American Standard Standard 4251 User manual

Certified to comply with ASME A112.18.1M
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Adjustable Wrench
Channel Locks
TOOLS REQUIRED
1INSTALL FAUCET
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Install LOCK NUT (1) and RUBBER WASHER (2) onto SPOUT BODY (3).
Insert SPOUT BODY (3) through mounting hole from underside of SINK.
From under sink tighten LOCK NUT (1) to secure SPOUT BODY (3).
Make sure O-RING (6) is in place. Thread SPOUT ASSEMBLY (7) onto SPOUT
ESCUTCHEON (5) and hand tighten.
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Place RUBBER RING (4) into SPOUT ESCUTCHEON (5) and thread ESCUTCHEON (5)
onto SPOUT BODY (3) until snug against internal stop.
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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please read
these instructions carefully before you begin.
BOTTOM MOUNT KITCHEN FAUCET
Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning.
CAUTION
Installation
Instructions
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3INSTALL HANDLES
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FERRULE
COUPLING NUT
MAKE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
Connect water supply to FAUCET (1) with 1/2" IPS FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES (3)
or 3/8"O.D. BULL-NOSE RISERS (2). Use adjustable wrench to tighten
connections. Do not over tighten.
Be careful not to kink copper supply when bending. Use tubing cutter to
cut to proper length.
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INSTALL
VALVE BODIES
Install LOCK NUT (1) and RUBBER WASHER (2) onto VALVE BODIES (3).
Insert VALVE BODY (3) through mounting hole from underside of SINK.
Set VALVE BODIES (3), so that their outlets are facing toward center
of sink, and tighten LOCK NUT (1) using WRENCH (8)
supplied with faucet.
Insert SEAL WASHERS (6) into SPOUT BODY SUPPLY HOSES (7). Loop
SUPPLY HOSES (7) if required and tighten connection to VALVE BODIES (3).
Place RUBBER RING (4) into DECK ADAPTER (5) and thread DECK
ADAPTER (5) onto VALVE BODY (3) until snug against internal stop.
NOTE: FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES OR BULL-NOSE RISERS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
Push INDEX CAP (6) in hole of HANDLE (4).
Secure HANDLE (4) with HANDLE SCREW (5).
Find correct position of HANDLE (4) by adjusting male teeth on
ADAPTER (1) to female teeth in HANDLE (4) and push HANDLE (4)
onto ADAPTER (1).
Thread HANDLE BASE (3) onto DECK ADAPTER (7)
Push ADAPTER (1) on VALVE STEM (2), so that the hole of the
ADAPTER (1) without spline is facing up. See figure "A".
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TOP
Figure "A"
SPLINE END DOWN
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TEST INSTALLED FAUCET
INSTALL SPRAY HOLDER
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Remove AERATOR. With handles in OFF
position, turn on water supplies and check
all connections for leaks.
Operate both HANDLES to flush water lines
thoroughly. Rotate SPOUT in both directions.
Replace AERATOR.
Place SPRAY HOLDER (1) into separate hole of SINK (2)
and assemble NUT (3) onto shank from underside of SINK (2).
Feed SPRAY HOSE (1) through SPRAY HOLDER (2) and
attach COUPLING NUT (3) of HOSE (1) to HOSE ADAPTOR (4)
on valve body. Tighten COUPLING NUT (3) firmly.
Unscrew SPRAY CAP (5) from HOSE ADAPTOR (4).
FITTING WITH SPRAY
Hand tighten NUT (3).
Direct SPRAY HEAD into sink and activate
SPRAY. Check HOSE connections for leaks.
Aerator may accumulate dirt causing distorted and
reduced water flow. Remove aerator and rinse clean.
If faucet drips proceed as follows:
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8SERVICE
9CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
DO: SIMPLY RINSE THE PRODUCT CLEAN WITH CLEAR
WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID,
POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A CLOTH
WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
To change direction of handle rotation,
proceed as follows:
Turn valve to OFF position.
Pull out INDEX CAP (1) and remove
HANDLE SCREW (2).
Pull off HANDLE (3), and unscrew
ESCUTCHEON (4).
Pull off STEM ADAPTER (7).
Remove SPRING CLIP (6).
Lift STOP WASHER (5), turn 90
degrees and replace.
Replace SPRING CLIP (6) and STEM
ADAPTER (7).
Reinstall ESCUTCHEON (4) and
HANDLE ASSEMBLY (1,2 & 3).
If spout drips, operate handles several times
from OFF to ON position. Do not force - handles
turn only 90 .
90
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NOTE: FAUCET can be installed with or without Hand Spray.

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AERAT
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M962265-YYY0A
SPOUT KIT
073542-0070A
SPOUT O-RING
M962267-YYY0A
SPOUT ESCUTCHEON
923012-0070A
CLIP
M962165-YYY0A
LEVER HANDLE
M953040-YYY0A
SPRAY HOLDER
M953667-YYY0A
HANDSPRAY & HOSE
A952026-0070A
DIVERTER
060341-0070A
SPRAY CAP
M961634-0070A
SPOUT MOUNTING KIT
024220-0070A
SUPPLY NUT
994053-0070A
CARTRIDGE
M961634-0070A
VALVE MOUNTING KIT
M962161-0070A
DECK ADAPTER KIT
M908505-YYY0A
HANDLE ESCUTCHEON
918049-0070A
HANDLE ADAPTER
918428-0070A
HANDLE SCREW
M962163-0070A
INDEX BUTTON (COLD)
M962162-0070A
INDEX BUTTON (HOT)
M968412A
MODEL NUMBER
4251
BOTTOM MOUNT
KITCHEN FAUCET
CHROME
SATIN
002
295
Replace the "YYY" with
appropriate finish code
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