Kohler K-18486 User manual

Installation Guide
Bath Filler with Handshower
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K-18486 K-18492
1054455-2-E

Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
NOTE: This bath filler with handshower can be mounted as a
freestanding or deck-mount installation. Refer to the proper
installation sections, noted as ″Freestanding″or ″Deck-mount″, for
your installation type and the sections noted as ″All″.
For Freestanding Installations
NOTICE: Discard the following hardware provided with the
K-18486 bath filler: support plate (1), threaded brass tubes (2), nuts
(4), fiber washers (4), and screws (8).
NOTICE: Do not remove the protective wrap from the riser tubes
until instructed to do so.
For All Installations
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supply.
This product may be installed as freestanding (installed onto riser
tubes) or deck-mount (installed onto the bath deck). Follow the
sections that pertain to your particular installation.
IMPORTANT! For proper drainage of the spout, install the bath
filler to a level surface.
Before installation, unpack the new bath faucet trim and inspect it
for damage. Return it to the carton until installation.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Adjustable
Wrench Strap
Wrench Hacksaw or
Tubing Cutter
Propane
Torch
Plumbers
Putty
Assorted
Screwdrivers
Solder
1-1/2" Thin Wall
Socket Wrench
Hex
Wrenches
Drill and
Hole Saw Thread
Sealant
Small
Level
Two 12" (30.5 cm)
Long, 1/2" Copper
Tubes Thermometer
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Rough-In - Freestanding
To properly plan for the installation, use the cut-out template provided
with your bath along with the roughing-in dimensions above.
2-15/16" (7.5 cm)
2-5/8"
(6.7 cm) D.
14-1/16"
(35.7 cm) 5-3/4"
(14.6 cm)
11-1/4"
(28.6 cm)
22-1/4"
(56.5 cm)
No change in measurements if connected
with drain illustrated. (K-11344)
8" (20.3 cm)
5-9/16" (14.1 cm)
22" (55.9 cm)
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Rough-In - Deck-Mount
NOTE: If the bath filler is installed with the K-11343 drop-in bath,
ensure the distance between the centerline of each marked hole and
the flange contacting the bath deck is maximum of 4″(10.2 cm).
To ensure that water will not drip outside of the bath, properly
position the faucet on the deck so the outlet will be located inside the
bath.
To properly plan for the installation, use the cut-out template provided
with your bath along with the roughing-in dimensions above.
2-15/16" (7.5 cm)
2-5/8"
(6.7 cm) D.
14-1/16"
(35.7 cm) 5-3/4"
(14.6 cm)
11-1/4"
(28.6 cm)
8" (20.3 cm)
5-9/16" (14.1 cm)
1054455-2-E 4 Kohler Co.

1. Assemble the Bath Filler - All
NOTE: The arms included with the bath filler are NOT identical.
The screw hole on each arm should face toward the bath filler body.
Determine the left and right-side arms. The setscrew hole for each
arm should face the bath filler body.
Apply lubricant (provided) to the O-rings on the bath filler body.
Insert the short side of the arms into the bath filler body.
Secure each arm to the bath filler body with a large setscrew.
Orient the handshower bracket with the large side of the taper
facing up.
NOTE: The handshower bracket should be assembled perpendicular
to the arm to ensure the handshower hangs over the bath.
Slide the handshower bracket onto the arm for the hot water
supply, then secure with the small setscrews at the desired height
on the arm.
Arm Arm
Large Setscrew
Small Setscrew
Small Setscrew
Handshower Bracket (large side up)
Bath Filler Body
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2. Prepare the Site - Freestanding
Mark the location of the water supply lines from the bath drain.
Use the template provided with the riser tubes to assist you.
Verify the distance between the centerline of the marked holes is
5-29/32” (15 cm) and the distance between the centerline of each
marked hole to the centerline of the drain outlet is 22” (55.9 cm).
Drill the marked holes using a 1-5/8” spade drill bit or hole saw.
Insert the riser support through the drilled holes.
Secure the riser support to the subfloor with eight wood screws
(provided).
NOTE: To protect the riser support from debris when installing the
finished floor, position the supplied thread protectors in the holes of
the riser support.
Install the 1/2″water supply tubing.
Install the finished floor material.
Measure and mark 20-11/16″(52.5 cm) up from the surface of the
finished floor onto the water supply tubes. Cut the water supplies
tubes to this height.
IMPORTANT! The dimensions reference a nominal height of
22-1/4″(56.5 cm) from the finished floor to the center of the
predrilled pilot hole in the freestanding bath (see ″Construct the Tee
Subfloor
Riser
Support
Drain
Outlet
Wood Screw
5-29/32"
(15 cm)
22"
(55.9 cm)
Finished
Floor
21-9/16"
(54.8 cm)
20-11/16"
(52.5 cm)
Water Supply
Tubing
Male Copper
Connections
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Prepare the Site - Freestanding (cont.)
Assembly - Freestanding Installation″section). Variations of ±5/16″
(8 mm) must be added/subtracted from the supply tube connection
and coupling assembly heights.
Solder 1/2″male copper connections to the water supply lines.
The measurement to the top of these connections should be
approximately 21-9/16″(54.8 cm) from the surface of the finished
floor.
Apply thread sealant to the male copper connections on each
water supply tube.
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3. Install the Riser Tubes - Freestanding
Thread the riser tubes down into the riser support until the riser
tubes almost bottom out. Do not completely tighten the riser
tubes into the riser support.
NOTE: The distance from the surface of the finished floor to the top
of the installed coupling assemblies must be approximately 24-7/16″
(62.1 cm).
Thread a coupling assembly onto each water supply connection,
then tighten with a wrench.
Install the plastic pipe plugs (provided) into each coupling
assembly.
Turn on the main water supply.
Check for leaks. Adjust as needed.
Turn off the main water supply.
Remove and discard the plastic pipe plugs.
Thread the riser tubes out of the riser support, then thread the
riser tubes up onto the coupling assemblies until hand-tight.
Slide an escutcheon with gasket (supplied in the bath filler
hardware pack) over each riser tube and against the surface of the
finished floor. The setscrew holes on each escutcheon should face
toward the bath.
Secure each escutcheon in place with a small setscrew.
Escutcheon
Riser Tube
Plastic Pipe Plug
Finished Floor
Finished Floor Level
Gasket
Water Supply
Tubing
Coupling
Assembly
Riser
Tube 24-7/16"
(62.1 cm)
Small Setscrew
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4. Construct the Tee Assembly - Freestanding
Thread the fastener support into the side of the bath with a 1/4″
hex wrench. Do not overtighten.
Ensure the distance from the head of the fastener support to the
bath surface is approximately 1/2″(1.3 cm).
Thread the fastener rod into the fastener support.
Thread a bracket onto one end of tee rod until hand-tight.
Slide the tee rod through the center hole of the tee.
Hand tighten the remaining bracket onto the other end of the tee
rod to construct the tee assembly.
Ensure the center-to-center distance between the brackets aligns
with the center-to-center distance of the installed riser tubes.
Slide the tee assembly down onto the installed riser tubes. Do not
secure the tee assembly at this time.
Tee
Tee Rod
Bath
Bracket
Fastener Support
Fastener
Rod
Fastener
Support
Fastener
Rod
1/2"
(1.3 cm)
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5. Complete the Installation – Freestanding
Apply lubricant (supplied) to the O-rings on the coupling
assemblies.
Insert the arms of the bath filler onto the coupling assemblies.
Ensure the arms are flush against the top of the riser tubes.
Secure the arms to the coupling assemblies with the large
setscrews.
Slide the tee assembly up to cover the seam between the arms
and the top of the riser tubes.
Insert the fastener rod to the center of the tee assembly, as shown.
Secure the tee assembly, with two small setscrews, below the
center of the tee assembly.
Remove the protective wrap from the riser tubes.
Secure the brackets at this location with small setscrews.
Proceed to the ″Install the Handshower - All Installations″section.
Bracket
Arms
Riser Tube
Fastener Support
Coupling Assembly
Coupling Assembly
Small Setscrew
Small Setscrew
Small Setscrew
Large Setscrew
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