Kohler KT3434MSN Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Wall-Mount Lavatory Faucet Trim

K-T343 K-T344

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Tools and Materials

Phillips
Screwdriver

Hex
Wrench

Plumbers
Putty

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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 Outlet
Port

Flange

Screws

Spout
Shank

Spout
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

Wall Thickness
5/8" to 1-1/4"
(1.6 cm to 3.2 cm)

Escutcheon
Nut

Stem
Extension

Spline
Adapter

Wall Thickness
Less than 5/8" (1.6 cm)

Screw

Escutcheon

Apply plumbers
putty.

Handle

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 1031071.
If the finished wall is 5/8″ (1.6 cm) to 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) thick, use

the supplied hardware kit numbered 1031072.
Slide a spline adapter from kit 1031073 onto the stem extension.
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.
Press a handle over the stem extension and move the handle to

the closed position (Hot = Counterclockwise, Cold = Clockwise).
Lever handles should be horizontal when closed.

If adjustment is needed to achieve the desired handle alignment,
remove the handle, screw and spline adapter. Turn the spline
adapter 1/4 turn. Check the handle position. Repeat the
procedure until the proper handle position is achieved. Secure
with the screw.

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Install the Handles (cont.)

Thread the handle assembly onto the escutcheon. To maintain the
proper handle alignment, hold the handle in place with one hand
and turn the base of the handle with the other hand.

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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