Kohler K-45415 Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide
Handshower
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de
Mcorresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
Français, page “Français-1”
Español, página “Español-1”
K-10257, K-45415 K-14788, K-45203
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Tools and Materials
Important Information
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
NOTE: Plumbing codes may require a vacuum breaker be installed
in-line to handshowers. Please consult with local plumbing codes. If
a vacuum breaker is required, ensure that it is not installed between
the handshower high-pressure and interlock hoses.
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Installation
Run cold and hot water through the shower outlet to flush out
dirt and debris.
Insert the screen washer into the end of the inlet of the
handshower.
Thread the hose collar onto the inlet.
Thread the hose nut to the shower outlet.
Wrench tighten the hose nut to the shower outlet. Do not
overtighten.
Turn on the shower valve (not shown).
Check for leaks at each end of the handshower hose and the inlet
of the handshower. Make any adjustments as needed.
Turn off the shower valve.
Hose Collar
Screen Washer
Handshower
Hose
Hose Nut
Handshower
Inlet
To shower outlet.
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Using Your Handshower
Your handshower has two spray options, wide-coverage and utility
spray.
To change the spray of your handshower from wide-coverage to
utility spray, turn the handle until the sprayface aligns with the
nub on the handle.
Wide Coverage
Position
Turn the handle to
adjust spray.
Utility Spray
Position
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Cleaning the Nozzles
To dislodge debris and mineral build-up:
Run water through the handshower.
Firmly rub your finger back and forth across the spray nozzles on
the handshower face.
If this procedure fails to improve the performance of the
handshower, proceed to the ″Clean the Screen Washer″section of
this guide.
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Clean the Screen Washer
Remove the handshower from the shower hose.
Using a thin, flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry up the edge of
the screen washer.
Remove the screen washer. Do not attempt to remove the flow
control.
Clean the screen washer to dislodge debris and mineral build-up.
Reinstall the screen washer.
Reinstall the handshower to the shower hose.
Warranty
KOHLER
®
Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kohler Co. warrants its Faucets* manufactured after January 1, 1997, to
be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the
original consumer purchaser owns his or her home. If the Faucet
should leak or drip during normal use, Kohler Co. will, free of charge,
mail to the purchaser the cartridge necessary to put the Faucet in good
working condition. This warranty applies only to Kohler Faucets
installed in the United States of America, Canada or Mexico (″North
America″).
Kohler Co. also warrants all other aspects of the faucet or accessories
(″Faucet″)*, (except gold, non-Vibrant
®
, non-chrome finishes) to be free
of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use
for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home.
Shower Inlet
Screen Washer
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Warranty (cont.)
This warranty applies only to Kohler Faucets installed in North
America. If a defect is found in normal residential use, Kohler Co. will,
at its election, repair, provide a replacement part or product, or make
appropriate adjustment. Damage to a product caused by accident,
misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty. Improper care and
cleaning will void the warranty**. Proof of purchase (original sales
receipt) must be provided to Kohler Co. with all warranty claims.
Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges, installation, or other
incidental or consequential costs. In no event shall the liability of
Kohler Co. exceed the purchase price of the Faucet.
If the Faucet is used commercially or is installed outside of North
America, or if the finish is gold, non-Vibrant or a painted or powder
coated color finish, Kohler Co. warrants the Faucet to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date the
product is installed, under Kohler Co.’s standard one-year limited
warranty.
If you believe that you have a warranty claim, contact Kohler Co.,
either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or
E-tailer, or by writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Care Center, 444
Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044, USA. Please be sure to provide all
pertinent information regarding your claim, including a complete
description of the problem, the product, model number, color, finish,
the date the product was purchased and from whom the product was
purchased. Also include your original invoice. For other information,
or to obtain the name and address of the service and repair facility
nearest you, call 1-800-4-KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within the
USA and Canada, and 001-800-456-4537 from within Mexico, or visit
www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from within
Canada, or www.mx.kohler.com in Mexico.
KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER ARE PROVIDING THESE
WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KOHLER CO. AND/OR
SELLER DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states/provinces do not
allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of such damages, so these limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives the consumer
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from
state/province to state/province.
This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.
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Warranty (cont.)
*Trend
®
faucets, MasterShower
®
tower, BodySpa systems and
components; WaterHaven
®
tower, systems and components; Tripoint
®
faucets, Polished Gold, non-Vibrant and painted or powder coated
finishes, fittings; all items within the ″Fixture Related″section of the
Kohler Faucets Price Book, drains, Duostrainer
®
sink strainers,
soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie
®
Wireless Speaker; and faucets used in
commercial settings, and outside North America, are covered by
Kohler Co.’s one-year limited warranty.
**Never use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia, bleach,
acids, waxes, alcohol, solvents or other products not recommended for
chrome. This will void the warranty.
Warranty
For Mexico
KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all
accessories and components are complete in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on
the invoice or receipt.
1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its
authorized distributors.
2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and
corresponding warranty.
3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair
the defective product or provide a new replacement or an equivalent
model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the
product is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.
4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the
date the product is received.
5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as
additional protection, as it may substitute the warranty in the case that
there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.
EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:
1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the
instructions concerning use and operation set forth in the owner’s
manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations
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Warranty (cont.)
and warnings included are not observed.
2. When the product has been modified or dismantled partially or
totally; or has been used in a negligent fashion and as a consequence
has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or
hardware not authorized by Kohler Co.
3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster
such as fire or acts of God, including flooding, earthquake, or electric
storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can
exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-800-456-4537.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.
IMPORTER:
COMERCIALIZADORA INTERCERAMIC, S.A. DE C.V.
AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200, COL. MADERA 65
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060
R.F.C. CIN141022IE9
TEL: [phone]
IMPORTER:
GAMA MATERIALES Y ACEROS, SA DE CV
AVE LOS ANGELES NO. 1800
COL VALLE DEL NOGALAR, SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA
N.L. MEXICO
R.F.C. GMA901220U11
TEL: [phone]
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Guide d’installation et d’entretien
Douchette
Outils et matériel
Informations importantes
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
REMARQUE: Les codes de plomberie pourraient exiger
l’installation d’une soupape casse-vide en ligne sur les douchettes.
Consulter les codes de plomberie locaux. Si une soupape casse-vide
est nécessaire, s’assurer que celle-ci n’est pas installée entre les
tuyaux haute pression et de couplage de la douchette.
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