Triton K-8046 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Triton K-8046 KOHLER

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

Assorted Screwdrivers

Adjustable Wrench

Pliers

Plus:

- Tubing Bender

Thread Sealant

Plumbers Putty

Tube Cutter and Deburing Tool

Strap Wrench

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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.

Spout Body Apply plumbers putty. 3/8" (1 cm) Escutcheon Valve Body

1. Install the Valve Yoke

□ Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the underside of the escutcheons and spout body according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Place the valve yoke through the lavatory and thread the escutcheons to the valve bodies. Leave about 3/8" (1 cm) of exposed threads in front of the escutcheons.
□ Remove any excess sealant.

Spout Body Escutcheon Valve Body High Shelfback Spout Spout Body

2. Install the Spout

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

All Spouts

□ Apply thread sealant to the spout threads.
☐ Thread the spout body to the valve yoke with the spout body and valve escutcheons contacting the lavatory evenly.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

High Shelfback Spout

□ Apply thread sealant to the spout threads.
☐ Thread the spout to the spout body. Use a clean strap wrench to tighten if necessary.

Escutcheon Round-Head Cap Screw Button Cap Valve Bodies Handle Button Cap Socket-Head Screw 1/8" (3 mm) Skirt Escutcheon

Valve Yoke Screw

3. Install the Handles

NOTE: Illustration shows one of the available handle styles. All handle styles follow the steps below.

NOTE: Install lever handles so they are parallel to the floor (horizontal) when in the OFF position.

☐ Assemble the handles, screws, and button caps to the valve bodies.
☐ If either handle touches the escutcheon, adjust the escutcheon for a minimum 1/8" (3 mm) clearance between the handle skirt and escutcheon.
☐ Tighten the two screws on the valve yoke at the back of the lavatory to secure the valve body.

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Style A Drain

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Style B Drain

4. 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.

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

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 Body Nut Rod Seal Hole Slayers of tape and a Tailpiece Body Stopper Nut

Faucet Thumb Screw Link Rod Clip

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

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 Flange Stopper Rod Nut Seal Body 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.

Trip Lever Lift Rod Cotter Pin Push Rod Valve Yoke

Supply Tube Coupling Nut Ferrule Supply Stop

9. Install the Drain and Supplies

IMPORTANT! The drain steps apply to the K-8040 and K-8046 models only.

□ Install the drain according to the drain manufacturer's instructions.
☐ If necessary, connect the lift rod assembly.
☐ Cut the supply tubes, making sure there is enough length for the required penetration of the tubes into the supply-stops.
□ Debur all tubing cuts.
☐ Slip the coupling nuts onto the supply tubes.
□ Carefully position the round end of the supply tube (either flared end or ferrule) squarely into the valve body inlet.
□ Hand tighten the coupling nuts.
□ Carefully bend the supply tubes to align with the supply stops.
☐ Slide a coupling nut, then a ferrule, onto each supply tube.
☐ Insert the supply tubes into supply stop outlets, positioning the round ends of the ferrule squarely into the outlets.
□ Tighten all coupling nuts.

Aerator VP Wrench Aerator

10. Complete the Installation

□ Ensure that all coupling nuts are tight. Repair as required.
☐ Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off (hot = counterclockwise to close, cold = clockwise to close).
□ Turn on the water supplies and check the installation for leaks.
□ Repair as needed.
□ Remove the aerator.
☐ Open the valves 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.

Exploded view diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled components

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

Drain de style BDrain de style A

Exploded view diagram of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

Estilo de desagüe A

Exploded view diagram of a mechanical assembly showing components like pressure gauge, screwdriver, and valve (no text or labels)

Estilo de desagüe B