Start by determining whether the control tubing will
be routed through the base of the kick plate as in
Figure 1
, or through the kick plate end cap as in
Figure 2
. It is recommended the kick plate be posi-
tioned as to be aligned with the center of the faucet/
sink.
CONTROL TUBING ROUTED THROUGH KICK
PLATE BASE
(Figure 1)
STEP #1
-
Drill a
1/2”
to
2”
hole in the cabinet toe
kick and similar size hole in the back of the inside of
the cabinet floor. Using a
“
fish tape
”
, wire or other means, pull the control tubing through the
holes. Be sure not to kink the tubing
. Before drilling the holes, make sure there are no utilities in
behind the cabinet panels which may be damaged.
STEP #2
-
Remove the end cap by removing the two screws on the end cap and slide off the
cover
(They may require tapping or prying to remove).
STEP #3
-
Momentarily reassemble the end cap back on the aluminum base. Temporarily re-
move the control tube bundle and the snap pushing from its hole in the base. Place the assembly
against the toe kick. With the end caps resting on the floor and the center of the kick plate
assembly aligned with the center of the sink/faucet, mount the kick plate with the two #8 x
3/4”
pan head Phillips screws provided.
STEP #4
-
Remove the end cap. Slide the cover back on the kick plate base, by pressing down
on each spring in succession while the cover is slid on. Remount the end cap.
CONTROL TUBING ROUTED THROUGH PEDAL END CAP
(Figure 2)
It is recommended that the control tubing be routed
on the inside of the hinge side of the cabinet door.
STEP #1
-
Remove the end cap
which the tubing is to be routed
through by removing the two
screws on the end cap and slide
off the cover
(They may require
tapping or prying to remove).
STEP #2
-
Drill a
5/16”
hole
through the end cap using the
upper of the two cone shaped
recesses on the inside of the end
cap as a guide (see
Figure 3
).
Repeat
STEP #3
and
STEP #4
as above.
Drill
5/16”
Hole
Figure 3
INSTALLING THE VALVE BLOCKS
INSTALLING THE KICK PLATE
The Tapmaster valve blocks are connected in
-
line between the
hot and cold shut off valves and the faucet tubes as shown in
Figure 4. The valve blocks are identical in function and may be
used on either hot or cold water lines. Position them according
to how the control tubing will be routed.
STEP #1
-
Connect the control tubes from the kick plate to the
valve block with the plastic sleeves provided as per the color
-
coded arrangement in
Figure 4
. To ease installation, dip the
ends of the tubing into hot soapy water and, using needle nose
pliers, push the tubing on to the barb fittings. An adjustable
wrench opened to the diameter of the tubing will assist in pushing on the sleeves. Take care not
to damage the barb fittings or crush the tubes
. If a tube must be removed from a barb fitting, split
the tube with a sharp knife
(Do not pull as this may damage barbs).
Figure 4
-
2
-
Figure 1
End Cap
Control Tube Bundle
Bushing
Figure 2
Base
Actuator Valve
Springs
The kick plate assembly may require adjustment from time to
time to compensate for wear in the latching mechanism or
simply adjusted to suit personal preference. The latch may
be set to operate heavy or sensitive depending upon the
position of the pilot/actuator valve in the kick plate base.
STEP # 1
-
Remove the kick plate assembly from cabinet
toe kick and then remove the end cap
(To adjust the kick
plate properly one should be able to see through the
assembly as per
Figure 6
).
STEP # 2
-
Proceed to adjust the mounting height of the
pilot/actuator valve by adjusting the valve body mounting
nuts until there is approximately a
0.02”
air gap between the
black button of the pilot/actuator valve and the inside of the
cover. Be sure to hold the hook of the cover against the
catch of the base to take up any play
(Note: Repositioning
the nuts by as little as half a turn is often adequate)
STEP # 3
-
Test the assembly for proper operation using
your hands only. In momentary mode (
pressing the vertical
face) the cover should move freely and the black button
should bottom out before the hook of the cover bottoms
against the base. In continuous mode (
pressing the angled
face) the top of the cover should return to its unlatched
position by a firm tap against the bottom vertical face of the
cover. If the cover unlatches with difficulty, the gap will
need to be increased. If the cover does not latch at all or is
too sensitive, decrease the gap. Remount the kick plate to
the cabinet toe kick as per instructions above.
ADJUSTING THE KICK PLATE
-
3
-
STEP #2
-
Turn off the water supplies and place a bucket
underneath the shut off valves to catch water that may run out of
the plumbing.
(Closing the faucet handles will minimize leakage).
Loosen the compression nuts on the connecting
3/8”
O.D. supply
tubes, at the shut off valves. If the faucet utilizes copper tube risers,
bend and reposition the tubes in such a manner as to create a 1
-
1/2" gap
(DO NOT KINK). To simplify the installation, replace the
copper risers with flex risers
(available at hardware stores). If this
cannot be readily accomplished the tubes will have to be shortened
approximately
1
-
1/2”.
Cut the tubes with a tube cutter. If a tube
cutter is unavailable a hacksaw may be used, however be sure to de
-
bur and square the ends. Extra compression nuts and sleeves are
provided should the tubes need to be cut.
STEP #3
-
Prior to installing the valve blocks, open the shut
-
off
valves momentarily to flush out any debris in the water lines. Large
pieces of water borne debris will be trapped by the filter/screen in
the valve blocks and may reduce water flow or cause noisy
operation. As shown in
Figure 5
connect the valve block(s) with the
integrated nut (input) to the shutoff fitting and the faucet riser to
the compression thread (output). Finger tighten only until both valve
blocks are in position. Be sure the plastic control tubing and fittings
are not damaged.
STEP #4
-
Proceed to tighten the compression nuts using a
5/8”
wrench on the nut and a
7/8”
wrench on the valve block body . Do
not over tighten
3/8”
compression fittings with O
-
ring seals such as
the valve block input fitting. Hand tighten plus 1/2 turn with
wrench.
STEP #5
-
Verify that all connections are tight. Turn on the water
supply(s) and inspect
all
connections for leaks. Set the faucet, both
hot and cold, completely open and push the kick place to activate
the water flow. Operate the kick plate on and off rapidly to clear air
from the valves. The valves may exhibit noise until the air is cleared.
Figure 5
FAUCET
RISER
OUTPUT
INPUT
SHUTOFF
LOCK
Figure 6
HOOK
CATCH
0.02”
MOMENTARY
& UNLOCK
