The MRdirect Model 710 is a four-hole kitchen faucet designed for ease of installation and long-term use. It is certified by NSF, cUPC & UPC, and ADA, ensuring it meets high standards for safety, performance, and accessibility. The faucet also boasts lead-free construction, contributing to healthier water quality, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty, reflecting the manufacturer's confidence in its durability.
Technical Specifications:
- Spout Flow Rate: 1.73 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 PSI. This indicates a robust water flow suitable for various kitchen tasks.
- Sprayer Flow Rate: 1.06 gpm at 60 PSI. The lower flow rate for the sprayer is efficient for targeted cleaning and rinsing.
- Installation Type: Four-hole installation. This configuration typically includes the main faucet, a side spray, and often a soap dispenser.
- Connection Type: Connects to water supply lines with two 3/8" compression faucet connectors.
Usage Features:
The Model 710 faucet is designed for a comprehensive kitchen setup, typically including a main faucet, a side spray, and a soap dispenser.
- Main Faucet: Provides the primary water flow for general sink use.
- Side Spray: Offers a flexible and targeted water stream for rinsing dishes, cleaning the sink, or filling pots on the countertop. The side spray is inserted into a separate hole on the sink deck and connects to the faucet base.
- Soap Dispenser: Integrated into the sink deck, allowing for convenient access to liquid soap without cluttering the countertop with a separate bottle. The dispenser bottle is filled from the top, and the pump assembly is inserted onto the shank.
Installation Process:
The installation process is detailed and designed to be manageable with common tools.
- Preparation: Turn off the water supply. Remove existing mounting hardware from the remote valve shank.
- Remote Valve Installation:
- From the underside of the sink, attach the gasket, washer, and lock nut onto the remote valve shank.
- Tighten the mounting screws until secure.
- Main Faucet Installation:
- Insert the shank of the faucet into the designated hole on the sink deck.
- From underneath, attach the gasket, washer, and lock nut onto the faucet shank.
- Tighten the mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Attach the water supply fitting at the base of the faucet shank using an adjustable wrench.
- Supply Line Connection: Connect the supply line from the remote valve quick connect to the valve body at the faucet base.
- Side Spray Installation:
- Insert the side spray shank into its designated hole on the sink deck.
- From underneath, attach the lock nut and hand tighten.
- Attach the side spray hose to the quick connect fitting at the faucet base.
- Insert the spray hose assembly (1) into the far right hole on the sink and hand tighten with the lock nut from underneath.
- Insert spray hose (2) down the hose assembly.
- Connect the male end (3) with the spray and hand tighten.
- Soap Dispenser Installation:
- Remove all mounting hardware from the soap dispenser.
- Position the soap dispenser in the desired mounting hole.
- From underneath the sink, thread the nut onto the shank and tighten until the dispenser is firmly held.
- Fill the dispenser bottle with soap and insert the pump assembly onto the shank.
- Final Checks:
- Turn on the water supply slowly to test for leaks before fully opening the water lines.
- Remove the aerator from the end of the faucet. Run hot and cold water through both lines for at least one minute to clear any debris, then replace the aerator.
- Carefully tighten connections using two wrenches to prevent damage to the tube body, ensuring not to bend the stem.
Maintenance Features:
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and appearance of the faucet.
- Regular Cleaning: Rinse and dry faucets with a soft towel weekly to prevent mineral deposits. Clean spills and splatters immediately.
- Avoid Harsh Contaminants: Do not let soap, toothpaste, or other contaminants dry on the faucet, as this can stain or pit the finish.
- Cleaning Method: Use a mild soap and a soft sponge or towel to remove residue. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Abrasive Cleaners: Never use abrasive cleaners or rough sponges, as these can dull or scratch the finish.
- Disinfectants: Use only a soft disinfectant that does not contain bleach or chlorine, applied with a soft towel.
- Lifetime Warranty (Sinks and Faucets): MR Direct warrants to the original consumer purchaser that sinks and faucets will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the lifetime of the product. MR Direct may repair or replace defective products. This warranty does not cover defects from misuse, abuse, negligence, alterations, environmental conditions, improper installation, storage, handling, or labor expenses. Design specifications may change over time, but MR Direct is not obligated to incorporate these changes into previously manufactured products. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and excludes incidental or consequential damages. It is valid only in the United States of America.
- One-Year Accessory Warranty: MR Direct warrants to the original purchaser that all accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one full year. Similar to the main warranty, it does not cover defects from misuse, abuse, negligence, alterations, environmental conditions, improper installation, storage, handling, or labor expenses. MR Direct may repair or replace defective accessories.
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