Akicon 96918 Kitchen Faucet With Spray Installation Guide (+ PDF)

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96918 Kitchen Faucet with Spray

Product Information:

The product is a Kitchen Faucet with Spray. It comes with
various components, including a faucet, support rubber washer,
metal gasket, mounting nut, Allen wrench, side spray washer,
pull-out hose, spray seat, and optional accessories like a deck
plate. The model numbers for this product are 96918, 96766, and
96966.

Product Usage Instructions:

Before installing the faucet, make sure to clear any trash or
debris from the water line to avoid blockage.
If you are replacing an existing faucet, remove it from the
sink and thoroughly clean the sink surface.
If you do not want to install the spray, clean all the dirt
from the valve outlets and turn off the water supply valves near
the water meter.
Installation without deck plate:
1. Ensure that the O-ring is placed onto the bottom of the base
  ring.
2. Insert the faucet through the hole in the sink.
3. From underneath the sink, place a plastic washer and mounting
  nut.
4. Position the faucet properly on the sink and tighten the
  mounting nut.
Installation with deck plate:
1. Apply a bead of plumber’s putty between the faucet and
  sink.
2. Place the deck plate over the three holes of the sink.
Make sure that the O-ring is placed onto the bottom of the base
ring.
Install the faucet through the deck plate.
From underneath the sink, place a plastic washer and mounting
nut.
Position the faucet properly on the sink and tighten the
mounting nut.

If you encounter any issues with the faucet, follow these
troubleshooting steps:

Problem: Leaks underneath handle.
- Cause: Cartridge has come loose.
- Action: Tighten the cartridge.
Problem: Aerator leaks or has an inconsistent
water flow pattern.
- Cause: Aerator is dirty, worn out, or
  misfitted.
- Action: Unscrew the aerator to clean or
  replace the washer, or replace the aerator.
Problem: Water will not shut off completely.
- Cause: Dirty or worn out washer in
  cartridge.
- Action: Remove handle and cartridge to check
  if the washer is permanently damaged or dirty. Re-install the
  cartridge.

Cleaning Instructions:

To keep the faucet clean, clean it frequently and
regularly.
Clean the faucet with clear water or mild liquid.
Rinse the faucet with clear water and then dry it with soft
cotton cloths.
Avoid using abrasive cleansers, cloths, or paper towels.
Do not use any acid or abrasive detergent.

Important Notices:

For easy installation, read all the instructions completely
before beginning.
Before installing the product, ensure that the water line trash
is cleared to avoid blockage.

If you have any questions, problems, or missing parts, you can
contact Akicon Customer Service at +1302213 4406 or email them at
[email protected].

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Handle Removal Maintenance

Valve Cartridge Removal Maintenance

Turn off water and relieve pressure! Detach handle button using a small flathead screwdriver, unscrew set screw using Allen Wrench and take off handle.

Remove handles. Unscrew Dome Cap counter clockwise by hand. Unscrew Retaining Nut using adjustable wrench, take out cartridge assembly and inspect. Replace parts as necessary. Reassemble parts by reversing steps.

CAUTION: Maintenance
1. Replacement parts may be available at the store where you purchased your faucet. 2. Always turn off water and relieve pressure before working on your faucet.

NOTES: Cleaning Instructions
1. To keep the faucet clean, you should clean the faucet frequently and regularly. 2. Clean the faucet with clear water or mild liquid, rinse the faucet with clear water and then dry the faucet with soft cotton cloths. 3. Do not use any abrasive cleansers, cloths, or paper towel. 4. Do not use any acid or abrasive detergent.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
If you’ve followed the instruction carefully and your faucet still does not work properly, take these corrective steps.

Problem Leaks underneath handle. Aerator leaks or has an inconsisitent water flow pattern.
Water will not shut off completely.

Cause Cartridge has come loose. Aerator is dirty or worn out or misfitted.
Dirty or worn out washer in cartridge.

Action
Tighten the cartridge.
Unscrew the aerator to clean or replace washer, or replace the aerator.
Remove handle and cartridge to check if the washer is damaged permanently or dirty. Re-install cartridge.

Kitchen Faucet With Spray

COMPONENTS IN THIS PACKAGE

Faucet

Support Rubber washer Metal gasket Mounting Nut
Allen wrench

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(Use it when side spray are not installed.)
Optional accessories

Deck plate
Identify the model of your water filter faucet:

Side Spray Washer Pull-out hose
Spray Seat Rubber washer Metal gasket Nut

96918

96766

96966

IMPORTANT NOTICES: For easy installation, please read all the instruction completely before beginning.

! NOTICE

Before installing this product, make sure that water line trash is cleared to avoid blockage.

Questions, problems, missing parts? call Akicon Customer Service 8 a.m.-6p.m. EST, Monday-Friday
Phone: +1302213 4406, Email: [email protected] AKICONSHOP.COM
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

4B If you do not want to install the spray.

You should clean all the dirts from valve outlets. Turning off the water supply valves. This is usually found near the water meter. If you are replacing an existing faucet, remove the faucet from the sink and clean the sink surface thoroughly.
2A

Install without deck plate. Make sure the O-ring is placed onto the bottom of base ring. Install faucet through hole in sink. From underside sink, put Plastic Washer and mounting nut. Position faucet on sink properly and tighten mounting nut.
2B

Install with deck plate. Place a bead of plumber’s putty between faucet and sink. Place deck plate over the three holes of sink.
3

Make sure the O-ring is placed onto the bottom of base ring. Install faucet through deck plate. From underside sink, put plastic Wwasher and mounting nut. Position faucet on sink properly and tighten mounting nut.
4

If necessary, tighten screws using a adjustable wrench until the faucet is firmly connected to the sink.

Insert spray hose down through spray seat, then connect the spray hose to the outlet hose at the bottom of the tap and tighten it.
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Pipe plug
If you do not want to install the spray, please plug and tighten it with the stopper “L”.

Connect the hot and cold water supply lines of the faucet to the water supply valves.
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Close Open

Open the valve, then turn the handle according to the sign of C and H on the handle to regulate the temperature of the water. (C=Cold,H=Hot)

Swing Spout

Faucet Start Up

After installation is complete, remove aerator and rotate handle to the closed position. Then turn on the water supply valves, and check all connections for a leak. Turn on your faucet and allow both hot and cold water to run at least one minute each, then Install the Aerator.