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)
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Mcorresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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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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