Kohler K162314BN Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Single Control Lavatory Faucet

K-16230 K-16231

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Tools and Materials

Adjustable
Wrench

Thread
Sealant

Plumbers
Putty

Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Inspect the supply tubing for damage. Replace as necessary.
Clean the lavatory surface to remove any grease, oil, or debris.
This faucet is for use on a single-hole lavatory.
For new installations, install the faucet and drain to the lavatory

before installing the lavatory.
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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Stud

Supply Hoses

Lavatory

Bracket

Washer

Nut

1. Install the Faucet

Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside
of the base of the spout body according to the putty
manufacturer’s instructions.

Insert the supply hoses and stud of the faucet through the center
hole of the lavatory.

Position the base of the faucet flush against the center hole of the
lavatory.

From underneath the lavatory, slide the bracket and washer onto
the stud.

Thread the nut onto the stud.
Tighten the nut securely against the bracket to secure the faucet

into place.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.

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Flange

Drain Body

Thick Tapered Gasket
(for thin-walled vessel style
lavatory installations)

Tapered Gasket

Nut

Washer

2. Install the Drain

If present, remove the protective plastic cap from the drain and
discard.

Remove the nut, washer, and gasket from the drain body.
Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant around the

underside of the flange according to the sealant manufacturer’s
instructions.

For drains with metal stoppers: Close the drain and rotate the
drain body until the logo is positioned horizontally.

Insert the drain into the drain hole and press into place.
Slide the gasket (tapered side up) onto the drain body.
Slide the washer over the threads on the drain body.
Thread the nut up the drain body until snug against the

underside of the lavatory. Use care not to rotate the drain while
tightening the nut.

Using a wrench, tighten the nut.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.
Connect the P-trap to the drain body.

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Supply
Hose

Supply
Stop

3. Connect the Supplies

CAUTION: Risk of restricted water flow and product
damage. Use extreme care when bending the supplies to

avoid kinking.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not overtighten the
connections.

If the lavatory is not installed, install it at this time. Follow the
lavatory manufacturer’s instructions.

Connect the supply hose marked with the cold label to the cold
supply.

Connect the remaining supply hose to the hot supply.
Tighten the connections with an adjustable wrench.

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Handle

Spout

Aerator

4. Installation Checkout

Connect the drain tailpiece into the P-trap.
Remove the aerator from the faucet spout.
Open the drain.
Turn on the main water supply and check for leaks. Adjust as

needed.
Pull and rotate the faucet handle to the full hot position, then the

full cold position. Run the water through the spout for about one
minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks and adjust as
needed.

Turn off the faucet, then reinstall the aerator.

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