How do I install a kitchen faucet with a top mount bracket TopMount, QuickDock or Drop & Secure?

(a).  Installing the top mounting bracket.
(b).  Passing hoses through top mounting bracket from the top.
(c).  Line up the faucet and Lock in.
(d).  Connecting Hoses.
(e).  Final Steps.

(a). Installing top mounting bracket:

• If the lock nut on the top mounting bracket is not at the right position, lower the lock nut . Use the large hex wrench (provided) and turn it counter clockwise until the half-moon shape lock nuts reached the mounting base bottom edge.
  
• Then make sure that both lock nuts are tucked in (moving them in by hand).
  
• Insert the mounting base to the sink.
  
• Depends on the model of your faucet, locate the arrow or the word Front to the front of the sink (facing you).
  
• Use the hex wrench to fix the mounting base to the sink or counter, turning it clockwise. The lock nut will move up under the sink and tighten onto the counter.
  

(b). Passing Hoses to the mounting base:

• Remove Hose adaptor if connected to the long spray hose or skip this step and proceed to next step.
  There are 2 types of plastic hose adaptor:
  • Type A: One side slide-in, other side is threaded into the hose.
  • Type B: Both sides Slide-in.
• Type A: One side slide-in, other side is threaded into the hose.
  • Unscrew the quick connect from the hose.
    
• Type B: Both sides Slide-in.
  • Push the quick-connect down to compress it.
  • Put your fingers on the top of the black plastic end of the white adaptor while compressing it.
  • Then pull the adaptor away from the long sprayer hose.
    
    
• There are different types of top mounting bracket depending on the faucet model. Look from above of top mounting bracket, verify which version of bracket you have.

Type 1	Type 2

** Remove the plastic protector piece if it exists***

For Type 1:

• Pass the long spray hose through the round opening from top of the sink or counter.
  
• Pass hot and cold lines one at a time through the larger opening from top of the sink or counter.
  
• Finally, pass the spray hose supply through the larger opening from top of the sink or counter.
  

For Type 2:

• Pass both hot and cold water supply lines from top of the sink or counter and slide the two inserted hoses over to the smaller opening.
     
• Passing through the spray hose supply line and slide all 3 hoses back to large opening.
  
• Passing the spray hose through the smaller opening
     

(c). Faucet Line up and Lock in:

• There are different types of locking mechanism of the top mounting bracket depending on the faucet model. Look from side of the top mounting bracket, to verify which version of bracket you have.

Type 1	Type 2

• Now, lower the faucet onto the mounting bracket.
  
• Rotate the faucet counter-clockwise to lock the faucet in place.
  Lower the faucet until it reaches the counter top.
  Rotate the faucet counter-clockwise until it stops turning. It should be no more than a quarter turn.
  
• Align the set screw with its opening for that unit (if pull out).
  
• Install the set screw on the faucet body and tighten it clockwise.
  

• Aligning arrow on the faucet body with the grooves on the mounting bracket
  
   
• Tighten the set screw on faucet body to secure the faucet to the mounting bracket
  
   

Connect the hoses.

For more information on how to connect the hoses (spray and supply hoses), 

(e). Final steps:

Place the weight onto spray hose.

For more information on how to install the weight,