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Lift Rod & Knob
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Lift Knob And Rod
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Handle
- Application:
- Faucet
American Standard M970247-0020A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What part is the American Standard M970247 lift rod and knob, and what does it do on a faucet?
It is the pull rod and its knob for a faucet pop-up drain assembly. You pull the knob up to close the sink stopper and push it down to open it. The rod passes down through the faucet body behind the spout and connects to the drain's clevis and lift strap below the sink. It replaces the rod and knob only, not the pop-up drain body or the stopper.
2) My sink stopper won't stay up. Do I need a whole new pop-up drain or just the lift rod?
If the rod itself is bent, stripped at the threads, or the knob has broken off, the M970247 rod and knob is the repair. If the stopper drops because the clevis screw slips or the lift strap is worn, that hardware is below the sink and is a separate part. Check which end of the linkage has failed before ordering. This part covers the rod and knob only.
3) Will the M970247 lift rod work on any brand of lavatory faucet?
It is an American Standard faucet part. American Standard rods use their own knob thread and rod length, so fitting one into a Delta, Moen, or Kohler faucet is not something to count on. On an American Standard lavatory faucet that takes a lift rod, it is the direct replacement. For other brands, order the rod that brand specifies.
4) What finishes does the American Standard M970247 lift rod come in?
Two: polished chrome, ordered as M970247-0020A, and brushed nickel, ordered as M970247-2950A. Match the finish to the faucet it is going into, since the knob is the visible piece sitting on top of the faucet deck.
5) Is this a faucet handle or the drain pull rod?
It is the drain pull rod and its knob, the piece that stands up behind the spout and works the sink stopper. It is not a hot or cold faucet handle and will not operate the valve. If you need the piece you turn to run water, that is a different American Standard part.
6) I manage apartments with a mix of chrome and brushed nickel American Standard lav faucets. Can I stock one rod for both?
No. The rod is visible above the deck, so you need the finish that matches the faucet. Stock M970247-0020A for the chrome faucets and M970247-2950A for the brushed nickel ones. The rod is a common breakage item on turnovers, so carrying both finishes is worth it if your portfolio is mixed.
7) Do I have to pull the faucet to replace the lift rod?
No. The rod drops in from the top of the faucet and is secured underneath at the clevis, so the work is done from above the deck and from inside the cabinet. Loosen the clevis screw, withdraw the old rod, feed the new one down through the faucet body, then reset the clevis so the stopper seats fully closed with the knob up and clears for drainage with it down.
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