Kitchen Faucets, How to Install a Kitchen Faucet

How to Install a Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

Recommended Tools & Materials:
· Philips screwdriver
· Adjustable wrench
· Plumber’s putty or caulk/caulk gun (if installing with a deck escutcheon)

Step 1: Turn off the main water supply, as well as the Hot & Cold water supplies under the sink

Step 2: Check that the seal is properly seated in the recess of the spout base

Step 3: Insert the supply hoses, spray hose, and shank through the mounting hole

Step 4: Seat the spout base onto the mounting surface. Do not use putty unless installing with deck escutcheon
IMPORTANT: Install the faucet with the handle to the right of the body.

Step 5: Insert hoses through the rubber washer, brass washer, and threaded locknut

Step 6: Assemble the rubber washer, brass washer, and threaded locknut onto the shank from the underside of the mounting surface.

Step 7: Hand tighten the locknut. Do not overtighten!
IMPORTANT: Make sure the gasket under the faucet is seated properly for a tight fit.

Step 8: Use a screwdriver to evenly tighten the screws on the locknut.

Step 9: Connect the left supply hose (Red Stripe) to the Hot wall supply. Connect the right supply hose (Blue Stripe) to the Cold wall supply.

Step 10: Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the connections. Do not over tighten!

Step 11: Move the handle into the “off” position.

Step 12: Turn on water supplies and check connections for leaks.

Step 13: Operate the handle open and closed, hot to cold, to flush water lines thoroughly.

Step 14: Operate the hand spray and again check the water supply connections under the sink… and your pull-down kitchen faucet is all set to use!