KOHLER K-P8304-KSL Valve Body and Cartridge Kit Complete Owner’s Manual

KOHLER K-P8304-KSL Valve Body and Cartridge Kit Complete

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Valve Body & Cartridge Kit Complete K-P8304-KSL
• Material: High-quality material for long-term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions
• Codes/Standards:
  • ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1
  • ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16
  • IAPMO Certification

Installation Instructions

1. Ensure symmetrical valve inlets for simplified installation.
2. Check that water supplies are correctly connected and not reversed.
3. For testing purposes, the valve body can handle up to 150 psi max (air or water) without the cartridge by using a test cap (sold separately).

Optional Products/Accessories

• K-10350 Deep rough-in kit
• K-10351 Test cap for K-8300 Series valve bodies

Technical Information

• Max Finished Wall: 1-15/16 (49 mm)
• Min Finished Wall: 1-15/16 (49 mm)
• Outlet Port: 9/16 (14 mm)
• Maximum Pressure: 125 psi (8.6 bar)
• Minimum Pressure: 20 psi (1.4 bar)

Product Maintenance
Regular maintenance is recommended to ensure proper functioning and longevity of the valve body and cartridge kit. Check for leaks, clean any debris, and monitor water temperature regularly.

Contact Information
For inquiries or assistance, contact Kohler Co. at 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537).

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum pressure the valve body can handle?

A: The valve body can handle a maximum static pressure of 125 psi.

Q: Are the inlet ports compatible with copper tubing?

A: Yes, the inlet ports are designed for 1/2 Nominal Copper Tubing.

Q: Where can I find detailed warranty information?

A: Visit the Kohler website for detailed warranty information.

Features

• Project pack: Supplied 12 per case
• Includes valve body, pressure balance cartridge, rough-in guide, and mudguard
• 1/2″ Universal NPT and direct sweat inlets and outlets with stops (uninstalled kit)
• Service stops supplied loose (not factory-installed in valve body); ready for making sweat connections to valve inlets
• Service stops include integral check valves
• 5 gpm (18.9 l/min) maximum flow rate at 45 psi
• Single lever design cycles from off through cold to hot
• Anti-scald protection
• One-piece cartridge design simplifies installation and maintenance
• Adjustable high-temperature limit stop to control maximum water temperature
• Requires valve trim to complete installation (sold separately)
• Pressure-balancing diaphragm technology maintains outlet temperature within +/-3°F during water pressure fluctuations

Material
The forged dezincification-resistant brass body provides long-term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions

Installation

• Designed for use in standard, back-to-back and thin wall installations
• Valve body features integral mounting locations and symmetrical valve inlets to simplify installation
• Cartridge is reversible for installations where hot and cold supplies are reversed
• Rough-in guide designed for both standard and thin wall installations
• Installed valve rough-in can be flushed and pressure-tested to 150 psi max (air or water) without cartridge by using test cap (sold separately)

Optional Products/Accessories

• K-10350 Deep rough-in kit
• K-10351 Test cap for K-8300 Series valve bodies

Codes/Standards

• ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1
• ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16 IAPMO Certification

Lifetime Limited Warranty

See the website for detailed warranty information www.kohler.com.

Dimension

Technical Information

All product dimensions are nominal.

Shower Valve:

• Pressure: 45 psi (3.1 bar)
• Maximum (Static) Pressure: 125 psi (8.6 bar)
• Minimum (Operating) Pressure: 20 psi (1.4 bar)

Notes

• Install this product according to the installation guide.
• Avoid cross-flow conditions. Do not install a shutoff device on either valve outlet.
• Cap the shower outlet if the deck-mount spout, diverter, or hand shower is connected to the spout outlet.
• Install straight pipe or tube drop of 7″ (178 mm) to 18″ (457 mm) with a single elbow between the valve and wall-mount spout.
• For finished walls greater than 3/4″ (19 mm) and less than 1-1/2″ (38 mm), install support(s) 2″ (51 mm) from the stud face.
• For finished walls greater than 1-1/2″ (38 mm), install support(s) 3″ (76 mm) from the face of the finished wall.

Contact Information

• 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537)
• Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions without notice to product specifications.
• For the most current Specification Sheet, go to www.kohler.com USA or www.kohler.ca Canada 6-15-2024 20:26 – US.

References

• Toilets, Showers, Sinks, Faucets and More for Bathroom & Kitchen | KOHLER
• Toilets, Showers, Sinks, Faucets and More for Bathroom & Kitchen | KOHLER

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