KOHLER K-9660-PB Installation Guide
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1. Cold water temperature 59 F 15 C If the actual water supply conditions differ significantly from those listed you may need to re calibrate the valve 116637 2 BC 6 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A NOTE Do not turn the thermostatic mixing valve stem at this time Turning the mixing valve stem will change the factory calibration setting Turn the water on for several minutes then position a thermometer in the water stream If the existing water supply conditions match the factory conditions the water temperature should be close to 104 F 40 C If the water temperature is not close to 104 F 40 C remove and discard the plaster guard if it is still attached Slowly rotate the thermostatic mixing valve stem until the water temperature is aconstant 104 F 40 C The white mark on the limit stop should be in line with the black mark on the mixing valve body If necessary carefully pry the limit stop off the valve cartridge with a thin blade and re install it so the white mark faces upward as required The limit stop must be correctly positioned to ensure trim Black Mark on Mixing Valve Body White Mark on Limit Stop Valve Stem Limit Stop fit Fig 7 Do not turn the thermostatic mixing valve stem after you adjust the temperature setting until you have installed the mixing handle trim INSTALL MIXING VALVE TRIM ALL Adhesie MODELS Remove and discard the plaster guar2. Factory calibrated inlet conditions are Hot and cold water pressure 43 1 2 psi 3 05 kg cm2 Hot water supply temperature 149 F 65 C Cold water supply temperature 59 F 15 C If inlet conditions differ from those used during factory calibration it may be necessary to re calibrate the valve after installation The installer must check the mixed flow temperature after installation and adjust the valve as needed according to the instructions This valve complies with ASME A112 181M ASSE 1016 and CSA B125 The valve is listed with ASSE CSA and IAPMO UPC 116637 2 BC Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A ROUGHING IN K 400 K WITH K T9494 7 6 1 8 D LID 15 6cm e s 2 3 1 16 een eee 7 8cm 1 9 16 4cm MIN a 2 1 4 5 7cm MAX I 4 13 16 12 2cm Fig 1 ROUGHING IN K 401 K WITH K T9493 4 OR K T9493 7 TRIM ae 2 3 16 5 6cm oe f s 2 1 8 3 1 8 h ve 7 9cm 7 1 2 s 19 1cm D A LEVER 2 3 16 WY Tr 5 6cm 1 7 8 D 1 9 16 4cm MIN 2 1 4 3 3 4 ROUND 5 7cm MAX 9 661 4 13 16 12 2cm Fig 2 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 3 116637 2 BC 2 COMPOSITE LA
3. knob Fit the uninstalled grip ring into the second groove in the volume control knob For Lever Handle Install the O ring into the groove in the volume control knob For All Handles Press the cap onto the volume control knob so the cap detent is in line with the High indicator graphic on the volume control knob Rotate Counterclockwise Lever Handle Volume Control Round Handle lt Volume Control Knob Off Indicator Graphic High Indicator Graphic 116637 2 BC Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A COMPLETE TRIM INSTALLATION ALL MODELS Press the mixing valve knob onto the mixing valve stem so the knob button and 104 mark face upward toward the escutcheon detent as shown Verify that the knob does not rotate counterclockwise Do not press the knob button Turn on the water for a few minutes to allow the temperature to moderate Then use a thermometer to check the water temperature The water temperature should be 104 F 40 C If the water temperature is 104 F 40 C press the knob button and rotate the knob fully counterclockwise so the 120 mark faces upward Check the water temperature again It should now be 120 F 49 C Turn the knob clockwise so the 104 mark is upward Again check the water temperature to make sure it is still 104 F 40 C Turn off the water If the water temperature does not match the temperature indicated on the k
4. KOHLER THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE TRIM K T9493 K T9494 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE FOR THE CONSUMER AN WARNING Risk of scalding or other severe injury Before completing installation the installer must set the maximum water temperature setting of this valve to minimize the risks associated with scalding hazards according to ASTM F 444 The installer is responsible for installing the valve and adjusting the maximum water temperature of this thermostatic valve according to instructions This valve meets or exceeds ANSI A112 18 1M ASSE 1016 and CSA B125 If you do not understand any of the installation or temperature adjustment instructions in this document in the United States please contact our Customer Service Department at 1 800 4 KOHLER Outside the U S please contact your distributor IMPORTANT Please fill in the blanks below and on the valve label Then insert these instructions into the plastic bag included with the valve package and attach the plastic bag to the valve handle for the owner s reference THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN PRESET BY OF TO ENSURE A SAFE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE ANY CHANGE IN THE SETTING MAY RAISE THE DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE LIMIT CONSIDERED SAFE AND LEAD TO SCALDS DATE A CAUTION Risk of scalding hazard This device A CAUTION Risk of product damage This valve has been calibrated at the factory to ensure a safe contai
5. YOUT K 400 Thermostatic Mixer and K T9494 Trim K 403 Volume Control and K T9472 Trim K 9663 Twin Ell For use with Bath Showerhead Diverter Spout From Volume Bath Spout with Diverter Controlled Supply Fixed Showerhead or Handshower K 9660 Vacuum Breaker for use with Handshower Bath Spout K 405 3 Way Transfer Valve and K T9474 Trim Pressure Loop with Bodysprays K 401 Thermostatic Mixer with Volume Control and K T9493 Trim Showerhead k 116637 2 BC 4 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 3 INSTALLATION CONSTRUCT FRAMING AND INSTALL ROUGH PLUMBING Determine the desired location for the valve according to the rough in information on Page 3 and construct suitable stud and support framing Use 3 4 nominal copper tubing and fittings throughout this installation Smaller diameter piping upstream or downstream of the valve will reduce the performance of the valve INSTALL VALVE Flush the hot and cold water supply lines to remove any Cold Water debris Supply Line A CAUTION Risk of product damage This valve contains plastic and rubber components Do not apply excessive heat to the valve body when you make solder connections Do not apply flux or acids directly to the valve as damage to the seals and plastic components may result Do not apply petroleum based lubricants to the valve components as damage m
6. a safe maximum water temperature Any variance in settings or water inlet conditions from those used during factory calibration may raise the discharge temperature above the safe limit and may present a scalding hazard Volume Control Shut off Valve Cold Water Supply Line K 400 Turn on the water supply lines to the valve and ppy check for leaks Run water through the mixing valve and all showers and the spout and check the system for leakage Turn off the water K 401 Remove the plaster guard Do not turn the thermostatic mixing valve stem until you have installed the handle trim Turn on the water supply lines to the valve and check for Hot Water leaks Run water through the mixing valve and all showers Supply Line and the spout and check the system for leakage Use the volume control shut off valve top control to control the water flow to the shower outlet Turn off the water Reinstall the plaster guard Fig 6 Complete the finished wall ADJUST TEMPERATURE SETTINGS This valve has been calibrated at the factory to provide 104 F 40 C water at the mixing valve s first stop position The maximum temperature limit stop has been adjusted so the maximum water temperature will not exceed 120 F 49 C NOTE The listed water temperature settings are based upon the following factory conditions e Hot and cold water pressure 43 5 psi 3 05 kg cm2 Hot water temperature 149 F 65 C
7. ay result Use thread sealant and connectthe 3 4 hot and cold wa ter supply lines to the valve inlet ports Install water ham mer arrestors in the supply lines The inlet ports are marked HOT and COLD and must be connected to the correct water supply lines to ensure proper valve func tion Make sure the integral volume control shut off valve on the K 401 is on top Connect the water outlet lines to the valve ports Use a 3 4 plug for any unused outlet port Hot Water Supply Line Hot Water Supply Line Cold Water Supply Line The plaster guard is attached to the face of the mixing ang ee valve with two screws Do not remove the plaster guard Finished Wall until instructed Use the plaster guard to determine the PI depth of the valve in the wall and to trace the cut out line Fe in the wall material The finished wall surface must be within the MIN MAX depth shown on the plaster guard x Secure the water supply piping to the support framing CO Ps 11 16 H 1 7cm Ui 1 9 16 2 1 4 4cm 5 7cm Fig 5 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 5 116637 2 BC A CAUTION Risk of scalding hazard Do notturn the thermostatic mixing valve stem after you adjust the temperature setting until you installthe mixing handle trim This device has been calibrated at the factory to ensure
8. d if it is still in place Thread the collar s to the valve and hand tighten Verify that each trim seal is correctly installed in an escutcheon hole The seal s should be installed so the flat side faces outward and the tapered side in Remove the backing from the adhesive gasket material Starting at the escutcheon drain opening carefully apply the gasket material around the back edge surface of the escutcheon Trim away any excess gasket material so the escutcheon drain opening is not blocked Carefully slip the escutcheon over the collar s and against the finished wall Position the escutcheon so the Kohler logo is to the top Secure the escutcheon to the valve with two screws NOTE For the K 400 mixing valve proceed to Fig 10 Complete Trim Installation All Models Finished Wall oe Adhesive Gasket Collar Gasket K T9493 x Escutcheon Screw S K T9494 Escutcheon Drain Opening Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 116637 2 BC INSTALL VOLUME CONTROL TRIM K 401 VALVE Rotate the volume control valve stem fully counterclock wise Press the volume control knob onto the volume control valve stem so the Off indicator graphic smallest line is to the top toward the top escutcheon detent as shown Secure the volume control knob to the valve stem with the screw For Round Handle Carefully install the thin O ring into the first groove in the volume control
9. nob repeat the mixing valve calibration steps according to the Adjust Temperature Settings section starting on Page 6 Secure the mixing valve knob to the valve stem with the screw Install the thin O ring into the first groove in the knob Carefully position the uninstalled grip ring into the second groove in the knob Press the cap onto the valve so the cap detent is in line with the knob button If needed apply a small amount of the supplied silicone lubricant capsule included in hardware kit to the inside wall of the cap to aid in assembly Stem Detent Detent Mixing Valve Mixing Valve Knob Grip Ring we Detent l Silicone Lubricant ap if needed Fig 10 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 116637 2 BC 116637 2 BC 10 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 11 116637 2 BC CALL US FOR HELP Questions Problems First review the installation instructions to ensure correct installation For additional assistance call our Customer Service Department for direct help You may also contact us at our web site listed below In the U S A call 1 800 4 KOHLER In Mexico call 001 877 680 1310 In Canada call 1 800 964 5590 THEBOLDIOCK Or KOHLER www kohlerco com 116637 2 BC 2001 Kohler Co Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A
10. ns plastic and rubber components Do not maximum water temperature Any variance in apply excessive heat to the valve body when you settings or water inlet conditions from those used make solder connections Do not apply flux or acids during factory calibration may raise the discharge directly to the valve as damage to the seals plastic temperature above the safe limit and may present a components and trim finish may result Do not apply scalding hazard Responsibility for installation and petroleum based lubricants to the valve components adjustment of this device in accordance with these as damage may result instructions lies with the installer TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED Thermometer e Thread sealant e 3 4 nominal copper tubing and fittings Solder and flux e Wrenches e Hacksaw or tubing cutter Thin blade knife or screwdriver e Silicone Sealant optional 116637 2 BC ABOUT THIS VALVE The thermostatic mixing valve cartridge does not contain an integral volume control shut off valve You must install a separate volume control shut off valve K 403 downstream of any valve outlet that does not have an integral shut off valve The K 400 thermostatic mixing valve requires separate volume control shut off valves downstream of each mixing valve outlet Refer to Fig 3 The K 401 thermostatic mixing valve contains a single volume control shut off valve for controlling the water flow through the shower ou
11. tlet When plumbing to the valve s bath outlet you must install a separate volume control shut off valve K 403 downstream from the bath outlet Refer to Fig 3 K 400 and K 401 thermostatic mixing valves do not have an integral aspirator For installations that use a bath diverter spout you must installa twin ell K 9663 with integral aspirator between the valve and the bath spout If these thermostatic mixing valves are installed without an aspirator water will flow from the shower and bath spout at the same time Refer to Fig 3 Determine the correct drain size and capacity for your installation If two thermostatic mixing valves are used together water flow volumes of 24 gpm 1 51 Ips or more are possible depending upon the water supply pressure Determine the correct water heater size and capacity for your installation A typical shower installation uses an approximate mix of 75 hot water and 25 cold A custom shower application using three 2 1 2 gpm 16 lps showerheads can use about 45 gal 170 31 of hot water in 8 minutes Choose a water heater large enough for your installation NOTES Shut off the main water supply Observe all local plumbing codes Inspect the waste and supply piping for damage Replace as necessary The valve is calibrated to 104 F 40 C at the first stop position and the maximum temperature limit stop is positioned so the outlet water temperature does not exceed 120 F 49 C
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