Kohler MasterShower K-8520 User manual

Installation Guide
Hotel Handshower and Slide Bar
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K-8520
088148-2-AC

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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Replace waste or supply tubing if necessary.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Drill and
Assorted Bits
Tape
Measure
Level Pencil Assorted
Screwdrivers
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1. Install the Wall Bracket
Install a 1/2″nipple, extending 9/16″(1.4 cm) from the finished
wall.
Apply thread sealant to the nipple.
Thread the escutcheon and wall elbow to the nipple.
Securely tighten with a sturdy screwdriver inserted into the
outlet.
Apply thread sealant to the wall elbow threads, and install a
vacuum breaker to the wall elbow.
Securely wrench tighten.
Finished Wall
Wall Elbow
Vacuum Breaker
Escutcheon
1/2" Nipple
9/16"
(1.4 cm)
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2. Install the Top Bracket
IMPORTANT! The slide bar must be mounted to stud framing
supports at both the top and bottom. Wall anchors will not support
the slide bar.
NOTE: This accessory should not be installed in the area 24″(61 cm)
to 48″(121.9 cm) from the floor (the critical support area as defined
in ASTM F446).
Separate the top cover and housing by pulling firmly.
Remove the ring.
Press the tab, and separate the housing from the bracket.
Position the bracket on the finished wall, and mark the top
location of the centermost slotted hole.
Drill a hole at the marked location.
NOTE: Do not use wall anchors.
Position the bracket against the finished wall, and loosely attach it
to the finished wall with the provided screw and washer.
Fit the housing over the bracket, and snap it into place.
Tab
Bracket
Top Housing
Ring
Top Cover
Bracket
Slotted Hole
Front View
Washer
Screw Top
Housing
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3. Install the Bottom Bracket
Press the bottom cover housing tab, and separate the housing
from the bracket.
Using a tape measure and level, make a pencil mark on the
finished wall exactly 22-3/4″(57.8 cm) down from the center of
the top bracket assembly.
Push the stop out of the bracket.
Center the bracket over the mark, and mark the top and bottom
hole locations.
For tile or solid surface materials, drill a hole at the marked
locations.
NOTE: Wall anchors are not required for this installation.
Attach the bracket to the finished wall with the screws and
washers provided.
Tighten securely.
Screw
Ring
Tab
Stop
Bracket
Soap Dish
Bottom
Housing
Bracket
Washer
Washer Screws
Front View
Top Hole
Bottom
Hole
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