- assemble
the tools listed on the installation sheet included in
the faucet box
- shut
off the water supplies from the valves located under
your sink & turn on the faucet to release
pressure
- disconnect
the tubes attached to the water supply valves. you may
need to use a tubing cutter to cut the water supply
pipes
- loosen
& remove the old faucet & all faucet parts
from the sink. you may need to use a basin wrench
& extra muscle power (removing the old faucet will
be the toughest part of the project)
- thoroughly
clean the sink & counter area where the existing
faucet was removed before inserting the new faucet
- follow
the instructions provided w/ the new faucet to
properly install the faucet
- after
faucet installation, remove the aerator. turn on the
hot & cold water supplies for 1 minute to flush
the water lines to remove debris that could cause
damage to internal parts
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Plumbing
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12"
slip joint pliers (channel
lock)
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4"
slip joint pliers (channel
lock)
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8"
adjustable wrench
(crescent)
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small
basin wrench (ridgid)
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tubing
cutter
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4
in 1 screw driver
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teflon
paste/thread compound
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teflon
tape
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flashlight
or drop light w/ extension
cord
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safety
glasses
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small
bucket
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rags
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Repair
Time:
varies, depending on
installer's skill level &
faucet accessibility.
Advisable to start this
project on a Friday evening so
you have the entire weekend to
work on it in case it takes
longer to install or get
additional parts
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Advice by
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Allow
plenty of time to install the
new faucet, don't
rush
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