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Select one of the following
options to install the faucet.
Be sure there is room underneath
to make the needed
connections.
o Use an existing sink top hole for spray hose or
soap dispenser.
o Drill a new hole in the sink top.
• Drill a hole in the countertop
next to the sink.
CAUTION:
Drilling holes into countertops
made of
stone or solid surface materials
such as granite,
marble,
Corian rM or other plastic resin products
should only be
performed
by a qualified
installer.
Drilling these types
of surfaces by any other means may cause permanent,
irreparable
damage
to the countertop
surface.
1. if drilling is needed,
make a 3/4" dia. (minimum)
hole
for the faucet.
2. Place plumbers'
putty around
the drilled hole to pre-
vent water leaks around
the faucet.
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3/4" dia. hole
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through
sink
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or countertop
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putty
Figure
3
FAUCET
(Refer to Figure 4)
1.
2.
if not already
assembled,
install the rubber
gasket,
spacer, flat (or lock) washer and hex nut onto the
threaded
faucet stud.
Turn the tubing adapter
onto the stud and hand tight-
en, then wrench tighten
1/4 turn only. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO CROSS-THREAD
OR OVERTIGHTEN.
3. if the faucet is not assembled,
slide the lever over the
cylindrical
nut.
Wet the o-ring seals on the faucet
spout.
Remove and discard the short piece of tubing
from the faucet body and insert the spout in its place.
4. Connect tubing to faucet as described
on page 7.
5. Lower the faucet into the sink or countertop
hole.
6. On the underside
of the sink or countertop,
insert the
large steel washer between
the mounting
hole and the
spacer on the faucet stud (see assembled
view).
Then
turn the hex nut up to the spacer and tighten.
Tighten
the hex nut so the faucet cannot move, but do not
overtighten.
faucet &
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spacer
flat (or lock)
washer
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hex nut
_._ tubing
adaptor
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hole in
steel washer -----'_ _
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sink or
countertop
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WATER SYSTEM
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Figure
4
Questions?
Call The Kenmore
Water Line i-800-426-9345
or visit KenmoreWater.com
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