Kohler K-73078 Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide
Diverter Bath Faucet with Remote Valve
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K-73078
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not install the bath
faucet in an area where it may inadvertently be used for
support by the bather.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool
appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the
surface manufacturer’s instructions for the proper cutting
procedures.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supply.
Protect the surface of the bath deck/rim during installation.
Kohler Co. recommends installing a Sioux Chief 652-AD vacuum
breaker arrestor (or equivalent) close to the outlet of the remote
valve. This will reduce cavitation and water hammer when the
valve or diverter is activated. Visit Sioux Chief’s website at
www.siouxchief.com for technical and installation information.
Plumbers
Putty
5/8" OD Copper
Tubing (1/2" Nominal)
Rags
Solder
Plus:
Cutting Tools
Wood Reinforcement (Optional)
Vacuum
Breaker
Arrestor
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Roughing-In
1. Prepare the Site
NOTE: To simplify future servicing, install an access panel to reach
the plumbing.
NOTICE: The remote valve may be installed anywhere on the deck.
To allow adequate clearance for handle rotation, provide a minimum
distance of 5-3/4″(146 mm) from the center of the spout to the
center of the valve.
Determine the mounting hole locations for the spout diverter and
remote valve. Refer to the roughing-in dimensions illustrated for
proper placement and diameters.
For a finished bath deck/rim less than 5/8″(16 mm) thick: Install
wood reinforcement to the underside of the deck/rim. The
combined thickness of the reinforcing material and the deck/rim
must not exceed 3″(76 mm).
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool
appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the
surface manufacturer’s instructions for proper cutting
procedures.
1-11/16"
(43 mm)
9-3/16"
(233 mm)
5-13/16"
(148 mm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
Min
3"
(76 mm)
Max
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
6-1/2"
(165 mm)
1-1/8"
(28 mm)
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
5-3/4"
(146 mm)
Min
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
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Prepare the Site (cont.)
NOTICE: Do not exceed 1-1/2″(38 mm) hole diameters for the
spout diverter and the remote valve mounting holes. Maximum
contact area is necessary for a successful installation.
Carefully cut mounting holes for the spout diverter and remote
valve.
Install or relocate the water supplies as needed.
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2. Install the Remote Valve
Insert the O-ring into the groove in the underside of the
escutcheon.
Slide the escutcheon onto the remote valve.
Insert the remote valve assembly through the mounting hole.
Slide the plate onto the remote valve, then wrench tighten the
three nuts to secure the remote valve.
Escutcheon
O-Ring
Nut
Plate
Remote Valve
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3. Install the Spout
NOTICE: The brass collar with O-ring included in the hardware
bag is not needed for this installation. Please discard the brass collar
with O-ring.
Insert the remaining O-ring into the groove in the underside of
the escutcheon.
Thread the nut all the way down the diverter valve.
Insert the diverter valve into the mounting hole from underneath.
Thread the escutcheon down the diverter valve until it stops.
Wrench tighten the nut to secure the diverter valve.
Use a needle-nose pliers to lift and hold the diverter tube. Then
thread the lift rod into the diverter tube.
Ensure that the setscrew does not protrude beyond the inside
wall of the spout. Back the setscrew out if needed.
IMPORTANT! Do not bend the lift rod during spout installation.
Position the spout over the lift rod, and slide it down onto the
diverter valve.
Tighten the setscrew.
Insert the plug button into the setscrew hole.
Setscrew
Plug Button
Lift Rod
Diverter
Tube
Nut
Diverter Valve
O-Ring
Escutcheon
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4. Install the Lift Knob
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the lift knob setscrews.
Press the lift knob connector down onto the lift rod. Tighten the
two setscrews.
Fit the lift knob onto the lift rod connector. Tighten the two
setscrews.
Lift Rod Setscrew Lift Knob
Setscrew
Lift Knob
Connector
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5. Connect the Plumbing
NOTE: The illustration shown is a suggested plumbing connection
method. Actual plumbing connections will vary by site.
Verify that the spout, diverter valve, and remote valve are
properly positioned and secured.
Cut and assemble the copper tubing and connections to fit the
installation layout.
Install a vacuum breaker arrestor near the diverter valve inlet.
Follow the vacuum breaker arrestor manufacturer’s instructions.
Solder the connections.
Use thread sealant tape, and securely wrench tighten a cap to the
open inlet port of the diverter valve.
Vacuum Breaker
Arrestor
Cap
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6. Install the Hose Guide
Thread the hose guide escutcheon onto the shank.
Insert the hose guide assembly and gasket into the mounting
hole.
Slide the washer and spacer up the shank from underneath.
Thread the nut up the hose guide, and securely wrench tighten.
Hose Guide
Escutcheon
Gasket
Shank
Washer
Spacer
Nut
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7. Install the Handshower
Run cold and hot water through the shower outlet to flush out
dirt and debris.
Insert the screen washer into the outlet end of the elbow, and
thread the elbow onto the handshower. Adjust the position of the
elbow as needed so the installed handshower will lean over the
bath rim.
Fit a rubber gasket into the tapered end of the handshower hose,
and securely handtighten the handshower hose to the elbow.
Fit a rubber gasket into the handshower hose, and securely hand
tighten the handshower hose to the high-pressure hose.
Feed the hoses into the hose guide.
Fit a rubber gasket into the end of the high-pressure hose, and
securely wrench tighten the high-pressure hose to the spout
diverter.
Screen Washer
Nut
Inlet
To spout diverter.
Elbow
High-Pressure
Hose
Handshower Hose
Rubber
Gasket
Rubber Gasket
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8. Complete the Installation
Turn on the water supplies.
Check for leaks at all connections. Repair as needed.
Turn the remote valve handle to the ON position.
Check for leaks at all connections. Repair as needed.
Activate the handshower. Check for leaks at the connections.
Tighten the connections as needed.
Turn off the water, and check that the lift knob drops back to its
original position.
Turn on the water, and verify that water is only flowing from the
spout.
Care and Cleaning
For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your
KOHLER product:
Lift Knob
Handshower
Check for leaks.
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
•Use a mild detergent such as liquid dishwashing soap and warm
water for cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may scratch
or dull the surface.
•Carefully read the cleaner product label to ensure the cleaner is
safe for use on the material.
•Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area
before applying to the entire surface.
•Do not allow cleaners to sit or soak on the surface.
•Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately
after cleaner application. Rinse and dry any overspray that lands
on nearby surfaces.
•Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive
material such as a brush or scouring pad to clean surfaces.
For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit
www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care & Cleaning information, call
1-800-456-4537.
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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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Clean 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 elbow.
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 elbow.
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, S.A. DE C.V.
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
Robinet de baignoire à inverseur avec vanne
à distance
Outils et matériel
Avant de commencer
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de blessures. Ne pas installer le
robinet de baignoire dans un endroit où la personne dans le
bain peut s’y appuyer par inadvertance.
ATTENTION: Risque de dommages matériels. Choisir un
outil de coupe adapté à la surface du plateau/rebord à
découper. Se reporter aux instructions du fabricant de la
surface pour les procédures de découpage appropriées.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Fermer l’arrivée d’eau.
Protéger la surface du plateau/rebord de la baignoire durant
l’installation.
Kohler Co. recommande d’installer un dispositif d’arrêt casse-vide
Sioux Chief 652-AD (ou un dispositif équivalent) à proximité de
la sortie de la vanne à distance. Ceci réduira les cavitations et les
coups de bélier lors de l’activation de la vanne ou de l’inverseur.
Consulter le site Web de Sioux Chief à www.siouxchief.com pour
obtenir des informations techniques et d’installation.
Mastic de
plombier
Tubulure cuivre de dia.
ext. 5/8" (1/2" nominal)
Chiffons
Brasure
Plus:
Outils de découpes
Renfort en bois (optionnel)
Dispositif
d'arrêt
casse-vide
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Raccordement
1. Préparer le site
REMARQUE: Pour simplifier les interventions ultérieures, prévoir
un panneau d’accès à la plomberie.
AVIS: La vanne à distance peut être installée n’importe où sur le
plateau. Pour permettre un dégagement adéquat pour la rotation de
la poignée, fournir une distance minimum de 5-3/4″(146 mm) entre
le centre du bec et le centre de la vanne.
Déterminer les emplacements des trous de montage pour
l’inverseur du bec et la vanne à distance. Se reporter aux
dimensions de raccordement illustrées pour le positionnement et
les diamètres adéquats.
Plateau/rebord de baignoire fini de moins de 5/8″(16 mm)
d’épaisseur : Installer un renfort en bois sur le dessous du
plateau/rebord. L’épaisseur combinée du matériau de renfort et
du plateau/rebord ne doit pas dépasser 3″(76 mm).
ATTENTION: Risque de dommages matériels. Choisir un
outil de coupe adapté à la surface du plateau/rebord à
découper. Se reporter aux instructions du fabricant de la
1-11/16"
(43 mm)
9-3/16"
(233 mm)
5-13/16"
(148 mm)
5/8"
(16 mm)
Min
3"
(76 mm)
Max
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
6-1/2"
(165 mm)
1-1/8"
(28 mm)
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
5-3/4"
(146 mm)
Min
Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max
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