Antique K-138 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Antique K-138 KOHLER

Centerset Lavatory Faucet

K-138 K-139

Line drawing of a faucet with handle and base (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a vintage-style water dispenser with faucet and side sink (no text or symbols)

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

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Tools and Materials

Adjustable Wrench

Hacksaw or Tubing Cutter

Plumbers Putty

Thread Sealant

Supply Stop(s) and Tubing

Before You Begin

□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□ Shut off the main water supply.
☐ For proper lift rod operability, allow a 2-3/4" (7 cm) clearance between the faucet center and the wall or lavatory.
□ Carefully inspect the waste and supply tubing for any sign of damage. Replace if necessary.
☐ This faucet is for use on a single-hole lavatory. If faucet is to be mounted on a three-hole lavatory, use the optional escutcheon.
☐ 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.

Escutcheon Apply plumbers putty. Gasket Spacer

For Three-Hole Lavatories

1. Install the Escutcheon

NOTE: For single-hole lavatories, the escutcheon, space and gasket are not required. Use the rubber washer only.

For Three-Hole Lavatories

☐ Installation to marble or plastic: Do not use plumbers putty. Remove the backing from the gaskets and firmly press them over the two outside lavatory holes.
□ Installation to any other material: Place a bead of plumbers putty around the underside of the escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer's instruction.
☐ Position the spacer over the center lavatory hole with the gasket surface down.
□ Position the escutcheon over the three lavatory holes.

Lift Rod Do not use round base with escutcheon. Faucet Body Apply plumbers putty. Escutcheon Mounting Stud

Bracket Spacer Nut Mounting Stud

2. Faucet Installation

For All Lavatories

☐ Thread the mounting stud into the bottom of the faucet body.
☐ Installations with escutcheon: Fit the faucet into the lavatory hole. Insert the lift rod into the faucet body.
☐ Installations without escutcheon: Apply plumbers putty or other sealant around the underside of the round base according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fit the round base onto the faucet. Fit the faucet and round base in the lavatory hole. Insert the lift rod into the faucet body.
☐ All installations: Install the bracket and spacer to the mounting stud, and thread the nut in place. Position the faucet and securely tighten the nut.
☐ Remove excess putty from the escutcheon or round base.

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Style A Drain

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Style B Drain

3. Choose Drain Type

☐ 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 Spring Clip Nut Link Rod Seal Apply 3 layers of sealant tape to bottom 2/3. Gasket Washer Body Washer Drain Body

4. 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 Body Nut Rod Seal Hole Stopper Nut Body Tailpiece 3 layers of tape and a

Faucet Thumb Screw Rod Link Clip

Apply 3 layers of sealant tape and a small bead of pipe sealant to threads.

5. 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

6. 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 Flange Stopper Rod Nut Seal Body Apply thread sealant. Tailpiece Rod Nut Clip Link Thumb Screw

7. 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.

Nut Union Compression Hot Cold

8. Supply Connections

□ If the lavatory is not installed, install it at this time. Follow the lavatory manufacturer's instructions.
□ Identify your supply connection type.
□ Connect the supply tubes to the supply stops. (Left is hot - right is cold.)
□ Wrench-tighten all connections.

Spout Aerator

9. Installation Checkout

□ Connect the tailpiece and P-trap.
□ Ensure that all connections are tight.
□ Remove the aerator and remove any debris.
□ Open the drain.
□ Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Repair as required.
☐ Turn on the faucet and run water through the spout for about a minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks and repair as needed.
□ Shut the faucet off and reinstall the aerator.

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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

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Estilo de desagüe A

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Estilo de desagüe B