Installation Guide without Service Parts

Install the Handles (cont.)
Remove the handles.
Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of each
escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.
Carefully slide the escutcheon over the handle bonnet.
Securely tighten the handle assembly onto the valve body.
Press the escutcheon firmly against the wall.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
3. Complete the Installation
Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off (hot =
counterclockwise to close, cold = clockwise to close).
Turn on the water supplies and check the installation for leaks.
Repair as needed.
Remove the aerator.
Open the valves and run water through the spout for about a
minute to remove any debris.
Remove all debris from the aerator.
Turn the valves off, then reinstall the aerator.
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