Delta 16968-DST User Manual

ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1

SILICONE

Model 16968-DST Series

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TALBOTT™ HIGH-RISE PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCETS

1/8"

For easy installation of your faucet you will need:

• To READ ALL the instructions

completely before beginning.

• To READ ALL warnings, care,

and maintenance information.

• To purchase the correct water supply hook-up.

US. Pat. 4,043,359, 3,786,995, 4,562,960, 4,593,430, 4,218,785, 4,696,322, 4,765,365

5/23/08

53842 Rev. A

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2

Installation Instructions ----------------------------------------------- Pages 3-11

Plastic Sleeve Installation --------------------------------------------- Page 9

Maintenance -------------------------------------------------------- Page 12

Replacement Parts -------------------------------------------------- Pages 13&14

Backflow Protection System

Your Delta® faucet pull-down spout incorporates a backflow protection system that has been tested to be in compliance with ASME A112.18.3 and ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1. It incorporates two certified check valves in series, which operate independently and are integral, non-serviceable parts of the wand assembly.

Lifetime Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty

All parts and ﬁnishes of the Delta® faucet are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material & workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home. Delta Faucet Company recommends using a professional plumber for all installation & repair.

Delta will replace, FREE OF CHARGE, during the warranty period, any part or ﬁnish that proves defective in material and/or workmanship under normal installation, use & service. Replacement parts may be obtained by calling 1-800-345DELTA (in the U.S. and Canada) or by writing to:

In the United States: Delta Faucet Company Product Service 55 E. 111th Street Indianapolis, IN 46280

In Canada: Delta Faucet Canada Technical Service Centre 420 Burbrook Place London, ON N6A 4L6

This warranty is extensive in that it covers replacement of all defective parts and even ﬁnish, but these are the only two things that are covered. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION,

REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS OR DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must be made available to Delta for all warranty claims. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY BY DELTA FAUCET COMPANY, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.

This warranty excludes all industrial, commercial & business usage, whose purchasers are hereby extended a ﬁve year limited warranty from the date of purchase, with all other terms of this warranty applying except the duration of the warranty. This warranty is applicable to Delta faucets manufactured after January 1, 1995.

Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any damage to this faucet as a result of misuse, abuse, or neglect, or any use of other than genuine Delta parts WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. It applies only

for Delta

faucets installed in the United States of

America, Canada, and Mexico.

replacement

Alternative Hose Installation

Spout Installation

Insert hose guide (1) into hose end (2)

as shown. Verify that the friction washer (3), clip (4) and spout ring (5) are present on spout assembly. Feed hose assembly (6) through spout and hub.

Alternative Hose Installation

An alternative to this method is to feed the hose through the spout and hub after they are mounted. Turn spout opposite handle for this method. It may take several attempts to feed hose using this method.

Align button (1) on clip with hole in

back of spout (2). Using back and forth motion insert spout assembly onto main hub until clip button snaps into hole in hub. Use caution not to pinch fingers.

Attach sprayer (1) to end of hose to

keep hose in place. Rotate spout assembly to ensure smooth operation.

Faucet Installation

Your faucet is designed for a hole

diameter of 1 3/8" ± 1/8" (35 mm ± 3 mm) and a deck thickness up to 2 1/2" (64 mm).

Place gasket (1) into groove on bottom of base ring (2). Place base ring onto sink over mounting hole, then install trim ring (3) over base ring. Tabs (4) on trim ring and base ring should be aligned together at the front and rear of the installation hole.

Insert faucet lines and shank through mounting hole, then install hub (5) onto trim ring. Ensure that tabs on trim and base rings are correctly located in slots on bottom of hub.

Push hose partially up into mounting

shank (1). Install the mounting bracket (2) and nut (3) onto mounting shank (1) using wrench (4). For decks up to 1 3/8" (35 mm) thick, use provided spacer (5) between nut and mounting bracket. Note: The wrench provided is

designed to be used with a variety of tools: flat/Phillips head screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. HINT: Turn the spout

tube opposite the handle to balance the assembly and aid the hose installation when mounting.

OPTIONAL

Faucet Installation with 10" Escutcheon

For optional installations using the 10"

escutcheon, replace the trim ring with the escutcheon (1), undercover plate (2) and gasket (3).

Push hose partially up into mounting

shank (1). Mount as shown above using the nuts (2), bracket (3) with nut and wrench (4) and spacer (5) (if needed).

Note: The wrench provided is designed to be used with a variety of tools: flat/Phillips head screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.

Hose Installation

Remove hose guide (1). Slide hose weight (2) over end of hose (3). Push hose end

(4) onto faucet outlet (5). Attach clip (6) over hoses as shown.

Water Line Connections

Ensure all fittings and end connections are free of debris. Faucet fittings (1) are 3/8" compression, with ends colored red for hot and blue for cold. Loop tubing (2) if it is too long. Note: Recommended tubing minimum bend diameter is 8". Secure metal nut (3) on faucet tube to supply valve

connection (4) and hand tighten, then tighten one additional turn with wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Repeat for other tube. WARNING: Do not use pipe

dope or other sealants on water line connections.

Custom Fit Connections

NOTICE: If you determine the PEX supply tubing for this faucet is too long and must be shorter to create an acceptable installation, be sure to read the instructions and plan ahead. When cutting the supply tubing the installer accepts the responsibility to do so in a way that allows a leak-free joint to be created. Delta is not responsible for tubing that is cut too short or cut in a way that will not allow for a leak-free joint.

For custom fit installations, you must use RP50952 sleeves supplied with model and nuts included on supply lines. Tube cut must be straight. See plastic sleeve installation instructions found in RP50952 and included in this document (page 9) for more information.

Secure metal nut (1) on faucet tube to supply valve connection (2) and hand tighten, then tighten an additional 2 turns with wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Repeat for other tube.

WARNING: Do not use pipe dope or other

sealants on water line connections.

Potential Problems and Remedies

l Tubing is not cut perpendicular to the

axis of the tub: carefully make an additional cut, being careful not to cut the tube too short.

l Tubing is cut too short: buy a coupling

union and a replacement supply line that mate together from a store. The coupling union end intended to connect to the faucet must mate to the standard 3/8" connection nuts and plastic sleeves supplied with the faucet.

l The plastic sleeve or connection nut is

lost: purchase a replacement nut and/or

plastic sleeve that are designed to seal with PEX tubing. NOTICE: DO NOT use

a metal sleeve, RP51243 gasket (supplied with faucet) or ferrule in the place of the plastic sleeve supplied, it may not create a leak-free joint.

Custom Fit Connections - Plastic Sleeve Installation Instructions

Correct method

1. Identify desired length of tube (1). Leave 1" - 2"

of extra length to allow for easier installation and cut tube. Ensure cut is straight and burr free.

2. Slide nut (2) and plastic sleeve (3) onto cut tube.

Ensure sleeve is oriented as shown.

3. Insert tube into outlet ﬁtting (4). Tube should

touch bottom of hole inside ﬁtting.

4. Slide plastic sleeve down tube until it engages

top of ﬁtting. WARNING: Failure to use plastic

sleeve in the correct orientation will result in disconnection and possible water damage.

5. Slide nut over plastic sleeve. With wrench,

tighten nut 2 turns past ﬁnger tight.

Incorrect Installation

Do not install sleeve

upside down.

Do not use RP51243 gasket (1) supplied with PEX tubing or brass ferrule (2) supplied with valve stops.

Ensure cut is straight.

Ensure tube is fully inserted into stop before sliding sleeve down to engage top of ﬁtting.

Soap / Lotion Dispenser Installation

Remove the bottle (1). Separate head (2) from body assembly (3). Make sure gasket (4) is properly seated in the base of the body assembly. Insert body assembly through selected hole in sink. Secure body assembly to sink with nut and gasket (5). From under the sink screw the bottle (1) onto the body assembly shank, then attach head assembly. Note: To fill, lift

the head and pump assembly out of the

bottle and pour not more than 8 oz. into bottle. DO NOT remove the bottle

each time as this weakens the neck. Use a funnel to help prevent spills. Pull pump and head assembly out occasionally to soak and pump warm water through pump to remove soap build-up.

Note: Initially it may take up to 12 pumps to bring soap to the pump tip.

Lock

Faucet Inspection and Operation

Turn on hot and cold water supplies

(1). Pull the hose assembly (2) out of the spout and remove the sprayer (3). Be sure to hold the end of the hose down into the sink and turn faucet handle (4) to the mixed position. Flush water lines for one minute.

IMPORTANT: This flushes away any debris that could cause damage to internal parts. Reinstall the sprayer.

Check all connections at arrows for leaks. Refer back to the appropriate installation instructions and retighten if necessary. If assembled correctly, check for damage to seals and order appropriate replacements.

Sprayer will lock into position when

brought into proximity of the spout magnet. The sprayer can be removed by either pulling directly out from the spout or by twisting 90° in either direction which will cause the magnets to repel and the head to decouple from the spout (recommended). Check the operation of the sprayer by operating the trigger (1) from aerator to spray.

Unlock

Maintenance

If faucet exhibits very low flow

Remove and clean aerator (1) using the included wrench (2).

If faucet leaks from under handle:

Remove handle, cap (3) and ensure bonnet (4) is tight.

If leak persists–SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLIES. Replace valve cartridge (5).

If faucet leaks from spout outlet–SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLIES. Replace valve cartridge (5).

Cleaning and Care

Care should be given to the cleaning of this product. Although its finish is extremely durable, it can be damaged by harsh abrasives or polish. To clean, simply wipe gently with a damp cloth and blot dry with a soft towel.

Note: A small amount of water may run out the spout or drip for a very short period after the faucet is shut off. This is a natural occurrence caused by the long ﬂexible hose.

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