Refer to the following instructions for the Artifacts Bridge Kitchen Faucet, models K-76519-** and K-76520-**, to remove the handles and replace the valves.
Tools needed for repairs:
- Philips Screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench
- Using the adjustable wrench, unscrew the handle nut located on the hot and cold side near the spout body (Fig. 1).
- Remove the plug button on the top of the handle (Fig. 2).
- Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the screw that was under the plug button. Remove the handle once unscrewed (Fig. 3).
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(Fig. 1) |
(Fig. 2) |
(Fig. 3) |
- Remove the remainder of the cover/skirt from the valve stem by pulling straight up (Fig. 4).
- Using the adjustable wrench, remove the valve from the valve body/stem by turning counterclockwise (Fig. 5).
- Insert the new valve into the valve body/stem, tightening it with the adjustable wrench clockwise (Fig. 6).
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(Fig. 4) |
(Fig. 5) |
(Fig. 6) |
- Press the cover/skirt back on the valve body (Fig. 7).
- Using the Philips screwdriver, reattach the handle on to the skirt using the Philips screw (Fig. 8).
- Press the plug button back onto the handle.
- Using the adjustable wrench, tighten the handle nut back to the body (Fig. 9).
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(Fig. 7) |
(Fig. 8) |
(Fig.9) |
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