Installation Guide
Widespread Lavatory Faucets
K-108, K-223, K-224,
K-280, K-310, K-325,
K-610, K-6811, K-6954,
K-8215, K-16102, K-16104
M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M) Los números de productos seguidos de
M corresponden a México (Ej. K-12345M)
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Tools and Materials
Pipe |
Adjustable |
Hacksaw or |
Plumbers |
Wrench |
Wrench |
Tube Cutter |
Putty |
Thread |
Pipe Sealant |
Channel Lock |
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Sealant |
Pliers |
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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 speci®ed in the Price Book.
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Apply
Plumbers
Putty
Dished |
Washer |
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Washer |
Nut |
Washer |
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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.
Slide the metal washer and nut onto the spout shank.
Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: For a thin-walled lavatory (such as stainless steel), slide the dished washer, the washer, and the nut onto the spout shank. Securely tighten the nut with a wrench. Do not overtighten. It may be necessary to remove the nut from the top of the spout shank to ensure proper installation.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
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Handle |
Washer |
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Escutcheon |
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Nut |
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Putty. |
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Copper |
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Tube |
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Valve |
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Body |
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2. Handle Valve Installation
NOTE: The valve body marked ²Cold² (with blue lettered tape attached to the tube) should be installed to the right of the faucet.
Insert the valve bodies into the proper mounting holes.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the escutcheons according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
Install a washer and a nut onto the underside of each valve body.
Rotate each valve body until the copper tubing faces towards 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.
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Spout Shank |
Shank Nut |
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Metal Washer |
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Rubber Washer |
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Plastic Gasket |
Guide Tube |
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Tee Hex-End |
Supply Tee |
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Supply Inlet |
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Guide Tube Nut |
O-Ring |
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3. Supply Tee Installation
From the underside of the lavatory, thread the shank nut about halfway up onto the spout shank. Slide the metal washer onto the spout shank.
Insert the plastic gasket and the rubber washer into the supply tee.
Slide the metal washer onto the spout shank.
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.
Tighten the hex end of the supply tee with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Slide the metal washer down to the supply tee and thread the shank nut down to the metal washer. Securely tighten with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Slide the O-ring over the guide tube and securely tighten the nut to the supply tee sleeve with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Slide the O-ring all the way up the lift rod.
Securely hand tighten the nut on the lift rod until a desired resistance is achieved.
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End Body
End Body Outlet
O-Ring
Hose |
Flexible |
Supply |
Hose |
Tee |
4. Flexible Hose Installation
Thread a ¯exible hose onto each handle valve outlet.
Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Connect the ¯exible hoses to the supply tee. Do not use thread sealant. To avoid kinking the hoses, loop them as shown. Securely tighten the hose with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
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Style A Drain |
Style B Drain |
5. Drain Style
Refer to the illustrations above to determine the drain style you received with your faucet.
Please follow the instructions for your drain style.
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Seal
Stopper
Lavatory
Screw
Spring
Clip
Nut
Nut
Link
Seal
Rod
Flange
Apply Plumbers Putty.
Apply 3 layers of sealant tape to bottom 2/3.
Gasket
Washer
Body Washer
Drain Body
6. Drain Installation-Style A
Remove the protective material from the ¯ange.
Wrap the bottom 2/3 of the ¯ange threads with three layers of sealant tape.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the ¯ange according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
Insert the ¯ange into the ®xture drain hole.
Assemble the gasket (tapered side up) and washer to the ¯ange and partially thread the nut to the ¯ange. 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 ®xture and securely tighten the nut. Use care to avoid scratching the ®nish.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Insert the stopper into the ¯ange.
Insert the seal into the seal hole on the body.
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Faucet
Thumb
Screw
Rod Link
Clip
7. 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, ®t the rod through the hole in the stopper. Secure with the body nut.
Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts about 3/8² (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 ®xture.
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.
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Fixture
Flange
Apply Plumbers
Putty.
Gasket
Washer
Nut
Drain Body
8. Drain Installation-Style B
Remove the protective cover from the ¯ange.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside of the ¯ange according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the nut, ¯at washer, and tapered gasket (tapered side up) fully onto the body.
From the underside of the ®xture, insert the drain body up into the drain hole.
From the top of the ®xture, securely hand tighten the ¯ange onto the drain body.
Make sure the drain body seal hole is facing the back of the ®xture, and securely tighten the nut.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
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Stopper
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Stopper Rod |
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Flange |
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Nut |
Thumb |
Body |
Seal |
Screw |
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Apply |
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Link |
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Thread |
Rod |
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Sealant. |
Nut |
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Tailpiece |
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Clip |
9. Complete Drain Installation-Style B
Press the seal into the seal hole on the body.
Insert the stopper into the ¯ange.
For regular installations, insert the short end of the rod into the body seal hole and under the stopper. For vandal-resistant installations, ®t the rod through the hole in the stopper. Hand tighten the body nut.
Remove and adjust the stopper as needed so it lifts about 3/8² (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 ®xture.
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 1/2² (1.3 cm) above the lift rod hole.
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Supply
Tube
Supply
Tube
10. Supply Connections
Install the lavatory using the lavatory manufacturer's instructions.
Connect the supply tubes to the handle valves, and the supply stops. Left is hot and right is cold.
Tighten all connections.
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