Kohler K-7223 User manual

Installation Guide
Bath Drain
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K-7223
1054248-2-B

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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Turn off the main water supplies.
Carefully inspect the fittings for damage before installing.
For replacement installations, remove the wall covering from the
drain end of the bath and remove the existing drain.
Hacksaw or
Tubing Cutter
Plumbers Putty
Plus:
• Trap
• Emery Paper
• Lubricant
• Silicone Sealant (Optional)
Sealant Tape
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Before You Begin (cont.)
The drain tee is reversible for above-the-floor or through-the-floor
installations.
If installing a new bath, install the drain before installing the
bath.
This drain is for use with the K-1166 overflowing bath.
The overflow ell and drain ell tubes may need to be cut for
proper fit. Dry fit or measure and cut them to the proper length.
If cutting is needed, remove any burrs from the tubes.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
drains without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
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1. Prepare the Site
NOTE: For freestanding bath installations: Use the cut-out template
provided with your bath to assist you. For drop-in bath
installations: Refer to the roughing-in dimensions illustrated.
Mark the drain location on the subfloor.
Using a hacksaw, cut the marked drain location in the subfloor.
Install the P-trap.
Install the finished floor material on the subfloor.
17-1/8" (43.5 cm)
19-7/8" (50.5 cm)
21-3/16"
(53.8 cm)
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2. Install the Drain Ell
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant around the
underside of the strainer according to the putty manufacturer’s
instructions.
Set the gasket between the drain ell and the underside of the
bath.
Thread the strainer into the drain ell until snug. Do not fully
tighten at this time.
Strainer
Gasket
Bath
Stopper
Drain Ell
Apply plumbers putty.
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3. Install the Overflow Ell
Using lubricant (not provided), lubricate the two O-rings on the
overflow ell.
Slide the O-rings into the grooves on the overflow ell.
Apply additional lubricant to the O-rings and the area
surrounding the O-rings.
Slide the overflow tube over the bottom end of the overflow ell.
Attach the washer to the overflow ell.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the front side
of the washer according the putty manufacturer’s instructions.
Align the overflow ell with the overflow hole in the bath.
Thread the lock ring on the overflow ell until hand-tight.
Gasket
Overflow Ell
Lock Ring
Overflow
Tube
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4. Assemble the Drain
NOTE: The same steps apply to both above-the-floor and
through-the-floor installations, but the tee is aligned differently.
Align as shown in the illustration.
Slide a coupling nut, then a gasket onto the overflow tube.
Slide a coupling nut, then a gasket onto the drain ell.
Align the overflow tube and drain ell with the tee. Align the tee
following the illustration for your style of installation.
Insert the tubes completely into the tee. If necessary cut the
overflow tube to the correct length. Remove any burrs.
Align the tubes and tighten the coupling nuts.
Apply thread sealant to the threads on the tailpiece.
Insert the tailpiece 1” (2.5 cm) to 2” (5.1 cm) inside the trap inlet.
The tailpiece may need to be cut for proper fit.
Insert the tailpiece into the tee, then tighten with a pipe wrench.
Tee
Tailpiece
Overflow Tube
Gasket
Gasket
Coupling Nuts
Through-the-Floor Installations
Drain Ell
Tee
Tailpiece
Gasket
Gasket
Overflow Tube
Coupling Nuts
Drain Ell
Above-the-Floor Installations
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5. Tighten the Drain Ell
WARNING: Risk of property damage. Do not reposition the
drain ell after the strainer body is tightened. Moving the
drain ell may damage the seal created when the strainer is
tightened, increasing the risk of leaking.
Insert pliers handles into the top of the strainer.
Turn the handles to securely tighten the strainer into the drain ell.
Remove any excess sealant.
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6. Install the Overflow Hood
Ensure the length from the eye to end of the spring is 17-3/4″
(45.1 cm). To adjust the length: Loosen the nut on the rod, adjust
the rod, then retighten the nut.
NOTE: In order for the drain to function properly, assemble the lift
rod with the crank at the 8 o’clock position as illustrated.
Slide the lift rod eye and washer onto the crank, as illustrated.
Secure the lift rod eye and washer with the cotter pin.
Using a pliers, close the cotter pin.
NOTE: If the handle is not pre-assembled to the overflow hood,
secure the handle to the overflow hood with the provided screw at
this time.
Angle the lift rod assembly to the side, as illustrated, then insert
it into the overflow of the bath.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the overflow hood to the
overflow ell with the screws provided.
NOTE: If the overflow hood will be exposed to high volumes of
direct water spray, apply silicone sealant around the overflow hood.
This will create a watertight seal.
Overflow Hood
Overflow Hood
Screws Cotter Pin
Lift Rod Eye
Lift Rod
Assembly
17-3/4"
(45.1 cm)
Handle
Rod
Nut
Brass
Washer
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7. Complete the Installation
Install the drain linkage with the drain stopper and nut at least
half way down the threaded rod. The distance between the
underside of the stopper and the bath surface should be 1/2″(1.3
cm).
Adjustment
Remove the stopper from the threaded rod.
Remove the drain stopper, then loosen the nut on the threaded
rod. To raise the drain stopper, turn the nut counterclockwise. To
lower the drain stopper, turn the nut clockwise.
Reinstall the stopper onto the threaded rod.
Toggle the overflow hood handle to ensure the stopper moves up
and down at the distance of 1/2″(1.3 cm). Repeat the adjustment
procedure, if necessary.
Checkout
Make sure all connections are tight.
Close the overflow hood handle, then fill the bath with water and
check for leaks.
Check for leaks. Repair as needed.
1/2"
(1.3 cm)
Drain Stopper
Nut
Threaded
Rod
Flange
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