1.
Loosen faucet stem nut and
remove the split washer for step
4 of installation keeping the
escutcheon plate in-place.
2.
Attach connector hose to faucet
stem and tighten
2
to
w
turn
beyond finger tight.
3.
Drop connector hose through
mounting hole in counter top.
4.
Slide split washer (
Fig. 11
)
with indented surface facing up
(used to center the faucet in the
mounting hole), between bottom
of countertop and faucet stem nut.
5.
Slide the open end of the supplied
wrench onto the faucet stem
beneath sink. Slide the wrench
up the stem; fitting the wrench on
to the stem nut, (
Fig. 12
) position
and orient the faucet, then turn the
wrench to secure faucet.
General Ecology, Inc. —
5
1. Install Connector Hose.
If kitchen faucet has
2
” pipe thread
stem, connect
2
” Female Pipe
Thread x
a
” Compression Fitting to
cold side of kitchen faucet (
Fig. 9
).
Install Connector Hose to this Fitting.
Tighten
2
turn beyond “finger tight.”
Do not overtighten.
2. Install Connector Hose.
If kitchen faucet has
a
” tubing
tails, install a Compression Fitting
(owner supplied), to cold water side
being sure to seat “self-Align” Nut
and Ferrule in proper orientation
(
Fig. 10
). Install Connector Hose
to Fitting. Tighten
2
turn beyond
“finger tight.” Use wrench to hold
Fitting—do not twist faucet tail.
STEP 3
Connecting to existing Kitchen Faucet Configurations
Follow this step if you are using the X-2KB model
Figure
10
Figure
9
General Ecology, Inc. Esprit Faucet is designed to fit a mounting hole 1
a
” diameter.
If a suitable hole is not available, prepare by referring to Mounting Hole Pattern on
page 7
.
STEP 3
Installation and Connecting X-1KF/X-2KF with Esprit™ Faucet
Follow this step if you are using the supplied Esprit faucet.
Cut out Mounting Pattern supplied
on the following page and use for
rough positioning. Tape pattern in
place, then for final positioning place
Faucet on pattern on top of sink
and check for correct position of
faucet body, spout and lever. Make
sure of clearance, above and below
sink before drilling mounting hole.
Porcelain sinks require special
care. For best results we suggest
you contact your dealer or others
with experience in making cutout
in porcelain sinks. We have had
good success with the following
procedure. First cover the area
being penetrated with masking or
duct tape and from beneath drill a
z
” pilot hole upward...a
v
” hole and
then a 1
8
” hole and finally the 1
a
”
hole necessary to mount the faucet.
For man-made and stone products
consult counter top manufacturer’s
guidelines. For stainless steel sinks
use a “Greenlee” type punch / die
tool. If you do not have a “Greenlee”
punch and are installing on stainless,
follow the same procedure as on
porcelain/cast iron sinks. Be sure
sink ledge at drill hole is “flat” and
burr free.
Split
Washer
Faucet
Wrench
Faucet
Stem Nut
Escutcheon
Plate
Connector
Hose
Figure
12
a
”
fitting
not
included
Faucet Wrench
Countertop
Indented Surface
Facing Up
Figure
11
