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Fig. 6C
4. Needle Valve: See Fig. 6C. Screw the Needle Valve onto the Adaptor tightly. Apply 6-8 rounds
of Teflon tape onto Needle Valve before attaching it to the Adaptor.
To open needle valve: Turn needle handle counter-clockwise.
To close needle valve: Turn needle handle clockwise.
Test for leaks at this point: Close the Needle Valve (turn needle handle clockwise all the
way in to close) Turn ON the cold water supply to the sink faucet. If the Needle Valve or the
Adaptor leaks, check the connection and try applying more Teflon tape or tighten the brass
nut some more to stop the leak.
Fig. 6D Fig. 6E