Kohler CORALAIS BODYSPA K-1096 User manual

114543-2-CB 1999 Kohler Co.
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CORALAISBODYSPA
BATH AND SHOWER FAUCET
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TOUSE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourselfwiththerequiredtools,materials,andinstallation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your
particular installation. This will help you avoid costly
mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all
operating and safety instructions.
All information in these instructions is based onthe latest
product information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time
without notice.
NOTES
This instruction provides installation information
for two faucet models. Be sure to follow only the
steps that apply to your installation.
The K-1097 uses two valves, one for the bath fill,
and another for the shower. Pay special attention
to this feature when planning your site
preparation.
Avoid excessive heat if you solder connections,
to prevent damage to the fitting.
Flush all piping thoroughly before installing the
valve.
Observe all local plumbing codes.
Do not force the handle(s) in any direction. To
turn the valve off, gently turn to the “Off” position.
For the K-1097, do not use any plastic pipe
between the Rite-Tempvalve and spout.
Do not connect a deck-mount spout, diverter, or
hand shower to the spout outlet, unless you cap
the shower outlet on valve.
Install pipe or tube in a straight drop of 7” to 18”
with only one elbow between the valve and the
wall-mounted spout. Other types of installations
may cause unsatisfactory shower performance.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Remove
the aspirator, plaster guards, and valveunits before
you apply heat to the yoke.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
Assorted screwdrivers
Plumbers putty
Thread sealant
Thread sealant tape
Adjustable wrenches
Strap wrench
Pipe wrench
5/32” hex wrench
1/2” piping
1/2” elbows
Solder/flux
Propane torch
Hacksaw or tubing cutter

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Risk of scalding or other severe injury.
Before completing installation, the installer must set the maximum
water temperature setting of this valve to minimize the risks associated
with scalding hazards according to ASTM F 444.
Do not install a shut-off device on either outlet of this valve. The
installation of any such device may create a cross-flow condition at the
valve and affect the water temperature.
Factors that change the temperature of the water supplied to the valve,
such as seasonal water temperature changes, and water heater
replacement or servicing, will change the maximum water temperature
supplied by the valve and may create a scalding hazard. The
pressure-balanced valve will not compensate for changes in the water
supply temperature; adjust the maximum water temperature setting of
this pressure-balanced valve when such changes occur.
Pressure-balanced valves may not provide protection against scalding if
there is a failure of other temperature-limiting devices elsewhere in the
plumbing system.
The installer is responsible for installing the valve and adjusting the
maximum water temperature of this pressure-balanced valve
according to instructions.
This valve meets or exceeds ANSI A112.18.1M and ASSE 1016.
If you do not understand any of the installation or temperature adjustment
instructions in this document, in the United States please contact our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-4-KOHLER. Outside the U.S.
please contact your distributor.
IMPORTANT: Please fill in the blanks below and on the valve label. Then
insert these instructions into the plastic bag included with the valve
package, and attach the plastic bag to the valve handle for the owner’s
reference.
This device has been preset by ______________________
of _______________________ to ensure a safe maximum
temperature. Any change in the setting may raise the
discharge temperature above the limit considered safe,
and lead to scalds. Date: _____________

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2. SITE PREPARATION
ROUGH-IN PLUMBING
Turn off the water supplies.
Installor relocatethesuppliesas necessarytoconform to
the roughing-in dimensions.
NOTE: If the bath or foot bath has already been installed,
besuretocoverittopreventdamagebeforeyouproceed.
Inspect the waste and supply tubing for damage. Replace
if necessary.
SUPPORT FRAMING – K-1096 MODEL
ONLY
Determine the installation location of the valve,
showerhead, and spout. Install the support framing as
required. IMPORTANT! Secure the bath and shower
piping to the support framing.
Proceed to Fig. #3.
Fig. #1
10”
4”
72” – 78”
TO FLOOR
(TYPICAL)
SUPPORT FRAMING – K-1097 MODEL
ONLY
Determine the installation location of both valves, the
showerhead,andthespout. Installthesupport framingas
required. IMPORTANT! Secure the bath and shower
piping to the support framing.
Proceed to Fig. #4.
Fig. #2
10”
4”
72” – 78”
TO FLOOR
(TYPICAL)
48” TO FLOOR
(SHOWER ONLY)
3. PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES – K-1096 MODEL ONLY
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Remove
the aspirator, plaster guards, and valveunits before
you apply heat to the yoke.
Remove the valve units, plasterguards, andthe aspirator
from the yoke.
Proceed to Fig. #5.
Fig. #3
Valve Unit
Yoke
Aspirator
Plaster
Guard

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4. PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES – K-1097 MODEL ONLY
To prevent damage to the Rite-Temp valve components
due to heat while soldering, open the valve as follows:
Remove and save the plaster guard and mud guard.
Rotate the valve stem fully clockwise.
If the valve has stops, rotate both stop adjustments fully
counterclockwise.
Proceed to Fig. #5.
Fig. #4
Valve Stem
Valve Body
Stop
Plaster Guard
Mud
Guard
5. INSTALLATION
INSTALL 2-HANDLE YOKE – ALL MODELS
The yoke has a two-sided pipe adapter that can be
reversed for use with either 1/2” N.P.T. pipe or copper
tubing. Connect the hot and cold supplies to the yoke so
they are between 2” and 3-1/2” from the finish wall.
The faucet fitting is factory assembled specifically for hot
and cold water supplies from the floor. If installing the
faucet for ceiling supplies, turn the yoke over so the
supplies connect from the top.
For the K-1098, reinstall the aspirator at the top of the
yoke. Do not overtighten. For the K-1097, discard the
aspirator.
Reinstall the valve units with the colored dot valve on the
left side (right side for ceiling supplies). Reinstall the
plaster guards.
For K-1096 model, proceed to Fig. #6.
For K-1097 model, proceed to Fig. #7.
Fig. #5
Ceiling
Supplies
Aspirator
Hot
Cold
D-shape Down
D-shape Up
INSTALL 2-HANDLE YOKE – K-1096 MODEL
Install elbows and adapters (if used) onto 1/2” copper
tubing or 1/2” pipe of proper length. Connect the piping to
both the shower and bath yoke outlets.
IMPORTANT! Secure the tubing to the framing.
Install temporary 1/2” nipples into the bath and shower
ells. The temporary nipple used for slip-fit spout
installationsmustextendatleast6”beyondthefinishwall.
Turn on the water supplies. Open both the hot and cold
valves for about one minute to flush debrisfrom the water
lines.
Complete the finish wall, and discard the plaster guards.
Proceed to Fig. #12 or Fig. #13.
Fig. #6
1/2” Copper
or Pipe
Shower Outlet
Bath Outlet
Bath Ell
Shower Ell
1/2” Adapter
or Solder
Direct
1/2” Copper
or Pipe

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INSTALL 2-HANDLE YOKE – K-1097 MODEL
Install elbows and adapters (if used) onto 1/2” copper
tubing or 1/2” pipe of proper length. Connect the piping to
the bath yoke outlet. IMPORTANT! Secure the tubing to
the framing.
Install a temporary 1/2” nipple into the bath ell.
Install a plug in the shower outlet. Use thread sealant.
Fig. #7
Plug
1/2” Copper
or Pipe
Shower Outlet 1/2” Adapter or
Solder Direct
Bath Outlet
Bath Ell
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL VALVE –
K-1097 MODEL
Install elbows and adapters (if used) onto 1/2” copper
tubing or 1/2” pipe of proper length. Connect the piping to
the shower yoke outlet. Be sure the “UP” marking on the
valve body is facing upward. Use thread sealant on all
threaded connections. IMPORTANT! Secure the tubing
to the framing.
Installatemporary1/2”nippleintotheshowerelltoextend
at least 2” beyond the finish wall.
Install a pipe cap on the bath outlet. Use thread sealant.
Fig. #8
Shower Ell
1/2” Copper or Pipe
1/2” Adapter or
Solder Direct
Hot Side
Shower Outlet
1/2” Pipe Cap
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL VALVE –
K-1097 MODEL
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Theshower
valve contains plastic components. Do not apply
excessive heat if you solder the valve connections.
NOTE: If the valve is to be installed in a two valve,
back-to-back configuration, proceed to Back-to-Back
Installation procedures on Page 5.
Connect the hotand coldsupplies tothe valvebody using
elbows,1/2” copper tubingor pipe,and adapters (ifused)
as illustrated. Fig. #9
To Showerhead
1/2” Adapter or
Solder Direct Cold
Supply
1/2” Copper
or Pipe
Hot
Supply 1/2”
Elbow
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL VALVE –
K-1097 MODEL
Back-to-Back Installation: Never install the valve body
upside down. If the two valves are installed in a
back-to-back configuration, install them as previously
described. The supplies to one of the valves will now be
reversed.
Remove the cap assembly from the valve with the
reversed supply connections. Rotate the cap assembly
180°, so the tab is on the bottom. Reattach the cap
assembly with two screws.
Fig. #10
Cap
Assembly
Cold
Supply Screw
Hot
Supply
180°
Tab
Valve
Body

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INSTALLATION CHECKOUT – ALL MODELS
Install caps on the temporary bath and shower nipples.
Turn on the hot and cold water supplies, and check the
new installation for leaks.
Remove the caps from the temporary nipples. Turn the
valve control to the “On” position, and cycle the control
through the operating range. Check for leaks. Turn the
valve control off.
If the valve has stops, rotate both stop adjustments fully
clockwise. Turn the valve control “On”, and note that
water does not flow. Turn the valve control “Off”, and
rotate both stop adjustments fully counterclockwise.
INSTALL PLASTER GUARD – K-1097
MODEL
Thick Wall Installation (Tile, Plaster, Marble, etc.):Cut
a5-9/16”diameterholeintheroughwallmaterial. Identify
the plaster guard side that must face out for thick wall
installation. Install the plaster guard and mud guard over
thecap assembly, andsecurethem tothevalvebody with
screws.
NOTE: Thefinishwallmustlineupwithinthefront-to-back
depth of the installed plaster guard.
The plaster guard may be removed after the wall is
completed. Remove and discard the mud guard.
Thin Wall Installation: Cut a 4” diameter hole in the wall
material.Identifytheplasterguardside that must face out
for thin wall installation. Install the plaster guard and mud
guard over the cap assembly, and secure them to the
valve body with screws.
Remove and discard the mud guard after the finish wall
is completed.
NOTE: The plaster guard should remain installed to the
valve body behind the finish wall.
Fig. #11
Valve
Body
Thin Wall
Installation
Thick Wall
Installation
Plaster
Guard
Mud
Guard
Screws
THIN WALL
THICK WALL
2-3/4”–4” ROUGH-IN
DEPTH
FINISH
WALL
PLASTER
GUARD
UP
HOT
THIN
WALL
2-3/4” ROUGH-IN
DEPTH
PLASTER
GUARD
UP
HOT
5-9/16” D. 4” D.

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INSTALL SLIP-FIT SPOUT – ALL MODELS
NOTE: To improve clarity, only the diverter spout used for
the K-1096 model is shown. Installation of both diverter
and non-diverter spouts is identical.
CAUTION: Risk of internal seal damage.
Loosen spout setscrew with a 5/32” hex wrench
prior to installing the spout.
CAUTION: Risk of internal seal damage. Donot
use petroleum-based lubricants. If spout will not
slide over tubing, use soapy water or a
silicone-based lubricant.
Cut the tubing so it extends between 1-1/2” and 2-7/8”
beyond the finish wall. Loosen spout setscrew with 5/32”
hex wrench. Slide the spout over the 1/2” copper tube,
and carefully retighten the setscrew.
Flushhotandcoldwaterthroughthespoutforoneminute.
Fig. #12
1-1/2” to 2-7/8”
1/2” Copper Tube
Slip-Fit Spout
Setscrew
INSTALL N.P.T. SPOUT – ALL MODELS
NOTE: To improve clarity, only the diverter spout used for
the K-1096 model is shown. Installation of both diverter
and non-diverter spouts is identical.
Remove the temporary nipple from the bath ell. Apply
thread sealant to the threads of a 1/2” nipple. Install the
nippleto the bath ell so it extends 3-7/8”beyond the finish
wall. Carefully thread the spout to the nipple with a clean
strap wrench.
Flushhotandcoldwaterthroughthespoutforoneminute. Fig. #13
3-7/8”
Nipple
N.P.T. Spout
INSTALL SHOWERARM AND
SHOWERHEAD– ALL MODELS
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. To avoid
plugging the showerhead spray outlets, use thread
sealant tape on shower arm threads. Do not use
thread sealant (pipe dope).
Remove the temporary nipple from the shower ell.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around
the wall flange according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Slide the wall flange onto the shower arm.
Apply thread sealant tape to the shower arm threads.
Thread the shower arm into the shower ell. Tighten with
a clean strap wrench.
Slide the wall flange against the wall, and tighten the set-
screw. Remove any excess sealant.
Flush hot and cold water through the shower arm for one
minute.
Install the showerhead to the shower arm using thread
sealant tape. Tighten with a clean strap wrench.
Fig. #14
Shower Ell
Wall Flange
Plumbers Putty
Setscrew
Showerhead
Shower Arm

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SHOWERHEADOPERATION – ALL
MODELS
Forthree-wayshowerheadoperation,grasptheouterring
ofthe showerhead,and gentlyrotate it clockwiseorcoun-
terclockwise.Thereare two smalldetentswithintheouter
ring to provide three operating positions. Fig. #15
6. ADJUSTMENTS – K-1097
MAXIMUM WATERTEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
If the handle and face plate are installed, remove them.
Turn on the water to the maximum temperature by
rotating the valve stem fully clockwise.
To adjust the maximum temperature, slide the O-ring out
of the groove, and part way up the valve stem. Move the
upper limit stop part way up the valve stem. Rotate the
valve stem until the desired maximum water temperature
isachieved. Rotatethelower limitstopuntil itcontactsthe
tab. Slide the upper limit stop down the valve stem to
engagethelowerlimitstop.Slidethe O-ring into the valve
stem groove.
Rotate the valve stem counterclockwise to shut the water
off.
Reinstall the handle and face plate.
O-Ring
Upper Limit Stop
Tab
Valve
Stem
Lower Limit Stop
Groove
Fig. #16
7. INSTALL VALVE TRIM
INSTALL ESCUTCHEONSTO 2-HANDLE
YOKE – ALL MODELS
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the
escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s
instructions. Install the escutcheons over the threaded
sleeves, and align on the wall. Remove any excess putty
or sealant. Fig. #17
Threaded Sleeve
Finish Wall
Plumbers Putty
Escutcheon
INSTALL HANDLES TO 2-HANDLE YOKE –
ALL MODELS
Disassemble the handle components.
Slidetheinsertoverthevalvesotheexternalthreadsface
outward. Press the handle adapter onto the valve stem,
and secure with the screw. Press the handle onto the
handleadapter so the slots and tabs engage, then thread
the insert into the handle. Securely hand tighten. Fig. #18
Handle
Screw
Handle Adapt-
er
Insert
Valve
Correct Handle
Alignment (off
position)
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL HANDLE –
K-1097 MODEL
Slide the faceplate over the valve stem, and carefully
secure it with two long screws. Do not overtighten.
Fig. #19
Valve Stem
Faceplate
Screw