Select one of the following options to install the faucet.
Be sure there is room underneath to make the needed connections.
o Use an existing sink top hole for spray hose or soap dispenser.
o Drill a new hole in the sink top.
• Drill a hole in the countertop next to the sink.
CAUTION: Drilling holes into countertops made of stone or solid surface materials such as granite, marble, Corian rMor other plastic resin products should only be performed by a qualified installer. Drilling these types of surfaces by any other means may cause permanent, irreparable damage to the countertop surface.
1.if drilling is needed, make a 3/4" dia. (minimum) hole for the faucet.
2.Place plumbers' putty around the drilled hole to pre- vent water leaks around the faucet.
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FAUCET (Refer to Figure 4)
1.if not already assembled, install the rubber gasket, spacer, flat (or lock) washer and hex nut onto the threaded faucet stud.
2.Turn the tubing adapter onto the stud and hand tight-
en, then wrench tighten 1/4 turn only. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO
3.if the faucet is not assembled, slide the lever over the cylindrical nut. Wet the
4.Connect tubing to faucet as described on page 7.
5.Lower the faucet into the sink or countertop hole.
6.On the underside of the sink or countertop, insert the large steel washer between the mounting hole and the spacer on the faucet stud (see assembled view). Then turn the hex nut up to the spacer and tighten. Tighten the hex nut so the faucet cannot move, but do not overtighten.
faucet &
l | spacer |
| flat (or lock) |
| washer |
_._ | hex nut |
_._ | tubing |
| adaptor |
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| hole | in |
steel | washer |
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| sink | or | ||||
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