Kohler 12969T-B User manual

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12969T-B 12970T-B Straight Shower Column With Showerhead
HANDLE OPERATION
Turn the diverter handle counter-clockwise, the back connector of the diverter works; turn it clockwise, showerhead
works.
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
All information is based on the 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.
Please leave these instructions for the consumer. They contain important information.
NOTES:
1. Shut off the water supplies to the fitting.
2. Inspect the supply tubing for damage. Replace as necessary.
3. Observe local plumbing codes.
4. Recommended minimum working pressures is 0.2MPa(2bar).
5. The highest working pressure for showerhead is 0.5MPa(5bar). If it exceeds 0.5MPa(5bar), a pressure reducer
is needed. The highest water and environment temperature is 60°C. Please keep handspray, showerhead and the
shower arm away from heater, or it may become damaged and cause injury to the user.
Finished Floor
1070~1270
900~1100
784
68
34
Ø139
400
G1/2˝ G1/2˝
1070~1270
931~1131
784
68
34
Ø203
400
G1/2˝ G1/2˝
Recommended height
1000~1100
Recommended height
1000~1100
12969T-B 12970T-B
G1/2˝
G1/2˝
500

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INSTALLATION
How To Install The Shower Column
Select a location in vertical wall to install shower column according to
rough-in dimensions.
Drill the lower hole as anchors(1) diameter and lower base(3-1) position
in the finished wall(NOTE: The arrow in the base is upward). Press
anchors into the hole, secure the base by the screw(2).
Rehearse the slide bar kit(4) installation for the upper base(3-2) mounting
location determination. Slide the tube joint(5) onto the slide bar kit, and
connect them to the base(NOTE: The arrow in the base is upward).
Install the screws(7) into the tube joint with the hex wrench(6), and
tighten them.
Place the slide bar and the body against the finished wall. Connect the
lower base and the diverter body kit(8). Position and tighten them by hex
wrench. Mark the hole of upper base(3-2) with a pencil. Uninstall the slide
bar kit and tube joint.(NOTE: Don’t lose the screws.)
Drill holes on the mark. Press the anchors into the holes. Secure the
upper base(3-2) by the screws. Install the tube joint(5) to the base(3-2)
and tighten them by screws. Reinstall the slide bar kit with escutcheons
(9) to the bases. Tighten the screws with the hex wrench. Screw the
escutcheons with the bases until against the finished wall.
Install the tube kit(10) into the slide bar kit. Install the nut(11) onto the
tube kit with soft cloth between internal hole of the nut and the tube kit.
Then screw the nut onto the slide bar kit with strap wrench or soft cloth
between the nut and regular wrench.
Connect the hose(12) with washers(13) between the mixer water supply
and the connector(14). The connector(15) will be used for handspray
connection.
12969T-B 12970T-B Straight Shower Column With Showerhead
SERVICE PARTS
**Color code must be specified when ordering
12970T-B:1149326**
870992
1196610
1196607**
832751
832751
1061576
1196621**
1196628
1183267**
1109471**
1046290
1121285
1196609**
1196622**
1196610
832751
870921
870921
1121294**
12969T-B:1122927**
1061576
1196621**
77420
1030624
1196627**
1111667**
880010
12
7
3-2
9
1
2
7
3-1
9
8
15 14
11
10
5
6
4
12
13
13
How To Install The Showerhead
T urn the diverter handle to showerhead(19) work, run hot and cold water
for about one minute to remove any debris before the showerhead is
installed.
Tighten the showerhead onto the tube kit outlet(16) with strap wrench.
For 12969T-B, before installation, take out the washer(17) and install
the
regulator(18) into the showerhead inlet if needed, then reinstall the
washer as shown.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
All Finishes: Clean the finish with mild soap and warm water. Wipe entire surface completely dry with clean soft
cloth. Many cleaners may contain chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, toilet cleaner etc. which could adversely
affect the finish and are not recommended for cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents on Kohler faucets and fittings.
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