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washer over the threaded portion of the fitting

emerging through the spigot hole. Then install

the small fitting nut onto the threads and turn

it counterclockwise until it’s hand tight. Note

that this fitting is turned counterclockwise

instead of the usual clockwise. Remove the

cord and use a wrench to tighten the nut a

quarter of a turn.

9. Wrap the threads of the spigot with three

layers of plumbing tape, supplied with the

spigot (Figure

F

). Install the spigot onto the

fitting nut and hand-tighten it by rotating it

clockwise. If the spigot output is pointed within

a quarter of a turn from straight down, tighten

it one-quarter turn with a ...