Forté K-10272 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Forté K-10272 KOHLER

Widespread Lavatory Faucets

K-116, K-432, K-454.

K-6813, K-7304, K-7435,

K-8211, K-8212, K-10269,

K-10272, K-10273, K-10577,

K-10578, K-11076, K-11551.

K-12265, K-15261, K-15265,

K-15816

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

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Tools and Materials

Assorted Screwdrivers

Plumbers Putty

Adjustable Wrench

Sealant Tape

Heavy Duty Pipe Sealant with Teflon

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.

Apply plumbers putty. Putty Ring (if included) Metal Washer Nut

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.

NOTE: For a thin-walled lavatory (such as stainless steel), slide the washer and nut onto the spout shank. Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

☐ Slide the metal washer and nut onto the spout shank.
☐ Position the metal washer so the second hole lines up with the drain lift rod hole on the back of the spout.
□ Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Handle Escutcheon Apply plumbers putty. Valve Body Washer Nut Copper Tube

2. Handle Valve Installation

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 manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Insert the valve bodies into the proper mounting holes.
□ Install a washer and a nut onto the underside of each valve body.
☐ Rotate each valve body until the copper tubing faces toward the outside of the lavatory.
□ While holding the valve bodies in place, securely tighten the locknuts with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Remove any excess putty or sealant.

End Body End Body Outlet O-Ring Hose

Rubber Washer Gasket Flexible Hose Supply Tee

3. Supply Tee and Hose Installation

☐ Insert the plastic gasket and the rubber washer into the supply tee.
☐ Thread the supply tee onto the spout shank until hand-tight. Ensure that the arms of the supply tee are aligned to face the left and right sides of the lavatory.
☐ Thread a flexible hose onto each handle valve outlet. Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
□ Connect the flexible hoses to the supply tee. Do not use thread sealant. To avoid kinking the hoses, loop them.
□ Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

Lift Rod Thumbscrew Link Clip Rod Nut Stopper Stopper Bolt Plastic Cap Flange Drain Body Seal Body Nut Tailpiece Rod

4. Install the Drain

□ Remove the plastic cap from the drain assembly.
□ Remove the stopper from the flange.
□ Remove the flange from the drain body.
☐ Thread the body nut down the drain body.
□ Slide the seal down to the body nut.
□ From underneath the lavatory, insert the drain body through the drain hole.
□ Apply plumbers putty to the underside of the flange.
☐ Thread the flange onto the top of the drain body.
☐ Thread the body nut up the drain body until the seal is compressed against the underside of the lavatory.
□ Wipe away any excess plumbers putty from around the flange.
□ Remove the rod nut from the drain body.
□ Remove the clip from the rod.

Install the Drain (cont.)

☐ Insert the short end of the rod into the seal hole and under the stopper. Loosely secure in place with the rod nut.
□ Push the rod down to open the drain.
☐ Insert the stopper into the drain assembly.
☐ Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts approximately 3/8"(1 cm) when opened. To adjust, hold the stopper bolt and turn the stopper counterclockwise to raise and clockwise to lower.
□ Reinstall the stopper.
☐ ForVandal-ResistantInstallations: Remove the rod nut. While the stopper is in place, insert the end of the rod through the hole in the stopper bolt. Secure the rod with the rod nut.
☐ ForAllOtherInstallations: Tighten the rod nut to secure the rod.
- Identify the best hole in the link to allow full operation of the rod and the lift rod.
□ Align the link hole with the rod and slide the clip and the link onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing the back of the lavatory.
☐ To move the link to the proper position, squeeze the clip and slide it along the rod.
☐ Align the link with the faucet lift rod and push the lift rod through the hole in the link. If required, loosen the thumbscrew on the link.
☐ Verify that the lift rod knob rests on the escutcheon when the drain is in the full open position.
- Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the lift rod position.

Valve Inlet

Supply Tube Shut-off Valve

5. Supply Connections

□ Install the lavatory using the lavatory manufacturer's instructions.
□ Connect the supply tubes to the handle valve inlets, and to the supply stops. Left is hot and right is cold.
□ Tighten all connections.

Spout Aerator

6. Installation Checkout

□ Connect the tailpiece and P-trap (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. Adjust 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 the faucet off.
□ Remove any debris from the aerator and reinstall.