Installation Instructions
Floor-Mount Bath Faucet
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Tools and Materials
Plus:
• 3/16" Masonry Bit (for concrete installation)
Sealant Tape
• Conventional Woodworking Tools and Materials
• Plumbing Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Do not use the bath
filler as a grab bar or support bar when entering or exiting
the bath. The bath filler is not designed to support weight.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the O-rings on the bottom of the
faucet, keep the faucet vertical and use care when installing the
faucet.
NOTE: A minimum operating pressure of 45 psi (310 kPa) is
required for proper operation. If a pressure of less than 45 psi (310
kPa) is present, contact a plumber or choose another faucet.
For use with automatic compensating valves rated at 1.6 gal/min
(6.1 l/min) or less.
Follow all local plumbing and building codes.
Turn OFF the water supply.
A drill bit is provided for installation to wood support. Use an
appropriate drill bit for other materials.
The dimensions given assume the spout and bath are mounted on
the same surface. Adjust the dimensions accordingly if the spout
and bath are mounted on different surfaces.
If this product is installed with an overflowing bath, the outer rim
of the bath should slightly overlap the 2x4 framing.
Installer supplied copper tubing must be 5/8″OD (1/2″
Nominal).
Carefully review this document and all appropriate roughing-in
information. Design the bath enclosure accordingly.
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Floor Joist
Top of the
Finished Floor
2-1/4"
(57 mm) Min
3-1/16"
(78 mm) Max
Wood Support
Base
Centerline
2-3/4"
(70 mm)
Min
Bath
Finished
Floor
7-7/8"
(200 mm)
Min
Finished
Wall
1. Prepare the Site
IMPORTANT! 2x6 lumber is NOT adequate for this application.
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Prepare the Site (cont.)
NOTICE: Adequate floor support is required. The wood support must
be a minimum of 2″ (51
NOT adequate for this application.
NOTE: Concrete can be used as the floor support.
Plan out the bath filler placement based on the dimensions above.
Cut a hole in the subfloor
support between two floor joists.
Secure the wood support between 2-1/4″ (57 mm) to 3-1/16″ (78 mm)
below the top of the finished floor.
mm) thick by 6″ (152 mm) wide. 2x6 lumber is
that is large enough to install the wood
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Top View
Hot
Pencil
Base
Cold
Wall
Bath
2. Spout Orientation
NOTE: Verify correct spout orientation before securing the base to
the wooden support.
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Orient the base with the cold supply side notch placed in the
direction shown.
If possible, dry fit the faucet to the base using the screws and
washers. Orient the spout to the inside of the bath.
If your faucet is not available at this time, make sure the base is
positioned so water from the spout will properly flow into the
bath.
Mark the mounting hole locations on the wooden support.
Mark the orientation of the base, and where the notch is
positioned on the wooden support.
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Screw
Washer
Floor Joist
Base
3/16"
Mounting Hole
Wood Support
3. Install the Base
If attached, remove the faucet from the base.
Use a 3/16″ drill bit (provided) to drill 1-1/2″ (38 mm) deep
holes at the marked locations.
If using concrete as the floor support, use a 3/16″ masonry bit
(not provided) to drill 1-1/2″ (38 mm) deep holes at the marked
locations.
Realign the base to the position you marked. Make sure the cold
supply notch is in the correct orientation.
Secure the base to the support with the screws and washers
(provided).
Verify the base is level, and tighten the screws.
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Guard
Hot
Supply
Plug
Base
Blue Mark
Notch
Screw
Cold Supply
4. Connect the Supplies
NOTE: The base has a blue mark and a notch on the cold supply
side.
Apply sealant tape on the ½″ NPT hot and cold supply pipes,
and thread into the base.
Insert the plug into the base.
Turn ON the water supply and check for
T
OFF the water supply.
urn
Secure the guard onto the base with the screws (provided).
leaks.
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Fit the finished floor
between the
Min and Max lines.
Guard
Finished Floor
5. Install the Finished Floor
Finish the floor leaving a 3″ (76 mm) diameter hole for the guard.
Cut the guard so it is flush with the finished flooring.
Ø 3"
(76 mm)
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Plug
O-Rings
Base
Hex
Wrench
Escutheon
Screw
Washer
Flange
6. Install the Faucet
NOTICE: Keep the faucet vertical during installation to avoid
damaging the faucet O-rings.
Make sure the water is turned OFF.
Carefully relieve the water pressure.
Remove the plug from the base.
Remove the rubber protector (not shown) from the faucet.
Position the faucet on the base, and insert the screws and washers
(provided) through the flange.
Tighten the screws using the hex wrench (provided).
Slide the escutcheon down onto the floor to cover the base.
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Diverter
Washer
7. Install the Handshower
Install the handshower hose as shown.
Handshower
Holder
Hose
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Handle
Aerator
Handshower
Handshower
Diverter
Handshower
Holder
Washer
Hose
8. Installation Checkout
Ensure the faucet handle is in the OFF position.
Remove the aerator from the spout.
Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.
Point the hose into the bath, and turn the faucet handle to the
ON position.
Pull the diverter out to send water through the hose to remove
debris.
Turn OFF the faucet to reset the diverter.
Turn ON the faucet and run hot and cold water through the
spout to remove debris.
Check for leaks.
Turn OFF the faucet.
Reinstall the aerator, and install the handshower to the hose.
Position the handshower into the handshower holder.
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Warranty
Need help? Contact our Customer Care Center.
USA/Canada: 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537), Mexico: 001-800-456-4537
For service parts information, visit kohler.com/serviceparts.
For care and cleaning information, visit kohler.com/clean.
This product is covered under the KOHLER® Faucet Lifetime Limited
Warranty, found at kohler.com/warranty. For a hardcopy of warranty
terms, contact the Customer Care Center.
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