Pre-Installation (continued)
PREPARING THE MOUNTING HOLE
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Select one of the following places for the
faucet. Be sure it will t at against the
surface, and there is space to install the
tubes underneath the counter.
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Install the faucet into an existing
hole in the sink.
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Drill a new hole into the counter
top near the sink.
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Drill a new hole in the top of the
sink.
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A 1-1/4 in. diameter hole is required for the
faucet.
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If using this faucet with an existing drinking
water system, follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions for attaching the inlet
and outlet tubes.
Installation
1
Preparing for installation
CAUTION: Always turn off the water supply before
removing an existing faucet or replacing any part of a
faucet. Open the faucet handle to relieve water pressure
and ensure that the water is completely shut off.
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Remove the quick connect adaptor (F), the nut
(E), the spacer (C), and the lock washer (D)
from the end of the faucet assembly (A) stud.
A
C
D
E
F
IMPORTANT: Drilling of holes into countertops made of
stone or solid surface materials, such as granite, marble,
TM
corian or other plastic resin products, or sinks made of
porcelain and stainless steel, should only be performed by
a quli ed installer who is certi ed for drilling such
materials. Drilling of these types of surfaces by any other
means may cause permanent, irreparable damage to the
countertop surface.
2
Installing the faucet assembly
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Place the faucet assembly (A) through the
selected hole in the sink or countertop.
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On the underside of the sink or countertop,
slide the metal washer (B) between the
countertop and spacer (C) as shown in the
diagram below. Slide on the lock washer (D),
and tighten the nut (E) securely using a wrench.
NOTE: The spacer (C) only needs to be used if installing
onto a sink or countertop less than 1/2 in. thick. Otherwise,
it can be discarded.
B
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A
C
D
E