Installation Instructions / Warranty Montreux 16544XX1 Montreux 16550XX1
16544XX1 16550XX1 Technical Information Recommended water pressure Recommended hot water temp. Max. flow rate of handshower 45 - 80 psi 120° - 140°F* 2.5 gpm *Know and follow all local plumbing codes when setting the temperature on the water heater. max. 43" Installation Considerations • For best results, Hansgrohe recommends that this unit be installed by a licensed, professional plumber. • Backflow protection is provided by a check valve in the high pressure hose and by a self-resetting diverter.
Installation Remove the plaster shields from the hot and cold valves and the spout tee. Remove and discard the snap connectors and screws. 16550 only: Remove the cold cartridge. Install the new cold cartridge included with the trim kit.
All models: Lubricate the index cap o-rings with a small amount of the enclosed grease (1). Install the hot and cold index caps on the handles. Lightly lubricate the threads on the mounting plates. Install the sealing rings. Push the handles over the valve stems. Affix the handles to the valves by rotating the flanges clockwise. Turn the valves to the off position. 16544 only: Rotate both handles clockwise.
16550 only: Rotate the hot handle clockwise, the cold handle counter-clockwise. Remove the spout tee plug using a 27 mm wrench. All models: Push the diverter firmly into the spout tee. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to loosen the spout screw. Push the spout over the diverter. Install the diverter knob.
Tighten the spout set screw using a 3 mm Allen wrench. Pull the Secuflex hose up and away from the handshower holder base. 2 Disconnect the Secuflex hose from the high pressure hose by unscrewing the white plastic hose nut (1). 3 Remove the brass plug from the high pressure hose (2). Install the check valve in the high pressure hose (3). The arrow on the check valve must point in the direction of the water flow. Connect the handshower hose to the high pressure hose. (4).
Remove the nut and insert from the handshower holder. Push the Secuflex hose over the handshower hose. Tighten the white plastic hose nut. Compress the Secuflex hose and grasp the end of the handshower hose. Push the handshower hose through the handshower holder. Snap the two halves of the hose insert around the hose . Push the nut over the end of the handshower hose. Screw it into the handshower holder. Push the handshower holder escutcheon over the handshower holder. Install the handshower on the hose.
Cut the o-rings on the end of the Secuflex hose. Feed the Secuflex hose back through the base and under the mounting surface. Position the handshower holder on the base. The positioning pin on the base should go into the hole on the handshower holder. Secure the holder to the base by rotating the escutcheon clockwise. User Instructions If it becomes difficult to pull the handshower out, lubricate the hose with silicone lubricant.
Scale Removal The handshower incorporates the Quiclean™ cleaning system. Turn the water on lightly and rub across the spray channels to dislodge scale deposits. To remove scale deposits from the spray face, pour about ¾" of a commercial scale remover such as LimeAway or CLR into a shallow dish – dilute if directed to do so by the label instructions. Soak the spray face in the solution for the amount of time specified on the label. Rinse the handshower with clear water. Install the handshower.
Replacement Parts 8 11 9 1 2 3 5 14 5 4 10 15 6 13 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 spout diverter knob aerator cross handle screw cover (set) flange diverter handshower screen washer handshower holder escutcheon hose check valve lever handle cold cartridge 98606XX0 98607XX0 98575XX0 16291XX0 97987000 98605XX0 97146000 16320XX1 94246000 96433XX0 96237XX0 94148000 94074000 16691XX0 94008000* *included with lever handle version only 10 12 XX = 00 82 83 colors chrome brushed nickel polishe
Cleaning Recommendation for Hansgrohe Products Modern lavatory faucets, kitchen faucets, and showers consist of very different materials to comply with the needs of the market with regard to design and functionality. To avoid damage and returns, it is necessary to consider certain criteria when cleaning.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND HANSGROHE WILL NOT PAY FOR: A. Conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship. B. Conditions, malfunctions or damage resulting from (1) normal wear and tear, improper installation, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, negligence, accident or alteration, or (2) the use of abrasive or caustic cleaning agents or “norinse” cleaning products, or the use of the product in any manner contrary to the product instructions.
