American Standard 2171 User Manual

Installation

Instructions

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Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark of fine
quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please read these
instructions carefully before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

To keep your new faucet looking new, please follow
these simple care instructions:
DO: Simply rinse the faucet clean with clear water.
Dry the faucet with a soft cotton cloth.

DO NOT:

Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cloths, or
paper towels.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing
acids, polish abrasives, or harsh cleaners or
soaps.
Regular and routine cleaning will reduce the need for
heavy cleaning and polishing. If heavy cleaning is
required, the following procedures are recommended:

INSTALL FAUCET

1

MONOBLOCK
LAVATORY FAUCET

™

SINGLE LEVER

CAUTION

Turn off water at

main supply.

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Remove as much surface dirt and film using clear

water and soft cotton cloth (as described above).
Use any of the following to remove tough surface
film and build-up:
Mild liquid detergents
Clear ammonia free liquid glass cleaners
Non-acidic, non-abrasive gentle liquid or fully
dissolved powder cleansers mixed according to
manufacturers directions.
Non-abrasive liquid polishers

Once clean, rinse faucet again with clear water to

thoroughly remove cleaner or polish and blot dry with

a soft cotton cloth.

Failure to follow these care instructions may

damage the Faucet's finish.

Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M

M968291C

Plumbers' Putty or CaulkingAdjustable Wrench Phillips ScrewdriverChannel Locks

INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Faucet may be installed with ESCUTCHEON
PLATE (1) or for center hole only with ESCUTCHEON RING (2).

INSTALLATION with ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1)

No sealant is required unless mounting surface is uneven for 3-hole (4" centers)
installation with ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1). Place ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1) over
mounting holes on lavatory sink or mounting surface.

Feed FLEXIBLE FAUCET HOSES (3) and MOUNTING STUD (4) through
hole in ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1). Seat ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1) boss
into groove in Faucet base.

From below, install MOUNTING GASKET with
RETAINING WASHER (5) and Nut (6) onto
STUD (4). Pull Faucet to front of sink, so STUD

BOSS

GROOVE IN

FAUCET BASE

BOSS

(4) rests against sink hole. Before final tightening,
align Faucet and ESCUTCHEON (1) so they are
centered on mounting surface. Tighten NUT (6)
to secure Faucet

Insert LIFT ROD (7).

GROOVE IN

ESCUTCHEON

RING BASE

INSTALLATION with ESCUTCHEON RING (2)

6

2

For single hole installation use ESCUTCHEON
RING (2). Install SEAL WASHER (6) into groove
in ESCUTCHEON RING (2) base and place over
over mounting hole in lavatory sink or mounting
surface.

LAVATORY SINK

OR MOUNTING

SURFACE

Feed FLEXIBLE FAUCET HOSES (3) and MOUNTING
STUD (4) through hole in ESCUTCHEON RING (2).
Seat ESCUTCHEON RING (2) boss into groove in
Faucet base.

From below, install MOUNTING GASKET with
RETAINING WASHER (5) and Nut (6) onto
STUD (4). Pull Faucet to front of sink, so STUD
(4) rests against sink hole. Before final tightening,
align Faucet and ESCUTCHEON (1) so they are
centered on mounting surface. Tighten NUT (6)
to secure Faucet

Insert LIFT ROD (7).

7

1

4

3

5

6

INSTALL POP-UP DRAIN

2

Push Tail piece (11) down into Trap (C) (threaded end up).

Thread Locknut (5), Washer (4) and Gasket (3) (Bevel side
up) onto Drain Body (10).

Apply a bead of Putty (D) to underside of Flange (2).

Feed Drain Body (10) up through Sink (A) and thread the
Flange (2) or (2A) fully onto Drain Body (10).

Tighten Locknut (5) firmly, keeping the pivot rod hole pointed
towards the back of the sink.

Assemble Pivot Rod (9) as shown in Figure-3A. Notice
the position of the Concave Washer (G).

Insert Pivot Rod (9) into Drain Body (10) and tighten
Pivot Nut (F).

Push TAILPIECE INSERT (12) into TAILPIECE (11) and push
TAILPIECE up and thread tightly into DRAIN BODY (10).

Position Extension Rod (7) onto Pop-Up Rod (E) and tighten
Thumbscrew (6).

Remove one end of Clip (8) from Pivot Rod (9) by squeezing
ends together while sliding.

Insert Pivot Rod (9) or (9A) into second or third hole in Extension
Rod (7) and reassemble Clip (8).

Drop Stopper (1) into Drain Body (10).

Adjust stopper height by repositioning Extension Rod (7) and
tightening Thumbscrew (6).

1

2

A

3

4

5

10

12

11

O-RING

1-1/4"

9

G

D

E

6

7

F

C

7

8

9

F

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

3

Note:

FLEXIBLE HOSES (1, 2) on FAUCET (3) are (17-1/2") in
length from base of faucet. If longer supply length is required
installer must purchase adapters and additional supplies to
complete connections.

Important: If SUPPLY HOSES (1, 2) are to long, loop as
illustrated to avoid kinking . (Do not cut Flexible Hoses 1, 2)

Connection on FLEXIBLE HOSES (1, 2) are 3/8" compression.
Connect LEFT SUPPLY (1) to Hot shut off valve and RIGHT
SUPPLY (2) to Cold shut off valve.

Use adjustable wrenches to tighten connections. Do not
over tighten.

(17-1/2")

FIGURE-3A:

3

1

COLD

2

HOT

3/8" compression

SHUT OFF
VALVE

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