The Blanco Harvest Hose and Spray combines the standard two-piece faucet set into one.
The Blanco Harvest Hose and Spray is an efficient all-in-one standard faucet with a hidden hose attached to the faucet head. Pull out the faucet head and you can point and direct the faucet water in all directions, allowing you to reach difficult to clean spots on all your dishes and silverware. Like any other piece of plumbing equipment, parts can begin to wear down and mineral buildup can cause the hose and spray to malfunction. Following several troubleshooting tips step by step should get your Blanco Harvest Hose and Spray back in working condition in short order.
Instructions
Faucet Cleaning
1. Turn off the water and inspect the area where the water sprays from. Mineral deposits of lime, calcium and rust can begin to build up over time, clogging the faucet spout.
2. Spray the faucet with mineral cleaner, and let the cleaner stand for several minutes.
3. Insert a safety pin into the holes underneath the faucet to clean out any mineral deposits. The mineral cleaner should make it easier to remove any buildup.
4. Wipe away any excess mineral deposits with a soft scouring pad (a rough scouring pad might scratch the faucet's finish).
5. Turn the water back on, and test the faucet. If the problem was caused by mineral deposits, the faucet should be fixed.
Diverter and Washer
6. Turn off the water and unscrew the faucet head from the rest of the faucet fixture if water is leaking from the connection between the faucet head and the hose.
7. Turn the faucet head upside down and remove the washer and O-ring. If these pieces look dirty or worn out, they are likely causing the leak and have to be replaced. These parts are inexpensive and can be easily found at your local hardware store.
8. Unscrew the diverter inside the faucet by turning the screw inside the faucet several times. The screw does not have to be completely removed to get the diverter out. Simply pull on the screw when you can reach it with your fingers and pull out. The diverter is responsible for switching faucet settings. If dirty or broken, a leak can result.
9. Clean the diverter with mineral cleaner and a soft scouring pad and place back into the faucet head. The diverter will have to be replaced if it is cracked or otherwise broken. Make sure all the cleaning chemicals are washed away before placing the diverter back into the faucet.
Hose Replacement
10. Shut off the water if the hose has sprung a leak.
11. Unscrew the faucet head from the top of the faucet. This will detach the hose from the top of the faucet.
12. Open the cabinets underneath your sink to expose the plumbing. Locate where the hose is attached to your home's water source.
13. Unscrew the hose and bring it with you to a hardware store to find a replacement. Make sure to find a matching size and shape to ensure the new hose will fit your faucet.
14. Screw in the new hose to the water source underneath the sink and to the faucet head. Turn on the water and test it out. Check for leaks at either end. If it's still leaking, you'll need to tighten the hose to the fixtures a little more.
