1. Install the Valve Stem Adapter
IMPORTANT!
Two screws of each length are supplied for this step,
one metric and one standard. If the screw you are using is difficult
to thread into the opening, remove it and use the other screw.
NOTE:
Check the finished wall surface as related to the graphics on
the plaster guard.
Select the correct length valve stem adapter and valve stem
adapter screw for your application. Refer to the information
stamped on the plaster guard to verify the wall thickness.
For a thin wall -
3/16
″
(5 mm) to 9/16
″
(1.4 cm)
:
use the 7/8
″
(2.2
cm) (short size) valve stem adapter, stamped
″
3
″
on the plaster
guard. Use the 3/4
″
(1.9 cm) screw for the top valve and the 1-3/8
″
(3.5 cm) screw for the lower valve.
For a standard wall -
9/16
″
(1.4 cm) to 1-1/16
″
(2.7 cm)
:
use the
1-3/8
″
(3.5 cm) (middle size) valve stem adapter, stamped
″
1
″
on the
plaster guard. Use the 1-3/8
″
(3.5 cm) screw for the top valve and
the 1-3/4
″
(4.4 cm) screw for the lower valve.
For a thick wall -
1-1/16
″
(2.7 cm) to 1-9/16
″
(4 cm)
:
use the 1-7/8
″
(4.8 cm) (long size) valve stem adapter, stamped
″
2
″
on the plaster
guard. Use the 1-3/4
″
(4.4 cm) screw for the top valve and the
2-3/8
″
(6 cm) screw for the lower valve.
Remove and discard the plaster guard from the valve.
Select the correct
valve stem adapter.
Remove and discard
the plaster guard.
Valve Stem
Adapter
Spline
Adapter
Finished
Wall
Kohler Co.
3
1041504-2-E
