Kohler K162134APB Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Two-Handle Bath/Shower Faucet

K–16213 K-16214

K-16217

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Tools and Materials

Wrench

Hex
Wrench

Assorted
Screwdrivers

Torque
Wrench

Strap
Wrench

Solder

Thread
Sealant

Tube CutterDrillAdjustable

Propane
Torch

Plumbers
Putty

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you
encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.

Before You Begin

Please read all instructions before you begin.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for

damage. Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to
install.

Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

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72" (182.9 cm) –
78" (198.1 cm) to
Floor (Typical)

8" (20.3 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

Bath/Shower Installation

2-1/4" (5.7 cm)
Min.

3" (7.6 cm)
Max.

Finished
Wall

Thread
Protector

72" (182.9 cm) –
78" (198.1 cm) to
Floor (Typical)

48" (122 cm) to Floor

Shower Installation

Union
Joints

1/2" NPT Pipe or
Copper Tubing

1. Install the Valve - Floor Supplies

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Remove the thread
protectors, valve units, and aspirator before applying heat to the
yoke.

Determine the location of the support framing for the yoke,
spout, and the showerhead.

Install the support framing as needed.
The yoke has two union joints that can be used with either 1/2″

N.P.T. pipe or copper tubing.
Connect the hot and cold supplies to the yoke. They should be

2-1/4″ (5.7 cm) minimum and 3″ (7.6 cm) maximum from the
finished wall.

Reinstall everything that was removed before soldering.

Valve Units

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Hot

Ceiling
Supplies

Aspirator

Thread
Protector

Cold

Valve Unit

2. Install the Valve - Ceiling Supplies

NOTE: This section applies to ceiling installations only.

Remove the aspirator with a 3/8″ hex wrench.
Turn the yoke over so that the supplies connect from the top of

yoke.
For bath and shower installations, reinstall the aspirator at the top

of yoke. Do not overtighten.
For bath only or shower only installations, discard the aspirator.

NOTE: Reversing the yoke will reverse the direction the lever
handles close. For proper lever handle operation, reverse the valve
units.

Before removing the valves, make sure they are in the open
position.

Torque the valves to 23-30 ft. lbs. (31-40.6 Newton/m) and turn to
the closed position.

Turn the hot valve counterclockwise and the cold valve clockwise.
Remove the thread protectors and reverse the valves.

Replace the thread protectors.

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Elbow

Temporary
Nipple

1/2" NPT
Copper Tubing

Adapters

1/2" NPT
Copper Tubing

Elbow

Temporary
Nipple

3. Complete the Valve Installation

NOTE: This section applies to all valve installation styles.

IMPORTANT! For bath-only or shower-only installations: Remove

and discard the aspirator. Apply thread sealant to a plug and install
it into the yoke in place of the shower or bath piping.

Plumb using 1/2″ N.P.T. copper tubing, elbows, and adapters.
Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.
Secure the bath and/or shower piping to the support framing and

install temporary nipples.
Install caps on the temporary nipples.
Turn on the hot and cold water supplies, and check for leaks.
Remove the caps from the temporary nipples.
Open the valve controls and cycle the controls through their

operating range. Check for leaks.
Turn the valve control off.
If the valve has stop valves, rotate both stop adjustments fully

clockwise.
Open the valve controls. Water should not flow.
Close the valve controls, and rotate both stop adjustments fully

counterclockwise.

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Valve Stem

Screw

Skirt

Stem
Extension

Apply
plumbers
putty.

Handle

4. Install the Handles

Attach the stem extension to the valve stem with the provided
screw.

Place the skirt on the valve stem extension and turn the handle to
the closed position.

Remove the handle assembly, apply a ring of plumbers putty to
the base, and replace it with the handle situated in the desired
closed position.

Hold the handle in place and thread the skirt onto the valve until
it is firmly in place.

Repeat with second handle.

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Nipple

1/2"
(1.3 cm)

Apply plumbers putty.

5. Install the Spout

Remove the temporary nipple.
Install a 1/2″ N.P.T. nipple to extend 1/2″ (1.3 cm) beyond the

finished wall.
Apply thread sealant to the nipple threads.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the inlet

of the spout according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.
Carefully tighten the spout with a clean strap wrench.
Remove all excess putty.
Flush hot and cold water through the spout for one minute.

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Elbow

Wall Flange

Shower Arm

Apply plumbers
putty

Setscrew

Showerhead

6. Install the Showerhead

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. To avoid plugging the
showerhead spray outlets, use thread sealant tape on the shower

arm threads. Do not use thread sealant compound (pipe dope).
Remove the temporary nipple.
Loosen the setscrew and apply a bead of plumbers putty or other

sealant around the wall flange according to putty manufacturer’s
instructions.

Slip the wall flange over the shower arm.
Place thread sealant on the shower arm threads and thread the

shower arm into the elbow.
Tighten with a clean strap wrench. Do not overtighten.
Flush out the system with the showerhead removed. Apply

thread sealant to the threads, and thread the showerhead onto the
shower arm.

Apply thread sealant to the threads, and thread the showerhead
onto the shower arm.

Press the wall flange tight against the wall and secure with the
setscrew.

7. Complete the Installation

Ensure that all connections are tight.
Open the drain.

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Complete the Installation (cont.)

Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks.
Open the hot and cold valves and check for leaks.
Run the water for about a minute.
Turn the hot and cold water valves off.

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