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Retaining Ring
- Secures cartridge/test cap to valve body
- Made of stainless steel
- For use with all Flash Shower Rough-in Valves
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Retaining Ring
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Valve Cartridge
- Application:
- Faucet
- Country of Origin:
- China
American Standard M970452-0070A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the American Standard M970452 retaining ring actually do in a shower valve?
It is the ring that holds the cartridge, or the test cap during construction, in place against the valve body. Without it the cartridge has nothing clamping it into the bonnet and the valve will not hold pressure. It is a service part only, not a cartridge itself.
2) I'm replacing a shower cartridge - do I need to order the retaining ring too?
Only if the existing one is corroded, cracked, or was lost during demo. The M970452 is sold separately from the cartridge, so property managers stocking for a building's worth of Flash valves often carry a few rings alongside cartridges rather than pulling a whole valve when one fails.
3) Can I use this retaining ring to hold the test cap during rough-in?
Yes, that is one of its two stated uses. The same ring secures the plaster-guard test cap to the Flash valve body while you pressure test and close the wall, then holds the cartridge once trim-out begins.
4) Does the M970452 retaining ring come in different finishes to match my trim?
No finish options apply. The retaining ring sits inside the valve body behind the escutcheon, so it ships as a bare stainless part and is never visible once the trim is on.
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Does the American Standard M970452-0070A come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The American Standard M970452-0070A is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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