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Installation
Instructions
ELITE
SINGLE CONTROL KITCHEN FAUCET
and HAND SPRAY
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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
4453 SERIES
4454 SERIES
Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
M968202 REV.1.2
Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable WrenchChannel Locks Regular Screwdriver
CARE:
DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: DO NOT CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A
CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
INSTALL FAUCET WITH OR WITHOUT DECK ESCUTCHEON
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CAUTION
(A) Installation with ESCUTCHEON (1). Apply a bead of putty to bottom edge of ESCUTCHEON WITH PUTTY PLATE (1).
Insert supply HOSES (3) and SHANK (4) through hole of ESCUTCHEON WITH PUTTY PLATE (1) and mounting surface.
Make certain the SQUARE SEAL RING (2) is properly seated in recess of SPOUT BASE. Follow mounting instructions below
to secure faucet to mounting surface.
(B) Installation less ESCUTCHEON (1). Remove ESCUTCHEON WITH PUTTY PLATE (1) and Insert supply HOSES (3) and
SHANK (4) through mounting hole and seat SPOUT BASE onto sink or mounting surface. Make certain the SQUARE SEAL
RING (2) is properly seated in recess of SPOUT BASE. Do not use putty.
Assemble RUBBER WASHER (5), BRASS WASHER (6), and threaded LOCKNUT (7) onto SHANK (4) from underside
of sink or mounting surface. Hand tighten LOCKNUT (7) and check that rotation of HANDLE (8) from HOT to COLD
is centered.
Use a screwdriver to tighten SCREWS (9) on LOCKNUT (7). Work your way around LOCKNUT (7), tightening
the screws slightly each time until all are snug to ensure even pressure.
Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
A
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
B
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8
SPOUT BASE
1
PUTTY
SPOUT BASE
2
SQUARE
SEAL RING
SQUARE
SEAL RING
2
4
3
3
4
SINK OR
5
MOUNTING
SURFACE
6
9
7
9
5
6
7
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MAKE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
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Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning.
Connect FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES (1, 2) directly
to wall supplies. Connection on fitting
supplies are 3/8" compression. Connect
left supply to Hot (Marked with a Red Tag)
and right supply to Cold wall supply. Use
adjustable wrench to tighten connections.
Do not over tighten.
Faucet supplies are 21" long from faucet base.
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1
Note: If additional supply length is
required, installer must purchase
additional parts separately.
Important: If SUPPLY HOSES (1, 2) are
too long, loop as illustrated to avoid kinking.
INSTALL SPRAY HOLDER
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On model with separate spray, place the SPRAY HOLDER (1)
into the appropriate mounting hole. Assemble the SPRAY
HOLDER WING NUT (2) onto the shank of SPRAY HOLDER (1)
from below and tighten. Do not use putty.
On model with spray through the ESCUTCHEON (3), place
SPRAY HOLDER (4) into the hole of ESCUTCHEON (3). Assemble
SPRAY HOLDER NUT (5) onto the shank of SPRAY HOLDER (4)
from below and tighten. Do not use putty.
For installation less spray cap off SPRAY HOSE CONNECTION
with PIPE CAP (6).
SPRAY HOSE
CONNECTION
COLD
HOT
1
4
5
CONNECT HOSE SPRAY
4
Feed SPRAY HOSE (1) through SPRAY HOLDER (2) and attach
COUPLING NUT (3) of HOSE (1) to HOSE ADAPTOR (4) on valve
body. Tighten COUPLING NUT (3) firmly.
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2
6
1
2
4
3
M968202 REV.1.2
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TEST INSTALLED FAUCET
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
Move HANDLE down into "off" position and remove AERATOR.
Turn on water supplies and check connections for leaks
Operate HANDLE up and down, left and right to flush water
lines thoroughly.
.
AERATOR
For faucet with spray, direct SPRAY HEAD into sink and
activate SPRAY. Check hose connections for leaks.
Move HANDLE down to "off" position and replace AERATOR.
CHECK CONNECTIONS
FOR LEAKS
SERVICE
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Reduced flow. If the flow gradually reduces over a number of months, the AERATOR
may have collected debris. To clean, remove AERATOR and rinse with water and
remove any debris. Turn on faucet to wash any debris out of the faucet. Thread
AERATOR back into spout. Operate faucet.
Spout leakage. If fitting leaks above or below SPOUT HUB remove SPOUT as follows
and check SPOUT O-RINGS and SPACER O-RINGS.
Remove HANDLE BUTTON (2) and loosen SET SCREW (1). Pull HANDLE (3) off valve stem.
Remove CAP (4) and and RETAINER (5). Loosen CARTRIDGE SCREWS (6) and
remove CARTRIDGE (7).
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pull off SPACER (8) and O-RINGS (9).
Remove SPOUT (12) by pulling up gently while moving SPOUT (12) side to side.
Check both SPOUT O-RINGS (11). Replace if necessary.
AERATOR
On models with SPRAYS, DIVERTER (10) can be cleaned by pulling
DIVERTER (10) out of the MANIFOLD (13). Clean DIVERTER (10) and
MANIFOLD (13). Push DIVERTER (10) back into MANIFOLD (10).
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Reverse procedure to reinstall SPOUT, CARTRIDGE and HANDLE.
Clogged CARTRIDGE outlets or inlets may cause reduced flow.
To clean, first turn off water supply then:
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Remove PLUG BUTTON (2), loosen HANDLE SCREW (1) and remove HANDLE (3).
Remove ESCUTCHEON CAP (4). unscrew the three CARTRIDGE SCREWS (6).
Clean inlets of CARTRIDGE (7) and MANIFOLD (13).
Reassemble CARTRIDGE (7), alternately tightening SCREWS (6). Replace CAP (4) and HANDLE (3). Check flow.
HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP ADJUSTMENT
By restricting handle rotation and limiting the amount of hot water allowed
to mix with the cold, the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP reduces risk of accidental
scalding. To set the maximum hot water temperature of your faucets, all you
need to do is adjust the setting on the HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP.
Remove HANDLE BUTTON (1) and loosen SET SCREW (2). Pull
HANDLE (3) off valve stem. Pull off CAP (4). Use a flat blade
screwdriver or your fingers to pull up and rotate red
HOT LIMIT SAFETY STOP (5). Follow Step "A" or "B" to adjust
min./max.discharge temperature. "0" being the hottest to
"7" the coldest temperature setting. Factory set at "0".
Replace ESCUTCHEON CAP (4), HANDLE (3), tighten
ADJUSTMENT WHEN
WATER IS TOO COLD
TEMPERATURE
SETTING NUMBERS
"B"
PRY RED RING FORWARD
AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE
"B"
HANDLE SCREW (1) and install INDEX BUTTON (2).
PRY RED RING FORWARD
AND ROTATE COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE ONE CLICK
"B"
"A"
"RED RING"- HOT
LIMIT SAFETY STOP
"A"
ADJUSTMENT WHEN
WATER IS TOO HOT
8
9
SPOUT
HUB
10
"A"
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5
M968202 REV.1.2
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023603-0070A
CARTRIDGE SCREWS
060343-0070A
SPACER WITH
O-RINGS
030126-0070A
BUTTON AND
SCREW KIT
060342-YYY0A
HANDLE KIT
907468-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON CAP
921877-0070A
CAP RETAINER
SINGLE CONTROL KITCHEN
FAUCET with HAND SPRAY
023529-0070A
CARTRIDGE
066070-YYY0A
060366-0070A
SPOUT SEAL KIT
ELITE
MODEL NUMBERS
4453 SERIES
4454 SERIES
060474-YYYOA
SPOUT KIT
AERATOR
Replace the "YYY" with
appropriate finish code
CHROME
POLISHED BRASS
WHITE HEAT
SATIN NICKEL
002
099
208
295
042850-0070A
DIVERTER
M909320-YYY0A
SPOUT FLANGE
923310-0070A
A911758-0070A
SQUARE SEAL RING
060485-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON
M962146-0070A
MOUNTING KIT
M953667-YYY0A
HAND SPRAY & HOSE
060484-YYY0A
ESCUTCHEON WITH
SPRAY HOLE
M961773-YYY0A
SPRAYHOLDER
(3-HOLE)
SPACER
030760-YYY0A
SPRAY HOLDER
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© AS America, Inc. 2008
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060341-0070A
PIPE CAP
M968202 REV.1.2
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