Watts Premier 500029 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual - Installation of Faucet
Caution: Porcelain sink surface material is extremely hard and may crack or chip. Use extreme
caution when drilling. Watts accepts no responsibility for damage resulting from the installation
of the faucet.
Step 1
Determine desired location to drill a hole for the faucet on your sink.
Step 2
Using a variable speed drill on the slowest speed, drill a 7/16” hole for the
faucet.
Use water t o k e e p the drill bit cool while drilling. (If the drill bit gets hot
i t may cause the porcelain to crack or chip).
Installation of Faucet
Step 4
Insert the faucet shank through the hole in sink and let it rest on the sink top.
Step 3
Place the escutcheon chrome plate and the black rubber washer on the faucet shank.
(Parts found in faucet parts bag).
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Step 5
From the underside of the sink slide on the locating washer, lock washer and brass
nut onto the shank. Check orientation of faucet then tighten brass nut securely.
Escutcheon Plate
Black Rubber Washer
Black Locating Washer
(used where a 1/2" hole is
available, reverse when
mounting on stainless steel
or when using drilled hole)
Brass Insert (sleeve)
Plastic Sleeve
1/4" Compression Nut
Counter Top/Sink
Lock Washer
Nut
1/4" Tube
Shank