CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR purchase of the Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet. With these clear and simple directions, installation of your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet should take approximately four minutes using ordinary tools found in most households.
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Using a No. 17.8 spindle collaborator, gently but firmly clap the Volmer pistons on your old faucet not more than 260 degrees.
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Remove the torsion needles from under the sink, making sure to turn ONLY clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on your hemisphere of residence.
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Apply downward pressure to the main gasket return until the old faucet sinks out of sight. Flush.
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WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH STEP 1, YOU MUST FLARE THE BEAD FLANGES WITH A 3/16″ TANK IRON. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
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Apply a liberal coating of ordinary household selenium compound to the bottom of your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet.
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Carefully remove the selenium compound from the bottom of your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet. Clean off any residue with a small cheese buffer.
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WARNING: UNDER THE UNITED STATES UNIFORM FAUCET CODE, SECTION 34, PARAGRAPH 730, FAILURE TO COMPLETE STEPS 5 AND 6 IS AN OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY LAW.
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Holding your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet with your right hand, adjust the McHenry straps until the tapers line up.
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Carefully lower your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet onto the mounting surface. It is recommended that your Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet be mounted in such a way that the spout extends over some sort of basin.
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Holding your bastion wrench in one hand, insert a No. 4 plumber’s griffin, making sure to addle the range breakers for not less than thirty seconds.
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Carefully attach the intake bezels. This may take several tries.
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While examining the attached bezels, slowly turn on the water supply valves. NOTE: You should have turned off the water supply valves before proceeding with Step 1.
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Turn off the water supply valves and wipe your face with a 4-ft. terrycloth bath towel.
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This time, attach the hoses to the faucet before attempting to turn on the water supply valves.
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Attach the hoses in such a way that no water leaks from the connections. NOTE: If you figure out how to do this, send a description of your method to: Speicher Plumbing & Stair Rail, 12 Speicher Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, ATTN: Research Dept.
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Turn on the water supply valves.
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Slowly and deliberately turn around and exit the faucet area. Close the door behind you. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the Speicher Model 83-D-M41 Faucet without the aid of a licensed plumbing professional.