Symmons Origins S-23 Series Installation And Service Instructions

Kitchen Faucet
Installation and Service Instructions
Installation
Be sure to turn off hot and cold water supplies before
Caution:
installing or servicing faucet.
If installing model with hose and spray, install hose
Step 1
guide into hole in sink (normally the far right hole on four hole
sink). From underneath sink place washer then nut over hose
guide and secure to sink. Insert hose through hose guide and up
through middle hole from left in sink. Place gasket on base of
escutcheon. From above sink attach hose securely to nipple on
base of faucet.
Align faucet to sink by matching underside arrow
Step 2
and letter "F" on escutcheon with front of sink. Without
straightening copper supplies insert through center hole of sink.
Secure faucet to sink by tightening the anchor bar (KN-23),
spacer (KN-26) and nut (L-36) on the mounting bolts from
underside. (If sink surface is uneven use putty or sealant to
make proper seal under base.)
Carefully straighten copper supplies to avoid kinking
Step 3
tubing. Connect hot supply to left tube and cold supply to right
tube using appropriate connectors.
It is very important to thoroughly flush the supply
Step 4
lines to prevent foreign matter, i.e. copper chips, sand, stones,
etc. from damaging the sealing surfaces of cartridge. Remove
aerator and turn valve handle on to full cold position, open cold
supply. Without closing, turn handle to full hot and open hot
supply. Let water run in hot only and cold only positions long
enough to flush supply lines thoroughly. If equipped with a hose
and spray, direct spray head into sink and activate spray. Shut
off faucet and replace aerator. Check for leaks.
The handle limit stop can be set to limit handle turn
Step 5
to the hot position. The limit mechanism is factory set to allow
full handle travel. To adjust the limit stop, turn handle to the
full hot position and lift handle to open faucet approximately
half way to obtain a smooth flow for correct initial temperature
measurement.
If when faucet is on and in full hot position and water
Step 6
is too hot, shut water off, remove plug button (KN-157), loosen
set screw (L-22) and remove handle (KN-3RB or KN-3BRB),
lift limit stop using a small flat head screw driver and rotate
clockwise to lower temperature. If water is not hot enough,
rotate counter clockwise (See Figure 1 on reverse side). After
correct temperature is achieved, reattach handle, reversing
procedure above.
Cartridge Replacement (KN-4)
Remove plug button (KN-157), loosen set screw (L-22)
Step 1
and remove handle (KN-3RB or KN-3BRB).
Engage tabs in cartridge wrench (LN-34) with slots in
Step 2
Origins
S-23 Series
compression ring (KN-2) and use screwdriver in wrench holes or
pliers on wrench and turn counter clockwise until compression
ring engages with cap (KN-1). Continue turning counter
clockwise so that cap/ring assembly is removed from the body
(KN-11).
Step 3
Step 4
position of the o-ring seal at the base of the cartridge. Match
posts in base of cartridge with alignment holes in adapter plate
during assembly.
Step 5
body firmly by hand. Do not use a wrench which may damage
the finish. Tighten compression ring (KN-2) finger tight using
the wrench (LN-34) then 1/4 to 1/2 turn further. Set hot water
limit stop in accordance with installation step 6 above.
Diverter replacement (KN-169)
1. Follow cartridge replacement steps 1 through 5 above.
2. Remove retaining ring (K-44) with 3/8" hex key wrench.
3. Remove diverter and o-ring (K-46).
4. Grease diverter o-ring and install into body.
5. Press diverter into o-ring and body.
6. Replace retaining ring.
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Remove cartridge and o-ring seal (KN-4).
Install new cartridge while taking care to maintain
Reassemble faucet in reverse fashion. Thread cap onto
Dimensions
Origins Kitchen Faucet, S-23
7-1/4"
184mm
5 1/4
6-1/4"
133mm
159mm
6"
spacer
152mm
1/4-20" UNC
8-3/4"
222mm
10-7/8"
276mm
Note: Dimensions subject to change without notice.
10-1/8"
257mm
1/2"- 13mm
7-1/2"
191mm with spacer
1-1/4"- 32mm
without spacer
optional 1/2-14
NPT tting
8"
203mm