TS7 - Spout is difficult to swivel and/or a leak at the spout base

TS7 - Spout is difficult to swivel and/or a leak at the spout base

Water supply valves need not be shut off but do NOT open either water valve until the installation is complete! Remove lime and calcium deposits prior to disassembly. Use white vinegar or a commercially available product. Use NSF-61 certified silicone (plumber's) grease to lubricate the O-ring and moving parts before reassembly.

Remove Spout
  • Remove the screws from the valve handles
  • Pull the valve handles forward to remove
  • Remove the knurled retaining rings
  • Pull the cover and face plate forward to remove
  • Unscrew the knurled spout retaining ring
  • Pull the spout straight up to remove
Prep for new O-ring
  • Remove the O-ring from the spout base
  • Thoroughly clean the spout base - Do NOT scratch the surface
  • Thoroughly clean the inside of the body - Do NOT scratch the surface
  • Lubricate the exterior surface of the spout base and the interior surface of the body
Assemble Spout
  • Lubricate the new O-ring - 7/8" OD x 11/16" ID x 3/32" CS
  • Place new O-ring in the bottom groove
Install Spout
  • Pull on the knob to hold diverter assembly up into spout - triangle must be aligned in hole
  • Seat spout into the faucet body while continuing to hold the diverter up
  • Tighten knurled spout retaining ring
Install Cover except handles
  • Place the hose with retaining clips into the cover slot
  • Place the cover with face plate on the faucet
  • Screw the cover retaining rings onto the faucet - coat both internal and external threads with silicone grease before attaching - hand tighten ONLY
Replace Handles
  • These instructions are for the hot side. Cold side instructions are in parenthesis ( )
  • With the lever at the 6:00 o’clock position, push the handle straight onto the stem
  • Rotate the handle counter-clockwise (clockwise for cold) until water flows
  • Slowly rotate the handle clockwise (counter-clockwise for cold) until the water just stops flowing - Do NOT over tighten
  • Without rotating the handle, pull the handle straight off the stem
  • While the handle is still pulled off, rotate the handle to place the lever in the 9 o'clock position (3 o'clock for cold)
  • Push the handle straight onto the stem to fully engage the spline
  • Replace the screw
  • If water drips from spout, see Adjust Handles procedure
Adjust Handles
  • These instructions are for the hot side. Cold side instructions are in parenthesis ( )
  • Check the temperature of the water that is dripping from the spout to determine whether it is the hot or cold handle that needs adjusted
  • Remove the screw from the handle
  • Turn the handle clockwise to the 9:00 o'clock closed position (counter-clockwise to 3 o'clock for cold)
  • Without rotating the handle, pull the handle straight off the stem
  • While the handle is still pulled off, rotate the handle counter-clockwise one notch (clockwise for cold) - one notch only. Do NOT over tighten
  • Push the handle straight onto the stem to fully engage the spline
  • Turn the handle clockwise to the closed position (counter-clockwise for cold)
  • Reinstall the screw

If the drip has slowed but not stopped, repeat the procedure or check to see if it is the other side that is causing the drip.

Follow this procedure anytime in the future that a drip from the spout develops. Being careful to NOT over tighten the stems will greatly extend the life of the bibb washers.