KOHLER K-T154 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Wall-Mount Lavatory Faucet Trim

K-T154

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Tools and Materials

Phillips
Screwdriver

Hex
Wrench

Plumbers
Putty

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minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you
encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.

Before You Begin

Shut off the main water supply.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
If needed, complete the finished wall before beginning this

installation.
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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Faucet

Flange

Outlet
Port

Screws

Spout
Shank

Escutcheon

Setscrew

Apply plumbers
putty.

Spout

1. Install the Spout

IMPORTANT! Use care when installing the spout to avoid
scratching the finish.

Back the setscrew out of the spout or remove it to prevent
damage to the spout shank when installing the spout to the
faucet outlet port.

Insert the inlet end of the spout shank into the faucet outlet port.
Secure the spout shank using the three provided screws.
Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back surface of the

spout escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s
instructions.

Press the spout escutcheon firmly against the finished wall.
Slide the spout onto the spout shank, position as desired, and

tighten the setscrew to secure the spout in place.
Remove any excess putty or sealant.

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Valve Body

Threaded Sleeve

Sleeve
Extension

Apply plumbers
putty.

Escutcheon

Bonnet

Stem Extension

Screw

Handle

Setscrew

2. Install the Handles

Determine the thickness of the finished wall.
If the finished wall is less than 5/8″ (1.6 cm) thick, use the

supplied hardware kit numbered 1031092.
If the finished wall is 5/8″ (1.6 cm) to 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) thick, use

the supplied hardware kit numbered 1031091.
Place a stem extension on the valve stem. Secure with the screw

provided.
Thread a threaded sleeve onto the valve body.
Thread a sleeve extension onto the threaded sleeve.
Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of the

escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.
Thread an escutcheon onto the threaded sleeve. Remove any

excess putty or sealant.
Position the handle on the stem extension. Turn the handle to the

closed position (Hot = Counterclockwise, Cold = Clockwise).
Repeat the procedures with the second handle.

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Spout

Aerator

3. Complete the Installation

Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off (hot =
counterclockwise to close, cold = clockwise to close).

Turn on the water supplies and check the installation for leaks.
Repair as needed.
Remove the aerator.
Open the valves and run water through the spout for about a

minute to remove any debris. Check for leaks.
Remove all debris from the aerator.
Turn the valves off, and reinstall the aerator.

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