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Installation Guide Two-Handle Bath/Shower Faucet K–16213 K-16214 K-16217 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” 1025256-2-B...
Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for damage. Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to install. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book. 1025256-2-B...
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N.P.T. pipe or copper tubing. Connect the hot and cold supplies to the yoke. They should be 2-1/4″ (5.7 cm) minimum and 3″ (7.6 cm) maximum from the finished wall. Reinstall everything that was removed before soldering. Kohler Co. 1025256-2-B...
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Torque the valves to 23-30 ft. lbs. (31-40.6 Newton/m) and turn to the closed position. Turn the hot valve counterclockwise and the cold valve clockwise. Remove the thread protectors and reverse the valves. Replace the thread protectors. 1025256-2-B Kohler Co.
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Check for leaks. Turn the valve control off. If the valve has stop valves, rotate both stop adjustments fully clockwise. Open the valve controls. Water should not flow. Close the valve controls, and rotate both stop adjustments fully counterclockwise. Kohler Co. 1025256-2-B...
Remove the handle assembly, apply a ring of plumbers putty to the base, and replace it with the handle situated in the desired closed position. Hold the handle in place and thread the skirt onto the valve until it is firmly in place. Repeat with second handle. 1025256-2-B Kohler Co.
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Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the inlet of the spout according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions. Carefully tighten the spout with a clean strap wrench. Remove all excess putty. Flush hot and cold water through the spout for one minute. Kohler Co. 1025256-2-B...
Apply thread sealant to the threads, and thread the showerhead onto the shower arm. Press the wall flange tight against the wall and secure with the setscrew. 7. Complete the Installation Ensure that all connections are tight. Open the drain. 1025256-2-B Kohler Co.
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Complete the Installation (cont.) Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Open the hot and cold valves and check for leaks. Run the water for about a minute. Turn the hot and cold water valves off. Kohler Co. 1025256-2-B...
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