Kohler K-8002, K-8003 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Bodyspray Tile

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K-8002 K-8003

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Tools and Materials

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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
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encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
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Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Inspect the supply piping for damage. Replace as necessary.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of

faucets without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

5/64" & 3/16"
Hex Wrenches

Socket Wrench with 11 mm or
7/16" Socket and Extension

Sealant
Tape

Plus:

• Close nipple or

• 1-1/2" NPT pipe nipple

• 1/2" NPT female fittings

• 1/2" copper pipe

Phillips
Screwdriver

Masking
Tape

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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.

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.

Pressure
Balancing Loop

Water
Supply

Single Bodyspray InstallationMultiple Bodyspray Installation

Nipple

Nipple

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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 1/2″ (1.3 cm).

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.

Elbow (or Tee)

Thin Wall

Standard Wall

Set Piping DepthInstall the Plaster Guard

Install the
plaster guard.

Align mark with the
front of the stud face.

Align mark with the
front of the stud face.

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4. Install the Finished Wall

Install the Wall Material

Install the water-resistant wall board.
Cut out a 4″ (10.2 cm) to 4-1/4″ (10.8 cm) square at each tile

installation location.
Install the finished wall material.

5. Verify Depth and Install the 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″ (5.7 cm). The
measurement for typical installations is 2-3/4″ (7 cm).

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 2-1/4″ (5.7 cm): Use a close pipe nipple.
If your measurement is 2-3/4″ (7 cm): 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″ (3.8
cm) and no more than 1-3/4″ (4.4 cm).

Remove the nipple.
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.

4" (10.2 cm) –
4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

4" (10.2 cm) –
4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

4" (10.2 cm) –
4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

Cutout

Nipple

Tee (or Elbow)

Finished Wall

Cutout

2-1/4" (5.7 cm) Min

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6. Install the Waterway

Insert the escutcheon into the rough opening. The double ribs of
the leak shield should be facing up.

If the leak shield makes contact with the elbow: Enlarge the
hole in the back of the leak shield to 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm).

Thread the adapter onto the nipple using the provided 11 mm bit,
11 mm or 7/16″ socket, extension and socket wrench. Use
masking tape to hold the bit in place, as the bit could fall off and
cause damage.

IMPORTANT! The escutcheon should sit loosely at this point. If it is
tight against the wall, use a longer pipe nipple.

Align the groove in the waterway with the double ribs on the
leak shield.

Press the waterway into place over the adapter. Secure the
waterway to the adapter with the screw provided.

Verify that the escutcheon does not turn or shift.

IMPORTANT! If the escutcheon is still loose after this step, use a
shorter pipe nipple.

Waterway

Screw

Leak Shield

Escutcheon

Adapter

Socket Wrench
With Bit

Extension

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7. Complete the Installation

Attach the Sprayhead

With the ribs of the sprayhead facing up, attach the sprayhead to
the waterway.

Using a 3/16″ hex wrench, secure the sprayhead to the waterway
with the two hex screws provided. Do not overtighten.

Check the sprayhead for upward and downward movement and
that it sits squarely within the escutcheon.

Place the nozzle membrane over the sprayhead.
Align the long edge of the membrane with the hinge ribs

(horizontal).

NOTE: For optimum performance, ensure that the membrane is
applied evenly.

Applying pressure evenly, press the membrane seal into the
sprayhead groove.

Attach the Sprayface

NOTE: For product with brushed finishes, align the brush pattern of
the sprayfaces with the direction of the brushed pattern of the
escutcheon.

Tilt the sprayhead downward so the ribs on the top of the
sprayhead are exposed.

Insert the grooves of the sprayface over the ribs of the sprayhead.

Sprayface

Ribs

Ribs

Groove

Finished Wall

Setscrews

Sprayhead

Waterway

Hex Screws

Attach the Sprayhead Attach the Sprayface

Nozzle
Membrane

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Complete the Installation (cont.)

Press the sprayface down to cover the sprayhead, as illustrated.
Tilt the sprayhead upward to expose the setscrew holes on the

bottom of the sprayhead.

IMPORTANT! The setscrews must be flush with the edge of the
sprayface frame. If the setscrews protrude outside of the sprayface
frame, product damage will occur.

Using a 5/64″ hex wrench, turn the setscrews counterclockwise
until they are flush with the edge of the sprayface frame.

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Guide d’installation

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Outils et matériels

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prendre s’il vous plaît quelques minutes pour lire ce manuel avant de
commencer l’installation. Ne pas hésiter à nous contacter en cas de
problème d’installation ou de performance. Nos numéros de téléphone
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choisi la compagnie Kohler.

Avant de commencer

Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Inspecter la tuyauterie d’alimentation de tout endommagement.

Remplacer si nécessaire.
Kohler Co. se réserve le droit d’apporter toutes modifications au

design des robinets et ceci sans préavis, comme spécifié dans le
catalogue des prix.

Clés
hexagonales

Clé à douille avec douille et
rallonge de 11 mm ou de 7/16"

Ruban
d'étanchéité

Plus:

• Mamelon étroit ou

• mamelon de tuyau de 1-1/2" NPT

• raccords femelles 1/2" NPT

• tuyau en cuivre de 1/2"

Tournevis
cruciforme

Ruban-cache

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