Kohler K161314PB Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Bidet Faucet

K-16131

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Tools and Materials

Adjustable Wrench

Hacksaw or Tubing Cutter

Plumbers Putty

Thread Sealant

Supply Stops and Tubing

Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes. Shut off the main water supply. Carefully inspect 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 bidet. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of

faucets without notice, as speciﬁed within the Price Book.

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Faucet Body

Apply Plumbers Putty.

Crimped Washer

Dished

Spout Nut

Washer

1. Faucet Body Installation

Apply a bead of plumbers putty to the underside of the faucet body according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.

From the top of the bidet, insert the faucet body into the mounting holes.

Install either a dished or crimped washer depending on the thickness of the bidet. Install the nut.

Install the dished washer and locknut to the faucet body shank. Securely hand tighten the nuts. Remove any excess putty or sealant.

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Style A Drain

Style B Drain

2. 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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Lavatory

Screw

Spring Clip

Link

Rod

Seal

Stopper

Nut

Seal

Flange

Apply Plumbers Putty.

Apply 3 layers of sealant tape to bottom 2/3.

Gasket

Washer

Body Washer

Drain Body

3. Drain Installation-Style A

Remove the protective material from the ﬂange. Wrap the bottom 2/3 of the ﬂange threads with three layers of

sealant tape. Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside

of the ﬂange according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions. Insert the ﬂange into the ﬁxture drain hole. Assemble the gasket (tapered side up) and washer to the ﬂange

and partially thread the nut to the ﬂange. 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 ﬁxture and securely tighten the nut. Use care to avoid scratching the ﬁnish.

Remove any excess putty or sealant. Insert the stopper into the ﬂange. Insert the seal into the seal hole on the body.

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Faucet

Rod

Clip

4. 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, ﬁt the rod through the hole in the stopper. Secure with the body nut.

Remove and adjust the stopper so it lifts about 3/8″ (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 ﬁxture. 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.

Thumb Screw

Link

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Fixture

Flange

Apply Plumbers Putty.

Gasket Washer

Nut

Drain Body

5. Drain Installation-Style B

Remove the protective cover from the ﬂange. Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside

of the ﬂange according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions. Assemble the nut, ﬂat washer, and tapered gasket (tapered side

up) fully onto the body. From the underside of the ﬁxture, insert the drain body up into

the drain hole. From the top of the ﬁxture, securely hand tighten the ﬂange onto

the drain body. Make sure the drain body seal hole is facing the back of the

ﬁxture, and securely tighten the nut. Remove any excess putty or sealant.

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Stopper

Stopper Rod

Flange

Thumb Screw

Link

Body

Nut

Seal

Apply Thread Sealant.

Tailpiece

Rod

Nut

Clip

6. Complete Drain Installation-Style B

Press the seal into the seal hole on the body. Insert the stopper into the ﬂange. For regular installations, insert the short end of the rod into the

body seal hole and under the stopper. For vandal-resistant installations, ﬁt the rod through the hole in the stopper. Hand tighten the body nut.

Remove and adjust the stopper as needed so it lifts about 3/8″ (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 ﬁxture.

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 1/2″ (1.3 cm) above the lift rod hole.

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Nut

Union

Compression

Hot

Cold

Spout

Aerator

7. Supply Connections

Connect the supply tubes to the handle valve (inlets) and then the supply stops. (Left is hot - right is cold.)

Tighten all connections.

8. Installation Checkout

Connect the tailpiece and P-trap (as needed). Ensure that all connections are tight. Open the drain. Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Repair as

needed. Remove the aerator. Point the spray nozzle down. Open both hot and cold valves and run water through the spout

for about a minute to remove debris. Check for leaks. Turn valves off.

Turn off the water. Remove any debris from aerator and reinstall.

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Guide d’Installation

Robinet pour bidet

Outils et Matériels

Clé à Molette

Scie à Métaux ou Coupe Tubes

Mastic de Plomberie

Joint d'Etanchéité pour Filetage

Robinets d'arrêt et tuyauterie

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Avant de commencer

Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux. Couper l’arrivée d’eau principale. Vériﬁer avec soin si l’évacuation ou les tubes d’arrivée d’eau sont

endommagés. Replacer les tubes d’alimentation ou d’évacuation si nécessaire. Pour des nouvelles installations, installer le robinet avant

d’installer le bidet. La Société Kohler se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes

modiﬁcations sur le design des robinets sans préavis, comme spéciﬁé dans le Catalogue des Prix.

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