Kraus KPF-1612 User manual

Single Lever Pull-Out
Kitchen Faucet
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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KPF-1612

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Prior to Installation
• Make sure that the cold and hot water lines are turned o
• Wrap all threaded connections with Teon tape. Always wrap in a clockwise
direction
• Cover your drain to avoid losing parts
• Do not disassemble the main faucet body, as it has been installed &
commissioned correctly & precisely before delivery from the factory
• To keep the faucet from jamming, ush the water pipe before installation
• Using condition: Working pressure at 0.05-1.0MPa (including cold & hot
water pressure) with applicable water temperature: 4C-90C

Included Parts:
1. Faucet Body
2. Base O-Ring
3. Rubber Washer
4. Metal Washer
5. Fixing Nut
6. Fixing Screw (2)
7. Weight
8. Spray Head
9. Spray Hose
10. Spring
11. Spring Holder
12. Hot and Cold Waterlines (2)
13. Manual
KPF-1612 Diagram and Parts List
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On
1
10
279
10 31/32”
Minimum distance 90mm
~3.5”
~3.5”
Less than 90mm
Cold Water
Hot Water
Ø35~Ø38
1
23
10
9
11
12 13
1
Hexagon Nut
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
2 3
1
45
7
6
8
45
67
8
Ø1 3/8”~Ø1 1/2”
32 3/32”
815
194
7 5/8”
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
30˚
10 11
Close
Open Left
Hot Water
Push
25˚ 90˚
12
13
8
7
Ø35~Ø38
Max35
217
8 17/32”
Max1 3/8”
9
11
12
15
14
13
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
10
279
10 31/32”
Minimum distance 90mm
~3.5”
~3.5”
Less than 90mm
Cold Water
Hot Water
Ø35~Ø38
1
23
10
9
11
12 13
1
Hexagon Nut
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
2 3
1
45
7
6
8
45
67
8
Ø1 3/8”~Ø1 1/2”
32 3/32”
815
194
7 5/8”
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
30˚
10 11
Close
Open Left
Hot Water
Push
25˚ 90˚
12
13
8
7
Ø35~Ø38
Max35
217
8 17/32”
Max1 3/8”
9
11
12
15
14
13
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Wrench Phillips Screwdriver
Tools you will need:

Ø35~Ø38
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Ø1 3/8~
Ø1 1/2”
540
Max35
Max1 3/8” 19 7/8”
8 15/32”
203
8”
Dimension Drawings
Safety Tips
• If soldering the water connections when installing the faucet, remove the O-rings,
cartridges, and washers before applying any heat
• Protect your eyes with safety glasses when cutting or soldering

Dimension Drawings
Safety Tips
• Do not over tighten xing screws/nuts. Tighten nger-tight, then use a wrench/
screwdriver to tighten the xing screw/nut until snug
Ø35~Ø38
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
Max35
Max1 3/8”
19 7/8”
8 15/32”
203
8”

Installation Method 1
Installation Method 2
The minimum distance between
the faucet hole and the wall should
be 3.5”
If the distance between the faucet
hole and the wall is less than 3.5”,
position the faucet lever 30 degrees
to 90 degrees o of the wall to
allow for full operation
Faucet Installation Procedure
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On

Step 1
Remove mounting screws (6),
mounting nut (5), metal washer
(4), and rubber washer (3) from
the faucet body (1)
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On
Step 2
Insert the faucet body (1) into
the hole on the deck with the
base o-ring (2). Install the rubber
washer (3), metal washer (4),
mounting nut (5) and mounting
screws (6) from underneath the
sink
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On

Step 3
Step 4
After adjusting the direction of
the faucet body (1), tighten the
mounting nut (5) until snug and
tighten the mounting screws (6)
to the nut with a Philips head
screwdriver
Connect the spray hose (9) to
the supply line and tighten with
a wrench until snug, then install
the weight (7) at the lowest point
(horizontally) on the spray hose
(12)
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On

Step 5
Connect hot and cold waterlines (12) to the angle stops and tighten with
a wrench until snug, then unscrew spray head (8), hold the tip of the spray
hose (9) and turn on the faucet to ush any debris
6 5/8”
5 4/5”
3/8”
(10mm)
7/8”
19.7º(22mm)
8 5/16”
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
(21mm)
10 1/8”
(257mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
3 3/4”
(168mm)
(147.3mm)
(96mm)
∅ 1 3/4”
(∅ 45mm)
∅ 1 15/16”
(∅ 50mm)
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
∅ 1 15/16”
(∅ 50mm)
12 7/16”
(316mm)
1 5/8”
(42.5 mm Max)
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A

Usage
How to Operate the Handle
1. Pull the lever to the right to
turn on the water. Push to the
left to turn o
2. Pull the lever forward
to increase hot water ow
and push the lever back to
increase the cold water ow
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On
1
2
13
10
3
4
5
6
7
Max35
Max 1 3/8”
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
Hot
Water
Ø35~Ø38
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
540
21 1/4”
8 15/32”
Minimum distance 3.5”
Less than 3.5”
30˚
Ø35~Ø38
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
9
8
11
12
90˚
25˚
O
Left
Hot Water
Right
Cold Water
On

Care & Maintenance
*To keep the product clean & shining, follow the steps below:
1. Rinse clean with water & dry with a soft cloth
2. Do not clean with soaps, acid, polish, abrasives,
or harsh cleaners
3. Do not use cloth with a coarse surface
4. Unscrew the aerator and clean when necessary
*This installation manual is subject to change without further notice
1
10
279
10 31/32”
Minimum distance 90mm
~3.5”
~3.5”
Less than 90mm
Cold Water
Hot Water
Ø35~Ø38
1
23
10
9
11
12 13
1
Hexagon Nut
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
2 3
1
45
7
6
8
45
67
8
Ø1 3/8”~Ø1 1/2”
32 3/32”
815
194
7 5/8”
Ø1 3/8~Ø1 1/2”
30˚
10 11
Close
Open Left
Hot Water
Push
25˚ 90˚
12
13
8
7
Ø35~Ø38
Max35
217
8 17/32”
Max1 3/8”
9
11
12
15
14
13
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Trouble - Shooting
If you have followed the instructions carefully and your faucet still does not
work properly, take the following corrective steps:
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Leakage under the
handle
Locking nut has come
loose
Unscrew the lever on
the handle by hand.
Loosen set screw
with a hex wrench.
Remove the handle and
unscrew trim cap by
hand. Tighten locking
nut with an adjustable
wrench
Water will not shut off
completely
Cartridge may be
defective
Unscrew the lever on
the handle by hand.
Loosen set screw with
a hex wrench (2.5 mm).
Remove the handle
and unscrew trim cap
by hand. Unscrew the
locking nut with an
adjustable wrench.
Remove ceramic disc
cartridge. Check for
cracks
Leaking between spray
head and the hose
Spray head may be
loose or washer is not
seated correctly in the
hose connection
Tighten the spray head
by hand until snug.
Make sure the washer is
seated correctly

Codes/Standards Applicable:
Specied model meets or exceeds the following: ANSI/ASME A112.18.1, cUPC,
AB1953
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