Alterna K-7980-2 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Alterna K-7980-2 KOHLER

Widespread Lavatory Faucets

K-7914 K-7980

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M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)

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Tools and Materials

Pipe Wrench

Adjustable Wrench

Hacksaw or Tube Cutter

Plumbers Putty

Thread Sealant

Pipe Sealant

Channel Lock Pliers

Before You Begin

□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□ Shut off the main water supply.
□ Carefully inspect the waste and supply tubing for any sign of damage.
□ Replace waste or supply tubing if necessary.
☐ For new installations, install the faucet before installing the lavatory.
☐ Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

Lift Rod Apply Sealant. Metal Washer Nut Spout Hardware Shank Nut

1. Spout Installation

□ Disassemble and save the spout hardware.
□ Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the spout or putty ring (if supplied) according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
□ Locate the center hole and insert the spout.
☐ Slide the metal washer and nut onto the spout shank.
□ Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Handle Escutcheon Apply Plumbers Putty. Valve Body Washer Nut Copper Tube

2. Handle Valve Installation

NOTE: The valve body marked "Cold" (with blue lettered tape attached to the tube) should be installed to the right of the faucet.

☐ Insert the valve bodies into the proper mounting holes.
☐ Install a washer and a nut onto the underside of each valve body.
☐ Rotate each valve body until the copper tubing faces towards the outside of the lavatory.
□ While holding the valve bodies in place, securely tighten the locknuts with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.
□ Install the handles according to manufacturer's instructions.

Spout Gasket Washer Supply Tee Supply Arm Guide Tube Nut O-Ring

Flexible Hose Supply Tee

3. Supply Tee and Hose Installation

☐ Insert the plastic gasket and the rubber washer into the supply tee.
☐ Thread the supply tee onto the spout shank until hand tight. Ensure that the arms of the supply tee are aligned to face the left and right sides of the lavatory.
☐ Thread a flexible hose onto each handle valve outlet. Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Connect the flexible hoses to the supply tee. Do not use thread sealant. To avoid kinking the hoses, loop them.
□ Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

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Style A Drain

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Style B Drain

4. Drain Style

□ Refer to the illustrations above to determine the drain style you received with your faucet.
☐ Please follow the instructions for your drain style.

Seal Stopper Flange Apply Plumbers Putty. Lavatory Screw Apply 3 layers of sealant tape to bottom 2/3. Spring Clip Gasket Washer Nut Nut Body Washer Drain Body Link Rod Seal

5. Drain Installation-Style A

□ Remove the protective material from the flange.
- Wrap the bottom 2/3 of the flange threads with three layers of sealant tape.
□ Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the flange according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Insert the flange into the fixture drain hole.
☐ Assemble the gasket (tapered side up) and washer to the flange and partially thread the nut to the flange. Do not fully tighten the nut at this time.
☐ Install the body washer and drain body with the seal hole facing the back of the fixture and securely tighten the nut. Use care to avoid scratching the finish.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.
☐ Insert the stopper into the flange.
☐ Insert the seal into the seal hole on the body.

Stopper Stopper Body Nut Stopper Nut Rod Seal Seal Hole Body Tailpiece Apply 3 layers of sealant tape and a small bead of pipe sealant to threads Faucet Thumb Screw Link Rod Clip

6. Complete Drain Installation-Style A

☐ For regular installations, insert the short end of the rod into the body seal hole and under the stopper. For vandal-resistant installations, fit the rod through the hole in the stopper. Secure with the body nut.
☐ Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts about 3/8" (1 cm) when opened. To adjust, loosen the stopper nut and shorten or lengthen the stopper as needed. Tighten the stopper nut.
□ Apply three layers of thread tape and a small bead of pipe sealant to the tailpiece threads.
☐ Thread the tailpiece to the body and tighten securely.
☐ Slide one end of the clip onto the rod. Slide the link onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing the back of the fixture.
□ Squeeze the other end of the clip, aligning the hole with the rod.
□ Move the link to the proper position by squeezing the clip and sliding it along the rod.
☐ Insert the lift rod into the hole in the faucet and then into the hole in the link.
☐ Tighten the thumbscrew onto the link so the lift rod knob extends above the lift rod hole.

Fixture Flange Apply Plumbers Putty. Gasket Washer Nut Drain Body

7. Drain Installation-Style B

□ Remove the protective cover from the flange.
□ Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the flange according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Assemble the nut, flat washer, and tapered gasket (tapered side up) fully onto the body.
□ From the underside of the fixture, insert the drain body up into the drain hole.
□ From the top of the fixture, securely hand tighten the flange onto the drain body.
□ Make sure the drain body seal hole is facing the back of the fixture, and securely tighten the nut.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Stopper Stopper Rod Flange Body Nut Seal Apply Thread Sealant. Tailpiece Rod Nut Clip Link Thumb Screw

8. Complete Drain Installation-Style B

□ Press the seal into the seal hole on the body.
□ Insert the stopper into the flange.
☐ For regular installations, insert the short end of the rod into the body seal hole and under the stopper. For vandal-resistant installations, fit the rod through the hole in the stopper. Hand tighten the body nut.
☐ Remove and adjust the stopper as needed so it lifts about 3/8" (1 cm) when opened. To adjust, rotate the threaded stopper rod in or out as needed. Retighten the stopper nut.
□ Apply thread sealant tape to the tailpiece threads, and thread the tailpiece to the body. Tighten the tailpiece securely.
☐ Slide one end of the clip onto the rod. Slide the link onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing the back of the fixture.
☐ Squeeze the other end of the clip, aligning the hole with the rod. Move the link to the proper position by squeezing the clip and sliding it along the rod.
☐ Insert the lift rod into the hole in the faucet and then into the hole in the link.
☐ Tighten the thumbscrew onto the link so the lift rod knob extends 1/2" (1.3 cm) above the lift rod hole.

Supply Tube Supply Tube

9. Supply Connections

□ Install the lavatory using the lavatory manufacturer's instructions.
□ Connect the supply tubes to the handle valves, and the supply stops. Left is hot and right is cold.
□ Tighten all connections.

Spout Aerator

10. Installation Checkout

□ Connect the tailpiece and P-trap (as needed).
□ Ensure that all connections are tight.
□ Remove the aerator by turning it counterclockwise.
□ Open the drain.
□ Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Repair as needed.
☐ Open both hot and cold valves and run water through the spout for about a minute to remove debris. Check for leaks. Turn valves off.
□ Remove any debris from the aerator and reinstall.

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Exploded view diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts including a thermometer, screwdriver, and valve components

Drain de style BDrain de style A

4. Style de Drain

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Estilo de desagüe A

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Estilo de desagüe B