For Single Handle Lavatory faucets
- Use a hex wrench to remove the fastening screw (part # 1). The hex wrench is 2.5 mm head or 1/8". Pull off the handle.
- If you require to remove the cartridge from the faucet, please continue with the following steps of removal for the remaining components.
- Use a screwdriver and slide into the gap between the cap (part #3) and retaining ring (part #4) , then pull the cap out
- Using an adjustable wrench or a socket wrench, turn counter-clockwise to loosen the retaining ring.(part #4)
For Two handle lavatory and Roman Tub faucets
- Pull out the rubber button (part #2).
- Use the hex wrench to unscrew counter-clockwise to loosen the set screw (part #2). The hex wrench is 2.5 mm or 1/8".
- Pull the handle (part #1) upward to remove the handle.
- Turn the handle trim ring (part #3) counter-clockwise by hand if the handle trim ring need to be changed or if the cartridge need to be removed. If you are unable to remove the handle trim ring by hand, wrap a rubber glove or a cloth around the trim ring and use a pair of pliers or an adjustable wrench to loosen it.
For Showers
- Pull out the rubber button (part #1).
- Use the hex wrench to unscrew counter-clockwise to loosen the set screw (part #2). The hex wrench is 2.5 mm or 1/8".
- Pull out the handle. If the handle is hard to be pulled away, loosen the set screw again.
For the Diverter handle on the escutcheon plate:
- The diverter handle is secured to the escutcheon plate with a C-clip. To remove it, you will need to remove the volume control handle, the handle trim ring and the escutcheon plate from the shower valve first.
- Once removed, use two small, flat-bladed screwdrivers to aid in the removal of the C-clip.
- On the back of the escutcheon, use one screwdriver blade at one end of the C-clip to keep it from turning and use the other screwdriver blade to push the C-clip end down and out of the groove.
- With the C-clip removed, be careful to retain the rubber O-ring and metal washer which were under the C-clip.
- Remove the diverter handle and retain the small black plastic washer which is found on the handle.
For 1/2" Diverter Valve:
- Remove the plug and loosen the set screw (part #5) by unscrewing it counter-clockwise with a hex wrench (2.5 mm or 1/8").
- Gently pull the handle assembly (part #1) out to reveal the handle extension sleeve (part #2).
- Unscrew the handle extension sleeve (part #2) counter-clockwise to remove it from the handle adapter assembly (part #3).
- Use an adjustable wrench to grab onto the flat on each side of the handle adapter assembly (part #3) and unscrew it counter-clockwise to remove it.
- Remove the escutcheon plate (part #4) to reach the rough-in valve.
NOTE: When replacing with a new handle assembly, the handle extension sleeve (part #2) is pre-installed to the handle assembly (part #1). Follow steps 1 and 2 above to remove the handle extension sleeve (part #2).
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