Troubleshooting
Bypass lever – sticking (hard to move)
Minerals in the water can build up on the diverter valve, causing the bypass lever to
stick and preventing the buttons from being pressed easily.
A sticking bypass lever can be solved by lubricating it or by dissolving the mineral
deposits.
Lubrication – requires vegetable oil; because lubrication does not dissolve the
mineral deposits, it may need to be performed periodically.
1.
Unscrew the diverter valve and remove from the faucet.
2.
Pour a small amount of vegetable oil in the inlet hole.
3.
Push the left and right buttons on the diverter valve several times to lubricate it
thoroughly.
4.
Reconnect the diverter valve to the faucet.
Dissolving – requires vinegar; may cause discoloration to the metal.
1.
Unscrew the diverter valve and remove from the faucet.
2.
Soak the diverter valve in a bowl of vinegar for 10 minutes.
3.
Rinse the diverter valve and reconnect to the faucet.
Bypass lever – stuck (cannot be pressed)
The bypass lever can occasionally become stuck due to the presence of air in the
tubing. This can prevent the buttons from being pressed.
1.
Unscrew the diverter valve and remove from the faucet.
2.
Press the left and right buttons to test it. If they press in easily, then removing the
diverter valve freed the air in the tubing.
3.
Reconnect the diverter valve to the faucet.
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