Kohler Loure T97330-4-CP User manual

Installation Instructions
Floor-Mount Bath Faucet
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Tools and Materials
Important Information
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Do not use the bath
filler as a grab bar or support bar when entering or exiting
the bath. The bath filler is not designed to support weight.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the O-rings on the bottom of the
faucet, keep the faucet vertical and use care when installing the
faucet.
NOTE: A minimum operating pressure of 45 psi (310 kPa) is
required for proper operation. If a pressure of less than 45 psi (310
kPa) is present, contact a plumber or choose another faucet.
For use with automatic compensating valves rated at 1.6 gal/min
(6.1 l/min) or less.
Follow all local plumbing and building codes.
Turn OFF the water supply.
A drill bit is provided for installation to wood support. Use an
appropriate drill bit for other materials.
The dimensions given assume the spout and bath are mounted on
the same surface. Adjust the dimensions accordingly if the spout
and bath are mounted on different surfaces.
If this product is installed with an overflowing bath, the outer rim
of the bath should slightly overlap the 2x4 framing.
Installer supplied copper tubing must be 5/8″OD (1/2″
Nominal).
Carefully review this document and any appropriate rough-in
sheets. Design the bath enclosure accordingly.
Sealant Tape
Plus:
• 3/16" Masonry Bit (for concrete installation)
• Conventional Woodworking Tools
• Plumbing Tools and Materials
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Important Information (cont.)
The appearance of your faucet may differ from the illustrations in
this guide. The instructions still apply.
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1. Prepare the Site
IMPORTANT! 2x6 lumber is NOT adequate for this application.
Finished
Wall
7-7/8"
(200 mm)
Min
Finished
Floor
2-3/4"
(70 mm)
Min
Bath
Base
Centerline
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Top of the
Finished Floor
2-3/8"
(60 mm) Min
3-3/16"
(81mm) Max
Wood Support
Floor Joist

Prepare the Site (cont.)
NOTICE: Adequate floor support is required. The wood support
must be a minimum of 2″(51 mm) thick by 6″(152 mm) wide. 2x6
lumber is NOT adequate for this application.
NOTE: Concrete can be used as the floor support.
Plan out the bath filler placement based on the dimensions above.
Cut a hole in the subfloor large enough to install the wood support
between two floor joists.
Secure the wood support between 2-3/8″ (60 mm) to 3-3/16″ (81 mm)
below the top of the finished floor.
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2. Spout Orientation
NOTE: Verify correct spout orientation before securing the base to
the wooden support.
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Orient the base with the cold supply side notch placed in the
direction shown.
If possible, dry fit the faucet to the base using the screws and
washers. Orient the spout to the inside of the bath.
If your faucet is not available at this time, make sure the base is
positioned so the faucet will properly run water into the bath.
Mark the mounting hole locations on the wooden support.
Mark the orientation of the base and where the notch is
positioned on the wooden support.
Top View
Bath
Hot
Pencil
Wall
Cold
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3. Install the Base
If attached, remove the faucet from the base.
Drill 1-1/2″(380 mm) deep holes with a 3/16″drill bit (provided)
using the marked locations as the center point.
If using concrete as the floor support, drill 1-1/2″(380 mm) deep
holes with a 3/16″masonry bit (not provided).
Realign the base to the position you marked. Make sure the cold
supply side notch is in the correct orientation.
Secure the base to the support with the screws and washers
provided.
Verify the base is level and tighten the screws.
Floor
Joist
Wood
Support
3/16"
Mounting
Hole
Base
Washer
Screw
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4. Connect the Supplies
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Apply sealant tape on the ½″ NPT hot and cold supply pipes and
thread into the base.
Insert the plugs into the base.
Turn ON the water supply and check for leaks.
Turn OFF the water supply.
Secure the guard onto the base with the screws provided.
Notch
Guard
Screw
Hot Supply
Base
Plug
Cold Supply
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5. Install the Finished Floor
Finish the floor leaving a 3-1/2″(89 mm) by 2-1/2″(64 mm) hole
for the guard.
Cut the guard so it is flush with the finished flooring.
Guard
Finished Floor
3-1/2" (89 mm)
2-1/2"
(64 mm)
Fit the finished floor
between the
Min and Max lines.
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6. Install the Faucet
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the O-rings on the bottom of the
faucet, keep the faucet vertical and use care when installing the
faucet.
Make sure the water is turned off.
Relieve the water pressure.
Remove the plugs from the base.
Remove the rubber protector (not shown) from the faucet.
Place the faucet onto the base and insert the screws and washers
provided through the flange.
Tighten the screws using the hex wrench provided.
Slide the escutcheon down onto the floor, covering the base.
Escutcheon
Screw
Washer
Flange
Base
Plug
Hex
Wrench
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