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
Putty

Thread
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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Nipple

4"
(102 mm)

Apply
plumbers
putty.

Threaded Spouts

Apply
plumbers
putty.

Nipple

7-1/8"
(181 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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