Falling K-T195 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Falling K-T195 KOHLER

Kitchen/Bar/Lavatory Wall-Mount Faucet

K-T194, K-T196, K-T198 K-195, K-T197, K-T199, K-307

Line drawing of a pair of bathroom fixtures (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a three-way pipe fitting with a handle and outlet (no text or symbols)

Phillips Screwdriver

Hex Wrench

Plumbers Putty

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Before You Begin

□ Shut off the main water supply.
□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
☐ If needed, complete the finished wall before beginning this installation.
☐ Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

Setscrew Spout Shank Mixer Outlet Port Bonnet Apply plumbers putty. Escutcheon Spout Thread Protector Spout

1. Install the Spout

IMPORTANT! Use care when installing the spout to avoid scratching the finish.

□ Remove the spout thread protector and discard it.
□ Slide the bonnet onto the spout.
☐ Loosen the spout setscrew, and thread the spout into the mixer outlet port until it is snug.
□ Back off the spout until it faces straight down. Tighten the setscrew.
□ Carefully slide the bonnet onto the spout, pushing firmly until it contacts the spout shank flange.
□ Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back surface of the spout escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
□ Carefully slide the escutcheon over the spout and bonnet, and press it firmly against the wall.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Escutcheon Cap Valve Stem Handle Assembly Plumbers Putty Setscrew

Mounting Nut Stop Tab Valve Stem Splines Indexer Disc Cap with Escutcheon

2. Install the Handles

□ Securely hand tighten the cap onto the valve body.
□ Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of the escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
□ Carefully slide the escutcheon over the cap and press it firmly against the wall.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.
☐ Loosen the handle setscrew. Press the handle assembly onto the valve stem so the handle points upward.
□ Tighten the handle setscrew.

3. Adjust the Water Temperature

NOTE: Prior to adjustment, make sure the handle is in the maximum hot position.

☐ Remove the handle, cap and escutcheon. Turn the water to the maximum temperature by pushing the valve stem down and turning counterclockwise.
☐ Mark the current position of the temperature stop tab (top edge) on the mounting nut with a marker or pencil. Lift both the indexer and disc just enough to clear the splines and allow rotation.

NOTE: Each spline notch represents an average 9.5^ F ( 5.3^ C) temperature change.

Adjust the Water Temperature (cont.)

☐ Turn the indexer, disc, valve stem clockwise until the desired cooler water temperature is achieved. Reinstall the indexer and disc to the valve, making sure the disc is snapped fully into the indexer.
□ Turn off the water. Reinstall the cap escutcheon and handle.

4. Complete the Installation

□ Turn the faucet handle off.
□ Turn on the water supplies and check the installation for leaks.
□ Repair as needed.
□ Remove the aerator.
☐ Open the valve and run water through the spout for about a minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks.
□ Remove all debris from the aerator.
□ Turn the valves off, and reinstall the aerator.