American Standard 6542.145, 6540.17, 6542.14, 6542.175, 6542.17 User Manual

Installation

Instructions

6540.140

6540.170

6542.140

SPREAD LAVATORY
FAUCETS

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6542.170

6542.145

6540.175

6542.175

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

Recommended tools

Adjustable Wrench Screwdriver Channel Locks

SPOUT OR BASE ASSEMBLY

1

Insert SPOUT SHANK (1) through center hole of mounting surface, making sure
RUBBER GASKET (2) is properly positioned in SPOUT BASE (3).

Assemble RUBBER WASHER (4), BRASS WASHER (5), and LOCKNUT (6) onto threads of
SPOUT SHANK (1) from underside of mounting surface.

Align SPOUT (7) and tighten LOCKNUT (6). Be sure slot in BRASS WASHER (5) is
positioned to the rear as shown.

1a

TO CHANGE SPOUT TO A SWIVEL SPOUT:

Unscrew SPOUT NUT (8) and remove SPOUT (7).
Take SPOUT CLIP (9) off SPOUT (7) and remove RUBBER RING (10).

Replace RUBBER RING (10) with seperate PLASTIC RING (11) packed with faucet.

Put SPOUT CLIP (9) on SPOUT (7).
Reassemble SPOUT (7) to SPOUT BASE (3).

CAUTION

Turn off water at

main supply.

Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M

M968508 REV.1.3

Tubing Cutter

7

3

2

1

4

5

6

7

8

10

9

3

11

VALVE ASSEMBLY

2

Install LOCKNUTS (1), BRASS WASHERS (2) and RUBBER WASHERS (3) onto valve shanks.

Push TUBING (4) ends into VALVE (5) side outlets. Insert VALVES (5)
into mounting holes from underside of ledge.

Press TEE (6) onto SPOUT SHANK (7) making certain that the O-RING (8) is
properly seated on SHANK (7). Push COUPLING (9) into TEE (6) and
attach to SPOUT SHANK (7) and tighten.

Place RUBBER RING (11) into DECK ADAPTERS (10) and thread onto
valves until snug against internal stop.

Tighten LOCKNUT (1) to secure VALVE (5) position.

Slide FERRULE (13) and COUPLING NUT (14) to outlet of VALVE (5) and tighten
COUPLING NUT (14) firmly.

Connect HOT water supply to inlet of left VALVE and COLD water supply to inlet of
right VALVE using appropriate connector.

10

11

5/16'' MIN.

5

MOUNTING SURFACE

3
2

1

10

11

3

2
1

HOT

10

11

MOUNTING

LEDGE

5

13

8

7

14

14

13

5

6

4

9

DRAIN ASSEMBLY (6542.140/.170)

3

Apply a bead of PUTTY around underside
of DRAIN FLANGE (1) flange. 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.

Apply sealant to threaded end of TAILPIECE
and thread into lower end of DRAIN PLUG.
Connect other end to trap.

PUTTY

3
4

5

6

TEST INSTALLED FAUCET

5

Remove AERATOR.

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

SERVICE

6

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°

1

SEALANT

SPRING

CLIP

INSTALL HANDLES

4

Turn VALVES (1) to off position.

SINK

2

Insert ADAPTOR (8) with larger diameter
over the VALVE STEM (4).

Align LEVER (2) or WRIST BLADE
HANDLE (3) and install onto VALVE
STEM (4).

Insert BLUE INDEX (5) into
cold valve (right side) and red
INDEX (6) into hot valve (left
side).

Insert HANDLE SCREW (7) into
HANDLES and tighten with
screwdriver.

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

2

CARTRIDGE

SCREEN

COLD

7
6

7
5

3
8
4

1

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

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.

M968508 REV.1.3