Kohler K-8515 User manual

Installation Guide
Shower Accessories
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K-12345M)
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K-8515 K-8516
K-8517 K-9515
K-9516
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encounter any installation or performance problems please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Replace waste or supply tubing if necessary.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Drill and
Assorted Bits Tape Measure Level Pencil Phillips Screwdriver
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1. Prepare the Handshower Bracket
NOTE: This accessory should not be installed in the area 24″(61 cm)
to 48″(121.9 cm) from the floor (the critical support area as defined
in ASTM F446).
Press the tab, and separate the housing from the bracket.
Position the bracket on the finished wall, and mark the top and
bottom hole locations.
Drill a 3/16″hole through the tile only to mount directly to a
stud.
If a stud cannot be located, drill a 3/8″hole.
2. Install the Anchors
Press and hold the legs of a wall anchor (provided) together and
insert the wall anchor legs into the hole. Insert a wall anchor into
each pre-drilled mounting hole.
With a hammer, carefully tap each wall anchor until they are
flush with the finished surface.
If the wall anchor was inserted into a space between the studs, it
will be necessary to spread the wall anchor legs.
To spread the anchor legs, insert a thin long object, such as a
finishing nail, into the wall anchor hole.
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3. Install the Spray Holder
Secure the bracket to the finished wall with the provided screws.
Fit the housing over the bracket, and snap it into place.
Position the ring onto the housing with the larger of the two
indents situated over the housing tab.
Position the spray holder on the ring with the tapered end of the
groove facing down.
Secure the spray holder in place with the provided screw.
Tighten until snug. The spray holder should be able to rotate.
Adjust the screw as needed.
Screw
Screw
Bracket
Housing
Ring
Larger Indent
Spray Holder
Screw
Housing
Tab
Back View
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4. Install the Wall Bracket
NOTE: This accessory should not be installed in the area 24″(61 cm)
to 48″(121.9 cm) from the floor (the critical support area as defined
in ASTM F446).
Position the wall bracket in the desired install location against the
finished wall, and mark the top and bottom hole locations.
NOTE: Drill the holes with a 3/16″bit, penetrating through the tile
only when mounting directly to a stud. If the bracket is not being
mounted directly to a stud, drill the holes using a 3/8″drill bit.
Drill a hole at each mark.
If required, insert wall anchors into the holes following the
directions in the ″Install the Anchors″section.
Position the wall bracket against the finished wall with the
tapered end of the groove down.
Secure the bracket with the provided screws.
Wall
Bracket
Wall
Bracket
Screws
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5. Install the Top Bracket
IMPORTANT! The slide bar must be mounted to stud framing
supports at both the top and bottom. Wall anchors will not support
the slide bar.
NOTE: This accessory should not be installed in the area 24″(61 cm)
to 48″(121.9 cm) from the floor (the critical support area as defined
in ASTM F446).
Separate the top cover and housing by pulling firmly.
Remove the ring.
Press the tab, and separate the housing from the bracket.
Position the bracket on the finished wall, and mark the top
location of the centermost slotted hole.
Drill a hole at the marked location.
NOTE: Do not use wall anchors.
Position the bracket against the finished wall, and loosely attach it
to the finished wall with the provided screw and washer.
Fit the housing over the bracket, and snap it into place.
Tab
Bracket
Top Housing
Ring
Top Cover
Bracket
Slotted Hole
FrontView
Washer
Screw Top
Housing
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6. Install the Bottom Bracket
Press the bottom cover housing tab, and separate the housing
from the bracket.
Using a tape measure and level, make a pencil mark on the
finished wall exactly 22-3/4″(57.8 cm) down from the center of
the top bracket assembly.
Push the stop out of the bracket.
Center the bracket over the mark, and mark the top and bottom
hole locations.
For tile or solid surface materials, drill a hole at the marked
locations.
NOTE: Wall anchors are not required for this installation.
Attach the bracket to the finished wall with the screws and
washers provided.
Tighten securely.
Screw
Ring
Tab
Stop
Bracket
Soap Dish
Bottom
Housing
Bracket
Washer
Washer Screws
FrontView
Top Hole
Bottom
Hole
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7. Install the Soap Dish
Press the stop in place in the bracket.
Fit the housing over the bracket, and snap it into place.
Assemble the ring to the housing with the indent over the
housing tab.
Install the soap dish to the housing. Secure with the provided
screw.
Screw
Ring
Stop
Soap Dish
BackView
Larger Indent
Bottom
Housing
Housing
Tab
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8. Complete the Slide Bar Installation
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Take care to avoid
scratching the soap dish with the slide bar.
Grasp the slide bar with the button and holes in bar facing up.
With the holes facing to the front and back, press the slide button
and position the slide to the right or left as desired.
Fit the top cover over the top of the slide bar.
Slip the ring over the slide bar with the tab side down.
Insert the end of the slide bar with the hole into the top housing
assembly.
Turn the slide bar until the notch engages the tab in the housing
assembly.
Move the slide bar and top housing up as far as possible.
Carefully position the slide bar into the soap dish.
Turn the slide bar slightly so it engages the soap dish tab.
Pull down on the top housing and the slide bar, and hold them
securely in place.
Securely tighten the top housing screw to ensure maximum
strength.
Assemble the ring to the top housing with the indent over the
housing tab.
Slide the top cover up and snap it firmly into place.
Notch
Notch
Notch
Button Slide
Slide
Bar
Top Housing
Soap Dish
Slide Bar
Top Cover
Ring
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Guide d’installation
Accessoires de douche
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Avant de commencer
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Couper l’alimentation d’eau principale.
Replacer les tubes d’alimentation ou d’évacuation si nécessaire.
Kohler Co. se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes modifications sur
le design des produits et ceci sans préavis, comme spécifié dans
le catalogue des prix.
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assorties
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