Installation Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: Leaks underneath handle.
Cause: Bonnet has come loose or cartridge is 
    dirty or broken. 
Action:
Remove handle. Tighten the bonnet. If Water still 
does  not  completely  shut  off. Turn  off  water 
supply or turn off stop valves. Replace cartridge.
MAINTENANCE
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency restricts the
amount of lead used in brass and solder.  Your new faucet is made in strict compliance with
all government standards. The materials used in the manufacture of this faucet are of industry
standard quality and are similar to other plumbing products having brass fittings.
To reduce the amount of lead in your drinking water, allow the water to run for a moment before 
filling your glass and remember to always use cold water for drinking purposes.
CONSUMER PROTECTION WARNING
Your new Design House faucet is designed to give you years of trouble free performance. Keep it 
looking new by cleaning it periodically with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool and harsh 
chemicals that will dull the finish and void your warranty.
Brass finishes are polished, then protected with a lacquer coating to help prevent tarnishing. Clean 
these surfaces only with a damp, soft cloth.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
6 7 98
hotter
colder
stop on cartridge
rotational limit stop
6. Before installing escutcheon, remove the plastic cap from 
  plaster guard by twisting cap in a clockwise direction. 
  Remove the screw from the inverter.
7. Place handle on valve stem and turn handle to full on 
  mixed position. Turn on hot and cold water lines to full 
  open for one minute each. Check for leakage. Shut off 
  water at faucet. Remove the handle.
8. Before installing escutcheon, remove the plaster guard. 
  Install escutcheon (8A) onto valve and then insert screws 
  (8B) to attach to valve body. Place handle assembly (8C) 
  onto the valve and secure with set screw (8D). Attach 
  shower (8E) to shower flange.
9. ADJUSTING WATER TEMPERATURE
  Turn on water so that cold water is as cold as it will get 
  and hot water is as hot as it will get. Remove the 
  Rotational Limit Stop from the valve by sliding it off the 
  stem. Place handle back on stem and rotate fully 
  counterclockwise to the hottest position. Place a 
  thermometer in a plastic tumbler and hold in the water 
  stream. If the water temperature is above 120°F, the 
  Rotational Limit Stop must be rotated counterclockwise 
  to decrease temperature. Reinstall the stop by sliding it 
  back on to the stem before reinstalling the handle.
  MAKE SURE COLD WATER FLOWS FROM THE VALVE  
  FIRST.
  MAKE SURE WATER (AT THE HOTTEST FLOW) DOES  
  NOT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT ALLOWED 
  BY YOUR PLUMBING CODES (120°F OR 110°F).
8E
8A
8B
8C
8D
Stop Valve
Cartridge
Bonnet
Handle


