Install Instructions

Professional Plumbing Installation Guide
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Shower Valve Connections
Uponor AquaPEX tubing is suitable for
hot and cold inlets on the shower valve,
as well as the supply to the showerhead.
Refer to Figure 5-13 for an illustration
of valve connections.
ProPEX Copper Tub Ells
The ProPEX Copper Tub Ell provides a
90-degree transition from tub and shower
valve to Uponor AquaPEX tubing.
• Uponor offers this product in several
sizes. Refer to the Uponor Product
Catalog for a complete listing.
Caution: Do not use Uponor
AquaPEX tubing to connect the
tub and shower valve to the tub
downspout as this may create
excessive back pressure in the
valve, causing it to remain
slightly open.
ProPEX Copper Stub Ells
Uponor Copper Stub Ell provides a
90-degree transition from Uponor
AquaPEX tubing to copper.
• Uponor offers this product in several
sizes. Refer to the Uponor Product
Catalog for a complete listing.
• You may use a ProPEX Copper Stub
Ell at the fixture to exit from the wall
instead of a Drop Ear Bend Support.
Figure 5-13: Valve Connection Example
Figure 5-14: Tub Ell
Figure 5-15: Stub Ell