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114543-2-
CB
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
INSTALL 2-HANDLE YOKE – K-1097 MODEL
Install elbows and adapters (if used) onto 1/2” copper
tubing or 1/2” pipe of proper length. Connect the piping to
the bath yoke outlet. IMPORTANT! Secure the tubing to
the framing.
Install a temporary 1/2” nipple into the bath ell.
Install a plug in the shower outlet. Use thread sealant.
Fig. #7
Plug
1/2” Copper
or Pipe
Shower Outlet
1/2” Adapter or
Solder Direct
Bath Outlet
Bath Ell
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL VALVE –
K-1097 MODEL
Install elbows and adapters (if used) onto 1/2” copper
tubing or 1/2” pipe of proper length. Connect the piping to
the shower yoke outlet. Be sure the “UP” marking on the
valve body is facing upward. Use thread sealant on all
threaded connections. IMPORTANT! Secure the tubing
to the framing.
Install a temporary 1/2” nipple into the shower ell to extend
at least 2” beyond the finish wall.
Install a pipe cap on the bath outlet. Use thread sealant.
Fig. #8
Shower Ell
1/2” 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 5.
Connect the hot and cold supplies to the valve body using
elbows, 1/2” copper tubing or pipe, and adapters (if used)
as illustrated.
Fig. #9
To Showerhead
1/2” Adapter or
Solder Direct
Cold
Supply
1/2” Copper
or Pipe
Hot
Supply
1/2”
Elbow
INSTALL SINGLE-CONTROL VALVE –
K-1097 MODEL
Back-to-Back Installation: Never install the valve body
upside down. If the two valves are installed in a
back-to-back configuration, install them as previously
described. The supplies to one of the valves will now be
reversed.
Remove the cap assembly from the valve with the
reversed supply connections. Rotate the cap assembly
180
°
, so the tab is on the bottom. Reattach the cap
assembly with two screws.
Fig. #10
Cap
Assembly
Cold
Supply
Screw
Hot
Supply
180
°
Tab
Valve
Body
