Mounting The Faucet - Omnifilter RO-2050 Instructions D'installation

3. Selecting the Faucet Location
The drinking water faucet should be positioned with function,
convenience, and appearance in mind. An adequate flat area is
required to allow faucet base to rest securely. The faucet fits through
a 1-3/8" hole . Most sinks have pre-drilled 1-3/8" or 1-1/2" diameter
holes that may be used for faucet installation . If these pre-drilled
holes cannot be used or are in an inconvenient location, it will be
necessary to drill a 1-3/8" hole in the sink to accommodate the faucet .
This procedure may generate dust which can cause
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severe irritation if inhaled or come in contact with the eyes . The use
of safety glasses and respirator for this procedure is recommended .
Do not attempt to drill through an all-porcelain sink . If
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you have an all-porcelain sink, mount the faucet in pre-drilled sprayer
hole or drill through countertop next to sink .
When drilling through a countertop, make sure the
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area below the drilled area is free of wiring and piping . Make certain
that you have ample room to make the proper connections to the
bottom of the faucet .
WARNING: Do not drill through a countertop that is more than
1" thick .
Do not attempt to drill through a tiled, marble,
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granite or similar countertop . Consult a plumber or the countertop
manufacturer for advice or assistance .
A) Line the bottom of the sink with newspaper to help prevent
debris, parts or tools from falling into drain .
B) Place masking tape over area to be drilled to help prevent
scratches if drill bit slips .
C) Mark hole with a center punch . Use a 1/4" drill bit to drill the pilot
hole .
D) Use a 1-3/8" drill bit and drill a hole completely through the sink .
E) Smooth rough edges with a file.
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4. Mounting the Faucet

A) Remove faucet base from faucet by twisting base 1/4 turn . The
rubber washer should be in place below the base . The two toggle
bolts should be inserted through the base and the rubber washer .
The bolts are screwed into the spring-loaded toggle .
B) Place the base assembly over the hole in the sink . The two
toggles should pass through the hole far enough to spring fully
open . If they are not open, unscrew the bolt until the toggle
moves down to clear the sink .
C) Look down through the base for this step . Before tightening
the bolts, determine the correct rotation of the base. The final
position of the handle will be 45 degrees off from the bolt
heads . Use Figure 5 to help determine the best position for your
installation .
Through the hole in the base, hold the toggle in position while
tightening the bolt . The spring loaded toggle will contact the
bottom of the counter top and hold in position . Do not fully tighten .
Repeat for second toggle bolt .
Check the final position of the base and toggle bolts. Tighten the
two bolts evenly . DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN . Tighten only far enough
to prevent the base from rotating when the faucet is rotated in
place .
D) Attach large diameter 3/8" (red) drain tube to the larger barb
fitting at the faucet bottom. This tube should be long enough to
reach the drain clamp in Step 5 .
E) Attach small diameter 1/4" (red) brine tube to other barb fitting at
faucet bottom . This tube should be long enough to reach the right
side of the head assembly without kinking or stressing .
F) Locate blue plastic tubing . Slide the compression nut onto the
tubing, followed by the white plastic ferrule . The long tapered end
of the ferrule should face towards the end of the tubing and the
tubing should extend through the ferrule about 1/4" . Place white
insert into end of tubing .
G) Insert white plastic tubing into the threaded shaft from the faucet
and hand tighten the compression nut . Using a wrench, tighten
nut 1 to 1-1/2 turns .
H) Check that the O-ring is in place on the faucet . Feed the three
tubes throught the base. Hold the faucet in the final position and
rotate backwards (to the left) while pushing down . The faucet will
drop into the base . Push down on the faucet and rotate forward
(to the right) to lock it into final position. The O-ring will be seated
and the faucet held securely in position .
I) Insert the spout into the top opening . Hold in position and screw
the collar onto the base .
NOTE: If the faucet handle is not in the correct position, remove the
faucet, loosen the toggle bolts and reposition the base . Tighten the
toggle bolts . Then reinstall the faucet .
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Base
Folds Upward
Figure 3
Black Rubber
Washer