Kraus Aquila FVS-13900 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Aquila Single Lever Vessel Faucet
FVS-13900
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Prior to Installation:
• Make sure you have all necessary parts by checking the diagram and parts list. If
any part is missing or damaged, please contact Kraus Customer Service at 800-775-
0703 for a replacement
• Turn o the hot and cold water supply at the angle stops and turn on the old
faucet to release any built up pressure. Remove existing faucet. Clean sink or
countertop to remove any debris, plumber’s putty, or silicone
• Place bucket under angle stops. Turn on to ush any debris prior to installing new
plumbing. Shut o angle stops
• Pre-drilled hole size requirement: 1-3/8” (min) – 1-1/2” (max)
• Max countertop thickness: 1-3/8”
Safety Goggles
Adjustable Wrench
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
Bucket
Phillips Screwdriver
Tools you will need:

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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I1
I2
I3J
FVS-13900 Diagram and Parts List
A. Faucet Body
B. Base Metal Ring
C. Base O-Ring
D. Rubber Washer
E. Metal Washer
F. Mounting Nut
G. Mounting Screws
H. Hot & Cold Waterlines
I. Aerator Assembly
I 1. Aerator Washer
I 2. Aerator
I 3. Aerator Cover
J. Hex Wrench

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Max35
Max1 3/8”
290
11 13/32”
235
9 1/4”
259
10 7/32”
135
5 5/16”
Hot Water Cold Water
∅33~∅35
∅1 5/16”~∅1 3/8”
∅54
∅2 1/8”
12°
Faucet Dimensions

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Step1: Install mounting hardware and waterlines
Remove mounting nut (F) with
mounting screws (G) attached.
Remove metal washer (E)
and rubber washer (D) from
threaded mounting pipe. Place
faucet body (A) on a soft cloth,
spout facing up. Secure the hot
& cold waterlines (H) at the base
of the faucet (HAND-TIGHTEN
ONLY)
A. Hot Side: Left
B. Cold Side: Right
Place base O-ring (C) in groove
of base metal ring (B)
Step 2: Install faucet
Install faucet body (A) through
1-3/8” hole in countertop, with
hot & cold waterlines (H) and
base O-ring (C) attached. Attach
rubber washer (D), metal washer
(E), and mounting nut (F) to
threaded mounting pipe
AA
A
B
C
H
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
I1
I2
I3
AA
A
B
C
H
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
I1
I2
I3

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AAA
B
C
H
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
I1
I2
I3
AAA
B
C
H
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
I1
I2
I3
Step 3: Secure faucet
After adjusting direction of faucet
body (A), tighten mounting nut
(F) with adjustable wrench until
snug. Secure mounting nut (F) by
tightening mounting screws (G)
with a Phillips head screwdriver
Step 4: Connect waterlines to faucet and main valve
Thread hot & cold waterlines (H)
onto angle stops and tighten with
adjustable wrench until snug. Turn
on angle stops and check for leaks

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Step 5: Flush faucet
Remove aerator assembly (I).
Loosen aerator cover (I 3) with
adjustable wrench. Remove
aerator (I 2) and aerator washer
(I 1). Turn water on for 1 minute to
remove any debris. Reassemble
aerator assembly (I)
Replacement Part List - FVS-13900
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8
10
11
12
13
14
15
18
1
16
17
9
4
5
6
3
21. Metal Handle
2. Set Screw
3. Cover Button
4. Cartridge Cover
5. Locking Nut
6. Cartridge
7. Aerator Washer
8. Aerator
9. Aerator Cover
10. Base Metal Ring
11. Base O-ring
12. Rubber Washer
13. Metal Washer
14. Mounting Nut
15. Mounting Screw
16. Cold Waterline
17. Hot Waterline
18. Hex Wrench
AAA
B
C
H
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
G
B
C
D
E
F
G
I1
I2
I3

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Care & Maintenance
*To keep the product clean & shining, follow the steps below:
1. Rinse with clean 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.
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10
279
10 31/32”
Minimum distance 90mm
Less than 90mm
Cold Water
32 3/32”
Ø35~Ø38
1
23
10
9
11
12 13
Hexagon Nut
Hot
Water
Cold
Water
2 3
1
45
7
6
8
45
67
8
Ø1 3/8”~Ø1 1/2”
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 13
2
3
4
5
6
7
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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 (5) has
come loose
Remove cover button
(3). Loosen set screw (2)
with hex wrench (18).
Remove metal handle
(1). Unscrew cartridge
cover (4) (by hand only).
Tighten locking nut (5)
with adjustable wrench.
Aerator drips or has
inconsistent water flow
pattern
Aerator (8) may be dirty
or not seated properly
Unscrew aerator cover
(9) with adjustable
wrench. Remove
aerator (8) and clean
out debris
Water will not shut off
completely
Cartridge (6) may
need to be adjusted or
replaced
Remove cover button
(3). Loosen set screw (2)
with hex wrench (18).
Remove metal handle
(1). Unscrew cartridge
cover (4) (by hand
only). Unscrew locking
nut (5) with adjustable
wrench. Remove
ceramic disc cartridge
(6). Check for cracks

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Codes/Standards Applicable:
NSF/ANSI 372
NSF/ANSI 61 ASME A112.18.1M
1.5GPM 5.7L/min maximum
GREEN
Water Eciency
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