LIXIL American Standard ESTATE 4968.300 User manual

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To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly-please read
these instructions carefully before you begin.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
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M965743 Rev. 1.1 (11/18)
INSTALL FAUCET WITH OR WITHOUT DECK ESCUTCHEON
ESTATE®
PULL-DOWN KITCHEN
FAUCET
Plumbers' Putty or CaulkingAdjustable WrenchPhillips ScrewdriverFlat Blade Screwdriver
Certied to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
CAUTION Turn off hot and cold water
supplies before beginning.
• (A) Installation less ESCUTCHEON (1). Make certain the SEAL (9) is properly seated in recess of faucet body. Insert
supply HOSES (2), SPRAY HOSE (7) and SHANK (3) through mounting hole and seat SPOUT BASE onto sink or
mounting surface. Do not use putty.
• (B) Installation with ESCUTCHEON (1 Optional). Apply a bead of putty to bottom edge of ESCUTCHEON with
PUTTY PLATE (1). Make certain the SEAL (9) is properly seated in recess of faucet body. Insert SUPPLY HOSES (2),
SPRAY HOSE (7) and SHANK (3) through hole of ESCUTCHEON with PUTTY PLATE (1) and mounting surface. Follow
mounting instructions below to secure faucet to mounting surface.
• Insert HOSES (2) through RUBBER WASHER (4), BRASS WASHER (5), and threaded LOCKNUT (6).
• Assemble RUBBER WASHER (4), BRASS WASHER (5), and threaded LOCKNUT (6) onto SHANK (3) from underside
of sink or mounting surface. Hand tighten LOCKNUT (6).
• Use a screwdriver to tighten SCREWS (8) on LOCKNUT (6). Work your way around LOCKNUT (6), tightening the
screws slightly each time until all are snug to ensure even pressure.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
4968.300
4968.305
Certied to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
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B (Optional) A
PUTTY
SPOUT BASE
SINK OR
MOUNTING
SURFACE
SPOUT BASE
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• Turn off hot and cold water supplies before beginning.
• Connect FLEXIBLE SUPPLY HOSES (1, 2) directly to wall
supplies. Connection on tting supplies are 3/8"
compression. Connect left supply hose (Red Stripe) to Hot
wall supply. Connect right supply hose (Blue Stripe) to Cold
wall supply. Use adjustable wrench to tighten connections.
Do not over tighten.
*Faucet supplies are 32 "long from faucet base.
• Note: If additional supply length is required, installer
must purchase additional parts separately.
• Important: If SUPPLY HOSES (1, 2) are too long,
loop as illustrated to avoid kinking.
MAKE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
RED
STRIPE
BLUE
STRIPE
1
2
COLD
HOT
3
4
5
STREAM (AERATOR)
SPRAY
3CONNECT SPRAY HOSE AND INSTALL WEIGHTS
2
31
REMOVE
COLD
ON
OFF HOT
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6
8
2
1
3
4
5
• Push the SPRAY HOSE END (1) into the HOSE
CONNECTOR (2) and slide down the LOCKING
COLLAR (3) until it snaps into place.
• With HAND SPRAY (4) seated in SPOUT (5), install
WEIGHT (6) at labeled area on HOSE (7), secure
with SCREW (8).
4TEST INSTALLED FAUCET
• Turn ON water at main supply.
• With HANDLE (1) in “off” position, unthread SPRAY (3) from HOSE (2).
• Operate handle back to front, in COLD and HOT positions, to ush water
lines thoroughly.
• Replace SPRAY (3) onto HOSE (2).
SPRAY OPERATION
• With FAUCET on, press TOGGLE BUTTON (4) on SPRAY (3) to switch
from stream to spray.
• Press and hold PAUSE BUTTON (5) to temporarily stop ow from SPRAY
(3). Release PAUSE BUTTON (5) to resume ow from SPRAY (3).

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6SERVICE
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M965743 Rev. 1.1 (11/18)
• Move HANDLE (1) into “off” position.
• Turn on water supplies and check connections for leaks.
• Operate HANDLE (2) up and down, left and right to ush
water lines thoroughly.
• Operate HAND SPRAY and check connections for leaks.
CHECK CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS
CHECK CONNECTIONS
FOR LEAKS
If Faucet Drips, Proceed As Follows:
• Turn VALVE to OFF position.
• Operate HANDLE several times from OFF to ON position. Do not apply excessive force.
Reduced Flow:
• Clean out spray head screen.
• Clean out cartridge.
Clogged CARTRIDGE outlets or inlets may cause reduced flow.
To clean, rst turn off water supply then:
• Loosen HANDLE SCREW (1) and remove HANDLE (2).
• Unthread ESCUTCHEON CAP (3). Unthread three MOUNTING SCREWS (4).
• Lift CARTRIDGE (5) off MANIFOLD (6) and
remove CARTRIDGE SEALS (7).
• Clean MANIFOLD (6), CARTRIDGE (5)
ports and SEALS (7).
• Place SEALS (7) into CARTRIDGE
PORTS (5a).
• Place CARTRIDGE (5) onto
MANIFOLD (6) and tighten
MOUNTING SCREWS (5)
alternately.
• Replace ESCUTCHEON CAP (4),
HANDLE (2), tighten HANDLE
SCREW (1).
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9HOSE KIT INSTALLATION
• This section gives guidance in installing replacement hose.
• Make sure that the old hose has been pulled out completely
before installing a new one.
• Install the CONE (1) onto HOSE (2) by threading it on clock wise.
• Push the hose through the body and out from the other side
with cone side going rst (3).
• Unthread the cone by rotating it counter-clock wise.
• Install the SPOUT HEAD (4) back onto the hose by threading it
onto the adapter clockwise.
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DO: CLEAN WITH CLEAR WATER. DRY WITH A SOFT COTTON FLANNEL CLOTH.
DO NOT: DO NOT CLEAN THE PRODUCT WITH SOAPS, ACID, POLISH, ABRASIVES, HARSH CLEANERS, OR A
CLOTH WITH A COARSE SURFACE.
Hose doesn’t retract
Hose doesn’t fully dock to spout
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
PROBLEM
Make sure the hose is not tangled up under the sink. Try to correct it by spinning the
spout 360˚.
Move up weight from one to three inches above the attached hose labels.
SOLUTION

M950228-YYY0A
Spray Assembly
M911793-0070A
Seal
1660151-XXX
Escutcheon & Putty Plate
(Optional / Sold Separately)
M962146-0070A
Mounting Kit
M951483-0070A
Cartridge
M918511-0070A
Cartridge Screws
M907315-YYY0A
Escutcheon Cap
M970094-0070A
Weight
M970068-YYY0A
Handle Kit
M964762-YYY0A
Button & Screw Kit
M950415-0070A
Spray Hose Assembly
ONLY INCLUDED WHEN HOSE IS
PURCHASED FOR REPLACEMENT
M965743 Rev. 1.1 (11/18)
HOT LINE FOR HELP
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ESTATE®
PULL-DOWN KITCHEN
FAUCET
MODEL NUMBER
4968.300
4968.305
Replace the “YYY” with
appropriate finish code
POLISHED CHROME 002
LEGACY BRONZE 278
STAINLESS STEEL 075
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