Follow These Steps

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• Step One

  

  Drill riser holes through the stud wall into the basement. The diameter of the hole should be ¼” larger than the diameter of the riser to allow some flexibility when hooking up the supply lines.

• Step Two

  

  Install the valve body and make sure that the faucet controls are centered and level. Do a dry assembly to ensure that all of the parts fit together properly. To prevent the heat from soldering from damaging the valve’s internal parts, remove them before you begin soldering. If the valve attaches to a screw-in fitting, solder the first piece of the pipe to the fitting before screwing the fitting to the valve.

• Step Three

  

  Ensure the blocking for the tub spout is centered six inches above the top of the tub. Faucets installed more than six inches above the spout need separate blocking. Remember, blocking for showerheads is usually 6-1/2 feet above the floor, but can be adjusted to suit your personal needs.

• Step Four

  

  Connect all of the pipes and fittings. Screw any brass fittings to the framing with brass screws to prevent the corrosion that occurs when different types of metals come into contact with each other.

• Step Five

  

  Run the supply lines to the risers, and cut pipe lengths. Test-fit each supply line and mark the adjustments on the piping. Take the runs apart and make any necessary changes. Anchor the pipes securely to the joists as you make the runs. Solder in place.