Kohler K-73081 Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide
Bath/Deck Mount Faucet
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K-73081
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not install the bath
faucet in an area where it may inadvertently be used for
support by the bather.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool
appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the
surface manufacturer’s instructions for the proper cutting
procedures.
IMPORTANT! Install to a finished deck only. Cannot be installed
on a rough deck.
IMPORTANT! Do not install the spout or handles to a bath valve
other than the one included. The spout and handles are not
compatible with other valves.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supply.
Protect the surface of the bath deck/rim during installation.
Plumbers Putty
5/8" OD Copper
Tubing (1/2" Nominal)
• 3" (76 mm) Maximum
Reinforcing Material
Plus:
Hex Wrench
5/32" & 5/64"
Rags
Solder
Hacksaw or Tubing Cutter
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Roughing-In
1. Prepare the Site
NOTE: To simplify future servicing, install an access panel to reach
the plumbing.
NOTICE: In standard installations, locate the valve bodies 4″(102
mm) from the spout center, as shown in the diagram. The valve
bodies may be installed anywhere on the deck. Adjust the
dimensions as needed.
Determine the mounting hole locations for the spout and valves.
Refer to the roughing-in dimensions illustrated for proper
placement and diameter.
For a finished bath deck/rim less than 5/8″(16 mm) thick: Install
wood reinforcement to the underside of the deck/rim. The
combined thickness of the reinforcing material and the deck/rim
must not exceed 3″(76 mm).
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool
appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the
surface manufacturer’s instructions for proper cutting
procedures.
Ø 1-3/4"
(44 mm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
8"
(203 mm)
Min
5/8"
(16 mm)
Min
3"
(76 mm)
Max
5-5/8"
(143 mm)
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
5-3/4"
(146 mm)
10-1/16"
(256 mm)
1-1/2"
Max
4"
(102 mm)
1-1/2"
Max
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Prepare the Site (cont.)
NOTICE: Do not exceed 1-1/2″(38 mm) hole diameters for the
spout and valve body mounting holes. Maximum contact area is
necessary for a successful installation.
Carefully cut mounting holes for the spout and side valves.
Install or relocate the water supplies as needed.
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2. Install the Supply Tube
Insert the large O-ring into the large groove in the washer, and
the small O-ring in the small groove on the opposite side of the
washer.
With the large O-ring in the washer and facing down, position
the washer over the mounting hole. Carefully insert the supply
tube assembly through the washer and mounting hole.
Orient the tabs on the plate up. Slide the plate onto the supply
tube assembly from underneath until flush with the underside of
the deck/rim. Secure with the screws. Slide the flat washer onto
the supply tube assembly, then wrench tighten the nut.
Install the pipe plug (not shown) into the top of the supply tube.
Nut
Screw
Plate
Washer
Small O-Ring
Large O-Ring
Grooved Washer
Supply Tube
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3. Install the Valve Bodies
Measure the thickness of the finished deck. If the deck is less than
1-1/4″(32 mm), use a dished washer. If the deck is more than
1-1/4″(32 mm) thick, you may use or discard the dished washer.
Apply plumbers putty or sealant to the underside of a collar.
Partially thread two screws into a threaded ring as shown.
Assemble a threaded ring, washer, and dished washer (if used)
down one of the valve bodies as far as possible.
From underneath, insert the valve body through the mounting
hole.
From above, thread the collar onto the valve until it stops.
Lift up the valve body to expose the collar setscrew. Then tighten
the collar setscrew.
Repeat for the second valve body.
Valve Body
Dished Washer
Washer
Threaded Ring
Collar
Setscrew
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4. Cut the Tubing
If the tee is not attached to the spout tube, attach it now.
Measure the distance between the tee inlets and each valve body
outlet.
Cut the tubing to fit.
Pivot the valve bodies, and install the two pieces of tubing.
Confirm the tubes are cut to the correct lengths.
Valve Outlet
Tee
Tee Inlet
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5. Secure the Valves
Turn the threaded ring up each valve body until finger tight, then
use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the threaded ring
screws.
Clean away any excess plumbers putty from the deck.
Connect the hot and cold valve bodies to the appropriate water
supply lines.
Solder the connections.
Hot Solder
Cold
Screw
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6. Install the Handles
NOTE: Lever handles should be parallel to the bath rim when the
handles are in the OFF position. The handles should point toward
the bath when in the ON position.
Align a handle assembly onto the collar. Press down and turn the
bonnet to secure the handle assembly.
Repeat for the second handle.
Open and close the handles to confirm alignment and
unobstructed operation.
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7. Complete the Installation
Make sure the faucet valves are closed.
Open the water supplies to the faucet.
Check for leaks, and repair as needed.
Close the water supplies.
Remove the plug from the supply tube.
Press the O-ring into the groove in the underside of the
escutcheon.
Install the spout and escutcheon onto the supply tube.
Align the spout, and secure with the setscrew.
Press the plug button into the setscrew hole.
Turn the water supplies on.
Run water through the spout, and check for leaks.
Plug Button
Setscrew
O-Ring
Escutcheon
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