KOHLER K-T8232-4-CP Installation Guide
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1. 6 15 2cm Non Diverter Spout om Setscrew Plug Button O Ring 10 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 6 HANDLE INSTALLATION SQUARE AND SWIRL HANDLES Position the bonnets over the valves Fit the handle adapters on the spline adapters and align the external flats of the handle adapters so they are parallel with the spout flats You may need to remove and reposition the spline adapters to correctly align the handle adapters Secure the handle adapters to the valve stem with the screw provided Position the handles to the handle adapters and thread the bonnets up onto the handle threads until snug LEVER AND T HANDLES Position the handle skirts on the spline adapters so the handle skirt eyelet holes are in line with one another Secure the handle skirts in place with lock washers and screws Securely tighten the screws with a 5 32 hex wrench Fit the centerpieces onto the handle skirts and secure each centerpiece in place with two screws Securely tighten the screws with a 5 32 hex wrench Slip the color rings or brass rings varies with handle style over the endpiece threads and onto the shoulders of the endpieces Carefully install the O rings over the endpiece threads and onto the shoulders of the endpieces Carefully thread the endpieces to the centerpieces until tight Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Square Handle SS Swirl Screw Handle D peg Handle ae2. INSTALLATION TABORET HIGH FLOW DECK MOUNT BATH FAUCET K 8230 K 8230M K 8232 K 8232M K 8235 K 8235M K 8238 K 8238M THEBOLDIOOK OF KOHLER 116994 2 CC RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Hacksaw or Tube Cuter Screwdri A Wrench BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Shut off the main water supply To install this faucet holes in the deck must not exceed 1 1 2 3 8cm for the valves and 1 1 8 2 9cm for the spout Install water hammer arrestors in the supply lines Thin rim deck installations require additional support under the rim or deck Use 1 2 exterior grade plywood 116994 2 CC Me ues Solder Hex Wre z Propane Putty nch Torch Finished deck material must fit closely to the diameters of the plaster guards Plaster guard diameters are 1 5 8 4 1cm for the valves and 7 8 2 2cm for the spout Provide access to the valves from the underside of the rim or deck Observe local plumbing codes Kohler Co reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice as specified in the Price Book Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 1 SPOUT SUPPLY TUBE INSTALLATION Slide the brass washer from the Spout Supply bottom of the spout supply tube Tube over the threads until the ly T Brass washer reaches the supply tube SPP TU PS Washer shoulder Insert the spout supply tube P through the mounting hole Plate from the top of the deck rim
3. Tee TILE OR DECK MATERIAL IS LESS THAN 1 2 5cm THICK Adjust the collars on the valve bodies until the tops of the valve stems are distance B calculated earlier up from the surface of the rough deck TILE OR DECK MATERIAL IS BETWEEN 1 2 5cm AND 1 1 4 3 2cm THICK Adjust the collars on the valve bodies until the tops of the valve stems are 2 1 4 5 7cm up from the surface of the rough deck Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Top Of Valve B or 2 1 4 see text at left Stem SS Tile Finished Material Me Threaded Collar L N Rough Deck 3 O 116994 2 CC Tighten the mounting nuts up against the underside of the deck rim Solder the copper tubes to the valve body outlets tee and spout supply tube Solder the hot and cold water supply tubes to the valve bodies Make sure the cold supply is connected to the valve body on the right 3 INSTALLATION CHECKOUT Thread a 3 8 pipe plug into the top of the spout supply tube Ensure that the valves are closed cold fully counterclockwise hot fully clockwise Turn on the main water supply and check the complete installation for leaks with the valves closed and open Close both valves Turn off the CLOSE COLD main water supply Pipe PI A CAUTION Risk of eee RED e G personal injury Lines will be pressurized Do not lean over th
4. 2cm Thickness 2 1 4 Example Tile thickness 1 1 8 5 7cm Threaded 2 9cm 1 2 5cm Clearance Collar 1 1 4 3 2em 2 1 4 PA 5 7cm clearance 1 1 8 Rough Dec Adjust the threaded collar until 2 2cm the dimension from the top of the valve stem to the top of the TILE THICKNESS 1 2 5cm rough deck surface equals the 1 1 4 3 2cm clearance requirement you calculated 116994 2 CC 6 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Measure distance A from the bottom of the spout supply tube to the top of the tee Add 1 2 5cm to that measurement and cut a piece of 1 2 nominal 5 8 O D copper tubing to fit into the supply tube and tee port 1 A 2 5cm length of tubing we Spout Supply Tube Measure RINE i Distance A N Tee Back off the collars on the valve bodies as far as possible without removing Pivot the valve bodies to remove the tee and two pieces of copper tubing It may be necessary to remove the entire assembly Install the short piece of tubing into the top of the tee Reconnect the tee to the valve bodies with the two pieces of copper tubing Align the tubing from the tee with the spout supply tube Do not solder the connections at this time Threaded Spout Supply Collar lt Tube a A NIN i
5. Qo Adapter e Bonnet Spline Adapter amp Valve Color ves Ring Screw oe a O Rin Centerpiece gt Color Screw Ring PSR a Ring Na ee SS 9 PS e Screw ms Lock Washer Brass Ring Handle Skirt Evelet yelets Spline Adapter Endpiece Length Will Vary With Handle Style 11 116994 2 CC 7 INSTALLATION COMPLETION Ensure that the valves are High Arch closed cold fully Spout N counterclockwise hot fully clockwise For high arch spouts remove the trim ring aerator assembly 2 from the spout Turn on main water supply Open faucet valves Trim Ring Run water for approximately Aerator one minute to flush system Assembly Check all connections for leaks For high arch spouts reinstall the trim ring aerator assembly 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 HEBOLDIOOK OF KOHLER www kohlerco com Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 2001 Kohler Co 116994 2 CC
6. THE FOLLOWING STEP IS ONLY Brass NR APPLICABLE TOATILE COVERED ROUGH DECK INSTALLATION sppy CSD a Slide the brass washer on the A spout supply tube with the flat side facing forward The brass washer is furnished with the spout Finished Deck Rough Deck Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 9 116994 2 CC Back off the screws in the sleeve and with a twisting motion install the sleeve onto the spout supply tube until it contacts the washer surface Align the sleeve so the screws are not facing directly forward or backward Tighten the screws Screws Remove the setscrew from the back of the spout assembly Thread the collar onto the spout assembly until the collar runs out of thread Slide the sleeve onto the spout assembly then thread the escutcheon all the way up Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant around the underside of the escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer s instructions Slip the spout over the supply tube and push down the spout until it makes contact with the deck A CAUTION Risk of product damage Be careful not to damage or cut the supply tube O rings Position the spout and tighten the setscrew If included press the plug button into the setscrew hole Remove any excess putty 116994 2 CC High Arch Spout oo Button 9 5 8 24 4cm Non Diverter Spout a vA Setscrew Plug Button
7. Wood S Lx Ensure that the flat portion of SOA ee the washer faces forward The N 8 Wood spout supply tube will be 8 S 99 suspended by the washer Nut ce SIR Slide the plate oriented with gt Washer the tabs toward the deck and washer onto the spout supply tube from the bottom and thread on the mounting nut Tighten the nut Secure the plate to the deck or wooden support with two wood screws Leave the protective sleeve on the spout supply tube until the spout is installed 2 VALVE BODY INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TO A FINISHED DECK RIM Rubber Washers Thread a mounting nut onto Fiber Washer each of the valve bodies with the flange side facing up Slide a fiber washer and a Mounting Nut rubber washer onto each valve body Valve Body Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 3 116994 2 CC Connect each of the valve body outlets to a 1 2 tee using 1 2 i nominal 5 8 O D copper 2 3 8 6cm tubing Each tube will measure 2 7 8 7 8cm for installations with 8 20 3cm centers If installation is not an 8 20 3cm center adjust the tubing lengths as needed Insert a 2 3 8 6cm length of 1 2 nominal 5 8 O D copper tubing into the top of the tee Do not solder the connections at this time Copper Tube Insert the valve bodies through Threaded SI the mounting holes from the en en xr underside of the deck rim Make sure the valve body ia n marked COLD is on
8. e pipe plug when turning or removing the plug Wrap a towel around the pipe plug to prevent water spray Water will purge from the supply tube when you remove the plug Carefully back out the pipe plug to relieve the water pressure Thread the pipe plug into the spout supply tube Leave the pipe plug installed until the spout and handle are installed 116994 2 CC 8 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A 4 INSTALL TILE IF APPLICABLE Verify that there will be a 1 oi Supply 2 5cm to 1 1 2 3 8cm hreaded distance from the top of the Sineve ul la ie 2 5cm MIN valve shoulder to the top of the oo 1 1 2 3 8cm tile If not do not install the tile Tile MAX due to improper valve installation If proper clearance exists install the tile up to the plaster Rouah guards on the valves and the Der spout supply tube 5 SPOUT INSTALLATION Remove the plasterguard from the spout supply tube Cut off the spout supply tube 1 1 4 3 2cm above the rim finished deck or tile A CAUTION Risk of product damage Ensure that all burrs are removed from the supply tube to prevent damage to the O ring seal inside the sleeve ulii Spout Supply Tube 1 1 4 1 3 2cm Tile Finish ae Rough Deck 6 a NT
9. not an 8 20 3cm center adjust the tubing lengths as needed Do not solder the connections at this time Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Rubber Washer A Fiber Wahe Mounting Nut Ey Valve Body ye 5 116994 2 CC Insert the valve bodies through the mounting holes from the underside of the deck rim Make sure the valve body marked COLD is on the right when facing the front of the faucet Thread a collar onto each of the valve bodies with the flange side facing up Thread down until the top of the collar is at least 1 2 5cm from the top thread on the valve body Install a threaded sleeve onto each valve body until the sleeve bottoms out on the valve body Back off collar until it contacts the threaded sleeve TILE OR DECK MATERIAL IS LESS 1 1 4 Top Of THAN 1 2 5cm THICK 3 2cm _ Valve Stem Tile i i bs Thickness Tf the tile to be installed is less than 1 2 5cm thick add tile Ia ded measurement to 1 1 4 83 2cm Collar E Rough Dec 2 5 1cm Clearance Example Tile thickness 3 4 3 4 1 9cm 1 1 4 3 2cm 2 5 1cm clearance TILE OR DECK MATERIAL IS BETWEEN 1 2 5cm 1 1 4 3 2cm THICK TILE THICKNESS LESS THAN 1 2 5cm If the tile to be installed is 1 1 4 between 1 2 5cm and 1 1 4 3 2 Top Of 3 2cm thick add only 1 3 2cm Valve Stem Tile 2 5cm to 1 1 4 3
10. the right Sl Kam when facing the front of the faucet Line up the copper tube in the tee with the spout supply tube Thread a collar onto each of the valve bodies with the flange side facing up Thread down until the top of the collar is at least 1 2 5cm from the top thread on the valve body Collar Install a threaded sleeve onto each valve body until the sleeve bottoms out on the valve body Back off collar until it contacts the threaded sleeve Tighten the mounting nuts up against the underside of the deck rim SA Sy _ Mounting Nut 116994 2 CC 4 Kohler Co Kohler WI U S A Solder the copper tubes to the valve body outlets tee and spout supply tube Solder the hot and cold water supply tubes to the valve bodies Make sure the cold supply is connected to the valve body on the right Continue to Installation Checkout EDS Cold Solder Supply Solder Hot Solder Supply INSTALLATION TO AN Rubber Washer UNFINISHED DECK Thread a mounting nut onto each of the valve bodies with the flange side facing up Slide a fiber washer and a rubber washer on to each valve body ia Fiber Washer s Mounting Nut Valve Body ial Connect each of the valve body outlets to the 1 2 tee using 1 2 nominal 5 8 O D copper tubing Each tube will measure 2 7 8 7 8cm for installations with 8 20 3cm centers If installation is
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