Kraus Seda FVS-1820 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Seda™ Single Lever Vessel Faucet
FVS-1820
www.kraususa.com I toll free: 1.800.775.0703 I © 2014-2015 Kraus USA Inc. I REV. August 16, 2016

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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 angle stops to ush any debris prior to
installing new plumbing. Shut o angle stops
• Pre-drilled hole size requirement: 1 3/8” (min)
• Max countertop thickness: 1 3/8”
Tools you will need:
Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Safety Goggles Bucket
6 5/8”
5 4/5”
3/8”
(10mm)
7/8”
19.7
º
(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
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A
D
G
E
F
B
C1
C2
C3
Diagram and Parts List
A. Faucet Body
B. Base O-Ring
(factory-installed)
C. Mounting Hardware:
C1. Rubber & Metal O-Washer
C2. Mounting Nut
C3. Mounting Screws
D. Hot & Cold Waterlines
E. Adjustable Aerator
F. Aerator Key
G. Hex Wrench

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2.3”
58mm 7.44”
189 mm
5”
129 mm
1.37”
35 mm
1.37”
35 mm
1.37” MAX
35 mm
10”
253 mm
9”
229 mm
11”
280 mm
2.28”
58 mm
Faucet Dimensions

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Step 1: Remove mounting hardware and install waterlines
Remove mounting hardware
(C) from faucet body (A). Place
faucet body (A) on a soft cloth.
Secure hot & cold waterlines (D)
at the base of the faucet (hand-
tighten, then secure with ¼ turn
of adjustable wrench)
A. Hot Side: Left
B. Cold Side: Right
Step 2: Install faucet
Install faucet body (A) through
1 3/8” hole in countertop, with
base O-ring (B) and hot & cold
waterlines (D) attached. Attach
rubber & metal O-washer (C1)
and mounting nut (C2) to
threaded mounting pipe
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A

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Step 3: Secure faucet
After adjusting direction of faucet
body (A), tighten mounting nut
(C2) with adjustable wrench.
Secure mounting nut (C2) by
tightening mounting screws (C3)
with a Phillips head screwdriver
Step 4: Connect waterlines to main valve
Step5: Flush faucet
Thread hot & cold waterlines (D)
onto angle stops and tighten with
adjustable wrench until snug. Turn
on angle stops and check for leaks
(DO NOT TURN ON FAUCET)
Remove adjustable aerator (E)
with aerator key (F). Turn water on
for 1 minute to remove any debris.
Reassemble aerator (E) and adjust
to desired position
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Step5
A
C
A
D
E
F
A
D
D
D
C1
C2
C2
C3
C3
1 1/4-18UNF-2A
9/16”-18UNEF
27mm ~ 41.3mm 1 1/16” ~ 1 5/8”
7A
8B
8C
8D
8A

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Replacement Part List - FVS-1820
2
3
4
5
6
13
14
16
15
1
11
12
87
9
10
1. Metal Handle
2. Set Screw
3. Cartridge Cover
4. Cartridge Sleeve
5. Metal O-Ring
6. Rubber Washer
7. Locking Nut
8. Cartridge
9. Base O-Ring
10. Rubber & Metal O- Ring
11. Mounting Nut
12. Mounting Screw
13. Adjustable Aerator
14. Aerator Key
15. Hot & Cold Waterlines
16. Hex Wrench

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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 (7) has
come loose
Loosen set screw (2)
with hex wrench (17).
Remove metal handle
(1), cartridge cover (3),
cartridge sleeve (4),
metal o-ring (5) & rubber
washer (6). Tighten
locking nut (7) with
wrench
Aerator drips or has
inconsistent water flow
pattern
Aerator (14) may be
dirty or not seated
properly
Unscrew aerator (14)
with aerator key (15).
Remove aerator (14)
and clean out debris
Water will not shut off
completely
Cartridge(8) may need
to be adjusted or
replaced
Loosen set screw (2)
with hex wrench (17).
Remove metal handle
(1), cartridge cover
(3), cartridge sleeve
(4), metal o-ring (5)
& rubber washer (6).
Unscrew locking nut (7)
with wrench. Remove
cartridge (8). Check for
cracks

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Codes/Standards Applicable:
NSF/ANSI 372
NSF/ANSI 61 ASME A112.18.1M
1.2GPM 4.5L/min maximum
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