American Standard 6542.145 Valve Assembly, HOT Cold, Install Handles, Test Installed Faucet

M968508 REV.1.3

2 VALVE ASSEMBLY

Install LOCKNUTS (1), BRASS WASHERS (2) and RUBBER WASHERS (3) onto valve shanks.

Push TUBING (4) ends into VALVE (5) side outlets. Insert VALVES (5) into mounting holes from underside of ledge.

Press TEE (6) onto SPOUT SHANK (7) making certain that the O-RING (8) is properly seated on SHANK (7). Push COUPLING (9) into TEE (6) and attach to SPOUT SHANK (7) and tighten.

Place RUBBER RING (11) into DECK ADAPTERS (10) and thread onto valves until snug against internal stop.

Tighten LOCKNUT (1) to secure VALVE (5) position.

Slide FERRULE (13) and COUPLING NUT (14) to outlet of VALVE (5) and tighten COUPLING NUT (14) firmly.

Connect HOT water supply to inlet of left VALVE and COLD water supply to inlet of right VALVE using appropriate connector.

10

11

10

		11
3		MOUNTING
		LEDGE
	5	8

11

10

2 13 7

5/16'' MIN.

5 MOUNTING SURFACE

3

2

1

1	14
HOT	14	5
	13
4	6
	9

				COLD
3 DRAIN ASSEMBLY (6542.140/.170)		1	4 INSTALL HANDLES	7
				6
PUTTY				2
Apply a bead of PUTTY around underside			Turn VALVES (1) to off position.
of DRAIN FLANGE (1) flange. Insert DRAIN		SINK	Insert ADAPTOR (8) with larger diameter
PLUG (2) into SINK drain hole.
Hold DRAIN PLUG (2) to prevent turning and		2	over the VALVE STEM (4).	7
	3		Align LEVER (2) or WRIST BLADE
assemble GASKET (3), WASHER (4), and				5
			HANDLE (3) and install onto VALVE
LOCKNUT (5) from underneath sink.	4		STEM (4).	3
Apply sealant to threaded end of TAILPIECE
			Insert BLUE INDEX (5) into	8
and thread into lower end of DRAIN PLUG.	5
			cold valve (right side) and red	4
Connect other end to trap.		SEALANT	INDEX (6) into hot valve (left
			side).	1
	6		Insert HANDLE SCREW (7) into
			HANDLES and tighten with
			screwdriver.

5	TEST INSTALLED FAUCET	Operate both handles to flush water lines thoroughly. Check
		spout mounting and hose connections for leaks.
	Remove AERATOR.	Turn handles into OFF position and replace AERATOR.

With handle in OFF position, turn on water supplies and check all connections for leaks.

6	SERVICE	STOP	90°
		WASHER

To change direction of handle rotation, proceed as follows:

Turn valve to OFF position.

Remove HANDLE and BONNET NUT.

Remove SPRING CLIP.

Lift STOP WASHER, turn 90° and replace.

Replace SPRING CLIP.

Replace BONNET NUT, HANDLE, SCREW, and INDEX.

AERATOR may accumulate dirt causing distorted and reduced water flow. Remove AERATOR and rinse clean.

SPRING

CLIP

If spout drips, operate handles several times from OFF to ON position. Do not force - handles turn only 90°.

Plastic SCREEN in CARTRIDGE may accumulate dirt causing reduced water flow. To clean, first turn off hot and cold water supplies, then:

Remove HANDLE and BONNET NUT. CARTRIDGE

Remove CARTRIDGE by pulling up. Thoroughly rinse plastic SCREEN at base of CARTRIDGE.

Replace CARTRIDGE until flange is tight against valve body.

Turn valves OFF.

Replace BONNET NUT, HANDLE, SCREW

and INDEX. SCREEN

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.

DO NOT: DO NOT CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE.