8.Installer must determine the best way to drill holes in the countertop, ensuring proper alignment with the sink without damaging the finished countertop surface.
9.Install the faucet according to the faucet installation instructions, inserting the faucet through the faucet holes in the sink and the countertop. The faucet holes in the sink have been enlarged to allow the faucet to be raised through the countertop. When the faucet is securely in place, attach the new hot and cold water supply tubes to the faucet tubes.
10.Connect the drain tailpiece to the bot-
tom of the | PLUMBERS PUTTY LOCKNUT | |
drain extension to the wall | SINK | |
wall. See Figure 4. You may use metal or |
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plastic drain pipe and trap, following the | STRAINER BODY | |
directions provided by the manufacturer. | COMPRESSION RING | |
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11. Use a tube cutter to trim the free ends | SLIP NUT | |
SLIP NUT | ||
of the hot and cold supply tubes to at least 1/ | ||
4" longer than necessary to reach into the | WASHER | |
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inlets of the |
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the tubes longer than needed, then trim | P TRAP | |
them again. Remove any burrs or sharp | ||
CLEAN OUT PLUG | ||
edges with an emery cloth. | ||
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| Figure 4 |
The supply stop handles cannot extend
more than 3" (7.6 cm) from the finished wall when in the open position.
Join the hot and cold water supplies to the
12.Turn on the main water supply then open the
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