Akicon 96566 Spring Kitchen Faucet Installation Guide (+ PDF)

96566 Spring Kitchen Faucet

Product Information

The Spring Kitchen Faucet, model 96566 96518, is a high-quality
faucet designed for use in residential kitchens. It comes with a
variety of components including a faucet, spray head, flexible
hoses, plastic support, mounting assembly, and an Allen wrench. The
faucet is built to provide reliable water flow and is easy to
install.

Packing List

A – Faucet
B – Spray Head
C – Flexible Hoses (2)
D – Plastic Support
E – Mounting Assembly and Washer
F – Allen Wrench

Optional Accessories

Additional accessories may be available for purchase separately
to enhance the functionality and appearance of the faucet.

Important Notices

Prior to installation, it is essential to clear any debris from
the valve outlets and ensure that the water line trash is cleared
to prevent blockage. Please read all the instructions thoroughly
before beginning the installation process.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, encounter problems, or require
missing parts, please contact Akicon Customer Service between 8
a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday.

Phone: +1302213 4406

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.akiconshop.com

Product Usage Instructions

Handle Removal Maintenance

Turn off the water supply and relieve pressure.
Using a small flathead screwdriver, detach the handle
button.
Unscrew the set screw using an Allen wrench and remove the
handle.

Valve Cartridge Removal Maintenance

Remove the handles.
Unscrew the dome cap counterclockwise by hand.
Using an adjustable wrench, unscrew the retaining nut.
Take out the cartridge assembly and inspect it.
Replace any damaged parts as necessary.
Reassemble the parts by reversing the steps.

Caution: Always turn off the water supply and
relieve pressure before working on your faucet.

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.
Dry the faucet with soft cotton cloths.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers, cloths, or
paper towels.
Do not use any acid or abrasive
detergent.

Troubleshooting

If you have followed the instructions carefully and your faucet
still does not work properly, take the following corrective
steps:

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

Installation Procedures

1. Remove any debris from valve outlets and turn off the water
supply valves.

2A. Install without deck plate:

Ensure the O-ring is placed onto the bottom of the base
ring.
Install the faucet through the hole in the sink.
Position the faucet properly on the sink and tighten the nut
from the underside of the sink.

2B. Install with deck plate:

Position the deck plate onto the sink.
Ensure the O-ring is placed at the bottom of the faucet
base.
Install the faucet through the hole in the deck plate.
From the underside of the sink, attach the mounting
assembly.
Position the faucet properly on the deck plate and tighten the
mounting nut.

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

4. Open the water supply valve and flush for about a minute to
clear any debris in the pipeline.

Then, turn off the water supply valve and connect the hot and
cold water lines of the faucet to the water supply valves.

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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.

Spring Kitchen Faucet

Model: 96566 96518

PACKING LIST
After you open this package, please check to ensure that all of the following items are included. A- Faucet B- Spray Head C-Flexible Hoses(2) D-Plastic Support E-Mounting Assembly and Washer F-Allen Wrench

B
C
B

E or
E

Optional accessories

IMPORTANT NOTICES: For easy installation, please read all the instruction completely before beginning. Before installing this product, make sure that water line trash is cleared to avoid blockage.

YOU MAY NEED

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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EX: E001002T Rev: A

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
1

Removeanydebris from valve outlets. Turning off the water supply valves.

Install without deck plate. Make sure the O-ring

is placed onto the bottom of base ring. Install

faucet through hole in sink, position faucet on sink

properly and tighten the nut from underside of the

sink.

Install with deck plate. Position deck plate onto sink.

Make sure the O-RING is placed at the bottom of

the faucet base. Install faucet through hole in deck

plate. From underside of sink, attach mounting

assembly. Position faucet on deck plate properly and

tighten Mounting Nut.

3
If necessary, tighten screws using a adjustable wrench until the faucet is firmly connected to the sink.

4
Open the water supply valve and flush for about a minute to clear the rubbish left in the pipeline, then turn off the water supply valve, and connect hot and cold water lines of the faucet to the water supply valves.

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)

Open

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Swing Spout

Faucet Start Up

fter installation is complete, remove aerator and rotate
After installation is complete, remove spray head and rotate handle to the closed position. 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 put the spray head back.