- HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOME DRINKING WATER SYSTEM -
ASSEMBLE FAUCET AND INSTALL - continued
B. ASSEMBLE FAUCET (FIG. 4)
1.Remove the hex nut, and all other parts shown in the dotted line box, FIG. 4.
2.Insert the faucet stud through the top gasket and
faucet base. Then, replace the hex nut and tighten.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND BREAK THE
FAUCET BASE.
NOTE: The faucet may include some small parts that are not used.
3.Wet the
C. FASTEN FAUCET IN PLACE
1. Looking at FIG. 5A, locate the faucet support and gasket over the sink or countertop mounting hole.
NOTE: First, breakout small button and save for use
in step 10.
FAUCET AND BASE
ASSEMBLED
faucet body
2.Turn the special nuts (FIG. 5B) a few turns onto the
3.Place a screw into a notch in the faucet support,
with the nut on the underside of the mounting hole (FIG. 5C). Use a finger to hold the nut and tighten the screw until snug. In the same manner, install the second screw and nut. BE SURE THE SUP-
PORT IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY, THEN TIGHTEN BOTH SCREWS EVENLY UNTIL THE SUPPORT IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
A
gasket
button
(use in step 10)
faucet suppod
screw (2)
nut (2)_,._
4.As shown in FIG. 6, insert the washer into the tubing adaptor. Turn the adaptor onto the faucet stud, and tighten.
5.Move the RO assembly into installation position under the sink, or other desired location. Route the
2lengths of tubing, marked "FAUCET", and "1/4"
BARB ON FAUCET", from the bottom, upward
through the mounting hole and faucet support (FIG.
6).
6.Using the brass tubing nut, fasten the 3/8"tub- ing (marked "FAUCET") to the tubing adaptor and
/
plumbers mounting
putty hole
C
TOP VIEW screw (2)
N _1/ | mounting |
_hole
_) " nut (underside "of mounting hole)
faucet support
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