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Single Handle Shower: M-Core How to Identify My Handle Mechanism

Preparation

  • The water supply shut off valves must be turned off, see article How To Turn Off The Water Supply to The Faucet.
  • Recommended Tools: 3/32" Hex Wrench
  • We recommend covering the drain before beginning so to not lose any parts down the drain.

Handle Removal (Style will vary by model.) 

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Using a 3/32" Hex wrench, loosen the Set Screw until you can remove the Handle. Move to Identifying Your Handle Mechanism using the chart below to determine your exact Handle Mechanism assembly.

Identifying Your Handle Mechanism (3 Unique Assemblies)
Direct Connect Handle Mechanism 

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The Set Screw will tighten against the white stem of the Cartridge (1).

Handle Mechanism Parts:

  • This style of handle does not use any mechanism parts except the Set Screw.

For further information on the Shower Handle: M-Core Valve-Direct Connect Handle Mechanism, click here.

 

Multi-Piece Handle Mechanism Type A 

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Used in M-Core 3 Series styles: Voss and 90 Degree.

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The Set Screw will tighten to the white stem of the Cartridge (1). The Handle Hub (3) in this mechanism is connected to the gray plastic Handle Adapter (2). The Handle Hub (3) is then snapped to the assembly.

Handle Mechanism Parts:

  • Gray Plastic Handle Adapter (2)
  • Handle Hub (3)

For further information on the Shower Handle: M-Core Valve-Multi-Piece Handle Mechanisms, click here.

Multi-Piece Handle Mechanism Type B 

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The Set Screw will tighten against the white stem of the Cartridge (1). This handle mechanism does not use a Handle Hub. The will gray plastic Handle Adapter (2) snaps into the assembly.

Handle Mechanism Parts:

  • Gray Plastic Handle Adapter (2)

For further information on the Shower Handle: M-Core Valve-Multi-Piece Handle Mechanisms, click here.

 

For additional information on M-Core shower products, visit Single Handle Shower: M-Core at Solutions.moen.com.


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