6
Faucet base mounting screws
Faucet shank
Faucet base
Locking set screw
Quick Faucet mounting base
Faucet supply tube
Figure 2.
B. Standard Faucet Installation
(At the request of your dealer, a standard-mount faucet may have
been included in your RO system, instead of the top-mount Quick Faucet. In this case, use the
directions below.)
Tools required for this step: An electric drill, a 5/8” carbide bit, a small adjustable wrench, a center
punch, a pencil, a rat-tail file.
6. Examine the sink. If it has an existing hole for mounting a faucet, skip to Step 4. (6).
7. 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 4. (5)
8. If you have a concrete sink with a thickness of less than 1”, the faucet can be mounted directly
to sink. If the thickness exceeds 1”, the faucet must be mounted directly on the countertop
or a faucet with an extended shank must be used.
Tool substitution: Use a 5/8” masonry bit
to drill the concrete sink.
9. If you have a porcelain enamel or ceramic sink, it is
strongly
recommended that a
professional install the faucet to avoid chipping and damaging the sink finish.
10. Mark the spot chosen for the faucet hole with the pencil. Use the center punch to slightly
indent the spot (the center punch is unnecessary for concrete sinks). Use the 5/8” bit and
drill the hole. Use the rat-tail file to smooth any burrs or rough edges on the hole.
