Kohler K-377 User manual

Installation Guide
Kitchen Sink Faucets
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K-12345M)
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K-377, K-378 K-677, K-678
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Tools and Materials
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encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and web site are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supplies.
Carefully inspect waste and supply tubing for any sign of
damage and replace if necessary.
For new installations, assemble the faucet on the sink before
installing the sink.
Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for
damage. Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to
install it.
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 Pencil Assorted
Screwdrivers Thread
Sealant
Pliers Assorted Hex
Wrenches Pipe
Wrench Tube Cutter
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1. Spout/Handspray Installation
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the spout base according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Thread the nut and washer to the bottom of the shank.
Insert the shank from the bottom of the sink.
Thread the spout to the bottom of the shank, then loosen the
spout 1/8 of a turn.
Tighten the nut and washer to secure the shank to the sink.
Slide the provided gasket to the spray holder.
Slide the spray holder through the mounting hole from above.
Securely hand tighten the nut to the shank from under the sink.
Insert the handspray hose through the spray holder.
Attach the hose to the shank tee using thread sealant.
Spout
Base
Handspray
Spray Holder
Gasket
Mounting Hole
Nut
Shank
Shank Tee
Handspray Hose
Nut
Washer
Sink
Spout
Apply plumbers putty.
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2. Valve Body/Tee Installation
Apply thread sealant to the coupling nut threads of the flexible
hoses.
Thread the flexible hoses to the valve body outlets. Do not
overtighten.
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 mounting holes from the top of
the sink. Make sure the hot valve body is installed in the
left-hand hole and the cold valve body is installed in the
right-hand hole.
Install a washer and nut to the bottom of the valve bodies.
Align the valve bodies so the copper tubing faces the outside.
Wrench tighten the nuts.
Remove any excess plumbers putty.
Connect and tighten the hoses to the shank tee.
Coupling
Nut Flexible
Hose
Shank Tee
Apply
plumbers
putty.
Nut
Washer
Escutcheon
Valve Body
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3. Supply Installation
NOTE: If the sink is not installed, install it at this time. Be sure to
follow all instructions packed with the sink.
Slide the coupling nuts and ferrules onto the supply tubes.
Secure the supply tubes and valve body inlets with coupling nuts.
Carefully insert the supply tubes into the valve body inlets and
shut-off valve outlets (if used).
Position the round end of the supply tube squarely to the valve
inlet and supply stop. Tighten all coupling nuts.
4. Installation Checkout
Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off. Hot is clockwise
close and cold is counterclockwise close.
Turn on the hot and cold water supplies. Check for leaks.
Turn on the hot and cold water supplies.
Remove the aerator by turning it counterclockwise.
Turn on the hot and cold faucet handles for one minute to flush
debris from the faucet.
Close the hot and cold water handles.
Reattach the aerator by turning it clockwise until hand tight.
Water Supply
Tube
Faucet Supply
Hose
Nut
Inlet
Supply Stop
Washer
Aerator Chamber Assembly
Aerator Body
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