T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Water pressure
Recommended
Maximum
Hot water temp.
Recommended
Maximum
Flow rate - 18443001
handshower
spout
Flow rate - 18440001
handshower
spout
* Please know and follow all applicable local plumbing
codes when setting the temperature on the water heater.
I NSTAL L AT IO N CONSID ER ATION S
I n s p e c t t h e p ro d u c t fo r s h i p p i n g d a m a g e
b e fo re i n s t a l l a t i o n . C l a i m s fo r s h i p -
p i n g d a m a g e m a d e a f t e r t h e p ro d u c t i s
i n s t a l l e d w i l l n o t b e h o n o re d .
⁄ For best results, Hansgrohe recommends that this unit
be installed by a licensed, professional plumber.
⁄ Please read over these instructions thoroughly
before beginning installation. Make sure that you
have all tools and supplies needed to complete the
installation.
T h i s t r i m i s fo r u s e w i t h ro u g h va l ve
13 4 4 4181 ( n o t in c lude d).
⁄ The mounting surface must be finished and made
watertight before installation of this trim kit.
⁄ Protection against backflow is provided by a check
valve in the handshower hose and by an automati-
cally resetting diverter.
2
15 - 75 PSI (0.1 - 0.5 MPa)
145 PSI (1 MPa)
120°-140° F (48° - 60° C)*
158°F (70° C)*
1.75 GPM (6.6 L/min) max.
6 GPM (22.7 L/min) @ 44 PSI
2.0 GPM (7.6 L/min) max.
6 GPM (22.7 L/min) @ 44 PSI
E N G L I S H
⁄ This unit is not anti-scald. In Massachusetts, or if re-
quired by local plumbing code, install an approved
remote pressure balance valve or other approved
anti-scald device.
⁄ 18443001 only: This handshower is for use with
automatic compensating valves rated at 1.3 GPM
(4.9 L/min) or less.
⁄ 18440001 only: This handshower is for use with
automatic compensating valves rated at 1.5 GPM
(5.7 L/min) or less.
⁄ To prevent scald injury, the maximum output tem-
perature of the shower valve must be no higher than
120°F (49°C). In Massachusetts, the maximum
output temperature can be no higher than 112°F
(44°C).
⁄ Keep this booklet and the receipt (or other proof
of date and place of purchase) for this product in
a safe place. The receipt is required should it be
necessary to request warranty parts.