Kohler K-8548 User manual

Installation Guide
Diverter Valve Kit
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K-12345M)
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K-8548, K-8549 K-10342
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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
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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
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. This product is a diverter
valve only and should never be used as a shut-off valve. Doing
so would allow cross flow between the hot and cold water
supplies and create a serious scalding hazard.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Provide an access panel for all installations.
This diverter can be installed to decks with a maximum thickness
of 1-1/4″(3.2 cm).
Carefully inspect waste and supply tubing for any sign of
damage. Replace if needed.
NOTE: Plumbing codes may require a vacuum breaker be installed
in-line to handshowers. Please consult with local plumbing codes. If
a vacuum breaker is required, ensure that it is not installed between
the handshower high pressure and interlock hoses.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Adjustable
Wrench Tape
Measure
3/32" Hex
Wrench
Solder
Propane
Torch
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Diverter Configuration
The small port is for the supplied handshower hose.
The port directly opposite of the handshower port is for an
optional bath spout. Default flow is through this port. If not
utilized, this port will need to be capped.
The remaining two ports are for the hot and cold water. These
connections are interchangeable.
1. Layout the Components
Verify the location of the components and the orientation of all
ports.
3/4"-14
NPSM
Thread
1/2"-14 NPSM
Thread
Spout 1/2" Nominal
(5/8" OD)
Handshower 3/8"
Nominal (1/2" OD)
Hot or
Cold 1/2"
Nominal
(5/8" OD)
Hot or
Cold 1/2"
Nominal
(5/8" OD)
Layout
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2. Prepare the Site
Provide an access panel for all installations.
Allow for access to the connection between the shower
high-pressure hose and the shower interlock hose.
For easiest installation, do not install the bath unit until all
soldering (except supplies) is complete. Then install the bath and
connect the supplies.
If used, install the bath spout shank at this time according to the
spout installation instructions. If possible, do not install the
finished trim until all other installations and construction are
completed.
For spouts with a supply tee: Solder in an adapter and a 1/2″
copper tube. Cap to close the extra port.
Install the valve bodies according to the valve body installation
instructions.
Loosely secure the valve bodies.
Follow the handle installation instructions to temporarily
assemble the handles in order to adjust the valves to the proper
height before connecting the lines to the diverter or supply.
Use a wrench to loosen the cartridge assembly from the diverter
body. Continue to unthread the assembly to remove.
Set the assembly aside. Protect the seals and O-rings from
becoming dirty, damaged, or misaligned.
Spout
Supply
Tee
1/2"
Nominal
Copper Cap
1/2"
Nominal
Copper
Adapter
(Supplied
with Spout)
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3. Install the Diverter
For Finished Deck Installations
At the diverter install location, drill a 1-1/2″(3.8 cm) hole.
For All Installations
NOTE: You may need assistance to align and secure the diverter.
Thread the mounting nut all the way down onto the diverter
body.
Slide the friction washer followed by the rubber washer over the
diverter body and down to the mounting nut.
Insert the diverter body through the deck/rim/wall.
Slide the washer onto the diverter body.
Thread the escutcheon onto the diverter body until the top of the
escutcheon is flush with the top of the diverter body. This will
allow ample clearance for proper handle function.
Align the inlets and outlets.
Hand tighten the mounting nut.
Deck/Rim
Escutcheon
Washer
Brass
Mounting
Nut
Friction
Washer
Rubber
Washer
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4. Complete the Diverter Installation
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Verify that the diverter
body is secure before removing the cartridge. If not secured, the
process of removing the cartridge may damage the pipe and
connections.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Excessive heat will damage
the internal plastic components. Do not apply excessive heat
while soldering. Direct the torch flame away from the brass
body. Only apply direct heat to the connectors and extensions.
IMPORTANT! If there is limited access to the solder connections, or
if any other risk of excessive heat being applied to the brass body
exists, remove the cartridge prior to soldering. If you remove the
cartridge, protect the seals and O-rings from becoming dirty,
damaged, or misaligned.
If not already removed, remove the diverter cartridge assembly.
Dry fit all piping and connectors.
Solder piping for the optional spout or wall shower.
Connect the hot and cold lines from the valves to the diverter.
While supporting from below, carefully install and wrench tighten
the cartridge assembly into the diverter body.
Install the diverter handle. Use a hex wrench to tighten the
setscrew.
Note: Provide Diverter Support
Diverter
Valve Body
Diverter
Cartridge
Escutcheon
Deck/Rim Setscrew
Stem
Escutcheon
Diverter Handle
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5. Install the Hose Guide
For Deck-Mount Installations
From the top of the finished deck, drill a 1-1/4″(3.2 cm)
mounting hole.
For All Installations
While holding the shank, slide the washer onto the shank.
Thread the escutcheon onto the shank.
Insert the shank, with the washer and escutcheon installed, into
the mounting hole.
Thread the shank nut onto the shank until snug against the
underside of the mounting surface.
Install the handshower according to the instructions packed with
the product.
6. Installation Checkout
Complete the installation of the valve, valve trim and any other
components according to the instructions packed with the
product.
Ensure all connections are tight.
Open the drain.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Repair as
needed.
Hose Guide
Escutcheon
Washer
Shank
Shank Nut
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Installation Checkout (cont.)
Open both hot and cold valves and run water through the spout
(if installed) to remove debris. Check for leaks.
Check the handshower for smooth operation.
Confirm proper diverter operation.
Turn the cold and hot handles off and then on. Verify that the
water flow is diverted back to the spout and that the handshower
is off.
Turn the valves to the closed position.
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Guide d’installation
Kit de valve inverseur
Outils et matériels
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Avant de commencer
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de blessures corporelles. Ce produit
représente uniquement un inverseur et ne devrait jamais être
utilisé comme valve d’arrêt. Utiliser comme valve d’arrêt
permettrait un débit croisé entre les alimentations d’eau chaude
et froide et provoquera des risques de brûlures graves.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Couper l’alimentation d’eau principale.
Prévoir un panneau d’accès pour toutes les installations.
Cet inverseur peut être installé sur comptoirs avec une épaisseur
maximum de 1-1/4″(3,2 cm).
Clé à molette Mètre
ruban
Clé hexagonale
de 3/32"
Soudure
Chalumeau
à propane
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Avant de commencer (cont.)
Vérifier avec soin si l’évacuation ou les tubes d’alimentation sont
endommagés. Remplacer si nécessaire.
REMARQUE : Les codes de plomberie peuvent requérir l’installation
en ligne d’un reniflard aux douchettes. Veuillez consulter les codes
locaux de plomberie. Si un reniflard est requis, s’assurer qu’il ne soit
pas installé entre la haute pression de la douchette et les tuyaux
d’asservissement.
Kohler Co. se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes modifications sur
le design des produits et ceci sans préavis, tel que spécifié dans le
catalogue des prix.
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