KOHLER K-2974, K-2977 Installation Manual

Installation and Care Guide

Volume Control Valve

K-2974, K-2977

M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
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M corresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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Tools

Plus:

• 1/2" or 3/4" nominal
copper tubing & fittings

Adjustable
Wrench

Sealant Tape

Hacksaw or
Tubing Cutter

Solder

Propane
Torch

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not apply direct
heat to the valve body. Excessive heat will damage the rubber
valve seals and plaster guard, resulting in the potential for
leaking. If desired, carefully remove the internal valve
components before soldering. Reassemble and securely
tighten the internal valve components.

NOTICE: Do not force the handle in any direction. Forcing the
handle will damage the valve.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Carefully plan the installation before beginning. Carefully read

the entire instructions. Component location, spacing, and
situational requirements can vary.

Do not discard the plaster guard from the valve until instructed
to do so.

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3-3/4" (95 mm)

A

B

1-1/8"
(29 mm)

2-7/16" (62 mm)

Max
Finished
Wall

1-3/4"
(44 mm)

K-2974

K-2977

A

1/2" NPT

3/4" NPT

2-1/8" (54 mm)

3" (76 mm)

C

CAB

4" (102 mm)

4-1/8" (105 mm)3-3/16" (81 mm)

Install the Valve

Construct the Framing and Install the Rough Plumbing

Determine the desired location for the volume control valve and
construct suitable stud and support framing.

Use the appropriate diameter of copper tubing and fittings
upstream and downstream of the valve.

Prepare the Rough Wall

Provide a 2-7/8″ (73 mm) to 3-1/8″ (79 mm) diameter hole in the
rough wall material for the plaster guard.

Min
Finished
Wall

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Direction of Water Flow

Water Outlet Line

Install with arrow pointing
in direction of water flow.

Screw (not provided)

Inlet

Mixed Water Supply Line

Complete the Installation

Flush the mixed water supply line to remove any debris.
Use thread sealant and connect the mixed water supply line to

the valve inlet port. The valve is marked with an arrow to
identify the required water flow direction.

Connect the water outlet line to the valve.
Secure the water supply tubing to the support framing.
Secure the valve with screws as shown.

IMPORTANT! Finished wall surface should not extend beyond the
installed plaster guard.

Complete the finished wall.
Turn on the water supply to the volume control valve and check

for leaks.
Turn off the water.
Remove and discard the plaster guard.

Warranty

KOHLER®Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty

Kohler Co. warrants its Faucets* manufactured after January 1, 1997, to
be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the
original consumer purchaser owns his or her home. If the Faucet
should leak or drip during normal use, Kohler Co. will, free of charge,

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mail to the purchaser the cartridge necessary to put the Faucet in good
working condition. This warranty applies only to Kohler Faucets
installed in the United States of America, Canada or Mexico (″North
America″).

Kohler Co. also warrants all other aspects of the faucet or accessories
(″Faucet″)*, (except gold, non-Vibrant

, non-chrome finishes) to be free

®

of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use
for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home.
This warranty applies only to Kohler Faucets installed in North
America. If a defect is found in normal residential use, Kohler Co. will,
at its election, repair, provide a replacement part or product, or make
appropriate adjustment. Damage to a product caused by accident,
misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty. Improper care and
cleaning will void the warranty**. Proof of purchase (original sales
receipt) must be provided to Kohler Co. with all warranty claims.
Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges, installation, or other
incidental or consequential costs. In no event shall the liability of
Kohler Co. exceed the purchase price of the Faucet.

If the Faucet is used commercially or is installed outside of North
America, or if the finish is gold, non-Vibrant or a painted or powder
coated color finish, Kohler Co. warrants the Faucet to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date the
product is installed, under Kohler Co.’s standard one-year limited
warranty.

If you believe that you have a warranty claim, contact Kohler Co.,
either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or
E-tailer, or by writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Care Center, 444
Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044, USA. Please be sure to provide all
pertinent information regarding your claim, including a complete
description of the problem, the product, model number, color, finish,
the date the product was purchased and from whom the product was
purchased. Also include your original invoice. For other information,
or to obtain the name and address of the service and repair facility
nearest you, call 1-800-4-KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within the
USA and Canada, and 001-800-456-4537 from within Mexico, or visit
www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from within
Canada, or www.mx.kohler.com in Mexico.

KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER ARE PROVIDING THESE
WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KOHLER CO. AND/OR
SELLER DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL

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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states/provinces do not
allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of such damages, so these limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives the consumer
specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from
state/province to state/province.

This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.

*Trend
components; WaterHaven®tower, systems and components; Tripoint

faucets, MasterShower®tower, BodySpa systems and

®

®

faucets, Polished Gold, non-Vibrant and painted or powder coated
finishes, fittings; all items within the ″Fixture Related″ section of the
Kohler Faucets Price Book, drains, Duostrainer®sink strainers,
soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie

TM Wireless Speaker; and faucets used in

commercial settings, and outside North America, are covered by
Kohler Co.’s one-year limited warranty.

**Never use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia, bleach,
acids, waxes, alcohol, solvents or other products not recommended for
chrome. This will void the warranty.

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