Install Instructions
4. Disconnect the hot and cold flex hoses from the
1
⁄2"
faucet connections beneath the sink and reconnect
them to the respective hot and cold inlet ports on the
Hot-Link Valve. Locate the flow arrows on the side of
the valve to verify flow direction.
5. Install the
1
⁄2" x
1
⁄2" flex hoses provided. Connect one
hose to the hot outlet of the valve and the hot water
connection on the faucet (left side). Connect the second
flex hose to the cold outlet of the valve and the cold
water connection on the faucet (right side).
6. When all connections are made, open angle stop
valves and check for leaks.
7. Attach the Hot-Link Valve to the wall using anchor
s
crews provided.
Note: The can be disassembled for service and cleaning.
Repeat steps number 2 and 3. Unthread the valve stem
from the body and clean internal screen of debris. Reattach
valve stem securely to prevent leaks. Open angle stop
valves and check for leaks.
CAUTION: Use caution when attaching flex
hoses to the Hot-Link Valve to prevent cross-
threading or stripping of the threads.
H
ot
Shut-O
Valve
S
hut-O
V
alve
1/2” Male
(
2) New 1/2”x1/2”
T
aco® supplied ex lines
(
female x female)
Use (2) existing female
x female ex lines
1/2” Male
Hot-Link® includes (2)
plastic wall anchors
&
screws
C
old
1/2”
3/8” Male
3/8” Male
1/2”
HOT COLD
Hot-LinkPlus Trouble Shooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE TIP
No Hot Water
Clogged filter screen.
• Close angle stop valves beneath sink.
• Open hot and cold faucets to drain line of
pressure.
• Remove valve stem, thoroughly clean
screen, replace, open angle stop valves
and check operation.
Pump installed incorrectly.
• Check to see if flow arrow on pump casing
is in correct direction.
Pump not running.
• Check circuit breaker.
• Check power supply outlet.
• Check to ensure pump sensor is installed
correctly
• Check to ensure green LED on pump is on
Hoses connected incorrectly.
• Check to see if flex hoses are connected to
proper Hot/Cold ports on valve.
Abundance of Hot Water in Cold
Line
Note: It is normal for some warm
water to be in cold line during recir-
culation cycle.
If unable to flush the hot water from the
cold line by running the cold faucet, it
may indicate that the valve is damaged.
• Replace valve.
Water is too Hot
Hot-LinkPlus system has improved
delivery of hot water.
• Install mixing valve on water heater outlet.
See piping schematic on page 1.