Mickey's K-16111 - Faucet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Mickey's K-16111 KOHLER

K-377, K-378 K-16109, K-16111

Line drawing of a standard kitchen sink with four washers and a curved handle (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a kitchen sink with three washers and a showerhead (no text or symbols)

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

• Water supply tubes or hoses

Adjustable Wrench

Plumbers Putty

Tube Cutter

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Before You Begin

□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□ Shut off the water supplies.
Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for damage. Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to install it.
□ Carefully inspect waste and supply tubing for any sign of damage and replace if necessary.
☐ For new installations, assemble the faucet to the sink before installing the sink.
☐ Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

Spout Apply plumbers putty. Sink Washer Shank Nut Handspray Hose Spout Base Shank Shank Tee Mounting Hole Spray Holder Nut Handspray Spray Holder

1. Install the Spout

IMPORTANT! The maximum sink or counter thickness is 1"(2.5 cm) for this installation.

NOTE: The handspray style may vary. The installation instructions still apply.

□ Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the spout base according to the manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Thread the shank nut and washer to the bottom of the shank until the nut touches the top of the shank tee.
☐ Insert the shank from the bottom of the sink.
☐ Thread the shank into the bottom of the spout between 16 and 19 turns so it is hand tight.
□ Loosen the shank 1/8 of a turn.

IMPORTANT!Donotloosen the shank more than 1/2 turn. The spout may not seal, resulting in a leak.

□ Tighten the shank nut and washer to secure the shank to the sink.

2. Install the Handspray

☐ Slide the gasket, if provided, onto the spray holder. If a gasket is not provided, apply plumbers putty to the underside of the spray holder.
☐ Slide the spray holder through the mounting hole from above.

Install the Handspray (cont.)

☐ Hand tighten the spray holder nut from under the sink.
☐ If applicable, remove any excess plumbers putty.
☐ Insert the handspray hose through the spray holder.
□ Attach the handspray hose to the shank tee.
□ Wrench tighten the spray holder nut.

Escutcheon Apply plumbers putty. Valve Body Washer Shank Tee Hose Nut

3. Install the Valve Body

□ Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the escutcheons according to the manufacturer's instructions.
☐ Thread the hoses to the valve body outlets and wrench tighten. Do not overtighten.
☐ Insert the valve bodies into the mounting holes from the top of the sink. Make sure the hot valve body is installed in the left-hand hole and the cold valve body is installed in the right-hand hole.
□ Install a washer and then a nut to the bottom of the valve bodies.
□ Align the valve bodies so the copper tubing faces the outside.
□ Wrench tighten the nuts.
□ Remove any excess plumbers putty.
□ Connect and wrench tighten the hoses to the shank tee. Do not overtighten.

Compression Ferrule Nut Cone Union Nut Valve Fitting Supply Tube Cold Supply Hot Supply

4. Install the Supplies

NOTE: If the sink is not installed, install it at this time. Be sure to follow all instructions packed with the sink.

For ground joint connections:

□ Determine the correct length needed for the supply tubes (not included).
□ Cut the supply tubes using a tube cutter.
□ Remove any burrs or sharp edges.
☐ Slip a nut and ferrule onto each supply tube.
□ Securely tighten all nuts.
□ Carefully insert a supply tube into each supply water outlet.
□ Align each ferrule with the supply water outlet.
☐ If the connection is a unionconnection, align and center the cone on each valve fittings and hand tighten the nut.
☐ If it is a compression connection, align and center a ferrule on each valve fitting and hand tighten the nuts.
□ Wrench tighten all nuts. Do not overtighten.

For hose connections (not shown):

☐ Attach one end of a hose (not supplied) to the hot valve and one end to the hot supply.

Install the Supplies (cont.)

□ Attach one end of a hose (not supplied) to the cold valve and one end to the cold supply.
□ Carefully tighten all connections.

Aerator Insert Washer Aerator Body

5. Installation Checkout

☐ Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off. Hot is clockwise close and cold is counterclockwise close.
□ Turn on the hot and cold water supplies.
□ Check for leaks.
□ Remove the aerator body, aerator insert, and washer from the spout by turning it counterclockwise.
□ Turn on the hot and cold faucet handles.
☐ Run the water for about one minute to remove any debris.
□ Turn off the hot and cold faucet handles.
☐ Place the aerator insert and then the washer into the aerator body.
☐ Reinstall the aerator by turning it clockwise until hand tight.
□ Check for leaks.