Kohler K-14402 User manual

Installation Guide
Single-Control Lavatory Faucet
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K-14402 K-14404
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encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Inspect the supply tubing for damage. Replace as necessary.
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 Thread Sealant Plumbers Putty
Hex
Wrench
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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 studs and tighten the nuts securely to the mounting
studs.
Nut
Bracket
Lavatory
Stud
Supply Inlet
Washer
Escutcheon
Nut
Bracket
Washer
Apply Plumbers
Putty.
Stud
Supply Inlet
Escutcheon
Apply Plumbers
Putty.
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2. Connect the Supplies
If the lavatory is not installed, install it at this time. Follow the
lavatory manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the supply tubes to the supply stops. (Left is hot - right
is cold.)
Wrench-tighten all connections.
Supply
Stop
Supply
Hose
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3. Install the Drain - Style A
Disassemble the drain components.
Remove the protective material from the flange.
Wrap the bottom 2/3 of the flange threads with three layers of
sealant tape.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the flange according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.
Insert the flange into the lavatory drain hole.
Assemble the gasket (tapered side up) and washer to the flange
and partially thread the nut to the flange. Do not fully tighten the
nut at this time.
Install the body washer and drain body with the seal hole facing
the back of the lavatory and tighten.
Ensure the seal hole is facing the back of the lavatory and fully
tighten the nut. Use care to avoid scratching the finish.
Apply
Plumbers
Putty.
Body
Washer
Body
Seal Hole
Gasket
Nut
Washer
Flange
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4. Complete the Drain Installation-Style A
Insert the stopper into the flange.
Remove the body nut from the seal hole.
Insert the short end of the rod into the seal hole and under the
stopper. Loosely secure in place with the body nut.
Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts approximately 3/8″(1
cm) when opened. To adjust, loosen the stopper nut and shorten
or lengthen the stopper as needed.
Tighten the stopper nut.
Hand tighten the body nut.
Apply three layers of sealant tape plus a small bead of pipe
sealant to the tailpiece threads.
Thread the tailpiece to the body and hand tighten securely.
Slide the rod through one end of the clip and the appropriate
hole in the link. The thumbscrew should face toward the back of
the lavatory.
Run the rod through the other end of the clip.
Clip
Link
Thumbscrew
Rod
Apply Thread
Sealant.
Stopper Nut
Tailpiece
Body Nut
Seal Hole
Rod Body
Stopper
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Complete the Drain Installation-Style A (cont.)
If needed, move the link for adjustments. Squeeze the clip and
slide it along the rod.
Push the rod down to the open position.
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5. Adjust the Drain Link - Style A
Identify the best hole in the link to allow full operation of the
drain rod and the lift rod.
Align the link hole with the drain rod and slide the clip and the
link onto the drain 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.
If not already down, push the drain rod down to the open drain
position.
If required, loosen the thumbscrew on the link.
Align the link with the faucet lift rod and push the lift rod
through the hole in the link.
Ensure that the drain knob is at the bottom of the slot in the back
of the faucet.
With both the drain knob and the drain rod fully down, tighten
the thumbscrew on the lift rod.
Test operation of the drain knob.
Clip
Link
Thumbscrew
Drain Knob
Faucet Body
Lift Rod
Drain Rod
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6. Install the Drain - Style B
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Never pull on the drain
cap to open the drain. Press and release the drain cap once to
close it. Press and release it again to open it.
Remove the seal from the body.
Apply a 1/2″(1.3 cm) diameter ring of plumbers putty or other
sealant around the underside of the body according to the putty
manufacturer’s instructions.
Insert the body into the fixture drain hole.
Attach the rubber washer (tapered side up) to the body.
Install the flat washer over the threads of the body.
Partially thread the nut onto the body. Do not tighten at this time.
Orient the ″KOHLER″logo as desired. Adjustment is not possible
after final assembly.
Wrench-tighten the nut.
Apply sealant tape to the top of the tailpiece threads before
screwing it into the body.
Connect the tailpiece to the body.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Rubber Washer
Lavatory
Tailpiece
Nut
Body
Flat Washer
Apply plumbers
putty.
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7. Installation Checkout
Connect the drain tailpiece into the P-trap.
Ensure all connections are tight.
Remove the aerator and remove any debris.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Repair as
needed.
Lift and rotate the faucet handle to the full hot position, then the
full cold position. Run water through the spout for about one
minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks and repair as
needed.
Push the lever handle down to close the water supplies, then
reinstall the aerator.
Aerator
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