Akicon 41518 User manual

Limited 5-year Warranty
Akicon warrants to the original consumer purchaser for as long as the original
consumer purchaser owns their home (the “Warranty Period” for homeowners) that
this faucet will be leak- and drip-free during normal use, and all parts and finishes of
this faucet will be free from defects in material and manufacturing workmanship. All
other purchasers (including purchasers for industrial, commercial and business
use) are warranted for a period of five (3) years from the original date of purchase
(the “Warranty Period” for non-homeowners).
If this faucet should ever develop a leak or drip during the Warranty Period, Akicon will provide FREE OF CHARGE the parts
necessary to put the faucet back in good working condition and will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part or finish that proves
defective in material and manufacturing workmanship, under normal installation, use and service. Replacement parts may
be obtained by calling 1-302-213-4406. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser
must accompany all warranty claims. Defects or damage caused by the use of other than genuine Akicon parts is not
covered by this warranty. This warranty is applicable only to faucets purchased after Oct 2018 and shall be effective
from the date of purchase as shown on purchaser’s receipt.
This warranty is extensive in that it covers replacement of all defective parts and finishes. However, damage due to
installation error, product abuse, product misuse, or use of cleaners containing abrasives, alcohol or other organic solvents,
whether performed by a contractor, service company or yourself, are excluded from this warranty. Akicon will not be
responsible for labor charges and/or damage incurred in installation, repair or replacement, nor for any indirect, incidental
or consequential damages, losses, injury or costs of any nature relating to this faucet. Except as provided by law, this
warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, conditions and guarantees, whether expressed or implied, statutory
or otherwise, including without restriction those of merchantability or of fitness for use.
Some states, provinces and nations do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state, province to province, nation to nation. Akicon will advise you of the procedure
to follow in making warranty claims. Simply write to Akicon Incorporated using the mailbox below. Explain the defect and
include proof of purchase and your name, address, area code and telephone number.
For more warranty
information, please visit
[email protected]
To guarantee warranty on
your products, simply register
your products at
www.akiconshop.com
Warranty Information
Akicon® products have been manufactured under the highest standards of quality
and workmanship. Most Akicon faucets are backed by a Limited 5-year Warranty.
Consult your specific product manual for coverage details.
In the US:
Akicon Inc
Attn: After-sales department
108 EAST 13TH ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801

41518-Dimensional drawing

PACKING LIST
IMPORTANT NOTICES: For easy installation, please read all the instruction completely before beginning.
Before installing this product, make sure that water line trash is cleared to avoid blockage.
YOU MAY NEED
After you open this package, please check to ensure that all of the following items are included.
Two-Handle Basin Faucet
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EX: E001004T Rev:A
4
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
If you've followedthe instruction carefullyand your faucetstill does notwork properly, take thesecorrective steps.
Problem Cause Action
Leaks underneath handle. Cartridge has come loose. Tighten thecartridge.
Aerator leaks or has an
inconsisitent water flow
pattern.
Aerator is dirtyor worn
out or misfitted.
Unscrew the aerator to
clean or replace washer,
or replace the aerator.
Water willnot shut off
completely. Dirty or worn out washer
in cartridge.
Remove handle and cartridge
to check if the washer is damaged
permanently or dirty. Re-install
cartridge.
CAUTION: Maintenance
1. Replacement partsmay be availableat the storewhere you purchasedyour faucet.
2. Alwaysturn offwater and relievepressure before workingon your faucet.
NOTES: Cleaning Instructions
1. To keep thefaucet clean, you should cleanthe faucet frequently and regularly.
2. Clean thefaucet with clearwater or mildliquid, rinse thefaucet with clearwater and then
dry the faucet with soft cotton cloths.
3. Do not use any abrasive cleansers, cloths, or paper towel.
4. Do notuse any acidor abrasive detergent.
C
A- SpoutAssembly B- HandleAssembly (2) C- Pop-up assembly(Optional)
D- E- Rubber Washer (3) F -Metal Washer (3) MountingNut(3)
7. Handle Removal 8. Valve Removal
Optional accessories
A
B
D
E
F
Turn off water and relieve pressure! Detach handle button
using a small flathead screwdriver, unscrew set screw
using Allen Wrench and take off handle.
Remove handles. Unscrew Dome Cap counter clockwise
by hand. Unscrew Retaining Nut using adjustable wrench,
take out cartridge assembly and inspect. Replace parts
as necessary. Reassemble parts by reversing steps.
Questions, problems, missing parts?
call Akicon Customer Service 8 a.m.-6p.m. EST, Monday-Friday
Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected]
AKICONSHOP.COM
Model: 41518

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2
2-2
If necessary, tighten screws using a crosshead
screwdriver until the faucet is firmly connected to
the sink.
2-3
Place Mounting Nut, Metal Washer and Rubber
Washer over Valve Shank. From underside sink,
insert valve body through mounting holes. The hot
valve, labeled with red tag should be positioned to
the left sideof the spout.
From underneath sink, tighten Mounting Nut
by Tool . Before final tightening, make sure
Valve Body Side Co]nnector facing Spout
Body.
2-4 2-5
From underneath sink, tighten Mounting Nut
by Hand. Before final tightening, make sure
Valve Body Side Connector facing Spout
Body.
3
Connect hot andcold water flexiblehoses to faucetsinlets.
Connect Spout hot water flexible hoses to the Left
Valve Side Connector. Tighten flexible hoses Nut.
Connect Spout cold water supply line to the right
Valve Side Connector.
3. Water Supply Line Connections
4. POP-UPAssembly Installation
As shown. Insert Flange with Washer through Sink
drain Hole. From underside, thread Drain Body into
Flange. Holding the drain body in position with Ball
Rod Opening facing back, tighten Metal Locknut
securely.Thread Drain Tailpiece into Drainbody.
2-6
HOT
HOT
COLD
HOT COLD
COLD
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
1 2-1
You should clean all the dirts from valve outlets.
Turning off the water supply valves. This is usually
found near the water meter. If you are replacing an
existing faucet, remove the faucet from the sink and
clean the sinksurface thoroughly.
1. Turn Off Water Supply 2. Install Faucet
Be sure that O-Ring is placed to the bottom of the
spout body. lnsert Spout Shank through the center
hole of sink. From underneath sink, place Plastic
Washer and Metal Washer onto spout shank and
tighten with Mounting Nut by hand.Before final
tightening, be sure Pop-up Holefacing back.
90 90
Close
Hot
Close
Cold
Open Open
5. Valve Function
By rotating the handle closed to the spout, the Valve
will be activated allowing water to flow. The water
flow will increase by continuing to rotate handle. By
rotating the right handle to the left, the water
temperature will decrease to cold flow only. By
rotating handle left to the right, the water
temperature will increaseto hot only.
6. Faucet Start Up
After installation is complete, remove
aerator and rotate handle to the close
position. Turnon the Water Supply Valves,
and check all connections for leak. Turn
on your faucetand allow bothhot and cold
water to run at least one minute each.
Replace Aerator.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE