Kohler K-45209 User manual

Installation Guide
Shower Column
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
NOTE: This guide includes the installation sequence for the shower
column only. Install the mixing valve, mixing valve trim, and spout
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTICE: Risk of product damage. Do not apply excessive weight
or downward force to the shower column.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Water leakage may
occur if supply piping allows movement. Verify that the
supply piping and 1/2″-14 NPT elbow fitting are securely
fastened to braces in the stud framing.
NOTE: The showerhead, hose, and handshower are purchased
separately.
Please read all instructions before you begin.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut OFF the water supply.
Inspect the existing supply piping and wall materials. Replace if
necessary.
Sealant Tape
3/8"
100% Silicone Sealant
1/2"
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Before You Begin (cont.)
The shower column is supplied with toggle anchor fasteners for
installation onto a finished wall surface. The finished wall
thickness must be a minimum of 5/8″(16 mm) and must be
adequate in strength. Two toggle anchor fasteners are required
per mounting collar.
IMPORTANT! If the supplied toggle anchor fasteners are not used
to install the shower column:
Verify that adequate strength wall backing materials and stud
bracing are properly positioned behind the finished wall.
Obtain proper fasteners (not provided) taking into account the
type of stud bracing material and thickness of the mounting
collar, finished wall, wall backing, and stud bracing.
Fasteners must be corrosion-resistant and capable of 300 lbs (136
kg) load bearing per fastener.
A minimum of two fasteners are required per mounting collar.
Fasteners must be securely anchored into the stud bracing to
adequately support the product.
IMPORTANT! For retrofit/remodel installations: Check the existing
shower enclosure for adequate clearances before proceeding with the
shower column installation. Refer to the Specification Sheet for the
shower column and showerhead.
Verify the distances between:
•The ceiling and the center of the existing shower arm at the
finished wall surface.
•The shower floor and the center of the existing shower arm at the
finished wall surface. Verify sufficient clearance under the
showerhead.
•The center of the existing shower arm and the center of the
mixing valve trim.
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Roughing-In - Upper Supply Connection
Measure the distance between the 1/2″-14 NPT elbow and the
finished wall surface. The distance must be between 1-3/8″(35
mm) and 2-7/8″(73 mm).
IMPORTANT! The shower column connection will not seal
properly if the distance exceeds 2-7/8″(73 mm); see below for the
required deep roughing-in kit.
If the distance is between 2-7/8″(73 mm) and 4″(102 mm):
Order the 1194630 Deep Roughing-in Kit.
If the distance is less than 1-3/8″(35 mm): Order the 1187917
Shallow Roughing-in Kit.
1" (25 mm) Max
Wall Surface Offset
1/2"-14 NPT Elbow
1-3/8" (35 mm) Min
2-7/8" (73 mm) Max
1-3/4" (44 mm) Min
Escutcheon Clearance
Finished Wall Surface
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Roughing-In
3-3/4"
(95 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
18-5/8" (473 mm)
18-5/8" (473 mm)
9-1/2"
(241 mm)
27"
(686 mm)
K-45210 (Less Showerhead, Handshower, and Hose)
K-45209 (Less Showerhead, Handshower, and Hose)
Backing
Material
Backing
Material
6" (152 mm)
Min
6" (152 mm)
Min
75" (1905 mm)
Recommended
72" (1829 mm)
Min
80" (2032 mm)
Recommended
75" (1905 mm)
Min
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