Genius-How to Clean or Replace the Balancing Spool
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This article will explain how to clean or replace the balancing spool on a Genius Electronic shower valve |
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Important: Turn off the water supply to the electronic valve before starting. You can either turn off the main power to the house or close the shut-off valves, if the valve is equipped with them. Also turn off the electrical supply to the electronic valve. Failure to do so may result in flooding, personal injury or electrical shock.
- Recommended tools: For cleaning: 10mm allen key, hook - For replacing: Phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench
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BALANCER HOW TO CLEAN |
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1. LOCATE THE BALANCER (GREEN ARROW) |
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2. WITH A 10 MM ALLEN KEY, UNSCREW THE CAP AND WITH A HOOK, REMOVE THE MOBILE PART OF THE BALANCER (GREEN ARROW). SOAK IT IN A SOLUTION OF 1/2 WATER 1/2 VINEGAR TO CLEAN IT (IF NEEDED) AND TRY TO SPRINKLE THE INSIDE OF THE BALANCER OF THAT SAME SOLUTION (BLUE ARROW) – YOU COULD ALSO INSERT A PAPER TOWEL SOAKED IN VINEGAR AND LEAVE IT FOR A FEW HOURS. 3. PUT THE PARTS BACK IN PLACE 4. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE BALANCER, SEE FOLLOWING STEPS |
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BALANCER HOW TO REPLACE |
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STEPS TO REPLACE THE BALANCER BODY (GREEN RECTANGLE) 1. OPEN THE RED BOX COVER BY REMOVING THE 8 SCREWS 2. UNSCREW THE 2 WATER INLETS BY UNSCREWING THE 2 WHITE PLASTIC HEXAGONAL NUTS (RED ARROW) 3. REMOVE THE BALANCER BRASS BODY BY UNSCREWING THE 2 OTHER WHITE PLASTIC HEXAGONAL NUTS (YELLOW ARROW) 4. DO THE STEPS BACKWARDS TO INSTALL THE NEW BALANCER. MAKE SURE YOU REINSTALL THE 4 GASKETS ** DO NOT OVERTIGHT THE WHITE PLASTIC NUTS** |
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