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

Brand	Kohler
Model	Forté K-10272
Product type	Lavatory faucet
Body material	Chrome-plated brass
Handle type	Lever
Number of handles	2 (hot and cold water)
Mounting configuration	Center hole mount with separate spout and handles
Drain included	Yes, with lift rod
Water supply	Braided hoses 1/2" (not included)
Recommended water pressure	20 to 80 psi (1.4 to 5.5 bar)
Max water temperature	80°C (176°F)
Cartridge type	Ceramic cartridge (standard)
Installation	Professional recommended
Maintenance	Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water; avoid abrasive products
Safety	Shut off water supply before any intervention; follow local plumbing codes
Spare parts available	Spout, handles, valves, hoses, drain, cartridge
Repairability	Repairable, replacement parts available from Kohler
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty (per Kohler terms)
Estimated weight	Approximately 2 kg
Finish color	Chrome (standard)
Sink compatibility	Standard lavatories with center hole and handle holes

Frequently Asked Questions - Forté K-10272 KOHLER

How to install the Forté K-10272 faucet?

Follow the steps in the manual: 1) Install the spout with plumber's putty. 2) Install the handle valves with gaskets. 3) Connect the hoses to the supply tee. 4) Mount the drain. 5) Connect the water supplies. 6) Check for leaks.

What tools are needed for installation?

You will need: assorted screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, thread sealant for Teflon pipes, plumber's putty, and thread seal tape.

How to attach the spout?

Apply plumber's putty under the spout or the putty ring. Insert the spout into the center hole of the lavatory. Slide the metal washer and nut onto the spout shank, then tighten with a wrench without over-tightening.

How to install the handle valves?

Apply putty under the flanges, insert the valve bodies into the holes, install a washer and nut under each body. Rotate each body to orient the copper tubing outward, then tighten the locknuts.

How to connect the supply hoses?

Screw a hose onto each valve handle. Connect the hoses to the supply tee without using thread sealant. Loop the hoses to avoid kinking, then tighten with a wrench.

How to install the drain?

Remove the plastic cap and stopper. Slide the gasket onto the body nut, insert the drain body from below, screw the flange on top. Tighten the body nut until the gasket is compressed. Attach the lift rod according to the instructions.

How to adjust the drain lift rod?

Push the rod down to open the drain. Adjust the stopper so it rises about 1 cm in the open position by turning the stop bolt. Tighten the rod nut and align the clevis with the faucet lift rod.

What to do in case of a leak after installation?

Check that all connections are tight. Inspect the O-rings and washers. If the leak persists, shut off the water, disassemble the affected area, and replace worn seals.

How to clean the faucet?

Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse with clean water. Do not use abrasive products, ammonia, or bleach. Dry with a microfiber cloth.

Where to find spare parts for the Forté K-10272?

Contact Kohler customer service or visit the official website. Available parts include: spout, handles, cartridge, hoses, drain, and gaskets. Use the exact model K-10272 when ordering.

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)

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.