Coralais K-P15290 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Coralais K-P15290 KOHLER

Bath/Deck Mount Faucet

K-T15290 K-T15294

Line drawing of a faucet handle and side sink (no text or symbols)

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

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

Assorted Screwdrivers

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Before You Begin

☐ The valve is sold separately. Please read the instructions packed with the valve for installation procedures.
□ Please read all instructions before you begin.
□ Shut off the main water supply.
□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□ Complete the finished deck material before installing.
☐ Before installation, unpack the new faucet trim and inspect it for damage. Return it to the carton until installation.
☐ Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

Pipe Plug Close Hot Close Cold

1. Remove the Pipe Plug

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Lines may be pressurized. Do not lean over the pipe plug when turning or removing the plug.

☐ Make sure the valves are closed (cold = fully counterclockwise; hot = fully clockwise).
□ Turn off the main water supply.
□ Wrap a rag around the pipe plug to prevent water spray.

IMPORTANT! Water may purge from the supply tube when you remove the plug.

□ Carefully remove the pipe plug.

1-1/4" (3.2 cm) Tile Finish Rough Deck

Washer Spout Supply Tube Finished Deck Rough Deck

2. Prepare for Spout Installation

□ Remove the plaster guard from the spout supply tube.
☐ Cut off the spout supply tube 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) above the rim, finished deck, or tile.
□ Remove all burrs from the supply tube to prevent damage to the O-ring seal.

NOTE: The washer is not needed for rim/finished deck installation.

☐ If the installation includes a tile covered rough deck, slide the washer, flat side facing forward, onto the supply tube.

3. Install Spout

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Use care when installing the spout assembly to prevent damage to the O-ring seal.

□ Loosen the setscrews in the sleeve.
□ Using a twisting motion, install the sleeve on the spout supply tube until it contacts the deck or washer.
□ Align the sleeve with the setscrews offset from the center (not facing directly forward or backward) of the supply tube.
□ Tighten the setscrews.
☐ Position the spout on the sleeve, and carefully press down until the spout contacts the finished deck.
□ Align the spout as desired, and tighten the setscrew.
☐ Insert the plug button (if included) over the setscrew, flush with the spout surface.

Handle Apply Plumbers Putty. Screw Brass Spline Adapter Valve Stem Valve Body Threaded Sleeve Finished Surface Valve Stem Height Measurement

Hot Cold

Orientation Of Handles In Off Position

4. Installing Lever Handles

☐ Close the valves (hot = clockwise, cold = counterclockwise).
□ Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the escutcheon according to the manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Thread the escutcheon onto the valve body and hand tighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.
☐ Measure the distance from the top of the valve stem to the finished deck.
☐ If the valve stem height is 2-1/16" (5.2 cm) to 2-5/16" (5.9 cm), remove the threaded sleeve and replace it with the threaded adapter supplied.
☐ Use the brass spline adapter and screw when the valve stem height is between 1-13/16" (4.6 cm) and 2-1/8" (5.4 cm).
☐ Use the plastic spline adapter when the valve stem height is between 2-1/8" (5.4 cm) and 2-5/16" (5.9 cm).
☐ If the brass spline adapter is required, attach it using the screw supplied. The plastic spline adapter does not need a screw.
□ Position the handle assemblies facing in opposite directions, away from the spout assembly.
☐ If the handles are not properly aligned lift the handle off the spline adapter and move the spline adapter one or two ridges until the handle is properly aligned.

Installing Lever Handles (cont.)

□ Hold the escutcheon and tightening the bonnet.

Screw Cap Washer Handle Plastic Spline Adapter Escutcheon Plumbers Putty

Hot Cold

Orientation of Handles in Off Position.

5. Installing Acrylic Handles

☐ Turn each valve to the closed position (hot = clockwise, cold = counterclockwise).
□ Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the escutcheon according to the manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Thread the escutcheon onto the valve body. Securely hand tighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.
□ Position the spline adapters.
□ Position the handle as shown.
☐ If the handles does not align properly remove the spline adapter, turn it 1/4 turn and reinstall. Repeat until proper handle alignment is attained.
☐ Insert the screw and washer and tighten.
□ Push the cap into place.

Spout Aerator

6. Complete the Installation

☐ Turn off the water (hot = clockwise, cold = counterclockwise).
□ Remove the aerator assembly.
□ Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.
☐ Turn on the hot and cold valves and run water through the spout to remove debris. Check for leaks.
□ Turn off the hot and cold valves.
□ Reinstall the aerator assembly.