FAUCET INSTALLATION
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2.
REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM INSIDE THE SINK AND SURROUNDING AREA. Place paper
towels in the sink to catch the shavings from the grinding and drilling.
3.
Using a cordless drill with a carbide grinding burr, gently grind away enough porcelain or
enamel to more than accommodate the 7/16” (11 mm) drill bit. Approximately the size of a
dime. Enough surface material must be removed to expose the base metal.
CAUTION!!
Porcelain or enamel must be completely removed in the drilling area to prevent
immediate dulling of drill bit.
4.
Remove everything from under the sink.
5.
Place newspaper or paper towels directly under drilling location in order to catch the
drill shavings.
6.
Using the 1/4” (6 mm) drill bit, drill a centering or pilot hole in the center of the desired
faucet location.
NOTE: this centering/pilot hole will make it easier for the 7/16” (11 mm) drill bit to cut through the sink. Operate the
drill slowly and carefully— Especially when the drill bit is about to penetrate the metal. Otherwise, damage to sink
may occur. Use lubricating oil to keep the drill bit cool while drilling.
7.
Discard paper towels and newspaper used in sink and below sink. Be very careful not to
drop any shavings in sink or on the floor as they will oxidize and stain surfaces very quickly.
HELPFUL HINT: If you notice any rust spots from dropped shavings you should be able to get rid of them by scrubbing
them with a cleaning chemical.
8.
Cover the drilled hole with your finger
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO CUT YOURSELF ON SHARP
EDGES!
Rinse sink then scrub with cleaner to prevent any rusting from shavings and to
prepare for faucet installation. Plug hole again while rinsing off cleaner. Hole must be
plugged in order to avoid water dripping below into sink cabinet, which may cause damage.
9.
Remove faucet from package.
For steps 10-14 refer to DIAGRAM B on page 8.
10. Slip the small, thin rubber gasket over the faucet shank. Next slip the chrome trim plate
(escutcheon plate) over the faucet shank. Finally, slip the large, thin rubber gasket over the
faucet shank.
11. Take the faucet spigot and insert it into the faucet base in the hole next to the faucet
handle. Push the faucet spigot in until it stops.
12. Place the faucet shank complete with only hardware installed in step 11 though the drilled hole.
13. From under the sink slip the large, black plastic, locating washer over the faucet shank.
Next, slip the lock washer over the faucet shank followed by the thin chrome nut.
14. While holding the faucet assembly above the sink tighten the chrome nut below the sink
with an adjustable wrench. Tighten the chrome nut until the faucet assembly does not move.
CAUTION!!
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE CHROME NUT. Overtightening can cause damage to
the sink or faucet assembly.
