5. Installing the Valve - K-1099
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
The valve body contains
plastic components. Remove the stop nut and stem assembly,
valve cap, and pressure balancing unit before you apply
soldering heat to the valve body.
IMPORTANT!
Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.
Carefully remove the stop nut and stem assembly, valve cap,
collar, and pressure balancing unit before you apply soldering
heat to the valve body.
Rotate the valve fully counterclockwise.
If the valve has stops, rotate both stop adjustments fully
counterclockwise.
Install elbows and adapters (if used) to 1/2
″
copper tubing or
1/2
″
pipe of proper length.
Secure the tubing to the framing.
Install a temporary 1/2
″
nipple into the shower ell to extend at
least 2
″
(5.1 cm) beyond the finished wall.
Use thread sealant, and install a pipe cap on the bath outlet.
Stem
Assembly
Stop Nut
Valve
Cap
Valve
Body
Pressure
Balancing Unit
Plaster
Guard
Screws
Collar
Less Stops
With Stops
Cap
Bath Outlet
Hot Side
Shower Outlet
Shower Ell
1/2" Copper
or Pipe
1/2" Adapter or
Solder Direct
Kohler Co.
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114542-2-BC