1.  While tightening water connections to the combination fitting the braided hot water hose creased like a cheap suit while the end was not completely tight yet and the hose was compromised by a tight space.  

2.  The lever to activate the drain could not be tightened onto the stem.  When observed separately, the set screw advanced and seemed to be appropriate, but when placed on the valve stem it would never tighten.  I'm not sure if this is indicative of a cheap set screw or valve stem, but either way, it is a sign of a cheaply made product.  Used super glue in order to be able to open/close drain.

I avoided American Standard 30+ years ago after they started to very badly cheapen their products with inferior Chinese labor and material.  Evidently, they continue.