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114543-2-

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Kohler Co., Kohler, WI

2. SITE PREPARATION

ROUGH-IN PLUMBING

Turn off the water supplies.

Install or relocate the supplies as necessary to conform to
the roughing-in dimensions.

NOTE: If the bath or foot bath has already been installed,
be sure to cover it to prevent damage before you proceed.

Inspect the waste and supply tubing for damage. Replace
if necessary.

SUPPORT FRAMING – K-1096 MODEL
ONLY

Determine the installation location of the valve,
showerhead, and spout. Install the support framing as
required. IMPORTANT! Secure the bath and shower
piping to the support framing.

Proceed to Fig. #3.

Fig. #1

10”

4”

72” – 78”
TO FLOOR
(TYPICAL)

SUPPORT FRAMING – K-1097 MODEL
ONLY

Determine the installation location of both valves, the
showerhead, and the spout. Install the support framing as
required.  IMPORTANT!  Secure the bath and shower
piping to the support framing.

Proceed to Fig. #4.

Fig. #2

10”

4”

72” – 78”
TO FLOOR
(TYPICAL)

48” TO FLOOR
(SHOWER ONLY)

3. PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES – K-1096 MODEL ONLY

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Remove
the aspirator, plaster guards, and valve units before
you apply heat to the yoke.

Remove the valve units, plaster guards, and the aspirator
from the yoke.

Proceed to Fig. #5.

Fig. #3

Valve Unit

Yoke

Aspirator

Plaster
Guard

Summary of Contents for CORALAIS BODYSPA K-1096

Page 1: ...ower Pay special attention to this feature when planning your site preparation Avoid excessive heat if you solder connections to prevent damage to the fitting Flush all piping thoroughly before installing the valve Observe all local plumbing codes Do not force the handle s in any direction To turn the valve off gently turn to the Off position For the K 1097 do not use any plastic pipe between the ...

Page 2: ... valve when such changes occur Pressure balanced valves may not provide protection against scalding if there is a failure of other temperature limiting devices elsewhere in the plumbing system The installer is responsible for installing the valve and adjusting the maximum water temperature of this pressure balanced valve according to instructions This valve meets or exceeds ANSI A112 18 1M and ASS...

Page 3: ... IMPORTANT Secure the bath and shower piping to the support framing Proceed to Fig 3 Fig 1 10 4 72 78 TO FLOOR TYPICAL SUPPORT FRAMING K 1097 MODEL ONLY Determine the installation location of both valves the showerhead and the spout Install the support framing as required IMPORTANT Secure the bath and shower piping to the support framing Proceed to Fig 4 Fig 2 10 4 72 78 TO FLOOR TYPICAL 48 TO FLO...

Page 4: ...he K 1098 reinstall the aspirator at the top of the yoke Do not overtighten For the K 1097 discard the aspirator Reinstall the valve units with the colored dot valve on the left side right side for ceiling supplies Reinstall the plaster guards For K 1096 model proceed to Fig 6 For K 1097 model proceed to Fig 7 Fig 5 Ceiling Supplies Aspirator Hot Cold D shape Down D shape Up INSTALL 2 HANDLE YOKE ...

Page 5: ... 2 Copper or Pipe 1 2 Adapter or Solder Direct Hot Side Shower Outlet 1 2 Pipe Cap INSTALL SINGLE CONTROL VALVE K 1097 MODEL CAUTION Risk of product damage The shower valve contains plastic components Do not apply excessive heat if you solder the valve connections NOTE If the valve is to be installed in a two valve back to back configuration proceed to Back to Back Installation procedures on Page ...

Page 6: ... out for thick wall installation Install the plaster guard and mud guard over the cap assembly and secure them to the valve body with screws NOTE The finish wall must line up within the front to back depth of the installed plaster guard The plaster guard may be removed after the wall is completed Remove and discard the mud guard Thin Wall Installation Cut a 4 diameter hole in the wall material Ide...

Page 7: ...he temporary nipple from the bath ell Apply thread sealant to the threads of a 1 2 nipple Install the nipple to the bath ell so it extends 3 7 8 beyond the finish wall Carefully thread the spout to the nipple with a clean strap wrench Flush hot and cold water through the spout for one minute Fig 13 3 7 8 Nipple N P T Spout INSTALL SHOWER ARM AND SHOWERHEAD ALL MODELS CAUTION Risk of product damage...

Page 8: ... counterclockwise to shut the water off Reinstall the handle and face plate O Ring Upper Limit Stop Tab Valve Stem Lower Limit Stop Groove Fig 16 7 INSTALL VALVE TRIM INSTALL ESCUTCHEONS TO 2 HANDLE YOKE ALL MODELS Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer s instructions Install the escutcheons over the threaded sleeves and align on the w...

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