Glacier bay FW6AC012CP Assembly instructions

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We appreciate the trust and condence you have placed in Glacier Bay through the purchase of this lavatory
faucet. We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home. Visit us online to see
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INSTALLATION AND CARE GUIDE
Questions, problems, missing parts?
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HOMEDEPOT.COM/GLACIERBAY
Model#
FW6AC012CP
SKU#
1001-381-674
WIDESPREAD LAVATORY FAUCET
THD 09/2015 REV.02

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Table of Contents
Important Information..............................2
Warranty ...................................................2
Pre-installation.........................................2
Planning Installation................................2
Tools and Hardware Required..................2
Package Contents....................................3
Installation................................................4
Operation...................................................9
Care and Cleaning ..................................10
Troubleshooting......................................10
Service Parts...........................................11
Important Information
□Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□Cover the sink drain to avoid losing any parts.
□Review the care and cleaning section included in this guide.
Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Glacier Bay products are manufactured with superior quality standards and workmanship and are backed by our
limited lifetime warranty. Glacier Bay products are warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free of
defects in materials or workmanship. We will replace FREE OF CHARGE any product or parts that proves defective.
Simply, return the product / part to any of The Home Depot retail locations or call 1-855-HD Glacier (1-855-434-
5224) to receive the replacement item. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer
purchaser must be made available for all Glacier Bay warranty claims.
This warranty excludes incidental/inconsequential damages and failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and
tear. This warranty excludes all industrial, commercial & business usage, whose purchasers are hereby, extended
a ve year limited warranty from the date of purchase, with all other terms of this warranty applying except the
duration of warranty.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state and province to province. Please see a store or contact 1-855-HD Glacier for
more details.
Pre-installation
PLANNING INSTALLATION
Before you begin to install this product, ensure that all parts are present. Compare parts with the package
contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to install the product. Contact customer service for
replacement parts.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
Adjustable
Wrench
Phillips
Screwdriver
Safety
Goggles
SILICONE
Channel-
Lock
Pliers
Sealant (2) Supply
Lines

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Pre-Installation (continued)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
P*
L*
M*
N*
U*
T*
O
W*
S
V*
R*
C*
D*
E*
B
A
G*
H*
I*
J
K
Q
F*
Part Description Quantity Part Description Quantity
A Faucet body 1 M Rubber washer 1
B Handle assembly - Hot 1 N Lock nut 1
C Rubber washer 2 O Drain body 1
DMetal washer 2 P Pop up stopper 1
EGuide washer 2 Q Lift rod 1
FAerator 1 R Thumb screw 1
GRubber spacer 1 S Lift rod strap 1
H Metal spacer 1 T Spring clip 1
I Lock nut 1 U Ball rod 1
J Quick connecting hose 1 V Bushing 1
KHandle assembly - Cold 1 W Ball nut 1
LDrain flange 1
NOTE: *Items come pre-assembled.
Faucet Assembly Drain Assembly

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Installation
1 Installing the faucet assembly
□Shut off the water supply. Remove the old
faucet.
□Clean the mounting surface.
□Place the faucet (A) through the mounting
holes in the sink.
□Ensure the slot openings of the rubber spacer
(G) and metal spacer (H) face toward the rear
of the sink.
□Secure the faucet (A) to the sink using the lock
nut (I) provided.
G
H
I
A
G
H
I
I
A
E
K
C
D
E
B
E
K
B
□Remove the preassembled guide washers
(E), metal washers (D) and rubber washers
(C) from the hot and cold faucet handles (B
and K).
□Loosen the screws on the guide washers (E)
until the ends of the screws are ush with the
face of the guide washers (E).
□Insert the hot faucet handle (B) to the left of
the spout and cold faucet handle (K) to the
right of the spout.
□Attach the faucet handles (B and K) under-
neath the sink using the rubber washers (C),
metal washers (D) and guide washers (E).
Securely tighten the screws on the guide
washers (E).
CAUTION: Always turn off the water supply before
removing an existing faucet or replacing any part of a
faucet. Open the faucet handle to relieve water pressure
and ensure that the water is completely shut off.
2Installing the faucet handles

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Installation (continued)
O
N1
L
SILI
M
1
2
□Apply silicone sealant (not included) under the
drain ange (L) and place the drain ange (L)
over the drain hole in the sink.
□From underneath the sink, screw the drain
body (O) onto the drain ange (L). Ensure that
the opening (1) for the ball rod on the drain
body (O) faces towards the rear of the sink.
□Tighten the rubber washer (M) and lock nut (N)
on the drain body (O).
Preparing the pop-up assembly
1
2
P
L
O
M
N
□Remove the pop up stopper (P) and drain ange
(L) from the drain body (O).
□Screw the lock nut (N) all the way down,
andpush the rubber washer (M) down.
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Installation (continued)
NOTE:In shallow cabinet installations, the ball rod (U) may
need to be shortened. Use a hack saw to cut the end of the
rod, away from the ball, to the desired length.
□Insert the pop up stopper (P) into the drain hole
in the sink.
□Remove the spring clip (T) from the ball rod (U).
□Remove the ball nut (W). Insert the ball rod (U)
into the drain body (O) and through the hole of
the pop up stopper (P). See insert 1.
□For easier removal and cleaning, rotate the pop
up stopper (P) 90 degrees so that the ball rod
(U) does not go through the hole in the pop up
stopper (P). See insert 2.
□Secure the ball nut (W) and bushing (V), against
the hole in the drain body (O) and tighten the
ball nut (W) onto the threaded end. Do not
overtighten.
1
1
1
2
3
Insert 2Insert 1
P
O
O
U
W
V
T
R
Q
A
Q
R
S
□Insert the lift rod (Q) through the faucet (A)
and down into the lift rod strap (S). Tighten the
thumb screw (R).
5Installing the stopper and ball
rod
Installing the lift rod
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U
T
S
□Attach the ball rod (U) to the lift rod strap (S)
using the spring clip (T).
R
R
Q
S
1
2
3
□Loosen the thumb screw (R) on the lift rod
strap (S).
□Push down the lift rod (Q) until the drain is
in the open position. Retighten the thumb
screw (R).
Installation (continued)
Attaching the ball rod and
strap
7Adjusting the lift rod 8

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□Remove the cap from the quick connect hoses.
□Attach the quick connecting hose (J)
connections to the hot faucet handle (B)
connection, faucet body (A) connection, and
cold faucet handle (K) connection. Push until
the connections snap together.
□Pull down moderately to ensure the connection
has been made.
B
AK
J
1
2
3
□Use 1/2 in. I.P.S. faucet connections (1), or a
3/8 in. O.D. ball-nose riser (2) with supply line
coupling nuts (3) (not included).
□Use two wrenches to tighten the connections.
Do not over tighten or torque the copper
supply line.Pull down moderately to ensure the
connection has been made.
Installation (continued)
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Attaching the quick connecting
hose Connecting the supply lines

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F
CAUTION: Use caution when removing the quick
connecting hose connections in order to prevent cutting
your hands.
□If it is necessary to remove the quick
connector, push the quick connecting
hose (J) up, hold the housing together
and pull down.
3
2
1
IMPORTANT: After installation is complete, remove the
aerator to the flush the water lines. Do not lose the
gasket in the aerator.
□Ensuring the handles are in the off
position, turn on the water supply and
check for leaks. If you discover any leaks,
check your connections to ensure they
are installed properly.
□Use the aerator wrench to remove the
aerator (F) and housing (if applicable).
Turn on the hot and cold handles to allow
the water to run for at least one minute.
This ushes away any debris that could
cause damage to internal parts.
□Turn off the water and reinstall the
aerator and housing (if applicable).
Operation
1Flushing and checking for leaks
2Removing the quick connector

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
There are leaks from the
handle.
□The bonnet nut is loose.
□The O-ring on the cartridge is
dirty or damaged.
□Tighten the bonnet nut.
□Clean or replace the O-ring.
The aerator leaks or has a
reduced water ow.
□The aerator is dirty or mis-tted.
□The cartridge may be clogged.
□Remove the aerator and check for
debris.
□Remove cartridge and check for
debris.
□Ensure the aerator is properly
installed.
The sink drain at the base of
the sink is leaking.
□The sink surface is rough or
irregular.
□Apply additional silicone sealant to
the beveled side of the drain ange.
□Apply silicone sealant to the beveled
side of the rubber washer on the
drain body.
□Retighten and test for leaks.
The water will not shut off
completely.
□The cartridge bonnet nut
is loose or cartridge is not
positioned correctly.
□The cartridge is damaged.
□Reinstall the cartridge after cleaning
and tighten the bonnet nut.Tighten
lock nut.
□If problem still exist, replace the
cartridge.
□To clean, wipe down with a damp cloth and towel dry.
□Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or harsh chemicals when cleaning this faucet, or the warranty will
be voided.
Troubleshooting
Care and Cleaning
NOTE: Refer to the service parts section in this manual for a
detailed drawing showing the location of the parts listed below.