how to secure the faucet to the counter top
1434242
There is a washer that is goes underneath the sink. It has to be "threaded with all thd hoses, slid up against the unerneat side of the sink and secured. I don't remember just how. Your instructions should show this. It's been some time since it was installed and my memory fades a little quicker these days. Lot's of luck. Joe
1434243
INdeed as the first responder wrote; The Faucet and lines thru the seal is postioned on top of sink, then there's a collar/ring that is installed under the sink to tighten the unit..
1434244
I have also secured this through the rear flange of a standard stainless sink. I am not sure it is designed to work in a thick counter top such as granite or quartz. Unit comes with ring to slide up over lines and secure from underside. If you are doing a thick top may have to consult with top installer and see if a well can be drilled in bottom side to effectively reduce top thickness for facet. Manufacturers link for installation:http://www.insinkerator.com/en-us/Service-Support/Dispenser-Support/Pages/Dispenser-Installation.aspx
1043356
If your counter top only has a single hole faucet cutout you don't need the base plate. If it has more than one hole, I assume the baseplate is for covering the ones you don't need for the installation of this faucet.
105157
Shouldn't be a problem. Usually the faucet is set on the back of the sink. It needs only extend thru the sink. This will fit on standard sinks. I can't see mine easily but as I remember the threaded connectors should extend well beyond an inch and a half if you must go thru the counter top. But check your sink itself. It should have holes in it for the faucet.
1823856
There is a vinyl portion attached to the sprayer which fits snugly into the faucet neck. It holds it tightly and securely in place.
1271817
The faucet lock seals the faucet opening when installed. if the dog or a person turns the handle, no water will come out. Inside the lock its rubber, when installed, it's a tight seal to the faucet.
1680131
There is a latch on the door that secures the door into the top bottom and side. Very secure
2051390
Assuming the hole(s) in the granite is only slightly larger than the water lines and threaded rod extending be;low the faucet, access the retaining nut under the counter; loosen it and the metal spacers above it or take them off to start completely over. Refit the faucet vertically using the escutcheon and O-ring or 3-Hole Deck Plate on top of the counter. Under the counter: place the metal spacers around the 2-water lines and arrange them so they bear on as much of the underside of the counter below the base of the faucet as possible - space them evenly. Tighten the retaining nut to keep them there. Assuming the hole(s) in the granite is only slightly larger than the water lines and threaded rod extending be;low the faucet, access the retaining nut under the counter; loosen it and the metal spacers above it or take them off to start completely over. Refit the faucet vertically using the escutcheon and O-ring or 3-Hole Deck Plate on top of the counter. Under the counter: place the metal spacers around the 2-water lines and arrange them so they bear on as much of the underside of the counter below the base of the faucet as possible - space them evenly. Tighten the retaining nut to keep... » Read More Assuming the hole(s) in the granite is only slightly larger than the water lines and threaded rod extending be;low the faucet, access the retaining nut under the counter; loosen it and the metal spacers above it or take them off to start completely over. Refit the faucet vertically using the escutcheon and O-ring or 3-Hole Deck Plate on top of the counter. Under the counter: place the metal spacers around the 2-water lines and arrange them so they bear on as much of the underside of the counter below the base of the faucet as possible - space them evenly. Tighten the retaining nut to keep them there. « Show Less
1423589
There is no instructions but I think mine came with the moiunting hardware and my plumber knew how to install it so it wasn't a problem. Love the faucet. I get compliments all the time on it. Works great!
2177881
From the back of the counter to the front, but you have to be careful you don't pull it too far out or the appliance could be too close to falling off the counter.
1609793
I put plumbers tape on the nub that came out of the wall before I screwed on the faucet. I then caulked around the part of the faucet that touched the wall - for appearance and to keep water from seeping into the wall. I hope this helps.
2049904
Turn the sink over, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the scored circular area and tap light with a hammer. Move the screwdriver around the precut hole and continue tapping, varying force. It will eventually pop out and you'll have a hole for the faucet.
1365823
I used heat tape to keep the outside faucet from freezing. I did wrap foam pipe insulation around it to keep heat in, but it was not weather tight.
1096824
I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross black lines its too easy to make a mistake.Good luck - Richard from S.C. I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross... » Read More I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross black lines its too easy to make a mistake.Good luck - Richard from S.C. « Show Less
1986423
There is a special drain called a vessel drain that has threding on the outside with a bolt that tightens down from under the countertop this tension anchors the sink down pretty well. We have our sink on granite and it is very stable if you really tried to twist the sink out of square with the counter you could but it would take a lot of effort. My wife and I love the sink. Good luck
573161
I thread the clamp through it and use it to protect the underside of my countertop (to spread out the pressure the clamp puts on the contertop). That is, the bottom of the clamp touches the underside of that plastic bit and the plastic bit is resting on the underside of the countertop. I hope that's what it's for :)
1590740
If the faucet body is loose tighten it from the bottom (carefully), same way you installed it.
1422245
The top is secured with silicone. You should be able to remove it and reattach it.