Snorp
DIY Junior Member
Hello to all and my thanks for what you do.
I'm installing the subject faucet and have ran into something I don't know how to 'fix'.
Instructions say to insert the shank with the notch facing forward. Low light level and cramped space made this problematic - did the best I could. Checked the movement of the lever before trying to tighten the faucet to the deck. Movement appeared to be balanced between the left and right rotation. Slid the gasket and washer up and finger tightened the nut (as tight as I could with my fingers) - wife held the shank in place so it wouldn't rotate. Tightened the two screws that were attached to the nut (too tight?). Inspected the results. Shank was in the same position - hadn't rotated. However, the handle could rotate about ninety degrees or so counterclockwise but essentially wouldn't rotate clockwise at all. Only cold water would flow.
Both the gasket and washer had a V shaped notch but the instructions didn't mention anything about the notches.
I'm also providing a photo of the tight space that surrounds the hole and nut. If the nut needs to be tightened more than 'finger tight' I'd appreciate a suggestion as to what type of tool would be suitable.
All comments are welcome - and appreciated.
Regards,
Andy Fern

I'm installing the subject faucet and have ran into something I don't know how to 'fix'.
Instructions say to insert the shank with the notch facing forward. Low light level and cramped space made this problematic - did the best I could. Checked the movement of the lever before trying to tighten the faucet to the deck. Movement appeared to be balanced between the left and right rotation. Slid the gasket and washer up and finger tightened the nut (as tight as I could with my fingers) - wife held the shank in place so it wouldn't rotate. Tightened the two screws that were attached to the nut (too tight?). Inspected the results. Shank was in the same position - hadn't rotated. However, the handle could rotate about ninety degrees or so counterclockwise but essentially wouldn't rotate clockwise at all. Only cold water would flow.
Both the gasket and washer had a V shaped notch but the instructions didn't mention anything about the notches.
I'm also providing a photo of the tight space that surrounds the hole and nut. If the nut needs to be tightened more than 'finger tight' I'd appreciate a suggestion as to what type of tool would be suitable.
All comments are welcome - and appreciated.
Regards,
Andy Fern
