Install The Handles - Kohler K-T448 Manual Del Usuario

Valve
Body
Threaded
Sleeve
Apply plumbers
putty.
Escutcheon
Wall Thickness
5/8" to 1-1/4"
(1.6 cm to 3.2 cm)

2. Install the Handles

Determine the thickness of the finished wall.
If the finished wall is less than 5/8" (1.6 cm) thick, use the
supplied hardware kit numbered 1031089.
If the finished wall is 5/8" (1.6 cm) to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) thick, use
the supplied hardware kit numbered 1031090.
Slide a spline adapter from kit 1031073 onto the stem extension.
Place a stem extension on the valve stem. Secure with the screw
provided.
Thread a threaded sleeve onto the valve body.
Apply plumbers putty or other sealant to the back of the
escutcheon according to the putty manufacturer's instructions.
Thread an escutcheon onto the threaded sleeve. Remove any
excess putty or sealant.
Thread an escutcheon nut onto the threaded sleeve.
Press a handle over the stem extension and move the handle to
the closed position (Hot = Counterclockwise, Cold = Clockwise).
Lever handles should be horizontal when closed.
If adjustment is needed to achieve the desired handle alignment,
remove the handle, screw and spline adapter. Turn the spline
adapter 1/4 turn. Check the handle position. Repeat the
procedure until the proper handle position is achieved. Secure
with the screw.
1031913-2-A
Escutcheon
Wall Thickness
Less than 5/8" (1.6 cm)
Escutcheon
Nut
Stem
Extension
Spline
Adapter
Screw
4
Handle
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