American Standard 4454, 4453 User Manual
Installation
Instructions
ELITE
SINGLE CONTROL KITCHEN FAUCET
and HAND SPRAY
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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
1
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
8
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
MAKE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
2
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.
2
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
3
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.
3
2
6
1
2
4
3
M968202 REV.1.2
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