2 INSTALL VALVE BODIES

Install LOCK NUT (1) and RUBBER WASHER (2) onto VALVE BODIES (3). Insert VALVE BODY (3) through mounting hole from underside of SINK.

Place RUBBER RING (4) into DECK ADAPTER (5) and thread DECK ADAPTER (5) onto VALVE BODY (3) until snug against internal stop.

Set VALVE BODIES (3), so that their outlets are facing toward center of sink, and tighten LOCK NUT (1) using WRENCH (8)

supplied with faucet.

Insert SEAL WASHERS (6) into SPOUT BODY SUPPLY HOSES (7). Loop SUPPLY HOSES (7) if required and tighten connection to VALVE BODIES (3).

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3 INSTALL HANDLES

Push ADAPTER (1) on VALVE STEM (2), so that the hole of the ADAPTER (1) without spline is facing up. See figure "A".

Thread HANDLE BASE (3) onto DECK ADAPTER (7)

Find correct position of HANDLE (4) by adjusting male teeth on ADAPTER (1) to female teeth in HANDLE (4) and push HANDLE (4) onto ADAPTER (1).

Secure HANDLE (4) with HANDLE SCREW (5).

Figure "A"

Push INDEX CAP (6) in hole of HANDLE (4).

SPLINE END DOWN

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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 (3) 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.

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4251, M968412A specifications

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