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Installation Guide Deck-Mount Faucet K-6506 K-7982 M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M) Los números de productos seguidos de M corresponden a México (Ej. K-12345M) Français, page“ Français-1” Español, página“ Español-1” 110923-2-AB...
Pliers Screwdrivers Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover.
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Before You Begin (cont.) To avoid potential leaks, the connections between the valves and the spout must not be skewed. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book. Kohler Co.
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Test fit the spout shank to verify it will fit through the hole in the deck. Thread a mounting nut all the way down the spout shank and each of the handle valves. For thin mounting surfaces, provide plywood support under the deck. 110923-2-AB Kohler Co.
12" (30.5 cm) Min 2. Prepare the Site Locate and mark the mounting hole locations. Mounting holes must be a minimum of 6″ (15.2 cm) center-to-center. Refer to the roughing-in information. Drill the mounting holes. Install the finished deck material. Kohler Co. 110923-2-AB...
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Verify that the mounting nuts are still installed to the valves and the spout shank. Slide a fiber washer and then a rubber washer onto each valve and the spout shank. NOTE: The following steps require two people. 110923-2-AB Kohler Co.
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NOTE: Do not install the spout or handle trim at this time. IMPORTANT! Ensure a check valve is not installed to the spout shank. If one is currently installed, remove it before soldering. Solder or tighten all connections. Kohler Co. 110923-2-AB...
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With the washers in place, secure the spout to the base with the four screws. All Installations Secure the spout assembly by threading the mounting nut up the spout shank until snug. Verify that the spout is level front-to-back and side-to-side. Make any adjustments as needed. 110923-2-AB Kohler Co.
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The valve marked COLD should be installed to the right when facing the faucet. From above the bath, slide the gasket onto the valve body. Thread the escutcheon onto the valve body to secure. Repeat for the other valve. Kohler Co. 110923-2-AB...
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Install a skirt over one of the valves and onto the escutcheon. Slide a spline adapter onto the valve stem and secure with the screw. Position the handle assembly over the spline adapter. Thread the skirt into the handle assembly until tight. Repeat for the other valve. 110923-2-AB Kohler Co.
Connect the hot and cold water supplies to the handle valve inlets. For installations utilizing a check valve, place a washer between the spout shank and the check valve. Otherwise cap the end of the spout shank. Turn on the water supplies. Check all connections for leaks. Kohler Co. 110923-2-AB...
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