Installation

Instructions

3821.831

3821.834

HI-FLOW

KITCHEN FAUCET

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Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M

M968150 REV . 1 . 1

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips Screwdriver

Channel Locks

Adjustable Wrench

Plumbers' Putty or Caulking

Regular Screwdriver

ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS

Before starting installation, place each component loosely into the holes of the kitchen sink to select the most desirable arrangement.

 

 

9-3/8

 

 

 

10" MAX

 

8-5/8

 

 

 

 

 

10 MAX

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE

 

 

2 DIA.

 

1-1/4

 

 

 

 

MIN. DIA

MTG

 

 

 

MTG HOLE

2 DIA.

 

 

SURFACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-1/4 MAX

1-1 /4 MAX

 

 

 

 

 

27/32

1-1/16

 

 

 

DIA.

 

 

 

MAX

2-1/2

 

 

 

 

 

SPRAY

 

DIA.

 

 

13/16

 

 

7-1/8

HOSE

 

 

 

DIA

 

 

 

 

C/L OF

 

 

 

 

FLEXIBLE HOSE

 

 

 

 

TO SPOUT

 

 

 

 

 

HOT

COLD

 

 

3/8 OD COPPER

 

 

 

 

BENDABLE

 

 

1 VALVE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Turn off water at

main supply.

This faucet permits an interchangeable mounting of each integral component -- spout, valve, and hand spray -- to suit the particular installation requirements.

Remove LOCKNUT (1) and RETAINER PLATE (2).

Insert SUPPLY TUBES (3), SPOUT HOSE (4) and

THREADED STUD (5) through hole in SINK.

Make sure O-RING (6) is properly seated in recess of BASE.

Orient VALVE (7) so that two inlets tubes face towards the front. Assemble RETAINER PLATE (2) and LOCKNUT (1) onto

STUD (5) from underside of SINK.

Hand tighten LOCKNUT (1) and check that rotation of HANDLE from HOT to COLD is centered. Secure VALVE (7) position by tightening LOCKNUT (1) firmly. (Spread TUBES for better access to LOCKNUT).

Bend TUBES (3) to meet supplies. Use palm of hand to support TUBES (3) while bending to avoid kinking.

7

6

4

SINK

5

 

 

3

 

 

2

SPOUT HOSE

1

SPRAY HOSE

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American Standard 3821.834, 3821.831 installation instructions HI-FLOW Kitchen Faucet, Valve Installation

3821.834, 3821.831 specifications

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