Installation

METERING

Instructions

1340.225

Center Set Faucets

1340.255

 

 

1340.265

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1340.225

1340.255

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1340.265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1

￿TOOLS REQUIRED

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Channel Locks

Adjustable Wrench

Plumbers' Putty or Caulking

2.5mm Hex Wrench

INSTALL FAUCET

CAUTION

Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning.

Apply a bead of PUTTY along the edge of the underside of the FAUCET (1).

Insert faucet SHANKS through holes of SINK or

MOUNTING SURFACE.

Install GASKET (2), FRICTION WASHER (3), DEEP WASHER (4) and LOCK NUT (5). onto SHANKS (6).

Tighten LOCK NUTS (5) firmly to secure FAUCET (1).

1

SHANK

PUTTY

SINK OR

MOUNTING

SURFACE

2

3

4

MAKE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

NOTE: FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES OR BULL-NOSE RISERS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

Connect water supply to FAUCET (1) with 1/2" IPS FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES (1) or 3/8" O.D. BULL-NOSE RISERS (2).

Use adjustable wrench to tighten connections. Do not over tighten. Be careful not to kink copper supply when bending. Use tubing cutter to cut to proper length.

1

COUPLING NUT

2

FERRULE

5

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American Standard 1340.255 installation instructions Center Set Faucets, Install Faucet, Make Water Supply Connections

1340.225, 1340.255, 1340.265 specifications

The American Standard 1340.255, 1340.265, and 1340.225 are elegantly designed faucet models that elevate both the aesthetic and functional aspects of any bathroom. These models exhibit a harmonious blend of modern technology, user-friendly features, and timeless style.

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