Kohler VINTAGE K-7158 User manual

Installation Guide
Bath Drain
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
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Mcorresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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K–7158, K-7159, K-7178
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Tools and Materials
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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you
encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
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.
If installing a new bath, install the drain before installing the
bath.
If the tubes are cut, remove any burrs.
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.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
drains without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Hacksaw or
Tubing Cutter
Plus:
• Trap
Pipe
Wrench Adjustable Wrench Flat Blade Screwdriver
Plumbers
Putty Thread Sealant
Tape
Phillips
Screwdriver
Pliers
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1. Install the Drain Ell
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant around the
underside of the strainer according to the 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.
Drain
Ell
Apply
plumbers
putty.
Strainer
Gasket Bath
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2. Install the Tubing
NOTE: The same steps apply to both above-the-floor and
below-the-floor installations, but the tee is aligned differently. Align
as shown in the illustration.
Slide a coupling nut, then gasket onto the overflow tube.
Slide a coupling nut, then 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.
Align the tubes and tighten the nuts.
Apply thread sealant to the threads on the tailpiece.
Insert the tailpiece into the trap inlet, with 1” (2.5 cm) to 2” (5.1
cm) inside the trap. The tailpiece may need to be cut for proper
fit.
Attach the tailpiece to the tee and tighten.
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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3. Install the Overflow Ell
Lubricate the two O-rings with the provided grease.
Slide the O-rings into the groove on the overflow ell.
Apply additional grease to the O-rings and surrounding tube.
Slide the overflow tube over the bottom end of the overflow ell.
Attach the gasket to the overflow ell.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the front side
of the gasket according the manufacturer’s instructions.
Center the gasket with the opening in the bath wall.
Gasket
Overflow Ell
Overflow Tube
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4. Tighten the Drain Ell
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not reposition the
drain ell after the strainer is tightened. Moving the drain ell may
damage the seal created when the strainer was tightened,
increasing the risk of leaking.
Tighten the drain ell securely by inserting pliers handles into the
top of the strainer.
Turn the strainer into the drain ell.
Remove any excess sealant.
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5. Install the Lift Rod and Stopper
Insert the lift rod assembly into the overflow ell.
Tighten the overflow hood to the overflow ell with the provided
screws.
If necessary, assemble the lever to the overflow hood with the
Phillips screw provided.
With the drain lever in the closed position, insert the stopper
assembly into the drain.
When the drain is opened, the stopper should rise approximately
3/8″(1 cm) above the strainer.
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6. Adjustments
If adjustment is required, remove the stopper assembly from the
drain and loosen the jam nut below the stopper.
Turn the nut counterclockwise to raise the stopper or clockwise to
lower the stopper.
Tighten the nut.
If sufficient clearance cannot be obtained by adjusting the stopper,
remove the lift rod assembly and loosen the locknut.
Rotate the turnbuckle counterclockwise to lengthen the lift rod or
clockwise to shorten the lift rod.
Tighten the locknut, reinstall the lift rod assembly and check the
clearance.
7. Complete the Installation
Make sure all connections are tight.
Open the drain.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.
Jam
Nut
Lift Toggle
Stopper
Spring
Locknut
Turnbuckle
Lift Rod
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Guide d’installation
Drain de baignoire
Outils et matériels
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d’avoir choisi la compagnie Kohler.
Avant de commencer
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Fermer les alimentations d’eau principales.
Examiner soigneusement les raccords pour en déceler tout
dommage avant l’installation.
Pour des installations de remplacement, retirer le revêtement du
mur autour de l’extrémité du drain de la baignoire puis retirer le
drain existant.
Scie à métaux
ou coupe tubes
Plus:
• Siphon
Clé à tuyau Clé à molette Tournevis à
lame plate
Mastic de
plombier Ruban d'étanchéité
pour filetage
Tournevis
cruciforme
Pinces
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Avant de commencer (cont.)
Si une nouvelle baignoire est installée, installer le drain avant
d’installer la baignoire.
Si les tubes sont coupés, retirer toute ébarbure.
Le coude de trop plein et les tubes de coude du drain peuvent
nécessiter d’être coupés pour un ajustage correct. Ajuster à sec ou
mesurer et les couper à la bonne longueur.
Kohler Co. se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes modifications au
design des drains et ceci sans préavis, comme spécifié dans le
catalogue des prix.
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