Kohler K-1098 Installation Manual page 9

With Stops Less Stops
Valve
Body
Pressure
Balancing Unit
Stem
Stop Nut
Assembly
Valve
Screws
Cap
5. Installing the Valve - K-1099
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. The valve body contains
plastic components. Remove the stop nut and stem assembly,
valve cap, and pressure balancing unit before you apply
soldering heat to the valve body.
IMPORTANT! Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.
Carefully remove the stop nut and stem assembly, valve cap,
collar, and pressure balancing unit before you apply soldering
heat to the valve body.
Rotate the valve fully counterclockwise.
If the valve has stops, rotate both stop adjustments fully
counterclockwise.
Install elbows and adapters (if used) to 1/2" copper tubing or
1/2" pipe of proper length.
Secure the tubing to the framing.
Install a temporary 1/2" nipple into the shower ell to extend at
least 2" (5.1 cm) beyond the finished wall.
Use thread sealant, and install a pipe cap on the bath outlet.
Kohler Co.
Shower Ell
1/2" Adapter or
Solder Direct
Collar
Hot Side
Plaster
Guard
Bath Outlet
9
1/2" Copper
or Pipe
Shower Outlet
Cap
114542-2-BC