Kohler 17493W-CP User manual

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IMPORTANT
INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF THE
CUSTOMER AND MUST BE RETAINED WITH THE PRODUCT
FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL PURPOSES.
Installation and User Guide
Flipside Handshower and Showerhead
MODEL NUMBERS
Important! Please quote the above model number(s) when ordering spares
17493W-CP, 15996W-CP
17493W-CP 15996W-CP

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INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Make sure that the showerhead is installed by a competent installer.
3. Beforeinstallationcarefullyinspectthenewxtureforanysignsofdamage.
4. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of products without
notice.
5. Observe all the local plumbing and building codes and standards.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handshower may differ slightly from the one shown, but the installation method is
the same.
1. Runwaterthroughtheshoweroutlettoushoutanydirtanddebris.
2. Tighten the handshower onto the hose until hand tight. Do not overtighten.
3. Install the hose onto the shower outlet.
4. Use a suitable spanner to tighten the hose onto the shower outlet. Do not
overtighten.
Install the Handshower
Handshower
Handshower Hose
To Shower Outlet
Inlet

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Complete the Installation
1. Turn on the shower valve (not shown).
2. Check for leaks. Make adjustments as required.
3. Rotate the handshower face to verify smooth operation of the spray options.
4. Turn off the shower valve.
Install the Showerhead
1. Apply PTFE tape over the threaded end of the shower arm. Do not use
paste.
2 Turnonthewaterandallowwatertoowthroughtheshowerarmtoushout
any dirt and debris.
3. Turn off the water.
4. Tighten the showerhead onto the shower arm until hand tight.
5. Use a suitable spanner to tighten the showerhead onto the shower arm. Do
not overtighten.
Apply thread sealant tape
Make sure that the
‘KOHLER’ logo is
at the top
Elbow
Supply Pipe
Apply thread sealant tape
Shower Arm

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OPERATION
Rotate the head of the handshower to change the spray pattern
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Rotate the face of the showerhead to change the spray pattern.
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