Kohler K-8013, K-8014, K-77119 Installation And Care Manual

Installation and Care Guide

Bodysprays

K-8013, K-77119 K-8014

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Tools and Materials

Socket Wrench with
7/16" Socket and Extension

Plus:

• Close nipple or

• 1-1/2" NPT pipe nipple

• 1/2" NPT female fittings

• 11 mm hex bit (provided)

Drill 4-1/8" Hole Saw

Sealant Tape

Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of scalding. High water temperature can
cause severe burns. Set the water temperature at or below
120°F (49°C) following the adjustment procedure in the valve
Installation and Care Guide.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Spraying pressurized
water directly at the sprayface may cause water to leak
behind the finished wall. Do not spray pressurized water
directly into the sprayface.

IMPORTANT! There must be two or more 1.0 gpm bodysprays per
valve outlet to ensure proper operation of automatic compensating
valves.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Inspect the supply piping for damage. Replace as necessary.
For service parts information, visit your product page at

www.kohler.com/serviceparts.

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Single Bodyspray InstallationMultiple Bodyspray Installation

Water
Supply

Nipple

Pressure Balancing Loop

1. Install the Supply Piping

Multiple Bodyspray Installations

Route the water supply lines.
If installing more than one bodyspray off the same supply line,

construct a pressure balancing loop. Locate a tee along the loop at
each bodyspray installation location.

Do not strap the pipes at this time.

Nipple

Single Bodyspray Installations

Route the water supply line.
Install an elbow to the end of the supply pipe at the bodyspray

installation location.

All Installations

Temporarily install a nipple to each tee/elbow. Do not use any
sealant.

Do not strap the pipes at this time.

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Install the Plaster Guard

Elbow (or Tee)

Set Piping Depth

Thin Wall

Align mark with the
front of the stud face.

Install the
plaster guard.

Standard Wall

Align mark with the
front of the stud face.

2. Install the Plaster Guard

Install the plaster guard. Push until the plaster guard is snug
against the face of the elbow (or tee).

3. Set the Pipe Depth

Thin Wall Installations

NOTE: Thin wall installations have a finished wall thickness of less
than 3/8″ (10 mm).

To adjust the pipe depth, use a level or other straight edge to line
up the ″Thin Wall Installation″ mark with the front face of the
studs.

Standard Wall Installations

To adjust the pipe depth, use a level or other straight edge to line
up the edge of the plaster guard with the front face of the studs.

All Installations

Install appropriate backing and strap the pipes at the adjusted
depth.

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Finished Wall

Cutout

Nipple

Ø 4-1/8" (105 mm)

Cutout

Tee
(or Elbow)

2-1/4"
(57 mm)
Min

Ø 4-1/8"
(105 mm)

4. Install the Finished Wall

Install the water-resistant wall board.
Cut out a 4-1/8″ (105 mm) round hole, centered on the pipe

nipple at each desired installation location.
Install the finished wall material.

5. Install the Pipe Nipple

Remove the nipple.

NOTE: The minimum distance between the face of the tee/elbow
and the surface of the finished wall should be 2-1/4″ (57 mm). The
measurement for typical installations is 2-7/8″ (73 mm).

Measure the distance from the face of the tee/elbow to the
surface of the finished wall. Make any adjustments as needed.

If your measurement is between 2-1/4″ (57 mm) and 2-3/4″ (70
mm): Use a close pipe nipple.

If your measurement is between 2-3/4″ (70 mm) and 3-1/4″ (83
mm): Use a 1-1/2″ pipe nipple.

Thread the nipple into the tee/elbow and hand tighten.
Measure the distance from the end of the nipple to the surface of

the finished wall. Verify that the distance is at least 1-1/2″ (38
mm) and no more than 2″ (51 mm).

Remove the nipple.

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Install the Pipe Nipple (cont.)

Apply thread sealant to the threads of the nipple.
Reinstall the nipple to the tee/elbow.
Run water through the system to flush out any dirt or debris.

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Adapter

Socket Wrench with Bit

7/8" (22 mm) Min ­1-3/8" (35 mm) Max

6. Install the Adapter

Install the adapter to the pipe nipple using a socket wrench with
extension, 7/16″ socket, and the provided 11 mm bit.

Measure the distance from the face of the adapter to the face of
the finished wall. Verify the distance is at least 7/8″ (22 mm) and
no more than 1-3/8″ (35 mm). Make any adjustments as needed.

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Adapter

Waterway

Waterway Tool

Leak Shield

Drain Port

7. Install the Waterway

Orient the leak shield with the drain port down and the arrow
pointing ″UP.″

Insert the leak shield into the rough opening.

IMPORTANT! If the waterway cannot be threaded onto the
adapter, remove the pipe nipple and install a longer one.

Using the provided waterway tool, thread the waterway to the
adapter.

NOTICE: Keep the waterway installation tool. This tool is needed
to remove the waterway for cleaning or servicing.

Verify the waterway is centered in the leak shield.

IMPORTANT! If the leak shield is loose after the waterway is
installed, remove the pipe nipple and install a shorter one.

Verify the leak shield is still positioned with the drain port down
and the arrow pointing ″UP.″ The leak shield should be snug to
the wall and not move or shift.

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Leak Shield

Drain Port

Center the opening
with mark.

8. Install the Trim

Locate the drain port on the escutcheon.
Position the escutcheon on the leak shield with the mark on the

leak shield centered in the escutcheon drain port opening.
Press the escutcheon onto the leak shield and turn clockwise to

secure.
Verify the drain port in the leak shield is aligned with the

escutcheon drain port.

Escutcheon

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Screen Washer

Adapter

Waterway

Escutcheon

Remedy Reduced Water Flow

If you are experiencing reduced water flow from your bodyspray, try
one of the following:

Clean the Spray Nozzles

While the water is running, firmly rub your finger across the
spray nozzles to dislodge any debris or mineral build-up. If this
does not improve water flow, proceed to ″Clean the Screen
Washer.″

Clean the Screen Washer

Turn the escutcheon counterclockwise to remove.
Using the waterway tool (provided), remove the waterway.
Using a socket wrench with extension and the provided 11 mm

bit (or a 7/16″ socket) remove the adapter.
Using a thin-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the screen washer

from the adapter.
Gently rub the washer under running water to remove any

debris.
Reinstall the washer into the adapter.

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CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Spraying pressurized
water directly at the sprayface may cause water to leak
behind the finished wall. Do not spray pressurized water
directly into the sprayface.

Remedy Reduced Water Flow (cont.)

Reinstall the adapter, waterway and escutcheon; refer to the
″Install the Adapter,″″Install the Waterway,″ and ″Install the
Trim″ sections.

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.
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,

, non-chrome finishes) to be free

®

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Warranty (cont.)

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.

*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

sink strainers,

®

soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie®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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