Installation
1.Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on the supply threads.
2.Screw eccentric assembly on the supply threads.
3.With escutcheon nut and escutcheon on valve casting, thread eccentric assembly onto valve threads making sure seal is in place as illustrated. Tighten by using wrench on flats of eccentrric assembly.
4.Put escutcheon into place and hand tighten escutcheon nut onto the eccentric assembly.
ECCENTRIC
ASSEMBLY
SEAL
ESCUTCHEON
VALVE
ESCUTCHEON CASTING
NUT
Flushing
IMPORTANT:
Pipe chips, sand, stones and other solids found in new and renovated plumbing can damage the sealing surface of the faucet cartridge and cause a leak. To avoid damage, DO NOT OPERATE VALVE until you have followed these instructions:
a.Make sure all water supplies are OFF. Turn the faucet on to relieve pressure and insure complete
b.Remove handle parts and cartridge and spout (see “Disassembly” on page 3 for detailed instructions).
c.At the supplies, slowly turn both hot and cold water on and thoroughly flush out the body and lines.
d.Turn off supplies and reasemble spout, cartridge and handle parts (see "Reassembly).
e.Turn on supplies and check system for leaks.
Disassembly
1.Turn “OFF” both hot and cold water supplies. Turn faucet on to relieve pressure and insure complete
2.Push the cartridge stem down and then lift and tilt handle lever and handle body off.
3.Remove retainer pivot nut.
4.Lift and twist spout off.
5.Pry out retainer clip with screwdriver, (Illustration 2).
6.Use cartridge twisting tool (furnished with replacement
cartridge) and rotate cartridge between 11 and 1 o'clock.
CARTRIDGE
7. Grasp cartridge stem with pliers, (Illustration 3). Pull cartridge out.
HANDLE
COVER
HANDLE
SCREW
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
RETAINER
PIVOT NUT
SPOUT
EARS
CARTRIDGE
HANDLE
LEVER
NOTCHED
FLAT
RETAINER
CLIP
STEM 
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Illustration 1 | Illustration 2 | Illustration 3 | SEALS |
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VALVE
BODY
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