During the first few days you use your faucet, a small amount of debris may be flushed out of your pipe system. This happens even though the plumber flushes the pipes before completing work on your home. In addition, particles of solder, copper chips, plumber's tape and other installation materials can get caught in aerators and showerheads. Occasionally, a chip might damage the valve seat that provides the watertight seal. The tips below will help you avoid problems. It's a good idea to follow these procedures each time the water has been turned off for repairs in your home.

TO FLUSH A KITCHEN OR LAVATORY FAUCET:

1. Remove aerator and black sealing gasket above it.
   
2. Turn faucet handle(s) to full on hot and cold mixed position(s) and flush lines for two minutes before turning off water with handle(s).
3. Replace aerator.

TO FLUSH A TUB / SHOWER FAUCET:

1. Remove showerhead if applicable    
   
2. Turn handle(s) to full on hot and cold mixed position(s).
3. Flush spout two minutes without moving handle(s).
4. If you have a showerhead, divert water to it and flush for two minutes. BE SAFE! Make sure cold water flows FIRST and that the rotational handle limit stop is properly set. See information on setting the adjustable limit stop.
5. Replace showerhead.

If problems persist, flush the faucet and lines using these instructions:

1. Turn off water supply to both hot and cold.
2. Remove all internal components.
3. Turn water supplies back on and let run for 30-60 seconds. (For kitchen and lavatory faucets turn a bucket or similar large container upside down over faucet to deflect the water into the sink.)
4. Turn water supplies off again.
5. Reassemble faucet.
6. Turn water supplies back on.