Symmons Symmetrix S-23 Series Installation And Service Instructions Download Page 1

Installation

Caution:

 Be sure to turn off hot and cold water supplies before 

installing or servicing faucet. 

Step 1

  If installing model with hose and spray, install hose 

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. Loosely install 

the anchor bar (KN-23), spacer (KN-26) and nut (L-36) on the 

mounting bolts and place gasket on base of faucet. From above 

sink attach hose securely to nipple on base of faucet. 

Step 2   

Align faucet to sink by matching underside arrow 

and word “FRONT” on base plate (KN-33) with front of sink. 

Without straightening copper supplies insert through center 

hole of sink and anchor bar/spacer/nut assemblies through 

holes in sink. Secure faucet to sink by tightening nuts from 

underside. (If sink surface is uneven use putty or sealant to 

make proper seal under base.) 

Step 3

  Carefully straighten copper supplies to avoid kinking 

tubing. Connect hot supply to left tube and cold supply to right 

tube using appropriate connectors. 

Step 4

  It is very important to thoroughly flush the supply 

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. 

Step 5

  The handle limit stop can be set to limit handle turn 

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. 

Step 6

  If when faucet is on and in full hot position and water 

is too hot, remove plug button (KN-157), loosen set screw 

(L-22) and remove handle (KN-3RB or KN-3BRB), lift limit 

stop ring using a small flat head screw driver and rotate counter 

clockwise to lower temperature. If water is not hot enough, 

rotate clockwise (See Figure 1 on reverse side). After correct 

temperature is achieved, reattach handle, reversing procedure 

above.

Cartridge Replacement (KN-4) 

Step 1

  Remove plug button (KN-157), loosen set screw (L-22) 

and remove handle (KN-3RB or KN-3BRB). 

Step 2

  Engage tabs in cartridge wrench (LN-34) with slots in 

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

  Remove cartridge and three ring seal (KN-4). 

Step 4

  Install new cartridge while taking care to maintain 

position of the three ring seal at the base of the cartridge. Match 

posts in base of cartridge with alignment holes in adapter plate 

during assembly. 

Step 5

  Reassemble faucet in reverse fashion. Thread cap onto 

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 (K-43) 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. 

Kitchen Faucet

  S-23 Series

Installation and Service Instructions

Symmetrix

10-1/8"

257mm

7-1/2"

191mm

8"

203mm

7-1/4"

184mm

6"

152mm

6-1/4"

159mm

1/2"- 13mm

with spacer

1-1/4"- 32mm

without spacer

spacer

optional 1/2-14

NPT fitting

5 1/4

133mm

8-3/4"

222mm

10-7/8"

276mm

1/4-20" UNC

Dimensions

 

 

Symmetrix Kitchen Faucet, S-23

Note:

 

 

Dimensions subject to change without notice.

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