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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Ventus Double Handle Widespread
Basin Faucet
KEF-15003
www.kraususa.com I toll free: 1.800.775.0703 I © 2013-2014 Kraus USA Inc.
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Thank you for purchasing Kraus
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business with Kraus
USA. It is our sincere hope that you are completely satised with your experience.
We welcome any questions or comments you may have, and will be glad to assist
you in the future.
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www.kraususa.com
Please register your new Kraus product at the following web address in order to
activate the warranty and receive the full benet of customer support:
www.kraususa.com/registration
Sincerely,
Kraus Customer Service Department
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Prior to Installation:
• Make sure you have all necessary parts by checking the diagram and parts
list. If any part is missing or damaged, please contact Kraus Customer
Service at 800-775-0703 for a replacement
• Turn o the hot and cold water lines at the angle stops and turn on the old
faucet to release any built-up pressure
• Pre-drilled countertop hole size requirement: 1-3/8” (min)
• Max countertop thickness: 1-3/8”
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Diagram and Parts List
1
23
24
10
2
3
4A
4B
4C
4D
11
12
13
14
15
22
16
19
20
21
7
8
9
18
5
6
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Diagram and Parts List
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1. Hot Handle Valve with Waterline
2. Faucet Body
3. Cold Handle Valve with Waterline
4. Mounting Kit
(A) Rubber Washer
(B) Metal Washer
(C) Mounting Nut
(D) Mounting Screws
5. Hot & Cold Waterlines
6. Three Way Connector
7. Lift Pole Rod
8. Connector
(located inside faucet body)
9. Lift Pole Extension
10. Waste Stopper
11. Drain
12. Rubber Washer
13. Concave Washer
14. Plastic Washer
15. Mounting Nut
16. Drain Body
17. Drain-O Pole
18. Elbow Connector
19. Top Hat Washer
20. Washer
21. Drain Retaining Nut
22. Drain Body Washer
23. Aerator
24. Aerator Key
Tools you will need:
Adjustable Wrench
Silicone Sealant
(optional)
Phillips Screwdriver
Safety Goggles
Pipe Tape
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Faucet Installation Procedure
99 mm
(3.9”)
326 mm
(12.83”)
100 mm
(3.93”)
Ø35mm
2-M10X1
G9/16 G9/16
(1.37”)
Ø35mm
(1.37”)
136 mm
(5.35”)
(3.5)
89 mm
96 mm
(3.8”)
(6.57)
167mm
Installer Tip:
Shut o main water supply before installing new faucet
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Faucet Installation Procedure
(Max450mm)
(17.7”)
100 mm
(3.93”)
326 mm
(12.83”)
100 mm
(3.93”)
(6.57”)
167mm
(3.9”)
99 mm
2-M10X1
G9/16 G9/16
Ø35mm
(1.37”)
Ø35mm
(1.37”)
Ø35mm
(1.37”)
(3.9”)
99 mm
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Step 1: Remove mounting hardware and three-way connector
1
2
3
4A
4B
4C
4D
6
1
2
3
6
Step 2: Install faucet and valves
1
2
6
3
4A
4B
4C
4D
4A
4B
4C
4D
Remove three-way connector
(6) from faucet body (2).
Remove mounting screws
(4D), mounting nut (4C), metal
washer (4B), and rubber washer
(4A) from faucet body (2), hot
handle valve (1), and cold
handle valve (3)
Install faucet body (2), hot
handle valve (1), and cold
handle valve (3) through 1-3/8”
predrilled hole in countertop.
Attach rubber washer (4A),
metal washer (4B), mounting
nut (4C), and mounting
screws (4D) on the threaded
mounting pipe. Tighten
mounting nut (4C) until
snug. Tighten screws (4D) on
mounting nut (4C) with Phillips
head screwdriver until snug.
Attach three-way connector (6)
to faucet body (2)
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Step 3: Connect waterlines to valves
Step 3 Step4
4A
4B
4C
4D
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10
11
12
13
14
15
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Attach hot waterline (5) to hot handle valve (1) and cold waterline (5) to cold
handle valve (3). Hand-tighten. Thread other end of hot & cold waterlines (5)
to three-way connector (6) and tighten with adjustable wrench
Connect ex water supply lines to angle stops and tighten with adjustable
wrench. Turn on both cold and hot main valve
Apply pipe tape (optional)
1
3
ATTACH TO
HOT ANGLE
STOP
ATTACH TO
COLD ANGLE
STOP
6
5
5
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Step 4: Install drain
1. Remove waste stopper (10) from drain (11). Remove drain body (16),
mounting nut (15), plastic washer (14), and concave washer (13) from
drain (11)
2. From underneath, insert lift pole extension (9) to faucet body and attach
to lift pole rod (7) using connector (8) inside faucet body (2). Secure
tightly
3. Install drain (11), with rubber washer (12) attached, into the drain hole
4. From underneath countertop, attach concave washer (13), plastic
washer (14), and mounting nut (15) to drain (11), and secure tightly to
sink. Thread drain body (16) onto drain (11). Hand-tighten
5. Insert waste stopper (10) into drain (11). Make sure hole in brass screw
on waste stopper (10) is aligned with drain body (16) opening
6. Remove retaining nut (21) from drain body (16). Leave top hat washer
(19) inside drain body (16)
7. Insert shortest end of drain-o pole (17) into drain body (16). Attach
washer (20) and retaining nut (21) through drain-o pole (17). Secure
retaining nut (21) to drain body (16)
8. Align drain body (16) to enable drain-o pole (17) and lift pole extension
(9) to engage
9. Connect lift pole extension (9) and drain-o pole (17) using elbow
connector (18). Adjust and tighten elbow connector (18) with Phillips
head screwdriver
Note: The connector (8) is not a visible part and is secured in the faucet body (2)
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Step 4: (Continued)
23
10
11
12
13
14
15
22
16
19
20
21
18
7
8
9
17
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Step5
3
4A
4B
4C
4D
Step 5: Flush faucet
23
24
After installing faucet, remove
aerator (23) with included aerator
key (24). Turn water on for 30
seconds to remove any debris.
Reassemble aerator (23)
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Care & Maintenance
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Push
*To keep the product clean & shining, follow the steps below:
1. Rinse with clean water & dry with a soft cloth
2. Do not clean with soaps, acid, polish, abrasives, or harsh cleaners
3. Do not use cloth with a coarse surface
4. Unscrew the aerator and clean when necessary
*This installation manual is subject to change without further notice.
Trouble - Shooting
If you have followed the instructions carefully and your faucet still does not work
properly, take the following corrective steps:
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Aerator drips or has
inconsistent water flow
pattern
Drain is leaking Washers may be
Aerator (23) may be
dirty or not seated
properly
compromised or
installed incorrectly
Unscrew aerator (23)
with aerator key (24)
and clean out debris
Check washers to make
sure they are installed
correctly and not
cracked
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Codes/Standards Applicable:
NSF/ANSI 372
GREEN
Water Eciency
LEAD FREE
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A
P
M
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&
NSF/ANSI 61
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TM
ASME A112.18.1M
1.5GPM 5.7L/min maximum
KRAUS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This product has been manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards
by Kraus USA Inc. (“Kraus”). We offer our customers thoughtfully crafted fixtures
& accessories, engineered for enduring performance over years of use.
WHO IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
This warranty extends to the original purchaser only. This warranty is not
transferable, between homes or owners and is only applicable to residential use.
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
Kraus warranties this product against defects due to material or craftsmanship
error during the warranty period: Kraus will provide replacement parts at
no charge, or at its option, replace any product or part of the product that is
deemed defective, under normal installation, use, service and maintenance. If
Kraus is unable to provide a replacement and repair is not practical or cannot
be made in timely fashion, Kraus may elect to refund the purchase price in
exchange for the return of the product.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Like other home fixtures, Kraus products will require light maintenance to
ensure proper function. We provide you with complete knowledge to perform
this maintenance and can also recommend resources if you are unable to fulfill
this service.
A. Kraus will not be responsible for product failures due to lack of maintenance
or proper use. Please read your care and maintenance documentation to determine the limits of proper use.
B. The original sales receipt, order number, and/or proof of purchase must be
presented at the time of the warranty claim, without exception, for this warranty
to be applied to all Kraus products.
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C. Kraus recommends installing all Kraus products with a licensed, professional
plumber. Kraus will not be held responsible for any damage or product failure
due to improper installation, misuse, or failure to use a licensed professional.
Please read your care and maintenance documentation to determine the limits
of proper use.
D. Commercial use will automatically void this warranty.
E. This warranty is not applicable to Kraus products purchased from an unau-
thorized seller. For a complete list of authorized sellers please visit http://www.
kraususa.com/where-to-buy.html
NONAPPLICABILITY OF THIS WARRANTY
By the purchase and use of our products, you agree that Kraus is not liable
for incidental, consequential or special damages associated with the return,
replacement, installation or use of your product. This includes freight costs,
cartridge replacement, labor, travel time, lost profit, home damages and other
contingent liabilities and costs (including, without limitation, costs associated
with experts, investigations, analyses, attorneys and other professionals and
services). The Kraus warranty is a comprehensive and explicit limit of liability,
and all items outside of it are not addressable by or the responsibility of
Kraus. Certain states have variances regarding implied warranties and in those
situations we remain fully compliant.
KRAUS USA Inc. makes no implication that products comply with any or all local
building or plumbing codes. It is the consumer’s responsibility to determine
local code compliance. This warranty extends to the original purchaser and first
consumer.
HELP LINE
For additional assistance at any point in the installation process, please call us at
1.800.775.0703 or email us at info@kraususa.com
Our customer service hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 8pm EST.
Be sure to visit our website at www.kraususa.com
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