Kohler 8030A manual

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    1 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 IMPOR T ANT IN ST A LLE R : THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF THE CUSTOMER AND MUST BE RET AINED WITH THE PRODUCT FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERA TIONAL PURPOSES. Installation and User Guide W atertile Rainshower MODEL NUMBERS Important! Please quote the above model number(s) when ordering spares 8030A[...]

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    2 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 DIMENSIONS 1/2" NPT 79 mm Min Clearance Center of Water Inlet 251 mm 67 mm 60 mm 217 mm 127 mm All information is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time without notice.[...]

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    3 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 INST ALLA TION SPECIFICA TION Before you Begin 1. T urn off the water supply . 2. Make sure that the W atertile Rainshower is installed by a competent installer . 3. Before installation carefully inspect the new fixture for any signs of damage. 4. K ohler Co. re s erve s t he righ t to ma ke re vis ion s in t he design of [...]

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    4 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 Install the Supply Pipework - Single Supply 1. Install the water supply pipes. 2. Use the soldering template to construct a pressure balancing loop, this will ensure correct alignment with the product. Note! The loop pack is made from stronger pipe to give the pipework rigidity . It is not standard copper pipe. 3. Assemble [...]

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    5 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 Install the Support Framework 1. Construct the support framework as shown in the above diagram. The 2 x 2 should be of fset 30 mm from the edges of the 2 x 4’ s to support the pressure balancing assembly at the correct depth. 2. I n st all t he s uppor t f ramework under t he pre ss ure balancing loop(s) a s illustrated. [...]

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    6 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 Install the W aterway 1. Insert the concealing plate into the opening. The double ribs of the leak shields should be facing up. 2. If any o f t he leak s hield s make c on t ac t wi t h an elbo w , make sur e t ha t you enlarge t he hole in t he ba ck o f t he leak s hield t o 32 mm. Install the Pipe Nipples 1. Remove the p[...]

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    7 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 3. Install the adapter onto one of the nipples using the 1 1 mm bit (supplied), 1 1 mm or 7/16” socket, the extension and the socket wrench. Note! Use masking tape to hold the bit in place, as the bit could fall off and cause damage. Important! The concealing plate should sit loosely at this point. If it is tight against [...]

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    8 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 6. A pplying pres s ure ev enl y , press t he membrane s eal in t o t he s pra y hea d groove. Install the Sprayface 1. T ilt the sprayhead downward so that the ribs on the top of the sprayhead are exposed. No te ! Fo r produc t wi th brushe d finishes , alig n the brus h pa tt er n of the spray f ace s with the direction [...]

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    9 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 SP ARE P ARTS 1051681 Screen W asher 1036043 Shield T emplate 1055233 Adapter 1059024** Escutcheon 1055988 Gasket 1044060 O-Ring **Finish/color code must be specified when ordering. 1044058 O-Ring 1044059 O-Ring 1045772 Elbow 1047041 Washer 1059514 Screw 1036040 Spacer 1056104 Spring W asher 1036038 Screw 1041362 Wire 10457[...]

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    10 1071288-AN2-F 09/03/12 1097221 Flow Control 1097222 Adapter 1080649 Kit - Pressure Balance Loop Like anything of lasting quality , Kohler tapware and fittings require a certain amount of periodic care to preserv e thei r lustrou s finish . Clea n you r ne w K ohle r tapwar e an d fitting s wit h a mil d soap , rins e thoroughl y with warm wat[...]