Kohler K-T10278 User manual

Installation Guide
Forté
Bath/Deck Mount Faucet
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K–T10278
1017937-2-A

Tools and Materials
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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 web site are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
Before You Begin
Deep rough-in kit #73444 allows an additional 1/2” (1.3cm) of tile
thickness.
Please read all instructions before you begin.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for damage.
Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to install.
Leave the protective sleeve on the spout supply tube until the spout
is installed. The spout has an O-ring sealing surface which may be
damaged if unprotected.
Provide an access panel to the valves from under the deck.
Installer-supplied copper tubing is to be 5/8” O.D. (1/2” nominal).
Install water hammer arrestors in the supply lines near the valves.
These instructions cover two methods of installation; installation on
finished deck or rim, and installation on rough (unfinished) deck.
Follow the sections that pertain to your particular installation.
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Before You Begin (cont.)
Instructions are given for installations with 8” (20.3cm) centers. For
wider installations, adjust all roughing-in dimensions and copper
tubing lengths accordingly.
Shut off the main water supply.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
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1. Prepare the Site
Install or relocate the water supplies as needed.
Protect the surfaces of the bath/deck during installation.
Ensure that holes drilled into the deck are not oversized. The spout
and valves require adequate base material strength and maximum
contact area with the deck.
Plaster guard diameters are approximately 1–5/8” (4.1cm) for the
valves and 7/8” (2.2cm) for the spout.
NOTE: Reinforcing material may be required if the deck or rim is
thin. Install before proceeding.
NOTE: For installations to be covered with tile, the tile thickness
must not exceed 1–1/4” (3.2cm).
RIM OR DECK MOUNT
INSTALLATION 7" (17.8cm)
6-3/4"
(17.1cm)
1-1/8" D. (2.9cm) 2-13/16" D.
(7.1cm)
ROUGH + FINISHED
DECK MOUNT INSTALLATION 2-3/8" D. (6cm)
TRADITIONAL 2-3/8" D. (6cm)
SCULPTED
7/8" D.
(2.2cm)
3" (7.6cm) 2-7/8" (7.3cm)
4-11/16"
(11.9cm) 4-5/8" (11.7cm)
2-1/8" (5.4cm) MAX.
ROUGH DECK
5" (12.7cm)
1/4" (6mm) TO
1-1/4" (3.2cm)
MAX. FINISHED
DECK
8" Min. (20.3CM)
5/8" O.D. (1.6cm)
SUPPLIED BY
INSTALLER
5/8" I.D.
(1.6cm)
1/4"
(6mm)
TO 2-1/8"
(5.4cm)
MAX.
RIM OR
DECK
MOUNT
1-13/16"
(4.6cm) 1-1/4" (3.2cm)
3/4" (1.9cm)
I.D.
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2. Installation on Finished Deck or Rim
NOTE: For installation on a rough (unfinished) deck, proceed to
Installation on Rough (Unfinished) Deck.
Use 1/2” nominal, 5/8” O.D. copper tubing. Cut two pieces of
tubing to a length of 2–7/8” (7.3cm). Cut one piece of tubing to a
length of 2–3/8” (6cm) for the spout supply.
IMPORTANT! Leave the protective sleeve on the spout supply tube
until the spout is installed to protect the O-ring sealing surface.
Install Spout Supply Tube
Slide a brass washer from the bottom of the spout supply tube over
the threads until the washer reaches the supply tube shoulder.
Insert the spout supply tube through the mounting hole from the
top of the deck/rim. Ensure that the flat portion of the washer faces
forward. The supply tube will be suspended by the washer.
From the bottom of the deck, slide the plate, with the tabs toward
the deck, and washer onto the spout supply tube. Secure with the
mounting nut.
Secure the plate to the deck with two wood screws.
Spout Supply Tube
Supply Tube Shoulder
Threaded Sleeve
Collar
1" (2.5cm)
1-13/16"
(4.6cm) From
Finished
Surface to Top
of Valve Stem
Brass Washer
Plate
Wood Screws
Washer
Nut
Valve Body
Solder
Cold
Supply
1/2" (1.3cm)
Tee
2-7/8" (7.3cm)
Copper Tubes
Solder
Solder
2-3/8" (6cm) Copper
Tube (Finished
Deck Or Bath Rim
Installation Only)
Rubber Washer
Fiber Washer
Mounting Nut
Hot Supply
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Installation on Finished Deck or Rim (cont.)
Install Valve Bodies
Thread one mounting nut, flange side up, followed by one fiber
washer and one rubber washer onto each valve body.
Insert the 2–7/8” (7.3cm) long copper tubes between the valve
bodies and the 1/2” tee. Insert the 2–3/8” (6cm) long copper tube
into the top of the tee.
Do not solder the connections at this time.
NOTE: The valve body marked “Cold” must be on the right side
when you are facing the front of the faucet.
Insert the valve bodies through the mounting holes from the bottom
of the deck/rim. Match the copper tube from the tee with the spout
supply tube. Hold in place.
Place a collar with the flange side up, onto each valve body. Thread
the collar down to at least 1” (2.5cm) from the top thread on the
valve body.
Install a threaded sleeve fully onto each valve body.
Thread each collar until it contacts the sleeve.
Tighten the mounting nuts on each valve body from underneath the
deck/rim.
Solder the copper tubes to the valve bodies, tee and spout supply
tube.
Ensure that the cold supply is on the right side.
Solder the hot and cold water tubes to the valve body inlets.
Proceed to Check Operation of Valves.
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3. Installation on Rough (Unfinished) Deck
Use 1/2” nominal, 5/8” O.D. copper tubing. Cut two pieces of
tubing to a length of 2–7/8” (7.3cm).
IMPORTANT! Leave the protective sleeve on the spout supply tube
until the spout is installed to protect the O-ring sealing surface.
Install Spout Supply Tube
Slide a brass washer from the bottom of the spout supply tube over
the threads until the washer reaches the supply tube shoulder.
Insert the spout supply tube through the mounting hole from the
top of the deck. Ensure that the flat portion of the washer faces
forward. The supply tube will be suspended by the washer.
Slide the plate, with the tabs toward the deck, and washer onto the
spout supply tube from the bottom. Secure with the mounting nut.
Secure the plate to the deck with the two wood screws.
Install Valve Bodies
Thread one mounting nut, flange side up, followed by one fiber
washer and one rubber washer onto each valve body.
Insert the 2–7/8” (7.3cm) long copper tubes between the valve
bodies and the 1/2” tee.
Spout Supply Tube
Supply Tube Shoulder
Threaded Sleeve
Collar
1" (2.5cm) Brass Washer
Plate
Wood Screws
Washer
Nut
Valve Body
Cold
Supply
1/2" (1.3cm)
Tee
2-7/8" (7.3cm)
Copper Tubes
Rubber Washer
Fiber Washer
Mounting Nut
Hot Supply
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Installation on Rough (Unfinished) Deck (cont.)
Do not solder the connections at this time.
NOTE: The valve body marked “Cold” must be on the right side
when you are facing the front of the faucet.
Insert the valve bodies through the mounting holes from the bottom
of the deck.
Place a collar with the flange side up, onto each valve body. Thread
the collar down to at least 1” (2.5cm) from the top thread on the
valve body.
Install a threaded sleeve fully onto each valve body.
Thread each collar until it contacts the sleeve.
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4. Complete Installation on Rough Deck
Set Valve Body Height
NOTE: Use one of the following two formulas to calculate the valve
body clearance required for the finish material at your site.
For tile that is less than 1” (2.5cm) thick, add 1–1/4” (3.2cm) to the
tile thickness. Example: Tile thickness is 3/4” + 1–1/4” = 2” (5cm) of
clearance required.
For tile that is between 1” (2.5cm) and 1–1/4” (3.2cm) thick, add
only 1” (2.5cm) to the tile thickness. Example: Tile thickness is
1–1/4” + 1” = 2–1/4” (5.7cm).
Adjust the threaded collar until the dimension from the top of the
sleeve to the top of the rough deck equals the clearance requirement
needed. Make a note of this dimension. You will use it again after
connecting the supply tube.
Connect Supply Tube
Measure the distance from the bottom of the spout supply tube to
the top of the tee.
Add 1” (2.5cm) to this measurement and cut a piece of copper
tubing to fit into the supply tube and tee port.
Fully loosen the threaded collars but do not remove them.
Cold
Supply
Solder Solder
Hot
Supply Tee
Solder
Copper
Tube
Top Of Sleeve
1-1/4" (3.2cm)
Nominal
2" (5cm)
Clearance
3/4"
(2cm)
Mounting
Nut
2-1/8"
(5.4cm)
Max.
Tile
Thickness
Threaded
Collar
Spout Supply Tube
Sleeve
Valve
Body
Rough
Deck
Measure
Distance
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Complete Installation on Rough Deck (cont.)
Pivot the valve bodies enough to remove the tee and two pieces of
tubing. If the valve body holes are smaller than recommended, it
may be necessary to remove the entire valve body assembly.
Install the tubing into the tee. Match the copper tube from the tee
with the spout supply tube.
Pivot the valve bodies onto the two pieces of copper tubing.
Do not solder at this time.
Reset Valve Body Height
Adjust the threaded collars until the dimension from the top of the
sleeve to the top of the rough deck equals the clearance requirement
calculated earlier.
Solder Connections
Tighten the mounting nuts on each valve body under the deck.
Solder the copper tubes to the valve bodies, tee and spout supply
tube.
Ensure that the cold supply is on the right side.
Solder the hot and cold water supply tubes to the valve body inlets.
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5. Check Operation of Valves
Thread a 3/8” pipe plug into the top of the spout supply tube.
Ensure that the valves are closed (cold — fully counterclockwise; hot
— fully clockwise).
Turn on the main water supply and check the complete installation
for leaks with the valves closed and open. Repair leaks as needed.
Close both valves and turn off the main water supply.
WARNING: Risk of personal injury.
Wrap a towel around the pipe plug to prevent water spray. Water
will purge from the supply tube when you remove the plug.
Carefully loosen the pipe plug to remove pressure.
Thread the pipe plug back into the spout supply tube. Leave the
pipe plug installed until the spout and handles are installed.
Install the cardboard plaster guards over both valves and the spout
supply tube. Leave in place until the spout and handles are
installed.
3/8" Pipe Plug
CLOSE
HOT
CLOSE
COLD
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6. Install Tile (If Applicable)
Verify that there will be a 1” (2.5cm) to 1–1/2” (3.8cm) distance from
the top of the sleeve to the top of the tile. If there is not, correct the
valve clearance as described earlier.
Install tile up to the plaster guards on the valves and the spout
supply tube.
NOTE: The final stem heights for both K-300 and K-301 valves are
1–13/16” (4.6cm) minimum to 2–5/16” (5.9cm) maximum from the
top of the valve to the top of the tile.
Sleeve
Tile
Rough
Deck
Threaded
Collar
Spout Supply Tube 1" (2.5cm) MIN.
1-1/2" (3.8cm) MAX.
1-13/16" (4.6cm) MIN.
2-5/16" (5.9cm) MAX.
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7. Install Spout
Wrap a towel around the pipe plug and carefully remove it.
Remove the plaster guard from the spout supply tube.
Cut off the spout supply tube 1–1/4” (3.2cm) above the rim, finished
deck or tile.
Ensure that all burrs are removed from the supply tube.
NOTE: If your installation is on a tile-covered rough deck, slide a
brass washer, flat side facing forward, onto the supply tube. The
brass washer is supplied with the spout. This washer is not needed
for rim/finished deck installations.
Loosen the setscrews in the sleeve. Use a twisting motion to install
the sleeve on the spout supply tube until it contacts the washer.
Align the sleeve so the setscrews are not facing directly forward or
backward and tighten the setscrews.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Use care when installing
the spout to prevent damage to the O-ring seal on the sleeve.
Install the spout onto the sleeve and carefully press down until the
spout base contacts the finished deck surface.
Align the spout and tighten the setscrew. If included, press the plug
button into the setscrew hole.
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8. Install Handles
NOTE: There are different handle styles available for this product.
Only the sculpted handle is shown. Installation of all handle styles
is identical.
Remove the plaster guards from the hot and cold valves.
Measure the distance from the top of the valve stem to the finished
surface.
For a valve stem height between 1–13/16” (4.6cm) and 2–1/8”
(5.4cm) use a brass spline adapter and screw. For a valve stem
height between 2–1/8” (5.4cm) and 2–5/16” (5.9cm) use a plastic
spline adapter.
If the brass spline adapter is required, attach using the screw
supplied. The plastic spline adapter slides on with no attachment.
Thread the handle onto the valve body. Ensure that the splines in
the handle and spline adapter are engaged.
Position the handle assemblies facing in opposite directions away
from the spout.
NOTE: The spline adapter allows fine adjustment of the handle
alignment. To adjust, unthread the handle and reposition the spline
adapter. Rethread the handle and check alignment. Repeat until
handle alignment is satisfactory.
Handle
Plumbers
Putty
Screw
Brass
Spline
Adapter
Valve
Stem
Height
Measurement
Plastic
Spline
Adapter
Valve Stem
Valve Body
Threaded
Sleeve
Finished
Surface
Hot Cold
Orientation Of Handles
In Off Position
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9. Complete the Installation
Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off.
Remove the aerator assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.
Turn on the hot and cold valves and run water through the spout to
remove debris. Check for leaks.
Turn off the hot and cold valves.
Remove any debris from the aerator and reinstall.
Aerator
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Guide d’Installation
Forté
Robinet sur baignoire ou sur plan de baignoire
Outils et matériaux
Merci d’avoir opté pour les produits de la Société Kohler
Nous apprécions votre engagement envers la qualité de Kohler.
Veuillez lire attentivement ce guide avant de commencer l’installation.
En cas de problèmes d’installation ou de fonctionnement, n’hesitez pas
à nous contacter. Nos numéros de téléphone et site web sont contenues
au plat verso. Merci encore d’avoir choisi des produits Kohler.
Avant de commencer
Le jeu d’installation profonde #73444 permet un épaisseur
additionnel de 1/2 po (1,3 cm) des carreaux.
Veuillez lire cette notice avant de commencer l’installation.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Avant l’installation, déballer le nouveau robinet et l’examiner
soigneusement pour déceler tout dommage. Remettre le robinet
dans l’emballage de protection en attendant de commencer
l’installation.
Laisser le manchon de protection sur le tuyau d’arrivée d’eau du
bec jusqu’à ce que le bec soit installé. Ce bec est doté d’une surface
qui assure l’étanchéité par joint torique et doit être protégée pour
éviter d’être endommagée.
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Avant de commencer (cont.)
Prévoir un panneau d’accès aux robinets, par le dessous du plan.
Le tube cuivre fourni par l’entrepreneur aura 5/8 po dia. ext. (1/2
po nominal).
Installer un antibélier dans l’arrivée d’eau, près des robinets.
Cette notice comprends deux méthodes d’installation : installation
sur plan fini ou rebord de baignoire et installation sur plan non fini.
Suivez les étapes qui s’appliquent particulièrement à votre
installation.
Ces directives de montage correspondent à un entr’axe de 8 po (20,3
cm). Si l’entr’axe dépasse 8 po (20,3 cm), modifier les dimensions
d’installation de la plomberie et les longueurs du tube cuivre en
conséquence.
Couper l’arrivée d’eau principale.
Kohler se réserve le droit d’apporter des modifications à la
conception des robinets sans avis, comme il est spécifié dans le
Catalogue des prix courants.
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1. Préparer le site
Installer ou déplacer les robinets d’arrêt au besoin.
Protéger les surfaces de la baignoire et du plan pendant
l’installation.
S’assurer de ne pas surdimentionner les trous sur le plan. Le bec et
les vannes nécessitent d’un support adéquat et d’un contact
maximale avec le plan.
Le diamètre des renforts de plâtre est d’environ 1–5/8 po (4 cm)
pour le robinet et de 7/8 po (2,2 cm) pour le bec.
REMARQUE : Prévoir un matériau de renfort si le rebord de
baignoire ou le plan de meuble est trop mince. Installer avant de
poursuivre.
REMARQUE : Pour des installations carrelées, l’épaisseur des tuiles
ne doit pas dépasser de 1–1/4 po (3,2 cm).
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2. Installation sur plan ou rebord fini
REMARQUE : Pour des installations sur un plan brut, se reporter à
la Section correspondante.
Utiliser du tube cuivre de 1/2 nominal, 5/8 po dia. ext. Couper
deux morceaux de tube de 2–7/8 (7,3 cm). Couper un morceau de
tube de 2–3/8 (6 cm), pour l’arrivée d’eau du bec.
IMPORTANT ! Laisser le manchon de protection sur le tuyau
d’arrivée d’eau du bec jusqu’à ce que le bec soit installé, pour
protéger la surface.
Installer le tube d’arrivée d’eau du bec
Glisser une rondelle en laiton sur le filetage du tube d’arrivée d’eau
du bec et contre l’épaulement du tube d’arrivée d’eau.
Insérer le tuyau d’arrivée d’eau au bec à travers l’orifice de fixation
à partir du dessus du plan ou du rebord de baignoire. S’assurer que
le plat de la rondelle soit orienté vers l’avant. Le tube d’arrivée
d’eau sera suspendu à l’aide d’une rondelle.
Poser la plaque par le dessous du plan, avec les languettes orientées
vers le plan, et la rondelle sur le tube de bec. Assujettir avec l’écrou
de fixation.
Assujettir la plaque au robinet au moyen de deux vis.
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Installation sur plan ou rebord fini (cont.)
Poser les corps de robinet
Visser un écrou d’assemblage, côté profilé vers le haut, suivi d’une
rondelle en fibre et d’une rondelle en caoutchouc, sur chaque corps
de robinet.
Loger les tubes cuivre de 2–7/8 po (7,3 cm) entre les corps de
robinet et le raccord en T de 1/2 po. Placer le tube en cuivre de
2–3/8 po (6 cm) dans l’orifice supérieur du raccord en T.
Ne pas souder à ce moment.
REMARQUE : Orienter le corps de robinet marqué “COLD” (froid)
de façon à ce qu’il soit sur la droite lorsque l’on se trouve devant le
robinet.
Introduire les corps des robinets par les trous de fixation à partir du
dessous du plan/rebord. Relier le tube en cuivre du raccord en Té
au tube d’arrivée d’eau de bec. Maintenir en place.
Poser un collier (épaulement vers le haut) sur chaque corps de
robinet. Visser sur au moins 1 po (2,5 cm) à partir du haut de
filetage du corps de robinet.
Installer un manchon fileté sur chaque corps de vanne.
Visser chaque collier jusqu’au contact du manchon.
Sous le plan/rebord de baignoire, serrer les écrous d’assemblage de
chaque corps de robinet.
Souder les tubes en cuivre aux corps de robinet, au raccord en Té et
au tube d’arrivée d’eau de bec.
S’assurer que l’arrivée d’eau froide soit sur la droite.
Souder les tuyaux d’arrivée d’eau chaude et d’eau froide aux corps
de robinet.
Vérifier le fonctionnement du robinet.
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