Kohler K-12183 User manual

Installation Guide
Single-Control Lavatory Faucet
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K-12183
1011034-2-F

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.
If possible, install this faucet to the lavatory 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.
Adjustable Wrench Plumbers Putty Sealant Tape
1011034-2-F 2 Kohler Co.

1. Install the Faucet
Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the
escutcheon according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Feed the faucet supply inlets through the faucet hole of the
lavatory, then position the faucet. Slide the bracket and washer
over the stud and tighten the nut to secure.
Apply
Plumbers
Putty
Supply Inlet
Stud
Bracket
Nut
Washer
Lavatory
Escutcheon
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2. Install the Drain
If present, remove the protective plastic cap from the drain and
discard.
Remove the nut, washer, and gasket from the drain body.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the
underside of the flange according to the sealant manufacturer’s
instructions.
For drains with metal stoppers: Close the drain and rotate the
drain body until the logo is positioned horizontally.
Insert the drain into the drain hole and press into place.
Slide the gasket (tapered side up) onto the drain body.
Slide the washer over the threads on the drain body.
Thread the nut up the drain body until snug against the
underside of the lavatory. Use care not to rotate the drain while
tightening the nut.
Using a wrench, tighten the nut.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Connect the P-trap to the drain body.
Washer
Flange
Drain Body
Nut
Tapered Gasket
Thick Tapered Gasket
(for thin-walled vessel style
lavatory installations)
1011034-2-F 4 Kohler Co.

3. Connect the Supplies
CAUTION: Risk of restricted water flow and product
damage. Use extreme care when bending the supplies to
avoid kinking.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not overtighten the
connections.
If the lavatory is not installed, install it at this time. Follow the
lavatory manufacturer’s instructions.
For Mexico only installations: Install the adapter.
Connect the supply tubes to the faucet supplies and supply stops.
(Left is hot - right is cold.)
Tighten the connections with an adjustable wrench.
Supply Stop
Supply Inlet
Adapter
(Mexico only)
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4. Installation Checkout
Connect the tailpiece and P-trap.
Make sure all connections are tight.
Remove the aerator by turning it counterclockwise.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Make any
adjustments as needed.
Turn the faucet handle to the cold side and open to the ″ON″
position. Run cold water through spout for about a minute to
remove any debris.
With water still running, rotate the faucet handle to the ″HOT″
side. Continue running water through the spout for about one
minute and then turn off.
Rinse any debris from the aerator and reinstall.
Aerator
1011034-2-F 6 Kohler Co.

5. Optional Temperature Limiting Adjustment
NOTE: Prior to adjustment, make sure the handle is in the
maximum hot position.
Remove the cap, handle and bonnet.
Turn on the water to the maximum hot water temperature by
pushing the valve stem up, and turning it fully clockwise.
Use a pencil or marker to mark the current position of the
temperature stop tab (top edge) on the mounting nut. Lift both
the indexer and the top disc just enough to clear the splines and
to allow rotation.
NOTE: Each indexer notch is an average 9.5°F (5.3°C) change in
temperature.
Turn the indexer, top disc, and valve stem counterclockwise until
you achieve the desired temperature.
Reinstall the indexer and top disc to the valve. Make sure the top
disc is snapped fully into the indexer.
Turn off the water, and reinstall the bonnet, handle and cap.
Mounting
Nut
Top Disc
Splines
Stop Tab
Bonnet
Handle
Screw
Cap
Valve Stem
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Guide d’installation
Robinet de lavabo mono-contrôle
Outils et matériels
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.
Si possible, installer le robinet au lavabo avant d’installer ce
dernier.
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.
Clé à molette Ruban
d'étanchéité
pour filets
Mastic de
plombier
Kohler Co. Français-1 1011034-2-F

1. Installer le robinet
Appliquer du mastic de plombier ou un produit d’étanchéité
semblable au-dessous de l’applique selon les instructions du
fabricant.
Alimenter les entrées d’alimentation du robinet dans l’orifice du
robinet du lavabo, puis positionner proprement le robinet. Glisser
le support et la rondelle sur le montant et bien visser l’écrou pour
sécuriser.
Appliquer
du mastic de
plomberie
Entrée
d'alimentation
Montant
Support
Écrou
Rondelle
Lavabo
Applique
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2. Installer le drain
Si présent, retirer le capuchon de protection en plastique du drain
et jeter.
Retirer l’écrou, la rondelle et le joint d’étanchéité du corps du
drain.
Appliquer du mastic d’étanchéité ou un produit semblable sur le
dessous de la bride selon les instructions du fabricant.
Pour des drains avec arrêts métalliques: Fermer le drain et
pivoter le corps de celui-ci jusqu’à ce que le logo soit horizontal.
Insérer le drain dans son orifice et presser pour mettre en place.
Glisser le joint (côté biseauté vers le haut) sur le corps du drain.
Glisser la rondelle sur les filetages du corps du drain.
Visser l’écrou sur le corps du drain jusqu’à ce qu’il soit contre la
base du lavabo. Faire attention de ne pas pivoter le drain en
serrant l’écrou.
Utiliser une clé pour serrer l’écrou.
Retirer tout excédent de mastic de plombier ou de joint
d’étanchéité.
Connecter le siphon en P au corps du drain.
Bride
Joint biseauté
Rondelle Écrou
Corps du drain
Joint biseauté épais
(pour installations de
lavabo avec vasque
à parois fines)
1011034-2-F Français-3 Kohler Co.