit, 11 mm or 7/16" socket, extension and socket wrench. Use masking tape to hold the bit in place, as the bit could fall off and cause damage.

IMPORTANT! The escutcheon should sit loosely at this point. If it is tight against the wall, use a longer pipe nipple.

4. Align the groove in the waterway with the double ribs on the leak shield.

5. Press the waterway into place over the adapter. Secure the waterway to the adapter with the screw provided.

6. Verify that the escutcheon does not turn or shift.