American Standard 5502, 5501, 5500 User Manual

Installation

Instructions

4" CENTERSET
LAVATORY FAUCETS

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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-­please read these instructions carefully before you begin.

GRID DRAIN

051217-0020A

015025-YYY0A

DRAIN COMPLETE

WRIST BLADE HANDLE KIT

051210-0020A

LEVER HANDLE

000690-0020A

HANDLE SCREW

051211-0070A

INDEX KIT (PAIR)

5500
5501
5502

Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M

US PATENT D375785

60184 Rev. 1.4

051322-0020A

VANDAL PROOF SCREW

000690-0020A

HANDLE SCREW

051211-0070A

INDEX KIT

M918014-0070A

ADAPTER

070532-0040A

TAILPIECE

066497-0020A

COMPLETE DRAIN BODY

066116-YYY0A

DRAIN STOPPER

POP-UP DRAIN

066117-YYY0A

FLANGE KIT

066118-0070A

PIVOT ROD

M922286-0020A

VP AERATOR

0.35gpm/1.3L/min.

M922881-0020A

AERATOR,

1.5gpm/5.7L/min.

066508-0020A

VP AERATOR,

0.5gpm/1.9L/min.

072574-0070A

EXTENSION ROD

070847-0070A

CLIP

M918014-0070A

ADAPTER

,

904939-0020A

BONNET NUT

028617-0020A

POP-UP ROD

951764-0070A

CARTRIDGE

030255-0070A

MOUNTING KIT

024220-0070A

COUPLING NUT

0-RING

900864-0070A

DRAIN BODY

TAILPIECE INSERT

070532-0070A

TAILPIECE

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IN MEXICO 01-800-839-1200

Printed in Mexico.

1

CAUTION

Turn off water at

main supply.

Apply a bead of PUTTY along the edge of the underside of the body.
Insert FAUCET SHANKS (5) through holes in sink.

Assemble RUBBER (1) and BRASS WASHERS (2), and LOCKNUTS (3) from
underside of SINK. Drop UPPER LIFT ROD (4) through hole in BODY
(models 5501 only), align BODY as far forward as possible
and secure position by tightening LOCKNUTS (3).

Connect the HOT water supply to the left SHANK and the COLD water
supply to the right SHANK using sealant, appropriate connectors, and
COUPLING NUTS.

GRID DRAIN ASSEMBLY

2

(Model 5502 only)

Apply a bead of PUTTY around underside
of DRAIN PLUG FLANGE (1). Insert DRAIN
PLUG (2) into SINK drain hole.

Hold DRAIN PLUG (2) to prevent turning
and assemble GASKET (3), WASHER (4)
and LOCKNUT (5) from underneath sink.

Insert threaded end of TAILPIECE (6)
into lower end of DRAIN PLUG (2).
Connect other end to trap.

INSTALL POP-UP DRAIN

3

(Model 7501 only)

Push TAILPIECE (1) down into TRAP
(threaded end up).

Thread LOCKNUT (2), WASHER (3) and
GASKET (4) onto DRAIN BODY (5).

Apply a bead of PUTTY to underside
of FLANGE (6).

Feed DRAIN BODY (5) up through SINK
and thread FLANGE (6) fully onto BODY (5).

Tighten LOCKNUT (2) firmly, keeping the
PIVOT ROD (7) pointed towards the back
of the SINK.

Drop STOPPER (8) into DRAIN BODY (5).

Pull TAILPIECE (1) up and thread tightly
into DRAIN BODY (5).

Position EXTENSION ROD (9) onto POP-UP
ROD (10) and tighten THUMBSCREW (11).

PUTTY

SINK

1

5

2

SINK

2
3

4
5

2

8

6

PUTTY

4

3

7

1

TRAP

12

SINK

BODY

PUTTY

4

5

1

2
3

COLD

HOT

Remove one end of CLIP (12) from PIVOT ROD (7)
by squeezing ends together while sliding.

Insert PIVOT ROD (7) into second or third hole
in EXTENSION (9) and reassemble CLIP (12).
(EXTENSION may need to be bent.)

Adjust STOPPER (8) height by repositioning
EXTENSION and tightening THUMBSCREW (12).

10

11

7

9

12

TEST INSTALLED FAUCET

4

Remove AERATOR.

With handle in OFF position, turn on water supplies and check
all connections for leaks.

SERVICE

5

To change direction of handle rotation,
proceed as follows:

Turn valve to OFF position.
Remove HANDLE and BONNET NUT.
Remove SPRING CLIP.
Lift STOP WASHER, turn 90° and replace.
Replace SPRING CLIP.
Replace BONNET NUT, HANDLE, SCREW,
and INDEX.

AERATOR may accumulate dirt causing distorted and reduced
water flow. Remove AERATOR and rinse clean.

STOP

WASHER

90°

SPRING

CLIP

Operate both handles to flush water lines thoroughly. Check
spout mounting and hose connections for leaks.

Operate LIFT ROD and check DRAIN for leaks.

Turn handles into OFF position and replace AERATOR.

If spout drips, operate handles several times from OFF to ON
position. Do not force - handles turn only 90°.

Plastic SCREEN in CARTRIDGE may accumulate
dirt causing reduced water flow. To clean, first
turn off hot and cold water supplies, then:

Remove HANDLE and BONNET NUT.
Remove CARTRIDGE by pulling up.
Thoroughly rinse plastic SCREEN at
base of CARTRIDGE.

Replace CARTRIDGE until flange is
tight against valve body.
Turn valves OFF.
Replace BONNET NUT, HANDLE, SCREW
and INDEX.

CARTRIDGE

SCREEN

60184 Rev. 1.4