How To Repair A Moen 1222 Cartridge

1222 Cartridge: Single Handle Shower- PosiTemp

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This article will requite stride-by-step instructions on how to replace a 1222 cartridge in a single handle PosiTemp valve shower.

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​ Training:

• The water supply close off valves must be turned off- see commodity How to Turn Off the H2o Supply to the Faucet .
• Recommended Tools:Large Pliers or Aqueduct Locks, Needle Nose Pliers, Phillips Screwdriver
• The following instructions presume the handle and associated handle pieces have been removed. For boosted details, visit solutions.moen.com  and select the type yous are repairing. The faucet guide will contain specific information on handle assemblies associated with that mode of production.
• We recommend covering the drain before get-go then to not lose any parts down the drain.

For more information on the 1222 Cartridge Installation, come across video, Installing a 1222 Cartridge.

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Valve and Escutcheon

Disassembly: 1. Remove the retainer clip by using needle olfactory organ pliers to slide the retainer prune upward (#three) and out from the peak of the valve trunk (#5). Be careful not to driblet the servant clip (#3) behind the wall. *If the retainer clip (#3) inaccessible, utilise a Phillips screwdriver to unthread the escutcheon screws (#1) and remove the escutcheon plate (#2). ii. Remove the cartridge (#4) by using the plastic twisting tool to rotate the cartridge (#4) a little more than ane/iv of a turn (45 degrees). The cartridge (#4) body will slightly bulge outwards. Remove the twisting tool. Using pliers or aqueduct locks, grab the stem of the cartridge (#4) and pull the cartridge (#iv) out. This may require some try. Note: It is highly recommended to clean and flush the valve body (#5) before installing the new cartridge (#4). See Valve Body Cleaning and Flushing for additional details.

Assembly: 1. Lubricate the surface of the oval condom grommets that are on either side of the cartridge (#4) facing out.

2. To install the new cartridge (#four), make certain the H and C tab is pointing upwards. Slide the cartridge (#iv) into the valve body (#5). Exercise not rotate the cartridge. The rubber ovals are not permanently affixed and may autumn off. Make sure the H&C tab on the cartridge (#four) is flush with the valve trunk (#5).

three. Gently slide the retainer prune (#iii) back through the slot on the contumely valve body (#5). If you encounter any resistance, make certain the cartridge (#iv) is flush with the valve body (#5).I f the retainer prune (#3) cannot exist installed for any reason or it appears to be damaged or broken, the h2o cannot be turned back on to the faucet until the retainer prune (#3)  is replaced.

iv. Position the stem of the cartridge (#iv) ensuring the "notched" side of the brass stem is facing opposite of the "H&C". To opposite Hot and Cold see article How to Opposite Hot and Cold for a 1222 Cartridge. Incorrect

For additional information on Moen products visitsolutions.moen.com and select the type of production you are repairing. The guide volition comprise repair details, troubleshooting and specific data on assembling handles associated with that style of product.

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