6 SERVICE

AERATOR may accumulate dirt causing distorted and reduced water flow. Remove AERATOR. Clean AERATOR and FLOW RESTRICTOR. Replace AERATOR.

If faucet drips, operate handle several times from "off" to "on". Do not apply excessive force.

Clogged CARTRIDGE inlets may cause reduced flow in "full on" hot or cold. To clean inlets, first turn off water supply, then:

Remove HANDLE, CAP, HOT LIMIT STOP and CARTRIDGE. Clean inlets and MANIFOLD.

HANDLE

SET SCREW

HANDLE

BUSHING

CAP

HOT LIMIT

STOP

CARTRIDGE

SCREWS

CAP

RETAINER

CARTRIDGE

SEALS

P0P-UP

ROD

Reassemble CARTRIDGE, alternately tightening screws. Replace HOT LIMIT STOP , CAP and HANDLE. Check flow.

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78517 specifications

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