Kohler K-73078 Installation And Care Manual

Installation and Care Guide

Diverter Bath Faucet with Remote Valve

K-73078

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Tools and Materials

Solder

Plus:

Cutting Tools
Wood Reinforcement (Optional)

Vacuum
Breaker
Arrestor

Rags

Plumbers
Putty

5/8" OD Copper
Tubing (1/2" Nominal)

Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not install the bath
faucet in an area where it may inadvertently be used for
support by the bather.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool
appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the
surface manufacturer’s instructions for the proper cutting

procedures.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supply.
Protect the surface of the bath deck/rim during installation.
Kohler Co. recommends installing a Sioux Chief 652-AD vacuum

breaker arrestor (or equivalent) close to the outlet of the remote
valve. This will reduce cavitation and water hammer when the
valve or diverter is activated. Visit Sioux Chief’s website at
www.siouxchief.com for technical and installation information.

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6-1/2"
(165 mm)

5-3/4"
(146 mm)
Min

1-1/8"
(28 mm)

9-3/16"
(233 mm)

8-1/4"
(210 mm)

5-13/16"
(148 mm)

1-11/16"
(43 mm)

Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max

Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max

Ø 1-1/2"
(38 mm)
Max

5/8"
(16 mm)
Min
3"
(76 mm)
Max

Roughing-In

1. Prepare the Site

NOTE: To simplify future servicing, install an access panel to reach
the plumbing.

NOTICE: The remote valve may be installed anywhere on the deck.
To allow adequate clearance for handle rotation, provide a minimum
distance of 5-3/4″ (146 mm) from the center of the spout to the
center of the valve.

Determine the mounting hole locations for the spout diverter and
remote valve. Refer to the roughing-in dimensions illustrated for
proper placement and diameters.

For a finished bath deck/rim less than 5/8″ (16 mm) thick: Install
wood reinforcement to the underside of the deck/rim. The
combined thickness of the reinforcing material and the deck/rim
must not exceed 3″ (76 mm).

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Select a cutting tool

appropriate for the deck/rim surface type. Refer to the

surface manufacturer’s instructions for proper cutting

procedures.

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Prepare the Site (cont.)

NOTICE: Do not exceed 1-1/2″ (38 mm) hole diameters for the
spout diverter and the remote valve mounting holes. Maximum
contact area is necessary for a successful installation.

Carefully cut mounting holes for the spout diverter and remote
valve.

Install or relocate the water supplies as needed.

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Escutcheon

Remote Valve

O-Ring

Plate

Nut

2. Install the Remote Valve

Insert the O-ring into the groove in the underside of the
escutcheon.

Slide the escutcheon onto the remote valve.
Insert the remote valve assembly through the mounting hole.
Slide the plate onto the remote valve, then wrench tighten the

three nuts to secure the remote valve.

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Lift Rod

Setscrew

Plug Button

Escutcheon

O-Ring

Nut

Diverter Valve

Diverter
Tube

3. Install the Spout

NOTICE: The brass collar with O-ring included in the hardware
bag is not needed for this installation. Please discard the brass collar
with O-ring.

Insert the remaining O-ring into the groove in the underside of
the escutcheon.

Thread the nut all the way down the diverter valve.
Insert the diverter valve into the mounting hole from underneath.
Thread the escutcheon down the diverter valve until it stops.
Wrench tighten the nut to secure the diverter valve.
Use a needle-nose pliers to lift and hold the diverter tube. Then

thread the lift rod into the diverter tube.
Ensure that the setscrew does not protrude beyond the inside

wall of the spout. Back the setscrew out if needed.

IMPORTANT! Do not bend the lift rod during spout installation.

Position the spout over the lift rod, and slide it down onto the
diverter valve.

Tighten the setscrew.
Insert the plug button into the setscrew hole.

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Lift Knob
Connector

Lift Rod

Setscrew

Lift Knob

Setscrew

4. Install the Lift Knob

IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the lift knob setscrews.

Press the lift knob connector down onto the lift rod. Tighten the
two setscrews.

Fit the lift knob onto the lift rod connector. Tighten the two
setscrews.

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Cap

Vacuum Breaker
Arrestor

5. Connect the Plumbing

NOTE: The illustration shown is a suggested plumbing connection
method. Actual plumbing connections will vary by site.

Verify that the spout, diverter valve, and remote valve are
properly positioned and secured.

Cut and assemble the copper tubing and connections to fit the
installation layout.

Install a vacuum breaker arrestor near the diverter valve inlet.
Follow the vacuum breaker arrestor manufacturer’s instructions.

Solder the connections.
Use thread sealant tape, and securely wrench tighten a cap to the

open inlet port of the diverter valve.

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Hose Guide
Escutcheon

Gasket

Shank

Washer
Spacer

Nut

6. Install the Hose Guide

Thread the hose guide escutcheon onto the shank.
Insert the hose guide assembly and gasket into the mounting

hole.
Slide the washer and spacer up the shank from underneath.
Thread the nut up the hose guide, and securely wrench tighten.

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Elbow

Rubber Gasket

Inlet

Screen Washer

Rubber
Gasket

Nut

To spout diverter.

Handshower Hose

High-Pressure
Hose

7. Install the Handshower

Run cold and hot water through the shower outlet to flush out
dirt and debris.

Insert the screen washer into the outlet end of the elbow, and
thread the elbow onto the handshower. Adjust the position of the
elbow as needed so the installed handshower will lean over the
bath rim.

Fit a rubber gasket into the tapered end of the handshower hose,
and securely handtighten the handshower hose to the elbow.

Fit a rubber gasket into the handshower hose, and securely hand
tighten the handshower hose to the high-pressure hose.

Feed the hoses into the hose guide.
Fit a rubber gasket into the end of the high-pressure hose, and

securely wrench tighten the high-pressure hose to the spout
diverter.

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Lift Knob

Handshower

Check for leaks.

8. Complete the Installation

Turn on the water supplies.
Check for leaks at all connections. Repair as needed.
Turn the remote valve handle to the ON position.
Check for leaks at all connections. Repair as needed.
Activate the handshower. Check for leaks at the connections.

Tighten the connections as needed.
Turn off the water, and check that the lift knob drops back to its

original position.
Turn on the water, and verify that water is only flowing from the

spout.

Care and Cleaning

For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your
KOHLER product:

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Care and Cleaning (cont.)

•

Use a mild detergent such as liquid dishwashing soap and warm
water for cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may scratch
or dull the surface.

•

Carefully read the cleaner product label to ensure the cleaner is
safe for use on the material.

•

Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area
before applying to the entire surface.

•

Do not allow cleaners to sit or soak on the surface.

•

Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately
after cleaner application. Rinse and dry any overspray that lands
on nearby surfaces.

•

Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive
material such as a brush or scouring pad to clean surfaces.

For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit
www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care & Cleaning information, call
1-800-456-4537.

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Utility Spray
Position

Wide Coverage
Position

Turn the handle to
adjust spray.

Using Your Handshower

Your handshower has two spray options, wide-coverage and utility
spray.

To change the spray of your handshower from wide-coverage to
utility spray, turn the handle until the sprayface aligns with the
nub on the handle.

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Clean the Nozzles

To dislodge debris and mineral build-up:

Run water through the handshower.
Firmly rub your finger back and forth across the spray nozzles on

the handshower face.
If this procedure fails to improve the performance of the

handshower, proceed to the ″Clean the Screen Washer″ section of
this guide.

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Shower Inlet

Screen Washer

Clean the Screen Washer

Remove the handshower from the elbow.
Using a thin, flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry up the edge of

the screen washer.
Remove the screen washer. Do not attempt to remove the flow

control.
Clean the screen washer to dislodge debris and mineral build-up.
Reinstall the screen washer.
Reinstall the handshower to the elbow.

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,
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
of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use
for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home.

, non-chrome finishes) to be free

®

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Warranty (cont.)

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
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.

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Warranty (cont.)

*Trend
components; WaterHaven

faucets, MasterShower®tower, BodySpa systems and

®

tower, systems and components; Tripoint

®

®

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
soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie

Wireless Speaker; and faucets used in

®

sink strainers,

®

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.

Warranty

For Mexico

KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all

accessories and components are complete in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on
the invoice or receipt.

1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its
authorized distributors.

2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and
corresponding warranty.

3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair
the defective product or provide a new replacement or an equivalent
model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the
product is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.

4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the
date the product is received.

5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as
additional protection, as it may substitute the warranty in the case that
there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.

EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:

1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the
instructions concerning use and operation set forth in the owner’s
manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations

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