Moen 1222 Cartridge install issue

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Moen 1222 Cartridge install issue

Author: cainel (TX)

Hi all-

I just replaced a bad cartridge in a shower handle. It's a Moen 1222 cartridge. When working properly, off position should be at 6 o'cock, and turn counter-clockwise to turn on, all the way around to 9 o'clock to be at fully hot. You probably all know this much....

problem is when I installed the cartridge (with the H/C at the top of the cartridge) and put everything back together, the water was running full blast at the 6 o'clock position. Turn counterclockwise, and at 12 o'clock the water turns off, then if you keep going to the 9 o'clock position it starts again.

so I took it apart, flipped the cartridge upside down (H/C at the bottom this time) and same thing. It's off in the 12 o'clock position. Turn it clockwise to the 6 o'clock spot and get cold water, turn it counter-clockwise to the 9 o'clock and get hot water.

I'm missing something......

any advice?

Thanks-
EC

Eric Cain
Plano, TX

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Re: Moen 1222 Cartridge install issue
Author: steve (CA) The notch in the tip of the shaft should be facing down(off position) before installing the handle adapter.
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Re: Moen 1222 Cartridge install issue
Author: marlinman (FL) Is the sleeve and limit stop installed?
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