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USER MANUAL Finesse K-7412 KOHLER

Centerset Lavatory Faucet

K-7305, K-7401, K-7403,

K-7422, K-8201

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

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Tools and Materials

Plumbers Putty

Thread Sealant

Adjustable Wrench

Pipe Sealant

Pliers

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.
☐ For new installations, install the faucet and drain to the lavatory 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.

Faucet Body Apply Plumbers Putty Dished Washer Locknut

1. Faucet Installation

□ Clean the lavatory surface to remove any grease, oil or debris.
□ Apply plumbers putty or other sealant around the underside of the putty ring according to the manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Position the putty ring on the faucet with the sealant side away from the faucet body.
☐ Insert the faucet through the lavatory holes.
☐ Check the faucet alignment and carefully tighten the nuts until secure. Do not wrench tighten.
□ Wipe away any excess sealant.

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Style A Drain

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Style B Drain

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

3. 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 Stopper Body Nut Stopper Nut Rod Seal Seal Hole Body Tailpiece Apply 3 layers of sealant tape and a small bead of pipe sealant to threads Faucet Thumb Screw Link Rod Clip

4. 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

5. 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 Stopper Rod Flange Body Nut Seal Apply Thread Sealant. Tailpiece Rod Nut Clip Link Thumb Screw

6. 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.

Flange Apply Plumbers Putty. Gasket Washer Nut Tailpiece

7. Grid or Chain Stopper Drain Installation

□ 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 lavatory drain hole.
☐ Assemble the gasket (tapered side up) and washer to the flange and thread the nut to the flange. Securely hand-tighten the nut.
□ Remove any excess sealant.
□ 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.

Nut Union HOT Compression COLD

Spout Aerator

8. Supply Connections

☐ If the lavatory is not installed, install it at this time using the lavatory manufacturer's instructions. Allow enough space for penetration of supply tubes into the supply stops. Cut the supply tubes if necessary.
□ Connect the supply hoses to the supply stops. (Left is hot - right is cold).
□ Tighten all connections.

9. Installation Checkout

□ Connect the P-trap.
□ 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 aerator and reinstall.

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Outils et matériaux

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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