Kohler K-T196-BN Installation guide

Brand: Kohler

Model: K-T196-BN

Category: Sanitary ware

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

Installation Guide

Kitchen/Bar/Lavatory Wall-Mount Faucet

Los números de productos seguidos de M corresponden a México (Ej.

K-12345M)

Français, page “Français-1”

Español, página “Español-1”

K-T194, K-T196, K-T198 K-195, K-T197, K-T199, K-307

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Tools and Materials

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few

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.

Plumbers

Putty

Hex

Wrench

Phillips

Screwdriver

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1. Install the Spout

IMPORTANT! Use care when installing the spout to avoid

scratching the ﬁnish.

Remove the spout thread protector and discard it.

Slide the bonnet onto the spout.

Loosen the spout setscrew, and thread the spout into the mixer

outlet port until it is snug.

Back off the spout until it faces straight down. Tighten the

setscrew.

Carefully slide the bonnet onto the spout, pushing ﬁrmly until it

contacts the spout shank ﬂange.

Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back surface of the

spout escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s

instructions.

Carefully slide the escutcheon over the spout and bonnet, and

press it ﬁrmly against the wall.

Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Setscrew

Spout

Shank

Mixer

Outlet

Port

Bonnet

Apply

plumbers

putty.

Escutcheon

Spout

Thread

Protector

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2. Install the Handles

Securely hand tighten the cap onto the valve body.

Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of the

escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer’s instructions.

Carefully slide the escutcheon over the cap and press it ﬁrmly

against the wall.

Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Loosen the handle setscrew. Press the handle assembly onto the

valve stem so the handle points upward.

Tighten the handle setscrew.

3. Adjust the Water Temperature

NOTE: Prior to adjustment, make sure the handle is in the

maximum hot position.

Remove the handle, cap and escutcheon. Turn the water to the

maximum temperature by pushing the valve stem down and

turning counterclockwise.

Mark the current position of the temperature stop tab (top edge)

on the mounting nut with a marker or pencil. Lift both the

indexer and disc just enough to clear the splines and allow

rotation.

NOTE: Each spline notch represents an average 9.5° F (5.3° C)

temperature change.

Plumbers

Putty

Escutcheon

Cap

Valve Stem

Setscrew

Handle

Assembly

Mounting

Nut

Stop Tab

Valve Stem

Cap with

Escutcheon

Disc

Indexer

Splines

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Adjust the Water Temperature (cont.)

Turn the indexer, disc, valve stem clockwise until the desired

cooler water temperature is achieved. Reinstall the indexer and

disc to the valve, making sure the disc is snapped fully into the

indexer.

Turn off the water. Reinstall the cap escutcheon and handle.

4. Complete the Installation

Turn the faucet handle off.

Turn on the water supplies and check the installation for leaks.

Repair as needed.

Remove the aerator.

Open the valve 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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Model: K-T196-BN

Category: Sanitary ware

Type: Installation guide

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