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1224 Cartridge: Two Handle Kitchen Faucet With Escutcheon

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A guide to installing a 1224 cartridge in a two handle kitchen faucet with a lower base plate.

Preparation:

  • The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How to Turn Off the Water Supply to the Faucet.
  •  Recommended Tools: Phillips Screwdriver
  • The following instructions assume the handle and associated handle pieces have been removed. For additional details, visit solutions.moen.com and select the type you are repairing. The faucet guide will contain specific information on handle assemblies associated with that style of product.

Faucet Category:

  • Two Handle w/Escutcheon
  • Bar/Prep
  • Laundry/Utility

kitchen 1224 esc breakdown.png

Disassembly:

1. Using pliers, unscrew the cartridge nut (#1) to remove. 

2. Using pliers, grab the white stem of the cartridge (#2)  and pull the cartridge (#2) out.

It is recommended to clean and flush the valve body (#3) prior to installing the new cartridge (#2). See article Valve Body Cleaning and Flushing for additional details.

Assembly:

1. Align the tab on the side of the cartridge (#2) with the notch in the brass valve body (#3) and slide the cartridge (#2) into the valve body.

2. Install the cartridge nut (#1) by threading clockwise.

For a comprehensive faucet guide, visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of faucet you are repairing. The faucet guide will contain specific information associated with that style of product.

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