Kohler 454W–3S, 454W–4S, 454W-4V Installation And User Manual

P3907005

MemoirsStately3HoleBasin

Mixer

Installation and User Guide

MODEL NUMBERS

454W–3S 454W–4S 454W-4V

Important :- Please quote the above model number(s) when ordering spares.

IMPORTANT!

Installer: This manual is the property of the customer and must

be retained with the product for maintenance and operational

purposes.

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 3

SAFETY : WARNINGS ........................................... .................. 3

DIMENSIONS ............................................................... ............ 4

SPECIFICATION ...................................................................... 5

Pressures ......................................................................... 5

Plumbing Connections ..................................................... 5

INSTALLATION ................................................................... ...... 6

Before You Begin ............................................................. 6

Install the Mixer ............................... ................................. 7

Installing the Drain ................................ ............... ............ 13

Install the Link for Drain ........................... ........................ 14

Finish The Installatio n ...................................................... 16

USER M A INTENANCE ............................................................ 17

Cleaning ........................................................................... 17

Ceramic Valve Replacement ............................................ 18

SPARE PARTS ......................................................................... 19

NOTES .... ........................................................................... ...... 23

CUSTOMER SERVICE ...................................................... ...... 24

Guarantee of Qua lity .................... .................................... 24

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DESCRIPTION

The Memoirs Stately 3 Hole Basin Mixer is a mixer for basins with mixer
holes between 200mm and 410mm centres. It has either cross handles or
lever handles, and has a pop-up drain with a lift rod and tailpiece.

SAFETY : WARNINGS

Kohler products are precision-engineered and should give continued
superior and safe performance, provided:

1. They are installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in
accordance with the recommendations given in this Manual.

2. Periodic attention is given, as necessary, to maintain the product in
good functional order. Recommended guidelines are given in the
MAINTENANCE section.

Carefully inspect the new fixture for any signs of damage.

When installing Kohler Products, manufacturers guidelines for power tool
safety should be followed.

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DIMENSIONS

P3907010/1

410mm MAX.
200mm MIN.

44mm

MAX.

29mm DIA.

46mm

STATELY
CROSS
HANDLE

STATELY
DECO
HANDLE

48mm

64mm

87mm

STATELY
LEVER
HANDLE

48mm

62mm

89mm

48mm

17mm

14mm

24mm

32mm

114mm

81mm

102mm

Pop-Up Drain

1-1/4" O.DIA.

102mm

67mm

54mm

48mm

64mm

83mm

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SPECIFICATION

Pressures

The minimum recommended operating pressure is 0.5 bar.

For optimum performance, a minimum operating pressure of 1.0 bar is
recommended.

Plumbing Connections

Hot (H) and Cold (C) inlets must be connected to the correct inlet supplies.

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INSTALLATION

Before You Begin

1. Turn off the water supply.

2. The plumbing installation must comply with Water Supply
Regulations/Bye-laws (Scotland), Building Regulations or any
particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water
company or water undertakers. The installation should be carried out
by a plumber or contractor who is registered with, or is a member
of an association such as:

Institute of Plumbing (IOP), throughout the UK.

National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical Services
Contractors (NAPH & MSC), England and Wales.

Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation
(SNIPEF), Scotland and Norther n Ireland.

3. Install the mixer before installing the basin.

4. Before installation carefully inspect the new fix tu re for a ny signs of
damage.

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Install the Mixer

P3907020

Apply Sealant

Metal Washer

Nut

1. Apply a ring of sealant to the underside of the spout in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Fit the spout through the top of the basin.

3. Install the washer and the nut. Use a spanner to tighten the nut.

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P3907100

Concealing Plate

Fibre Washer

Locknut

4. Thread the locknuts half way down the valve bodies.

5. Slide the fibre washers over the valve bodies.

6. Insert the valve bodies into the mounting holes from the bottom of the
basin. Make sure that the valve body marked ‘COLD’ is installed in the
right hand hole (as viewed from the front of the basin).

7. Apply a r ing of sealant to the underside of the concealing plate in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Thread the concealing plate onto the valve body.

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P3907030

Valve Body

Skirt

9. Align the handle splines onto the valve splines and thread the handle
skirt onto the concealing plate.

10. Loosely secure the valve bodies into position with the locknuts, but do
not tighten.

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P3902160

Valve
Outlet
Body

VALVE ALIGNMENT

200mm (centre to centre)

VALVE ALIGNMENT

410mm (centre to centre)

Valve
Outlet
Body

Valve
Outlet
Body

Valve
Outlet
Body

Spout Spout

11. Position the valve bodies in their correct orientation, usually facing
towards the spout for maximum valve centres, and facing outwards
for minimum centres. Adjust the position to suit your installation.

Note! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to thread the water supply
hoses and water supply pipe coupling nuts onto the valve body outlets.

12. Close the valves using the mixer handles.

13. Temporarily remove the handles, and re-attach them onto the valve
splines so that the handles point away from the mixer spout when the
valves are in the closed position.

14. Attach the O-ring onto the concealing plate and re-thread the hand le
skirt onto the concealing plate.

15. Use a spanner to tighten the valve locknuts.

16. Screw the hoses onto the valve bodies. Use a spanner to tighten the
nuts, but do not over tighten.

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P3907040/1

Flexible Hose

Plastic

Gasket

Supply Tee

Threaded Bushing

Rubber

Washer

Rubber Washer

17. Remove and retain the guide tube nut and O-ring from the supply tee
sleeve.

18. Insert the plastic gasket and rubber washer into the tee. Screw the tee
onto the spout until hand tight.

19. Align the supply arms to the sides. Slip the O-ring over the guide tube,
and use a spanner to tighten the guide tube nut to the sleeve.

20. Hold the spout in position, and tighten the tee securely. Do not
overtighten.

21. Connect the hoses to the tee inlets and the valve bodies. Do not use
thread sealant. Avoid kinking the hoses. Do not over tighten.

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P3902190

Valve Body

Supply Hose

Water Supply
Inlet

Spanner

22. Connect the water supply hoses to the valve inlets. Do not use thread
sealant. Do not over tighten.

23. Connect the water supply hoses to the water supplies. Avoid kinking
the hoses. Do not use thread sealant. Do not over tighten.

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Installing the Drain

Flange

Gasket

Apply Silicone Sealant

Washer

Nut

Drain Body

Seal Hole

P3907115

Fixture

1. Remove the protective cover from th e flange.

2. Apply sealant around the underside of the waste in accordance w ith
the manufacturer’s ins tructions.

3. Assemble the nut, flat washer and tapered gasket (tapered side up)
fully onto the body.

4. From the underside of the fixture, insert the drain body up into the drain
hole.

5. From the top o f the fixture, securely hand tighten the flange onto the
drain body.

6. Make sure that the d rain body se al i s facing the back of the f ixture and
securely tighten the nut.

7. Remove any excess sealant.

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Install the Link for Drain

P3923110

Thumb
Screw

Clip

Rod

Link

1. Slide the clip and the link onto the rod with the thumbscrew facing
towards the rear of the basin.

2. Move the link to the desired position by squeezing the clip and sliding
it along the rod.

3. Push the rod down (open position).

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P3907050

Link

Thumb
Screw

Lift Rod
Handle

4. Slide the lift rod through the hole in the spout and through the hole in
the link.

5. Tighten the thumbscrew on the link so that the lift rod knob is touching
the spout.

6. Install the basin in accordance with its instr uctions.

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Finish The Installation

P3907090

Aerator

1. Make sure that both of the tap handles are turned off (HOT= clockwise,
COLD = anti-clockwise).

2. Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.

3. Remove the aerator from the spout. Turn on both hot and cold valves
and run water through the spout for one minute to remove any debris.
Check for leaks.

4. Tur n off the hot and cold valves.

5. Re-install the aerator.

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USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Caution! Risk of product damage. Many cleaners contain abrasive and

chemical substances, and should not be used for cleaning stainless steel,
enamel, plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned using
a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, rinsed and then wiped dr y
with a soft c lean cloth.

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Ceramic Valve Replacement

P3902200

REMOVE INSTALL

Ceramic
Valve Unit

1. Turn off the water supply and relieve pressure through the tap.

2. Remove the lever assembly from the valve by unscrewing the handle
skirt.

3. Removetheexistingvalve.

4. Thread the new ceramic valve into the valve body until hand tight.

Caution! Risk of product damage. Make sure the ceramic cartridge
is not over tightened. This may damage the ceramic valve and result in
internal leakage.

5. Tighten the ceramic cartridge using a suitable spanner.

6. Replace the handle assembly as shown in the installation section of
this manual.

7. Tur n on the water supply and check for leaks.

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SPARE PARTS

454W-3S

454W-4S

454W-4V

P3907080/1

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1000283**

Handle

1000282**

Handle

Stem

Concealing
Plate

78125

Spline Adapter

Trim Ring

Skirt

88490

Grub Screw

87536

Screw

88490

Grub Screw

Washer

O-Ring

P3907060/2

1025208**

Handle

Washer

Lock Nut

460.63 (pair)
1/2" Valve Assembly

86189

Hose

3005837

Hose

A

Fibre Washer (x 3)

** Variation and/or finish/colour code may be required when ordering.

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P3907070/3

** Variation and/or finish/colour code may be required when ordering.

1030358
Tee

Washer (x 3)

Gasket (x 3)

A

Bushing (x 2)

Lift Rod

Spout Assembly

Insert, Aerator

Washer

Nut

1021961**

Lift Rod

Housing

Washer

1006005-BC

Memoirs Aerator
Assembly

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71130-A-**

Stopper

Trim Ring

Screw

Link

Clip

Nut

Rod

Washer

Body

Nut

Washer

Seal

Fin

Drain

(Metal)

(Plastic)

O-Ring

(With Overflow)

**Finish/color code must be specified when ordering.

Tailpiece

Washer

1034145-FJ-RP

Adapter

P3907120/1

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NOTES

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Guarantee of Quality

Kohler UK guarantee products against any defect of materials or workmanship for the following periods

Ceramic Ware and Cast Products Stainless Steel Products and, Acrylic B aths

Shower Valves, Taps, Cistern

Fittings, Toilet Seats and Bath

Panels

Bathroom Furniture and

Accessories

Whirlpool / Spa Baths

Our confidence in the quality and reliability of our superior products enables us to offer a comprehensive

guarantee for all products.

To register and fully benefit from this guarantee you must
return the enclosed product registration card indicating
the Kohler items you have purchased.
Within the guarantee period we will undertake to resolve
any material defects, by providing replacement parts,
modules or complete product, as we deem appropriate.
To be free of charge, work must only be undertaken by
Kohler UK approved personnel.
To ensure that any problems can be promptly resolved
you must cont act Kohler UK directly.
Proof of purchase must be provided with any claims.
This guarantee covers products in domestic use,
installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
the instructions. It covers the purchaser only and is not
transferable.

Commercial / Business Use

Any Kohler Bathroom product used within a commercial
/ business premi se is guaranteed for 1Yearagainst any
defect of materials or workmanship

Not Covered by this Guarantee

Damage or defects arising from incorrect installation,
improper use or lack of maintenance.
Installed product damaged in transit Consequential loss,
damage or product removal and installation costs.
General wear and tear.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other
legal r ights.
Applies to the UK only.

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ell Road,

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The company reserves the right
to alter

product specifications

without notice.

© Kohler Mira Limited, July 2002