American Standard 2171 Installation Instructions

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MONOBLOCK
T H E
LAVATORY FAUCET
C O L L E C T I O N
™
SINGLE LEVER
by
Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark of fine
quality for over 100 years.
To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please read these
instructions carefully before you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Channel Locks
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
To keep your new faucet looking new, please follow
these simple care instructions:
DO:
Simply rinse the faucet clean with clear water.
Dry the faucet with a soft cotton cloth.
DO NOT:
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cloths, or
paper towels.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing
acids, polish abrasives, or harsh cleaners or
soaps.
Regular and routine cleaning will reduce the need for
heavy cleaning and polishing. If heavy cleaning is
required, the following procedures are recommended:
1
INSTALL FAUCET
INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Faucet may be installed with ESCUTCHEON
PLATE (1) or for center hole only with ESCUTCHEON RING (2).
INSTALLATION with ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1)
No sealant is required unless mounting surface is uneven for 3-hole (4" centers)
installation with ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1). Place ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1) over
mounting holes on lavatory sink or mounting surface.
Feed FLEXIBLE FAUCET HOSES (3) and MOUNTING STUD (4) through
hole in ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1). Seat ESCUTCHEON PLATE (1) boss
into groove in Faucet base.
From below, install MOUNTING GASKET with
RETAINING WASHER (5) and Nut (6) onto
STUD (4). Pull Faucet to front of sink, so STUD
(4) rests against sink hole. Before final tightening,
align Faucet and ESCUTCHEON (1) so they are
centered on mounting surface. Tighten NUT (6)
to secure Faucet
Insert LIFT ROD (7).
INSTALLATION with ESCUTCHEON RING (2)
For single hole installation use ESCUTCHEON
RING (2). Install SEAL WASHER (6) into groove
in ESCUTCHEON RING (2) base and place over
over mounting hole in lavatory sink or mounting
surface.
Feed FLEXIBLE FAUCET HOSES (3) and MOUNTING
STUD (4) through hole in ESCUTCHEON RING (2).
Seat ESCUTCHEON RING (2) boss into groove in
Faucet base.
From below, install MOUNTING GASKET with
RETAINING WASHER (5) and Nut (6) onto
STUD (4). Pull Faucet to front of sink, so STUD
(4) rests against sink hole. Before final tightening,
align Faucet and ESCUTCHEON (1) so they are
centered on mounting surface. Tighten NUT (6)
to secure Faucet
Insert LIFT ROD (7).
Installation
Instructions
Adjustable Wrench
Turn off water at
CAUTION
main supply.
BOSS
GROOVE IN
ESCUTCHEON
RING BASE
2171
Plumbers' Putty or Caulking
Remove as much surface dirt and film using clear
water and soft cotton cloth (as described above).
Use any of the following to remove tough surface
film and build-up:
Mild liquid detergents
Clear ammonia free liquid glass cleaners
Non-acidic, non-abrasive gentle liquid or fully
dissolved powder cleansers mixed according to
manufacturers directions.
Non-abrasive liquid polishers
Once clean, rinse faucet again with clear water to
thoroughly remove cleaner or polish and blot dry with
a soft cotton cloth.
Failure to follow these care instructions may
damage the Faucet's finish.
7
GROOVE IN
FAUCET BASE
BOSS
2
6
LAVATORY SINK
OR MOUNTING
SURFACE
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Certified to comply with ANSI A112.18.1M
M 9 6 8 2 9 1 C
Phillips Screwdriver
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