Triton K-7313 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Triton K-7313 KOHLER

Widespread Lavatory Facuets

K-7303 K-7313

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

M corresponden a Mexico (Ej. K-12345M)

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Tools and Materials

Adjustable Wrench

Plumbers Putty

Hacksaw or Tube Cutter

Sealant

Pipe Wrench

ScrewdriverThread

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.

1. Spout Installation

• 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.
  Position the metal washer so the second hole is at the back of the spout.
• Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
  Remove any excess putty or sealant.

2. Rigid Supply Tee Installation

• Insert the plastic gasket and the rubber washer into the top of the supply sleeve.
• Slide the metal washer onto the spout shank.
• Thread the shank nut up onto the spout approximately 1^ (2.5 cm).
• Thread the supply tee to the spout shank until it is hand tight. Tighten the hex-end of the supply tee with a wrench. Ensure that the tubes are aligned to the sides. Do not overtighten.
• Slide the metal washer down the shank to the rigid supply sleeve.
• Thread the shank nut down to the washer. Securely tighten with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

3. Handle Valve Installation

• Thread a locknut onto each valve body. The flat surface of the locknut should face up towards the lavatory.
• Slide a fiber washer onto each locknut.

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

• Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the escutcheons according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
• From the underside of the lavatory, insert the "Cold" and "Hot" valve bodies into the mounting holes.
  From the top of the lavatory, thread an escutcheon onto each valve until hand tight.
• Slide a compression nut and ferrule onto each supply tee inlet tube.
  Align the end bodies so the supply tubes fit evenly into the valve body outlets.
• Tighten the compression nuts from the supply tubes to the valve body outlets.
  While holding the valve bodies in place, securely tighten the locknuts with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
  Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Handle Valve Installation (cont.)

Install the handles according to manufacturer's instructions.

4. 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.

5. Installation Checkout

• Connect the tailpiece and P-trap (as needed).
  Install strainer bodies (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.