Follow These Steps

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• Step One

  

  Turn Off Water
  Turn off the water at the shut off valves under the sink or at the main water supply.

• Step Two

  

  Connect Supply Lines to Faucet

  • Connect the supply lines to the faucet tailpieces.
  • Tighten the coupling nuts with slip-joint pliers or a basin wrench.

• Step Three

  

  Apply Sealant & Position Faucet
  

  • Apply a quarter-inch bead of plumber's putty around the base of the faucet. If your sink is made of cultured marble, use silicone caulk.
  • Insert the faucet tailpieces with supply lines into the holes in the sink.
  • Position the faucet base parallel to the back of the sink and press the faucet down.

• Step Four

  

  Screw on Mounting Nuts
  

  • From beneath the sink, screw the friction washers and mounting nuts onto the faucet tailpieces and tighten them with slip-joint pliers or a basin wrench.
  • Wipe away any excess putty around the faucet base.

• Step Five

  

  Connect Supply Lines to Shut Off Valves
  Attach the faucet's supply lines to the shut off valves and tighten the nuts. Give the nuts an extra quarter-turn with an adjustable wrench while holding the valve with another wrench.

• Step Six

  

  Apply Sealant to Sprayer Base
  

  • Apply a quarter-inch bead of plumber's putty to the bottom edge of the sprayer base. If your sink is made of cultured marble, use silicone caulk.
  • Put the tailpiece of the sprayer base into the sink opening.

• Step Seven

  

  Screw in Mounting Nuts
  

  • Place the friction washer over the tailpiece (if needed).
  • If your sprayer hose is not attached to your sprayer, do it now.
  • Screw the mounting nut onto the tailpiece and tighten it with a basin wrench or a pair of slip-joint pliers.
  • Wipe away any excess putty from around the base.

• Step Eight

  

  Screw in the Sprayer Hose
  

  • Screw the sprayer hose onto the hose nipple on the bottom of the faucet.
  • Hand-tighten the hose nut, then tighten it a quarter turn further using a basin wrench or a pair of slip-joint pliers.
  • Turn on the water and check for leaks.