5
compression nut by hand then turn ¼ turn with the adjustable wrench. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. Keep the valve closed for now.
3. You may now turn the water supply to your home ON. Check for leaks around the saddle.
Tighten, reseat or reinstall if necessary.
Step 4. Install the Sink Faucet
A.
Quick Faucet
Installation
(Quick Faucets are standard equipment with Waterite WR2 filter
systems. Dealers may substitute standard faucets in your kit – see Step 4B below for standard-
mount faucet installation instructions.)
Tools required for this step: An electric drill, a 1/8”” carbide bit, a 5/8” carbide bit, a Phillips-head
screwdriver, a center punch, a pencil and a rat-tail file.
1. Examine the sink. If it has an existing hole for mounting a faucet, skip to Step 4A. (5).
2. Locate and mark the spot you wish to install the faucet. Make sure it does not interfere with
operation of the main faucet and that there is clearance for plumbing and mounting hardware
directly below it under the sink or countertop. If you have a stainless sink, go to Step 4A. (4)
3. If you have a concrete, porcelain enamel or ceramic sink, it is
strongly
recommended that a
professional install the faucet to avoid chipping and damaging the sink finish.
4. Place the Quick Faucet base in the desired location with the inside flat (with the small notch)
facing the direction you wish the faucet to face when installation is complete. Mark the
centres of the mounting screw holes and the center faucet shank hole with the pencil and set
the faucet mounting base aside. Use the center punch to slightly indent the hole centres.
Use the 5/8” bit and drill the center faucet shank hole. Use the rat-tail file to smooth any
burrs or rough edges on the faucet shank hole. Next, use the 1/8” bit and drill the mounting
screw pilot holes.
5. Align the faucet mounting base with the drilled holes in the countertop. Using the Phillips
head screws provided, fasten the mounting base to the countertop., using the 1/16” holes as
pilots. Insert the faucet supply tube in the faucet shank hole and feed it through completely.
Align the locking flat on the faucet base with the mounting base and insert. Turn the faucet
¼ turn to the desired direction. With the Allen key provided in the faucet kit, tighten the
locking screw on the side of the mounting base. It is recommended that you retain the Allen
key for use in the future by taping it to the faucet supply tube under the sink or retaining it in
a safe place.
