Faucet Installation - GE GNUT03A Owner's Manual

Faucet Installation

Be sure there is room underneath the sink to
make the needed connections. Select one of the
following places to install the faucet:
—IN an existing sink spray attachment or soap
dispenser hole.
—IN a hole to be drilled in the sink top.
—IN a hole to be drilled in the countertop, next
to the sink.
NOTE: Looking at Fig. 3B, be sure the faucet base
will fit flat against the surface at the selected
location so the gasket will seal.
If drilling is needed, make a 1-1 ⁄ 4 " dia.
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hole. Be sure to use the proper procedure for
drilling porcelain or stainless steel. Special
drill bits may be needed.
Place small gasket, base and large gasket (in
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that order) on to the faucet stem. Next, place
lock washer and hex nut onto faucet stud.
Fig. 3A.
Lever
Small gasket
Sink
Lock washer
Hex nut
Plastic washer
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4
5
6
Spout
Faucet
Faucet
stud
ASSEMBLED
Base
Large gasket
Mounting bracket
Tubing adaptor
Compression nut
Insert washer into tubing adapter. Securely
tighten to faucet stud. Put a few wraps of
Teflon Tape* on the end of the faucet stud.
Feed the length of 3 ⁄ 8 " OD from the bottom,
up through the countertop/sink. Connect to
the tubing adapter as shown in Fig 3A,
tightening the compression nut securely.
Remove the short shipping tube and insert
the spout into the faucet body. Rotate spout
into place.
Lower the faucet assembly into place under
the countertop. Place the mounting bracket
above the lock washer. While holding the
mounting bracket in place, securely tighten
the hex nut.
Fig. 3B.
3/8" tubing, (run
Filter ΙΙ outlet)
to
*Teflon Tape is a Registered Trademark of Dupont.
Compression nut
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