GrohFlex

Advanced Universal Rough-In Valve System

Agenda

• Leap Forward…

GrohFlex Overview

• Steps for Specification 1. Universal Rough-In 2. GrohFlex Functions & Trim Kits 3. Select a Trim Style

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GrohFlex Comparisons

1. GrohFlex/GrohSafe/GrohTherm 2. GrohFlex vs iBox

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Leap Forward… GrohFlex Overview

Universal Rough-In Bathroom Trim Kit

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Leap Forward… GrohFlex Overview Define your style.

Choose from GrohFlex Authentic, Timeless, or Cosmopolitan design styles to coordinate with the wide range of GROHE faucets and shower products.

Start projects now.

With GrohFlex, final design decisions can be made later in the construction process after you’ve chosen fixtures, tile and colors.

Save Time and Money.

Multiple shower installation options are made possible with one universal, in-wall rough-in solution

Times Change, Styles Change.

GrohFlex allows users to switch styles without the expense of new piping or tile.

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Leap Forward… GrohFlex Overview Easy to Upgrade.

As the home changes with the addition of children or older family members, GrohFlex allows you to easily, upgrade your shower from pressure balancing technology to thermostatic safety valve technology without breaking into expensive tile or stone.

Quick and Simple Maintenance

Avoid expensive shower wall repairs.

GROHE TurboStat Technology

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Leap Forward… GrohFlex Overview

• Designed Specifically for the North American Market • ½ inch installation for all functions, including 14 gpm (at 45 psi) high-flow thermostatic custom shower control module • All Controls operated from a single axis , reducing the need for separate volume controls • Integrated service stops, check valves and a flushing system make installation fast and easy • Integrated backchannel allows for use in tub/shower installation with diverter spouts (no twin ell needed) • Thin wall mounting capability, designed for acrylic and fiberwall installations 6

Step 1: Leap Forward

GrohFlex

Universal Rough-In

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GrohFlex Universal Rough-in Fixing point to back wall ½” hot water inlet Fixing point to front wall Leveling points ½” cold water inlet Removable protection cover printed with installation information 8

GrohFlex Universal Rough-in Installation depth template ½” outlet Service stop Leak-proof housing Flushing plug ½” outlet 9

Step 2: Adapt and Thrive

GrohFlex

Function & Bathroom Trim Kits

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Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Single Function Pressure Balance

Shower or Tub/Shower with Diverter Spout 11

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Single Function Pressure Balance

Shower or Tub/Shower with Diverter Spout 270 ° Lever Rotation PBV Handle to open at cold water, moving through warm water to hot water 12

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Single Function Thermostat

Shower or Tub/Shower with Diverter Spout 13

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Single Function Thermostatic

Shower or Tub/Shower with Diverter Spout 100 ° F/38 ° C Safety Stop Button Double Scale Marking: ° F/ ° C Temperature Control Volume Lever 14

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Dual Function Pressure Balance

2 Shower Outlets or Tub/Shower without Diverter Spout 15

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Dual Function Pressure Balance

2 Shower Outlets or Tub/Shower without Diverter Spout 270 ° Lever Rotation Aquadimmer volume/diverter lever Turn left to operate outlet #1 Turn right to operate outlet #2 Temperature Control 16

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Dual Function Thermostatic

2 Shower Outlets or Tub/Shower without Diverter Spout 17

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Dual Function Thermostatic

2 Shower Outlets or Tub/Shower without Diverter Spout Double Scale Marking: ° F/ ° C 100 ° F/38 ° C Safety Stop Button Temperature Control Aquadimmer volume/diverter lever Turn left to operate outlet #1 Turn right to operate outlet #2 18

Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Custom Shower Thermostatic

High Flow ½” Mixing Valve (14 gpm at 45 psi). Separate volume controls required.

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Adapt and Thrive:

GrohFlex Functions

Custom Shower Thermostatic

High Flow ½” Mixing Valve (14 gpm at 45 psi). Separate volume controls required.

Double Scale Marking: ° F/ ° C 100 ° F/38 ° C Safety Stop Button Temperature Control 20

Step 3: Adapt to any Environment

GrohFlex

Trim Styles and Coordinating Products

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3 Trim Styles Available Timeless Available in Starlight Chrome, Brushed Nickel Authentic Available in Starlight Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel, and Oil Rubbed Bronze Cosmopolitan Available in Starlight Chrome, Brushed Nickel 22

3 GrohFlex Trim Options

Timeless

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Timeless Essence Concetto Arden Tenso Atrio 24

3 GrohFlex Trim Options

Authentic

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Authentic Geneva Kensington Seabury Bridgeford Somerset 26

3 GrohFlex Trim Options

Cosmopolitan

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Cosmopolitan Bau Loop Eurodisc Cosmopolitan Ondus Veris Eurosmart Europlus Eurosmart Cosmopolitan GROHE Allure 28

Additional Tips Frequently Asked Questions •

Refer to the product TPI for additional information and calibration steps.

• Are Extension kits available? • Yes, Refer to TPI for extension set Part Number. Extension kits will increase the fitting depth by 25mm or 1”.

• Are reversed thermostatic cartridges available?

• Yes, part no. 47 175 (1/2”) • Do the Dual Function Pressure Balance and Thermostatic Valves have Volume Controls?

• Yes, the volume controls will control the flow rate from low to high. Turn from the off position at 6:00 to the left or right to operate the preferred outlet.

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Step 4: GrohFlex Comparisons

GrohFlex/GrohSafe/GrohTherm

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GrohFlex/GrohSafe

Single Function Pressure Balance Price Comparison GrohSafe

Save $81 with GrohFlex!

Transitional Design – Essence Trim + GrohSafe = $365 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $284

Save $5 with GrohFlex!

Traditional Design – Seabury Trim + GrohSafe = $299 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $294

Save $18 with GrohFlex!

Contemporary Design – Europlus Trim + GrohSafe = $312 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $294 GrohFlex 31

GrohFlex/GrohSafe

Dual Function Pressure Balance Price Comparison GrohSafe

Save $88 with GrohFlex!

Transitional Design – Essence Trim + GrohSafe = $452 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $364

Save $363 with GrohFlex!

Traditional Design – Seabury PB + Diverter Trim Diverter rough + GrohSafe = $737 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $374

Save $18 with GrohFlex!

Contemporary Design – Europlus Trim + GrohSafe = $312 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $294 GrohFlex 32

GrohFlex/GrohTherm

Single Function Thermostat Price Comparison Transitional Design – GrohTherm

Save $310 with GrohFlex!

Atrio + V/C Trim V/C rough + GrohTherm = $834 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $524

Save $238 with GrohFlex!

Traditional Design – Geneva THM + V/C Trim V/C rough + GrohTherm = $772 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $534

Save $496 with GrohFlex!

Contemporary Design – Allure THM + V/C Trim V/C rough + GrohTherm = $1030 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $534 GrohFlex 33

GrohFlex/GrohTherm

Dual Function Thermostat Price Comparison Transitional Design – GrohTherm

Save $545 with GrohFlex!

Atrio THM + V/C Trim (2) + V/C rough (2) + GrohTherm = $1109 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $564 Traditional Design –

Save $427 with GrohFlex!

Geneva THM + V/C Trim (2) + V/C Rough (2) + GrohTherm = $1001 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $574 Contemporary Design –

Save $786 with GrohFlex!

Allure THM + V/C Trim (2) + V/C rough (2) + GrohTherm = $1360 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $574 GrohFlex 34

GrohFlex/GrohSafe

Custom Shower Thermostat Price Comparison

Save $95 with GrohFlex!

Transitional Design – Atrio Trim + GrohTherm = $559 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $464 GrohTherm

Save $69 with GrohFlex!

Traditional Design – Geneva Trim + GrohSafe = $543 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $474

Save $276 with GrohFlex!

Contemporary Design – Allure Trim + GrohSafe = $750 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $474 GrohFlex 35

Step 5: GrohFlex Comparisons

GrohFlex vs iBox

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GrohFlex vs iBox: Full Functional Range

Single Function Pressure Balance (Single Axis) “C” Trim + iBox = $290 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $294 GrohFlex iBox 37

GrohFlex vs iBox: Full Functional Range

Dual Function Pressure Balance (Single Axis) With Volume Control N/A Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $374 GrohFlex iBox *Using Grohe 03671 twin-ell and Grohe ¾” diverter spout.

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GrohFlex vs iBox: Full Functional Range

Single Function Thermostat (Single Axis) With Volume Control “C” Trim + iBox = $560 Authentic Trim + GrohFlex = $534 GrohFlex iBox 39

GrohFlex vs iBox: Full Functional Range

Dual Function Thermostat (Single Axis) With Volume Control “C” Trim + iBox = $580 Timeless Trim + GrohFlex = $564 GrohFlex iBox *Uses Grohe 03671 twin-ell and Grohe ¾” diverter spout.

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GrohFlex vs iBox: Full Functional Range

High Volume Thermostat Requires Separate Volume Controls Stark Trim + iBox = $918 Cosmo Trim + GrohFlex = $474 (3 Trim Styles) Save $444 with GrohFlex GrohFlex iBox 14 GPM 16/18 GPM 41

Available GrohFlex Training Materials 

GrohFlex Circle of Excellence “Learn and Earn” Course, GrohFlex Overview:

Available Now  10-question quiz on Circle of Excellence worth 3,000 pts based on information reviewed in GrohFlex Trade Brochure 

GrohFlex Circle of Excellence “Learn and Earn” Course, Selling GrohFlex: Available Now

 5 question quiz on Circle of Excellence worth 3,000 pts based on information reviewed in GrohFlex Consumer Brochure 

Live Customer Webinars: Dates in January

 With points tied to Circle of Excellence Quiz 42

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GrohFlex

Tech Info

Pipe diagrams & additional technical information 44

GrohFlex Functions:

Single Function PBV/THERM Without bypass use 45

GrohFlex Functions:

Single Function PBV/THERM With use of integrated bypass 46

GrohFlex Functions:

Dual Function PBV/THERM Integrated 2 way diverter 47

GrohFlex Functions:

Custom Shower Thermostat Separate Volume Controls Required 48

Application and Specification • Concealed System can be used in conjunction with: • Pressurize storage heaters • Thermally controlled instantaneous heaters • Hydraulically controlled instantaneous heaters • Operation with unpressurized storage heaters (displacement water heaters) is NOT possible • Flow Pressure: • Min: 20 PSI • Recommended: 20-72.5 psi • Max. Operating Pressure 125 psi • Temperature Max: 180 ° F • Water Connection: • Cold: RH • Hot: LH 49

Can the GrohFlex Valve be installed in a 2x4 wall? 50

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Flush the lines for debris Note: Opening up both service stops allows for cross flow of the inlet lines 52

Trim the rough in box when ready for final assembly 53

Caulk to seal the rough in box Prevents in-wall leakage 54

Remove Flush Plug Insert 55

Install Control Module and Secure with Screws 56

Close Valve Function by following directions on TPI, then open the service stops Single Function Pressure Balance 57

Close Valve Function by following directions on TPI, then open the service stops Single Function Thermostatic Dual Function Pressure Balance Dual Function Thermostatic 58

Open Service Stops and Observe the proper mounting position 59

Attach and Secure Trim Plate 60

Install Single Axis Trim Rings and Levers 61

Install Single Axis Trim Rings and Levers 62

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Getting to know the control module Check Valves are found in each control module 64

Getting to know the control module Locate the set screw to disassemble the control module housing 65

Getting to know the control module There is a specific order the parts are assembled to fit properly. This makes reassembly simple.

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Getting to know the control module Notches in the brass and fittings ensure cartridges line up properly. This makes reassembly simple.

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Removing the Pressure Balance Cartridge

Before removing control module: check that Supply Lines are closed!

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Turn the Pressure Balance Valve Outlet to the “off” position. 70

Removing Pressure Balance Cartridge Locate the set screw to disassemble the control module housing 71

Removing Pressure Balance Cartridge Top Cap is and outer sleeve are removed 72

Removing Pressure Balance Cartridge Remove the cartridge retaining nut 73

Removing Pressure Balance Cartridge Remove the cartridge cap 74

Removing Pressure Balance Cartridge You now have access to the pressure balance cartridge 75

Removing the Thermostatic Cartridge

Before removing control module: check that Supply Lines are closed!

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Removing Thermostatic Cartridge Locate the set screw to disassemble the control module housing 78

Removing Thermostatic Cartridge Outer Control Module Sleeves are removed 79

Removing Thermostatic Cartridge Remove cartridge retainer nut 80

Removing Thermostatic Cartridge Thermostatic Cartridge can be pulled out.

Note the notch to assist in proper cartridge alignment 81