Kohler K-T125 User manual

Installation Guide
Bath Faucet
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K–T125 K–T135
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Tools and Materials
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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
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encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
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Before You Begin
The valve is sold separately. Please read the instructions packed
with the valve for installation procedures.
Please read all instructions before you begin.
Shut off the main water supply.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Complete the finished deck material before installing.
Before installation, unpack the new faucet trim and inspect it for
damage. Return it to the carton until installation.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Adjustable
Wrench • Rag
Plus:
Tube Cutter
Tape
Measure
Hex
Wrench Assorted
Screwdrivers
File
Plumbers
Putty
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1. Remove the Pipe Plug
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Lines may be pressurized.
Do not lean over the pipe plug when turning or removing the
plug.
Make sure the valves are closed (cold = fully counterclockwise;
hot = fully clockwise).
Turn off the main water supply.
Wrap a rag around the pipe plug to prevent water spray.
IMPORTANT! Water may purge from the supply tube when you
remove the plug.
Carefully remove the pipe plug.
Pipe Plug
Close
Hot
Close
Cold
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2. Prepare for Spout installation
Remove the plaster guard from the spout supply tube.
Cut off the spout supply tube 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) above the rim,
finished deck, or tile.
Remove all burrs from the supply tube to prevent damage to the
O-ring seal.
NOTE: The washer is not needed for rim/finished deck installation.
If the installation includes a tile covered rough deck, slide the
washer, flat side facing forward, onto the supply tube.
Rough
Deck
Tile
Finish
1-1/4"
(3.2 cm)
Washer
Spout
Supply
Tube
Rough
Deck
Finished
Deck
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3. Install the Spout
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Use care when installing
the spout assembly to prevent damage to the O-ring seal.
IMPORTANT! Keep the spout supply tube clean above the finished
deck to avoid damage to the O-ring seal.
Loosen the setscrews in the sleeve.
Use a twisting motion to install the sleeve on the spout supply
tube until it contacts the deck or washer.
Align the sleeve with the setscrews offset from the center (not
facing directly forward or backward) of the supply tube.
Remove the setscrew from the back of the spout assembly.
Thread the collar all the way onto the spout assembly.
Slide the spout sleeve onto the spout assembly and thread the
escutcheon snug against the sleeve.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the escutcheon according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Position the spout on the sleeve, and carefully press down until
the spout contacts the finished deck.
Align the spout as desired and tighten the setscrew.
Thread the escutcheon down until it contacts the deck.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Setscrew
Setscrew
Sleeve Collar
Sleeve
Setscrew
Escutcheon
Apply
Plumbers
Putty.
O-Ring
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4. Install the Handles - Standard Style
All installations
Turn the valve to the closed position.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the bottom of
each escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s
instructions.
Position an escutcheon over each valve body.
Press a stem extension onto each valve stem.
Thread a bonnet onto each valve body until the escutcheon is
firmly in place.
Lever handle
Align and press a handle onto each stem extension and secure
with a screw.
Six-Prong Handle
Secure each stem extension with a screw.
Press a handle onto each stem extension.
Align the text on the ceramic buttons as desired.
Secure each handle with a setscrew.
Six-Prong
Handle
Setscrew
Screw
Stem
Extension
Valve Stem
Escutcheon
Valve Body
Bonnet
Stem
Extension
Lever
Handle
Screw
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5. Install Artist Edition Handles
All Installations
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the
bottom of the escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s
instructions.
Thread the escutcheon onto the valve body.
Place the ceramic bell over the escutcheon.
Tighten the bonnet nut with a wide blade screwdriver.
Lever Handle
Position a stem extension on each valve stem.
Align and press a handle onto the stem extension.
Secure with a screw.
Six Prong Handle
Install a stem extension on each valve stem with a screw.
Press a six-prong handle onto each stem extension.
Align the text on the ceramic buttons as desired.
Secure with a setscrew.
Oval Handle
Install a stem extension on each valve stem with a screw.
Six-Prong Handle
Screw
Screw
Screw
Stem
Extension
Stem
Extension
Stem
Extension
Stem
Ceramic Bell
O-Ring
Bonnet Nut
Valve Stem
Flathead Screw
Setscrew
Oval Handle
Ceramic Cap Lever
Handle
Setscrew
Escutcheon
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Install Artist Edition Handles (cont.)
Place a ceramic cap into each oval handle and secure them from
underneath with a flathead screw.
Press each oval handle onto a stem extension with the artwork
oriented as desired.
Tighten the flathead screws to secure.
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6. Complete the Installation
Turn off the water (hot = clockwise, cold = counterclockwise).
Remove the aerator assembly.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.
Turn on the hot and cold valves and run water through the spout
to remove debris. Check for leaks.
Turn off the hot and cold valves.
Reinstall the aerator assembly.
Spout
Aerator
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Guide d’installation
Robinet de baignoire
Outils et matériels
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commencer l’installation. Ne pas hésiter à nous contacter en cas de
problème d’installation ou de fonctionnement. Nos numéros de
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d’avoir choisi la compagnie Kohler.
Avant de commencer
La valve est vendue séparément. Veuillez s’il vous plaît lire les
instructions d’installation emballées avec la valve.
Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant de commencer.
Couper l’alimentation d’eau principale.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Compléter le matériau du comptoir fini avant d’installer.
Avant l’installation, déballer la garniture du nouveau robinet et
l’examiner pour en déceler tout dommage. Remettre le robinet
dans l’emballage jusqu’à l’installation.
Cléà
molette • Chiffon
Plus:
Coupe-tubes
Mètre
ruban
Clé
hexagonale Tournevis
assortis
Lime
Mastic de
plombier
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