Kohler K-116 User manual

Installation Guide
Widespread Lavatory Faucets
K-116, K-432, K-454,
K-6813, K-7304, K-7435,
K-8211, K-8212, K-10269,
K-10272, K-10273, K-10577,
K-10578, K-11076, K-11551,
K-12265, K-15261, K-15265,
K-15816
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de
Mcorresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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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 website are listed on
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Carefully inspect the waste and supply tubing for any sign of
damage.
Replace waste or supply tubing if necessary.
For new installations, install the faucet before installing the
lavatory.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Assorted
Screwdrivers Adjustable
Wrench
Plumbers Putty Sealant Tape
Heavy Duty Pipe
Sealant with Teflon
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1. Spout Installation
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the spout or putty ring (if supplied) according to the putty
manufacturer’s instructions.
Locate the center hole and insert the spout.
NOTE: For a thin-walled lavatory (such as stainless steel), slide the
washer and nut onto the spout shank. Securely tighten the nut with
a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Slide the metal washer and nut onto the spout shank.
Position the metal washer so the second hole lines up with the
drain lift rod hole on the back of the spout.
Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Apply plumbers
putty.
Putty Ring
(if included)
Metal
Washer
Nut
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2. Handle Valve Installation
NOTE: The valve body marked ″COLD″(with blue lettered tape
attached to the tube) should be installed to the right of the faucet.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the escutcheons according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Insert the valve bodies into the proper mounting holes.
Install a washer and a nut onto the underside of each valve body.
Rotate each valve body until the copper tubing faces toward the
outside of the lavatory.
While holding the valve bodies in place, securely tighten the
locknuts with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Handle
Escutcheon
Apply plumbers
putty.
Valve Body
Copper
Tube
Nut
Washer
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3. Supply Tee and Hose Installation
Insert the plastic gasket and the rubber washer into the supply
tee.
Thread the supply tee onto the spout shank until hand-tight.
Ensure that the arms of the supply tee are aligned to face the left
and right sides of the lavatory.
Thread a flexible hose onto each handle valve outlet. Securely
tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Connect the flexible hoses to the supply tee. Do not use thread
sealant. To avoid kinking the hoses, loop them.
Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Hose
O-Ring
End Body Outlet
End Body
Supply Tee
Flexible Hose
Gasket
Rubber Washer
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4. Install the Drain
Remove the plastic cap from the drain assembly.
Remove the stopper from the flange.
Remove the flange from the drain body.
Thread the body nut down the drain body.
Slide the seal down to the body nut.
From underneath the lavatory, insert the drain body through the
drain hole.
Apply plumbers putty to the underside of the flange.
Thread the flange onto the top of the drain body.
Thread the body nut up the drain body until the seal is
compressed against the underside of the lavatory.
Wipe away any excess plumbers putty from around the flange.
Remove the rod nut from the drain body.
Remove the clip from the rod.
Body Nut
Stopper
Stopper Bolt
Plastic Cap
Lift Rod
Flange
Drain Body
Tailpiece
Seal
Rod
Clip
Rod Nut
Link
Thumbscrew
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Install the Drain (cont.)
Insert the short end of the rod into the seal hole and under the
stopper. Loosely secure in place with the rod nut.
Push the rod down to open the drain.
Insert the stopper into the drain assembly.
Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts approximately 3/8″(1
cm) when opened. To adjust, hold the stopper bolt and turn the
stopper counterclockwise to raise and clockwise to lower.
Reinstall the stopper.
For Vandal-Resistant Installations: Remove the rod nut. While
the stopper is in place, insert the end of the rod through the hole
in the stopper bolt. Secure the rod with the rod nut.
For All Other Installations: Tighten the rod nut to secure the rod.
Identify the best hole in the link to allow full operation of the rod
and the lift rod.
Align the link hole with the rod and slide the clip and the link
onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing the back of the lavatory.
To move the link to the proper position, squeeze the clip and
slide it along the rod.
Align the link with the faucet lift rod and push the lift rod
through the hole in the link. If required, loosen the thumbscrew
on the link.
Verify that the lift rod knob rests on the escutcheon when the
drain is in the full open position.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the lift rod position.
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5. Supply Connections
Install the lavatory using the lavatory manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the supply tubes to the handle valve inlets, and to the
supply stops. Left is hot and right is cold.
Tighten all connections.
Supply
Tube
Valve
Inlet
Shut-off
Valve
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6. Installation Checkout
Connect the tailpiece and P-trap (as needed).
Ensure that all connections are tight.
Remove the aerator by turning it counterclockwise.
Open the drain.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Adjust as
needed.
Open both hot and cold valves and run water through the spout
for about a minute to remove debris. Check for leaks. Turn the
faucet off.
Remove any debris from the aerator and reinstall.
Spout
Aerator
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Guide d’installation
Robinets de lavabo à large entraxe
Outils et matériels
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Avant de commencer
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Couper l’alimentation d’eau principale.
Vérifier avec soin si les tubes d’évacuation ou d’alimentation
d’eau sont endommagés.
Replacer les tubes d’alimentation ou d’évacuation si nécessaire.
Pour les nouvelles installations, installer le robinet avant
d’installer le lavabo.
Kohler Co. se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes modifications au
design des robinets et ceci sans préavis, comme spécifié dans le
catalogue des prix.
Tournevis assortis Clé à molette
Mastic de plomberie Ruban d'étanchéité
pour filetage
Pâte d'étanchéité pour
tuyaux au Téflon
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