Abstract:
An automatic faucet assembly (12) includes a chassis (36) and a cover (34) removably connected to the chassis (36), wherein both chassis (36) and cover (34) extend above the surface of a deck (16) of a sink basin. The chassis (36) has a mounting section for mounting the chassis (36) to the surface of the deck (16). A deck plate (14) is mounted between the mounting section and the surface to provide support and stability to the faucet assembly (12). The faucet assembly (12) further includes: a fluid conduit (42) extending through the chassis (36) and connecting to a fluid discharge port (40) with a fluid supply (64); an infrared sensor (44) mounted on the chassis (36) for sensing the presence of a user of the faucet assembly (12); and an electrical connector wire (24) extending from the infrared sensor (44), through an opening in the deck (16), to a solenoid valve (20) that turns on the fluid supply (64) when infrared sensor (44) senses the presence of the user.