Installation
TO INSTALL FAUCET: Be sure sink or mounting surface is clean and dry. Place a bead of plumber's putty under the rim of the escutcheon. Place faucet body up through right hand mounting hole. Use spacers, retainer clips and escutcheon to fasten it securely.
TO INSTALL SPOUT: Place a bead of plumber's putty under the rim of the escutcheon. Place spout down through mounting hole and tighten spout nut securely by hand.
WARNING: Severe bends of the supply tubes may cause crimping. Restricted wa- ter flow could result. When connecting supplies, hold the faucet connection nipples with a wrench when tightening to prevent twisting and collapse of the tubing.
HOLD WITH | FAUCET | AERATOR |
CONNECTION |
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WRENCH |
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NIPPLE |
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SPOUT
NUT
RETAINING
RING
NUT
TIGHTEN
SPOUT
ESCUTCHEON
Flushing
WASHER
IMPORTANT:
Pipe chips, sand, stones, and other solids found in new and renovated plumbing can damage the sealing surface of the cartridge and cause a leak. To avoid damage, DO NOT OPERATE THE VALVE until you have followed these instructions:
1.After installing and connecting the faucet turn the valve on in the full cold position (handle pointing to the right) and turn on the cold supply for 15 seconds.
2.Without closing the valve turn to the full hot position (handle pointing to the left and turn on the hot supply for 15 seconds.
3.Close the valve, unscrew aerator from the end of the spout and clean the cone screen.
4.Replace aerator.
5.Check the system for leaks.
Maintenance
Your new Moen faucet will give good service for an extended period of time. Should foreign materials in the system affect its operation, routine repairs can be easily made.
If your faucet drips from the spout end or leaks up through the handle, follow "Disassembly" instructions and replace the cartridge. If your faucet leaks from either the top or bottom of the spout hub, replace
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