Kohler Clearflo K-7160 User manual

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TOUSE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourselfwiththerequiredtools,materials,andinstallation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your
particular installation. This will help you avoid costly
mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all
operating and safety instructions.
All information in these instructions is based onthe 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.
NOTES
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Inspect waste and supply tubing; replace if
necessary.
If you are installing a new bath, install the drain
before installing the bath. Refer to the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Adjustable pop-up drain has removable parts.
Drain “T” is reversible for vertical or horizontal
drainage.
K-7166 and K-7166M is for Seawall 6’ (1.5m)
bath or whirlpool and 14” (35.6cm) Mayflower
bath.
TOOLSREQUIRED
Assorted screwdrivers
Adjustable or open end wrench
Pipe wrenches
Pliers
Plumbers putty
ROUGHING-IN
Fig. #1
2-7/8” (7.3cm)
3” (7.6cm)
1-1/2” N.P.S.
1-1/2” O.D.
7” (17.8cm)
17” (43.2cm) BATH =
14-3/4” (37.5cm)
24” (61cm) BATH =
21-1/2” (54.6cm)
2-7/8” (7.3cm)
3” (7.6cm)
1-1/2” N.P.S.
1-1/2” O.D.
7” (17.8cm)
14” (35.6cm) BATH =
11-1/2” (29.2cm)
16” (40.6cm) BATH =
14” (35.6cm)
K-7160 K-7161
K-7161M
K-7160M

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INSTALLATION
Apply a ring of plumbersputty or other sealantaround the
underside of the strainer according to the putty
manufacturer’s instructions. Position the flat gasket
between the drain ell and the bottom of the bath. Turn the
strainer into the drain ell.
Fig. #2
Drain Ell
Gasket
Strainer
Bath
Apply Plumbers Putty
Tighten the drain ell securely by inserting pliers handles
into the top of the strainer, as shown. Make sure thedrain
elltube isfacingthefront ofthebath. Removeanyexcess
sealant.
Fig. #3
Attachthegaskettotheoverflowell,asshown.Makesure
the tapered end of the gasket is facing up.
Lubricate the O-rings on the overflow ell, and insert the
overflow ell into the tube. Align the overflow ell with the
overflow hole in the bath.
Fig. #4
Overflow Ell
Gasket
Tube
From inside the bath, assemble hold down plate to
overflow ell with screws provided. Tighten all screws.
Fig. #5
Hold Down Plate

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FOR BELOW FLOOR INSTALLATIONS: Assemble the
nut and gasket on the drain ell, and the nut and cone
washeronthetube.Alignthepartswiththetee,asshown.
Insert the tubes completely into the tee. Align and tighten
the nuts.
Attach the tailpiece to the tee, and tighten. The tailpiece
may need to be cut for proper fit. The tailpiece should fit
inside the trap 1” (2.5cm) to 2” (5.1cm). Install the bath
according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Make sure the drain tailpiece fits properly into the trap.
Fig. #6
Tube
Nuts
Drain Ell Tee
Gasket
Cone
Washer
FOR ABOVE FLOOR INSTALLATIONS: Assemble the
nut and gasket on the drain ell, and the nut and cone
washeronthetube.Alignthepartswiththetee,asshown.
Insert the tubes completely into the tee. Align and tighten
the nuts.
Attach the tailpiece to the tee, and tighten. The tailpiece
may need to be cut for proper fit. The tailpiece should fit
inside the trap 1” (2.5cm) to 2” (5.1cm). Install the bath
according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Make sure the drain tailpiece fits properly into the trap.
Fig. #7
Tube
Nuts
Drain Ell Tee
Gasket
Cone
Washer
MULTIPLE LIFT ROD MODELS: Choose the lift rod that
extendsmostcloselytothenecessarylength.Positionthe
lift rod assembly directly on the drain stopper. Adjust the
assembly length so the eye of the lift rod is centered over
either top hole of the overflow ell. Refer to the illustration.
Insert the lift rod assembly into the overflow ell. Tighten
the overflow hood to the overflow ell with the two screws
provided.
NOTE: For installations where the overflow hood will be
exposed to high volumes of direct water spray, apply
silicone sealant around the overflow hood. Fig. #8
Top Holes
ATTACHED LIFT ROD ASSEMBLY MODELS: Position
the lift rod assembly directly on the drain stopper. Adjust
the assembly length so the alignment ribs of theoverflow
hood line up with the top edge of the overflow hole in the
bath. Refer to the illustration.
Insert the lift rod assembly into the overflow ell. Tighten
the overflow hood to the overflow ell with the two screws
provided.
NOTE: For installations where the overflow hood will be
exposed to high volumes of direct water spray, apply
silicone sealant around the overflow hood. Fig. #9
Alignment
Ribs
Overflow
Hole

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Assemble the handle to the overflow hood with the screw
provided. It may be necessary to adjust the handle to the
desired position.
Fig. #10
Handle
Overflow
Hood
Insert the drain stopper into the drain ell.
Fig. #11
The drain stopper should rise approximately 3/8” (1cm)
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Fig. #12
Nut
Stopper
Toggle
If sufficientclearancecannot beobtainedby adjustingthe
stopper, remove the lift rod assembly. Loosen the screw,
and slide the adjusting block up on the adjusting rail to
increase the clearance, or down to decrease the
clearance. Tighten the screw, and insert the lift rod
assembly back into the overflow ell.
Fig. #13
Lift Rod
Assembly
Screw
Adjusting Block
Adjusting Rail