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INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions
without notice in the design of faucets, as specified
in the Price Book.
NOTES
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The valves installed in this faucet operate as
follows: a one-quarter turn clockwise closes the
hot valve, and a similar counterclockwise turn
closes the cold valve.
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If supply tubes must be cut, ensure to allow for
required penetration into shut-off valve.
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Shut off main water supply.
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Observe all local plumbing codes.
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Carefully inspect waste and supply tubing for any
sign of damage. Replace if necessary.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
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Adjustable or open end wrench
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Assortment of hex wrenches
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Assorted screwdrivers
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Tube cutter
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Thread sealant
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Plumbers putty
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106965-2-
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KITCHEN SINK FAUCET
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS
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Assemble faucet and drain to kitchen sink before
installing kitchen sink.
OPTIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS
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Pipe wrench
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Pliers
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Supply tubes
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Shut-off valves
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Trap
ALTERNA
E1999 Kohler Co.
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- Page 1 ALTERNA KITCHEN SINK FAUCET INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions without notice in the design of faucets, as specified in the Price Book. NOTES FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS The valves installed in this faucet operate as...
- Page 2 Spout Putty instruction. Then place through sink. From under sink, securely hand-tighten nut. Insert handspray hose through spray holder and attach hose to shank tee. Escutcheon Gasket Sink Shank Washer Shank Handspray Hose Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 106965-2-...
- Page 3 If kitchen sink is not installed, install at this time. Ground joint: slip nut onto supply tube. Carefully position Valve Inlet round end of supply tube squarely to valve inlet and supply stop. Tighten all nuts. Supply Tube Supply Stop Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 106965-2-...
- Page 4 Turn on main water supply and check for leaks. Remove Swingert. Turn on hot and cold faucet handles and run water for about a minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks at this time. Turn faucet handles off and reattach Swinger Swingert. Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 106965-2-...
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how to replace valve stem in alterna kitchen sink faucet?
To replace the valve stem in a Kohler Alterna kitchen sink faucet, follow these steps:
1. Turn Off Water Supply – Shut off the main water supply to avoid leaks.
2. Remove Handle – Rotate the valve stem to the closed position. Slide the spline adapter over the valve stem.
3. Detach Outer Shell – Hold the outer shell firmly and turn the skirt assembly clockwise to unthread it.
4. Remove Insert – Take out the insert from the rubber holder inside the skirt assembly.
5. Detach Skirt Assembly – Unscrew the skirt assembly from the valve stem.
6. Replace Valve Stem – Remove the old valve stem and insert the new one in its place.
7. Reassemble Handle – Reattach the skirt assembly using a screw, snap the insert back into the rubber holder, and thread the outer shell onto the skirt assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Check Installation – Ensure both faucet valves are in the off position (hot closes clockwise, cold closes counterclockwise).
9. Turn On Water Supply – Restore the water supply and verify proper operation.
These steps ensure proper replacement of the valve stem in a Kohler Alterna kitchen sink faucet.
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