KOHLER K-15135, K-15136, K-15137, K-15138 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Bath Spouts

K-15135

K-15136

K-15137

K-15138

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Tools and Materials

Plus:

• Emery Paper

5/32"

Plumbers Thread

Putty Sealant

Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Shut off the main water supply.

1. Prepare the Site

IMPORTANT! Secure the piping to the framing.

Install or relocate the water supplies as necessary.

NOTE: A typical bath and shower installation uses 1/2″ copper tubing and adapters.

Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.

Temporarily install 1/2″ nipples to the bath and shower elbows, extending at least 2″ (51 mm) beyond the finished wall.

Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.

Complete the finished wall.

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Threaded Spouts
Apply	Apply
	plumbers
plumbers	putty.
putty.	Nipple
Nipple
	7-1/8"
4"	(181 mm)
(102 mm)
Standard Length Spouts	Large Spouts

2. Install the Threaded Spout

NOTE: The following instructions are for threaded spout installations only. For slip-fit spout installations, proceed to the next section.

Remove the temporary nipple.

If you are installing the standard spout, apply thread sealant and install a 1/2″ NPT nipple, extending 4″ (102 mm) beyond the finished wall, to the bath elbow.

If you are installing the 8″ (203 mm) spout, apply thread sealant and install a 1/2″ NPT nipple, extending 7-1/8″ (181 mm) beyond the finished wall, to the bath elbow.

Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of the escutcheon according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Apply thread sealant to the nipple, and install the spout to the nipple.

Carefully tighten with a clean strap wrench.

Remove any excess putty.

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Slip-Fit Spouts

1-1/2" (38 mm) –

2-7/8" (73 mm) 5/32"

Apply plumbers putty.

3. Install the Slip-Fit Spout

NOTE: The following instructions are for slip-fit spout installations only. For threaded spout installations, go to the preceding section.

Remove the temporary nipple from the bath elbow.

Install a tube that extends 1-1/2″ to 2-7/8″ past the finished wall.

Use emery paper to remove any burrs and to smooth the edge of the copper tubing.

Loosen the setscrew with a 5/32″ hex wrench.

Slide the spout onto the copper tubing, push the spout base against the finished wall, and then carefully retighten the setscrew. Do not overtighten the setscrew.

Remove all excess putty or sealant.

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