KOHLER K-T72770 Installation Manual

Installation and Care Guide

Transfer Valve Trim

K-T72770

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Tools and Materials

Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

NOTE: For service parts information, visit
www.kohler.com/serviceparts.

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Plaster Guard

Finished
Wall

Ramp

Spacer

Ramp

Measure to finished
wall with stick or pen.

(Thin Wall)

Spacer
(Medium Wall)

1

3

Max Finished Wall

2

Thickness

Spacers
(Thick Wall)

1. Install the Valve Stem Adapter

NOTE: The plaster guard must be in place for these steps.

NOTE: The finished wall must be installed before you perform

these steps.

NOTE: If the plaster guard is inside the finished wall, the wall is
too thick for the installation and the valve needs to be moved
forward.

Take a straight object such as a pencil and hold it along the
outside edge of the plaster guard with the tip touching the
finished wall.

Either mark the spot where the top edge of the plaster guard and
the pencil meet or hold the pencil with your fingers at that spot.

Move the pencil to the inside of the plaster guard. Touch the tip
of the pencil to the bottom of the plaster guard at the deepest
point next to the area labeled ″1.″

If the mark or your finger is below the edge of the plaster
guard, perform the remaining steps:

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Install the Valve Stem Adapter (cont.)

Slide the pencil along the steps until the mark or your fingers are
even with the top edge of the plaster guard.

Note which area of the plaster guard the pencil is touching.
If the pencil is touching the step labeled ″1,″ use the 7/8″ (22

mm) (medium wall) valve stem adapter and the 13/16″ (21 mm)
screw.

If the pencil is touching the step labeled ″2,″ use the 1-3/8″ (35
mm) (thick wall) valve stem adapter and the 1-3/8″ (35 mm)
screw.

If the pencil is touching the step labeled ″3,″ use the 1/2″ (13
mm) (thin wall) valve stem adapter and the 13/16″ (21 mm)
screw.

Remove and discard the plaster guard from the valve.
Place the spline adapter over the valve stem.
Set the correct valve stem adapter over the valve stem. Do not

completely press or thread the valve stem adapter into place
until instructed to do so.

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A

B

Spline Adapter

C

Mixed Water Supply

Valve Stem Adapter

Handle Assembly

B

B + A

2-Way

A

A + C

C

A

B + C

3-Way

2. Adjust the Handle Assembly

NOTE: Valve Operation. Water will flow from a single shower
accessory when the control knob detent lines up with any of the
markings on the escutcheon. Water will flow from two accessories at
the same time when the control knob detent is midway between the
markings.

Ensure the valve stem adapter is lightly placed over the spline
adapter.

Place the handle assembly over the valve stem adapter.
Turn on the water supply to the transfer valve.
Rotate the handle assembly until water begins to flow through

the shower accessory.
Determine the shower accessory that will correspond to the

Accessory ″A″ setting at the 12 o’clock position on the escutcheon
for the 3-way installation or 4 o’clock for the 2-way installation.

Turn the handle to the detent setting that corresponds with
Accessory ″A.″ The handle should be in the 12 o’clock position
for the 3-way installation or 4 o’clock for the 2-way installation.

Repeat for each detent; verify flow to each accessory.
Turn off the water supply to the transfer valve.
Remove the handle assembly and set aside.

A + B

B

To adjust for handle alignment:

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Adjust the Handle Assembly (cont.)

NOTE: The spline adapter allows fine adjustment of the handle
alignment.

Remove the valve stem adapter.
Reposition the spline adapter.
Reinstall the valve stem adapter and the handle assembly.
Check the alignment. Repeat this procedure until the handle

alignment is satisfactory.

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Valve Stem Adapter

Screw

Front Plate Assembly

Screws

Escutcheon

Handle Assembly

3. Install the Trim

Firmly press the valve stem adapter onto the valve stem.
Secure the valve stem adapter to the valve with the correct length

screw, as selected in the ″Install the Valve Stem Adapter″ section
of this guide.

Align the holes on the front plate assembly and the valve.

NOTE: Be sure to select the correct length screw for your
application.

Secure the front plate assembly to the valve with two screws. Do
not overtighten.

Visually inspect the front plate assembly to ensure that the foam
seal is completely covering the wall opening. If not, stop the
installation and repair the wall opening.

Place the escutcheon against the wall. The drain holes in the
escutcheon should be positioned downward.

NOTE: If the handle does not engage the valve or the escutcheon
does not tighten to the wall, replace the valve stem adapter with an
adapter of appropriate length.

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.

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

, non-chrome finishes) to be free

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Warranty (cont.)

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.

*Trend
components; WaterHaven

faucets, MasterShower®tower, BodySpa systems and

®

tower, systems and components; Tripoint

®

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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,

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soap/lotion dispensers, MoxieTM Wireless Speaker; and faucets used in
commercial settings, and outside North America, are covered by
Kohler Co.’s one-year limited warranty.

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Warranty (cont.)

**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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