KOHLER 14427-BL Purist Wall-Mount Non-Diverter Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Kohler
Table of Contents
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KOHLER 14427-BL Purist Wall-Mount Non-Diverter
INSTURCTION
- Sealant Tape
- Sealant
- 1/16″, 3/32″, 5/64″
- Rags
- Strap Wrench
- Assorted Screwdrivers
Plus:
- 1/2″ NPT Pipe Nipple or Copper Tube Tube en cuivre ou mamelon de tuyauterie 1/2″ NPT Tubo de cobre o niple NPT de 1/2″
- Emery Paper/Papier émori/Papel lija
WARNING: Risk of scalding. High water temperature can cause severe burns. Set the water temperature at or below 120°F (49°C) following the adjustment procedure in the valve Installation and Care Guide.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Record your model number below for future reference:
For service parts information, visit
www.kohler.com/serviceparts.
For service kit information, refer to the Specification Sheet on your product
page at www.kohler.com.
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Apply sealant tape and install a 1/2” spout nipple 1-1/8″ (29 mm) from the wall. Apply sealant tape to the end. 1/2” spout nipple 1-1/8″ (29 mm) from the wall. Apply
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1/2” spout nipple 1-1/8″ (29 mm) from the wall. Apply sealant tape to the end.install the spout.
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Apply sealant tape and install a 1/2” shower arm nipple 1-1/8″ (29 mm) from the wall. Apply sealant tape to the end.
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Install the wall plate onto the shower arm. Install the shower arm.
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shower arm. Install the shower arm.
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To adjust maximum water temperature, refer to the User Guide at www.kohler.com
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Turn off the water
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For Diverter Valves Only: Install the button and secure with the setscrews. Install the guide
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Tiled Wall Installations Only:
Apply sealant to the back of the seal plate.
MPORTANT: For K-2971 Valve: If the finished wall is less than 1/2” (13 mm) thick, do not use the 2-3/8” (60 mm) screws. Use the shallow wall kit listed -
Break off the tab. Install the seal plate.
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Install the faceplate. If the collar does not engage, loosen the seal plate screws.
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Tighten the collar with the notched tool.
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Install the adapter. Secure with the screw.
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Install the sleeve and handle. Secure with the setscrews.
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Remove the nut. Run water to remove debris. Apply sealant tape.
Install the nut. Install the showerhead.
Maintenance: Clean the Screen: Remove the showerhead and screen washer. Clean the screen washer, then reinstall.
Clean the Spray Nozzles: Turn the water on. Rub your finger back and forth across the nozzles.
KOHLER® Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kohler Co. warrants its Faucets manufactured after January 1, 1997, to be
leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the original
consumer purchaser owns his or her home. If the Faucet should leak or drip
during normal use, Kohler Co. will, free of charge, mail to the purchaser the
cartridge necessary to put the Faucet in good working condition. This warranty
applies only to Kohler Faucets installed in the United States of America,
Canada or Mexico (“North America”).
Kohler Co. also warrants all other aspects of the faucet or accessories
(“Faucet”), (except gold, non-Vibrant®, non-chrome finishes) to be free of
defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use for as long
as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home. This warranty applies
only to Kohler Faucets installed in North America. If a defect is found in
normal residential use, Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, provide a
replacement part or product, or make appropriate adjustment. Damage to a
product caused by accident, misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty.
Improper care and cleaning will void the warranty**. Proof of purchase
(original sales receipt) must be provided to Kohler Co. with all warranty
claims. Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges, installation, or
other incidental or consequential costs. In no event shall the liability of
Kohler Co. exceed the purchase price of the Faucet.
If the Faucet is used commercially or is installed outside of North America,
or if the finish is gold, non-Vibrant or a painted or powder coated color
finish, Kohler Co. warrants the Faucet to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date the product is installed, under
Kohler Co.’s standard one-year limited warranty.
If you believe that you have a warranty claim, contact Kohler Co., either
through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or E-tailer, or by
writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Care Center, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler,
WI 53044, USA. Please be sure to provide all pertinent information regarding
your claim, including a complete description of the problem, the product,
model number, color, finish, the date the product was purchased and from whom
the product was purchased. Also include your original invoice. For other
information, or to obtain the name and address of the service and repair
facility nearest you, call 1-800-4-KOHLER
(1-800-456-4537) from within the USA
and Canada, and 001-800-456-4537 from
within Mexico, or visit www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from
within Canada, or
www.mx.kohler.com in Mexico.
KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER ARE PROVIDING THESE WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of such damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights.You may also have other rights that vary from state/province to state/province.
This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.
Trend® faucets, MasterShower® tower, BodySpa systems and components;
WaterHaven® tower, systems and components; Tripoint® faucets, Polished Gold,
non-Vibrant and painted or powder coated finishes, fittings; all items within
the “Fixture Related” section of the Kohler Faucets Price Book, drains,
Duostrainer® sink strainers, soap/lotion dispensers, Moxie™ Wireless Speaker;
and faucets used in commercial settings, and outside North America, are
covered by Kohler Co.’s one-year limited warranty.
Never use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia, bleach, acids,
waxes, alcohol, solvents or other products not recommended for chrome. This
will void the warranty.
USA/Canada: 1-800-4KOHLER
Mexico: 001-800-456-4537
www.kohler.com
Need help? Contact the KOHLER Customer Care Center at
1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537).
For service parts information, visit
www.kohler.com/serviceparts. For care
and cleaning and other information, visit
www.us.kohler.com.
References
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- How to Use KOHLER Cleaning Products | KOHLER
- Find Service & Replacement Parts | KOHLER
- Toilets, Showers, Sinks, Faucets and More for Bathroom & Kitchen | KOHLER