Kohler K-76728-0 Installation guide

Installation and Care Guide

Real Rain Showerhead

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K-76728

1287911-2-B

Tools and Materials

Plus:

• 2x4s

• Drop ear elbow

• 3/8" copper tubing

• Conventional woodworking and

plumbing tools and materials

3/16"

3/8"

Pipe Cutter

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Roughing-In

19"

(483 mm)

18" (457 mm)

3-7/8"

(98 mm)

7"

(178 mm)

14" (356 mm)

16" (406 mm)

5" (127 mm)

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Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of scalding. High water temperature can

cause severe burns. Set the water temperature at or below

120°F (49°C) following the adjustment procedure in the valve

Installation and Care Guide.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. If the rain panel is not

securely held in place during installation, the product may

fall causing personal injury. Get help when installing the

panel assembly and waterways.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Read these instructions and determine all required components

along with their installation locations before beginning this

installation.

A shower valve must be installed upstream for temperature and

shut off control.

Requires DTV or push button valve K-76746 and panel trim

K-76732.

A dropped ceiling (not shown) is required in the shower area

where this product is to be installed.

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Before You Begin (cont.)

IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. Ensure cutout and framed

opening of dropped ceiling meet the required dimensions listed. If

the ﬁnished ceiling thickness exceeds 4-1/2″ (114 mm), shim behind

the mounting bracket.

This product is designed for ceiling-mount installation only. Do

not install to a shower wall.

For service parts information, visit your product page at

www.kohler.com/serviceparts.

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1. Install the Support Framing and Bracket

NOTE: These instructions show one possible ceiling conﬁguration.

Adapt to ﬁt your application.

Using 2x4s, construct support framing to mount the bracket. The

face of each 2x4 should be installed ﬂush with the face of the

ceiling joists.

Ensure that each corner of the bracket can be mounted to the

support framing with at least 2 screws.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. If the bracket is not

securely held in place during installation, the product may

fall causing personal injury.

Align the bracket so that its edges are parallel to the shower

walls. Orient the inlet pipe hole for the easiest connection to the

water supply.

Install the bracket with at least 2 #8 1-1/2″ screws per corner.

Screws may be installed in any two of the four holes per corner.

Inlet Pipe

Hole

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2. Install the Water Supply

Install the push button or digital valve using the separate

instructions provided.

Route the water supply to the ceiling where the shower is to be

installed.

Water

Supply

Water

Supply

Inlet Pipe

Hole

Inlet Pipe

Hole

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3. Install the Drop Ear Elbow

Connect a length of 3/8″ copper inlet pipe approximately 12″ (305

mm) long to the drop ear elbow.

Install the drop ear elbow so that the copper inlet pipe drops

through the inlet pipe hole in the bracket. Add support as

necessary.

Connect the water supply to the drop ear elbow.

Water

Supply

3/8"

Copper

Inlet

Pipe

Drop Ear Elbow

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4. Install the Dropped Ceiling

Construct a 4″ (102 mm) minimum to 4-1/2″ (114 mm) maximum

dropped ceiling in the shower area. The framed cutout should be

centered around the bracket, with the framing 18-1/8″ (460 mm)

+/- 1/8″ (3 mm) apart in both directions.

IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. Ensure cutout and framed

opening of dropped ceiling meet the required dimensions listed. If

the ﬁnished ceiling thickness exceeds 4-1/2″ (114 mm), shim behind

the mounting bracket.

Trim copper inlet pipe to 1-1/4″ (32 mm) above the plane of the

ﬁnished ceiling opening.

De-burr, clean, and lubricate copper inlet pipe to prevent damage

to the water inlet gasket when the shower unit is installed.

18-1/8"

(460 mm)

18-1/8"

(460 mm)

Cutout

Ceiling

Joist

Finished

Ceiling

4"

(102 mm)

Copper

Inlet Pipe

Finished

Ceiling

1-1/4"

(32 mm)

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5. Install the Shower Unit

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. If the shower unit is

not securely held in place during installation, the product

may fall causing personal injury.

Thread a leveling nut onto each stud on the bracket.

Install the shower unit to the bracket. Each leveling nut should

stick through the shower unit. The copper inlet pipe should stick

through the water inlet gasket. Loosely install four sealing

washers (metal side down) and nuts on the leveling nuts.

Place a level across the shower unit and level by adjusting the

leveling nuts.

Hold the leveling nuts and tighten the nuts.

Ensure the foam gasket is compressed between the shower unit

and the ceiling. Fill any gaps with 100% silicone sealant.

Sealing

Washer

Nut

Leveling

Nut

Stud

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6. Final Water Connections

Turn on the water to ﬂush debris from the system.

Turn off the water and install the quick-connect elbow to the

copper inlet pipe.

Connect the manifold hose to the manifold.

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7. Install the Rain Panel Assembly

Install the rain panel trim K-76732 using the separate installation

guide provided.

Secure the rain panel assembly to the back panel by pushing the

corner fasteners upwards until a ″click″ is heard from each corner.

Ensure each corner fastener is in the locked position as shown.

Install the center fastener with a 3/16″ hex wrench.

Install the logo cap over the center fastener.

Fold the covers onto the four corner fasteners.

Unlocked

Locked

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8. Operation

When the shower is turned on, rain droplets will gradually drip

from the rain nozzles and water will brieﬂy stream from the

deluge nozzles until the panel reaches full ﬂow.

Activate the deluge function by pressing the push button valve or

the icon on the digital valve user interface. Water will stream

from the centermost deluge nozzles for about eight seconds.

NOTE: For optimal deluge performance, wait about 30 seconds

between activations of the deluge function. Activating the deluge

function more frequently may reduce the amount of water streaming

from the deluge nozzles and dripping from the rain nozzles.

NOTE: When the water is turned off, the deluge function will

activate automatically. Water will continue to drip until no water is

retained in the showerhead.

Care and Cleaning

For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your

KOHLER product:

Drips

Stream

Drips

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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.

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Filter Replacement

Remove the Rain Panel

Remove the logo cap. Remove the center fastener with a 3/16″

hex wrench.

Gently pry the corner fastener covers off to reveal the corner

fasteners.

IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. The corner fasteners are of

a quick connect type. Only use hand tools on these fasteners.

While supporting the panel, turn each corner fastener 90 degrees

to the unlocked position. Remove the rain panel.

Unlocked

Locked

Corner

Fastener

Cover

Logo Cap

Center Fastener

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Filter Replacement, cont.

Unscrew the ﬁlter cap to remove.

Rinse the screen ﬁlter and ﬁlter cap.

Replace the felt ﬁlter.

Reinstall the ﬁlter assembly and rain panel.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. For service and

installation issues or concerns, call 1-800-4KOHLER.

Troubleshooting Table

Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action

1. Incomplete rain

coverage.

A. Nozzles are

clogged.

A. Rub nozzles clean

with a ﬁnger or soft

brush. Clean panel

per care and cleaning

guide.

Filter Cap

Screen Filter

Felt Filter

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Troubleshooting Table

Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action

B. Shower unit is not

level.

B. Ensure all four

corner fasteners are

secured. Remove the

rain panel. Level the

shower unit. Refer to

″Install the Shower

Unit″ section.

Reinstall rain panel.

C. Flow into tank is

reduced.

C. Remove the rain

panel. Unscrew ﬁlter

cap. Rinse out screen

ﬁlter and ﬁlter cap,

replace felt ﬁlter.

Reinstall ﬁlter

assembly and rain

panel.

2. Dirty rain

panel or

clogged

nozzles.

A. Hard water

deposits on

nozzles.

A. Rub nozzles clean

with a ﬁnger or soft

brush. Clean the rain

panel. Refer to Care

and Cleaning section.

3. Deluge

function too

brief.

A. Push button valve

released too

quickly.

A. For deluge function,

ensure the push

button valve is

depressed completely

for at least one

second.

4. Deluge

function not

working.

A. Push button valve

K-76746 not

shutting off water.

A. Remove valve

escutcheon and

button. Adjust center

screw until the screw

head is ﬂush with

the leak shield.

Reinstall the button

and escutcheon.

Lifetime Limited 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,

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Lifetime Limited Warranty (cont.)

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

®

, non-chrome ﬁnishes) to be free

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

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

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Lifetime Limited Warranty (cont.)

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

®

faucets, MasterShower

®

tower, BodySpa systems and

components; WaterHaven

®

tower, systems and components; Tripoint

®

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,

soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie

®

Wireless Speaker; and faucets used in

commercial settings, and outside North America, are covered by

Kohler Co.’s one-year limited warranty.

**Never use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia, bleach,

acids, waxes, alcohol, solvents or other products not recommended for

chrome. This will void the warranty.

One-Year Warranty

For Mexico

KOHLER CO.

It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all

accessories and components are complete in this package.

This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on

the invoice or receipt.

1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its

authorized distributors.

2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and

corresponding warranty.

3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair

the defective product or provide a new replacement or an equivalent

model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the

product is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.

4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the

date the product is received.

5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as

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One-Year Warranty (cont.)

additional protection, as it may substitute the warranty in the case that

there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.

EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:

1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the

instructions concerning use and operation set forth in the owner’s

manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations

and warnings included are not observed.

2. When the product has been modiﬁed or dismantled partially or

totally; or has been used in a negligent fashion and as a consequence

has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or

hardware not authorized by Kohler Co.

3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster

such as ﬁre or acts of God, including ﬂooding, earthquake, or electric

storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can

exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-800-456-4537.

KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.

IMPORTER:

COMERCIALIZADORA INTERCERAMIC, S.A. DE C.V.

AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200, COL. MADERA 65

CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060

R.F.C. CIN141022IE9

TEL: 52 (614) 429-11-11

IMPORTER:

GAMA MATERIALES Y ACEROS, S.A. DE C.V.

AVE LOS ANGELES NO. 1800

COL VALLE DEL NOGALAR, SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA

N.L. MEXICO

R.F.C. GMA901220U11

TEL: 81-1160-5500

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