CONNECT iNLET HOSES
Insert new hose washers
(supplied)
into each end of the inlet hoses.
Firmly
seat the washers
in the couplings.
Washer
Coupling
Connect
Inlet
Hoses
to Water
Faucets
1. Attach
hose to hot water
faucet.
Screw on coupling
until it is
seated
on washer.
Repeat
process for cold water.
Connect Inlet
Hoses to Washer
1. Attach
cold water
hose to cold water
inlet valve
marked
with
a blue ring. Screw coupling
by hand until it is snug.
2. Attach
hot water
hose to hot water
inlet valve
marked
with
a red ring. Screw coupling
by hand
until it is snug.
3. Use pliers to tighten
couplings
an additional
two-thirds
turn.
2. Use pliers to tighten
the couplings
an additional
two-thirds
turn.
C
iMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten
or use tape
or sealants
on valve
when attaching
to faucets
or washer.
Damage
can result.
Clear Water
Lines
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Run water
through
both faucets
and inlet hoses, into a laundry
tub, drainpipe,
or bucket,
to get rid of particles
in the water
lines that might
clog the inlet valve screens.
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Check the temperature
of the water
to make sure that the hot
water
hose is connected
to the hot water
faucet
and that the
cold water
hose is connected
to the cold water
faucet.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten.
Damage
to the valve can result.
4. Turn on water
faucets
to check
for leaks. A small amount
of water
may enter washer.
It will drain
later.
NOTE:
Replace
inlet hoses after
5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure.
Record
hose installation
or replacement
dates on
the hoses for future
reference.
Periodically
inspect
and replace
hoses if bulges,
kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
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