C. Installation
C.1 Drilling the Faucet Hole
(Only if a sink hole is not already provided):
Once the location of the faucet has been determined, always check below
the point you are about to drill to ensure it is unobstructed where the hole will
exit, and that it isn't over a reinforcing rib.
1.1 Center punch the desired location to provide a starting point for your drill.
1.2 Drill a 1/8” pilot hole.
1.3 Enlarge the pilot hole with a 1/2” drill (or 1¼” high speed steel hole saw for
an air gap faucet).
1.4 Remove all burrs and sharp edges.
1.5 Immediately clean up sink area.
Note: If an enamel or porcelain sink is encountered, it is very important that a
layer of porcelain be removed before following the steps outlined above. This
can be accomplished by gently grinding away, using a hobby grinder and a
silicon carbide wheel, enough area of porcelain down to the metal base to
accommodate the hole size needed. The drill or hole saw must not contact
surrounding porcelain or chipping can occur.
C.2 Standard Faucet Installation
2.1 Slide the faceplate and black rubber gasket on to the faucet stud.
2.2 Place the stud through the hole from the top of the sink or countertop.
Properly position the faucet, handle, and faceplate with gasket.
2.3 From under the counter, slide on the black locating washer, used where a
1/2” hole is available or reverse when mounting on stainless steel or when
using drilled hole.
2.4 Slide on the washer and nut.
2.5 Be sure faucet spout and body are in proper position, and tighten nut,
while holding the faucet in position with a padded crescent wrench. Be
careful not to over tighten.
C.3 Air Gap Faucet Installation
(optional on some equipment)
The air gap faucet includes an anti-siphon device as required by regulatory
agencies in some states. The purpose of the air gap is to prevent water in the
drain from backing up into the RO drinking
water system. It is a dry air gap and allows 1” free
fall above the clear line which satisfies all known
agencies.
3.1 Slide the face plate and rubber gasket on
to the stud.
3.2 Place the stud through the drilled hole.
Properly position the faucet, handle, and
face plate with gasket.
3.3 From under the counter, slide on the steel
slotted washer, white plastic spacer (open
end upwards), washer, and nut.
4
1/4” Black Tube
(reject water from
RO system)
3/8” Black Tube
(to drain)
1/4” Blue Tube
(product water
from RO system)
