8. Complete the Finished Wall
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
This valve contains plastic
and rubber components that may become damaged if soldering heat
is applied directly to the valve body.
CAUTION: Risk of damage to the K-2971-KS valve assembly.
When using the K-2971-KS HiFlow Valve in a fiberglass or acrylic
installation, use the Thin Wall Installation Kit (88526).
NOTE:
Thick wall installations are typically tile, plaster, marble, or
similar materials. Thin wall installations are typically fiberglass and
acrylic.
NOTE:
Do not adjust the maximum water temperature at this time.
Thick Wall Installation
Provide a 5-9/16
″
(141 mm) diameter hole in the wall material.
The flat front surface of the plaster guard must be flush with the
finished wall.
Complete the finished wall.
Do not remove the plaster guard until instructed.
2-1/4" (57 mm)
Rough-In Depth
Ø 4"
(102 mm)
Thick Wall
Thin Wall
1/2"
(13 mm)
Finished Wall
Ø 5-9/16"
(141 mm)
Plaster
Guard
Dome
2-1/4" (57 mm)
to 3" (76 mm)
Rough-In Depth
1/2"
(13 mm)
Backing Plate
Valve Stem
Dome
Outer Ring
Plaster
Guard
Attachment Hole
Backing Plate
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