Install The Valve - Kohler K-2975 Installation Manual

To Showerhead
Hot
Supply
To Bath Spout Volume Control
Cap outlet if not used.

Install the Valve

NOTICE: Risk of product damage. This valve contains plastic and
rubber components. Do not sweat or braze directly to the valve
body. 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, plastic components, and trim finish
may result.
NOTICE: Risk of product damage. Do not apply petroleum-based
lubricants to the valve components, as damage may result.
NOTICE: Risk of product damage. Inlet and outlet threaded joint
connections should be made with plumbers PTFE tape or liquid
sealant. Oil-based, non-setting compounds should not be used.
NOTE: A plaster guard is attached to the face of the mixing valve.
Do not remove it until instructed.
Flush the hot and cold water supply lines to remove any debris.
Use thread sealant and connect the hot and cold water supply
lines to the valve inlet ports. Ensure that the corresponding water
supply lines are connected to the correct inlet ports.
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For finished wall thicknesses
less than 3/16" (5 mm), install
1/2" (1.3 cm) plywood backing
behind cutout.
Cold
Supply
12 Kohler Co.