Kohler 78980T-DR User manual

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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. The dimension from the finished wall to the centerline of the valve decided by the trim selection.
2. An inline water filter must be used with this product.
3. Flush the water supply pipes thoroughly to remove debris.
4. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
5. Shut off the main water supply.
6. Do not remove the rubber protectors from the valve body until instructed to do so.
7. Check for leaks before covering the pipes, repairs as needed.
8. Inlet & outlet threads of valve are Rc1/2˝.
9. Please ensure only apply water pressure test on the product, and empty the air in pipe and faucet thoroughly
before the test. Please ensure test pressure below 0.8MPa(8bar) and test duration within 30 minutes.
10. All installations should comply with the relevant requirements of AS/NZS 3500.
HANDLE OPERATION
For 78980T-DR, lift diverter, turn clockwise until it stops for shower, turn counter-clockwise until it stops for bath
spout.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
78980T-DR 40MM Bath Shower Valve With Diverter
78981T-DR 40MM Shower Only Valve
78980T-DR 40MM Bath Shower Valve With Diverter
78981T-DR 40MM Shower Only Valve
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
78981T-DR
Rc1/2˝
Centerline of valve
Decided by trim selection
Ground
1220
Rc1/2˝
48 14
58
Rc1/2˝
2624
64
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SERVICE PARTS
**Color code must be specified when ordering
48694
3006991
3012353
1311226
78980T-DR:1293992**

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INSTALLATION
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.
Flush the water supply pipes thoroughly to remove debris
before installation. Shut off the main water supply. Determine
a suitable location on the wall to install the valve body.
Be sure the valve body(1) is in correct direction. During
installation, keep valve protectors(2) on valve body.
The Min. and Max. dimensions between the centerline of the
valve and the outside of the finished wall are decided by trim
selection.
NOTE: Ensure the valve is horizontal, and perpendicular to
the wall.
Supply enough tape or sealant to all connections. Connect
R1/2˝ hot and cold supplies, showerhead and bath pipings
to valve body. Connect hot supply to the end on the left.
Install temporary nipples for showerhead and bath spout.
During installation, keep valve protector on valve body.
1
2
2
1
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
115
Handspray or bath spout
Showerhead
Showerhead
Hot
Hot
Cold
Cold
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Rc1/2˝
Rc1/2˝
Rc1/2˝
Centerline of valve
Decided by trim selection
To ground 1220 (Dual shower faucet)
To fringe of bath 370 (Bath shower faucet)
64
Rc1/2˝14
36
51
25.5
36.5
78.5
148
65
65
55
55