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Moen® M-CORE™ Valve System

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Moen® M-CORE™ Valve System

Introducing M-CORE, a valve system that’s simpler and faster to install, and offers functionality with desired style choices to create an ideal shower system. We've conducted extensive research to create M-CORE, and what drove the design was a passion to make the workday more streamlined for installers and to give more freedom in terms of showering functionality and design in new construction or remodel projects.

M-CORE 3 Series Showering

Features

Available in all styles, finishes, and platforms for second upgrade and premium suites
 

Matching mixing and transfer valve trim handles
 

Simplified transfer valve trim offering, with additional transfer valve functionality (6 Function)
 

Improved style with no visible screws, stop tubes, or gaps
 

Mixing Valve Cartridge Included with Trim
Volume Control and Pressure Balancing Functionality

Installation Benefits

Designed with the installer in mind

Mounting bracket allows for flat installation

Mixing Valve outlet aligns with Transfer Valve inlet

All connection types available

Smaller profile - more room within the 2x4 framing

Precise Temperature limit adjustment

Simplified cartridge installation

M-CORE 3 Series Installation Benefits
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M-CORE Connection Types

CC/IPS Connection CC/IPS
Cold Expansion Pex Connection Cold Expansion Pex
Crimp Pex Connection Crimp Pex
CPVC (4 Port) Connection CPVC (4 Port)
Pre-Fabricated Tub Drop Connection Pre-Fab Tub Drop
MCore Easy Installation and Increased Functionality

Easy Installation & Increased Functionality

 

Easy Installation

Integrated mounting bracket, mounts flat to brace

Transfer Valve Inlet aligns with Mixing Valve outlet

Simple cartridge modification to change the valve’s flow from two outlets to three outlets

For M-CORE Transfer Valves, cartridges will be included with the valve

 

Increased Functionality

2F/3F (U231) Independent 

3F/6F (U361) Shared

M-CORE transfer valves can control 2 or (NEW) 3 showering devices

6-Function (U361)- When using 3 showering devices, the valve has 3 independent and 3 shared functionality 

The Numbering System

We made the system intuitive for customers.

M-CORE trim, valves and cartridges are thoughtfully numbered to assist customers and consumers

Trim:
M-CORE 3 Series SKU numbers are copies of the corresponding Moentrol SKU numbers with the addition of “U” prefix

Ex. Align Moentrol Valve Only trim: T3291 = Align M-CORE 3 Series Valve Only trim: UT3291
Exception:  For Wynford, which does not start with a 3 today T5501, we have simply added a 3 = UT35501

Valves:
Each character in an M-CORE valve SKU number reflects the features and benefits of that valve

Ex. Number of ports, number of functions, number of handles, connection type and with or without stops

Cartridge:
To tie to the trim functionality and naming convention, the 3 Series Cartridge will be SKU# 1213

The Numbering System Valve Key
         
  3 PORT VALVES  
  SKU   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
  U130CI    M-CORE 3PT CC/IPS  
  U130CIS   M-CORE 3PT CC/IPS W/STPS  
  U130X   M-CORE 3PT CRIMP PEX  
  U130XS   M-CORE 3PT CRIMP PEX W/STPS  
  U130CX   M-CORE 3PT COLD PEX  
  U130CXS   M-CORE 3PT COLD PEX W/STPS  
         
  4 PORT VALVES  
  SKU   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
  U140CI    M-CORE 4PT CC/IPS  
  U140CIS   M-CORE 4PT CC/IPS W/STPS  
  U140X   M-CORE 4PT CRIMP PEX/CC  
  U140XS   M-CORE 4PT CRIMP PEX/CC W/STPS  
  U140CX   M-CORE 4PT COLD PEX/CC  
  U140CXS   M-CORE 4PT COLD PEX/CC W/STPS  
  U140X-PF   M-CORE 4PT PREFAB CRIMP PEX  
  U140XS-PF   M-CORE 4PT PREFAB CRIMP PEX W/STPS  
  U140CX-PF   M-CORE 4PT PREFAB COLD PEX  
  U140CXS-PF   M-CORE 4PT PREFAB COLD PEX W/STPS  
  U140V   M-CORE 4PT CPVC/CC  
  U140VS   M-CORE 4PT CPVC/CC W/STPS  
         
  F TRANSFER VALVES  
  SKU   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
  U232CIS    M-CORE 2F/3F 2H XFER CC/IPS  
  U232CXS   M-CORE 2F/3F 2H XFER COLD PEX  
  U232XS   M-CORE 2F/3F 2H XFER CRIMP PEX  
  U362CIS   M-CORE 3F/6F 2H XFER CC/IPS  
  U362CXS   M-CORE 3F/6F 2H XFER COLD PEX  
  U362XS   M-CORE 3F/6F 2H XFER CRIMP PEX  
  U231CI   M-CORE 2F/3F XFER CC/IPS  
  U231CX   M-CORE 2F/3F XFER COLD PEX  
  U231X   M-CORE 2F/3F XFER CRIMP PEX  
  U361CI   M-CORE 3F/6F XFER CC/IPS  
  U361CX   M-CORE 3F/6F XFER COLD PEX  
  U361X   M-CORE 3F/6F XFER CRIMP PEX  
         

3 Series Cartridges

1213 Installation

1213 Cartridge

Adaptor with Check Valves:
Prevents cross flow of water between hot and cold water lines

Pressure Balance Puck:
Balances incoming hot and cold water pressure to compensate for fluctuations in the home’s water flow, keeping shower temperatures constant and comfortable

Cartridge:
The 1213 cartridge that come in M-CORE 3 Series trim provides water temperature and volume control

3 Port Valve Installation

3 Port Valve Installation

For 3-Port Valves, flip Adapter with Check Valves (180 degrees) so wing is at top.

4 Port Valve Installation

4 Port Valve Installation

The three components of the mixing valve cartridge ship assembled and ready for install into a 4-port mixing valve.

3 Series Cartridges

3 Series Cartridges

 

M-CORE 3 Series Transfer Valve cartridges are single-piece construction.

Cartridges will ship with the trim for M-CORE 3 Series mixing valves.

For M-CORE transfer valves, the cartridge will ship with the valve.

 

130 and 140 M-CORE Mixing Valves

M-CORE 130 and 140 Mixing Valves

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231 and 361 M-CORE Transfer Valves
M-Core Transfer Valve

M-CORE 231 and 361 Transfer Valves

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M-CORE Stacking Valves
M-CORE Stacking Valves

M-CORE Stacking Valves

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