KOHLER K-P8300-KS Valve Body Rough In Owner’s Manual

June 29, 2024
Kohler

KOHLER K-P8300-KS Valve Body Rough In

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Specifications

  • Model: Valve Body Rough-In K-P8300-KS
  • Material: Not specified
  • Max Finished Wall: 1-15/16 inches (49 mm)
  • Min Finished Wall: 1-15/16 inches (49 mm)
  • Outlet Port: 1/2-14 NPT and 5/8 ID for 1/2 Nominal Copper Tubing

Product Information

  • The Valve Body Rough-In K-P8300-KS is designed for installations where reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions are essential.
  • It features symmetrical valve inlets to simplify installation and can withstand pressures up to 150 psi max (air or water) without a cartridge by using the included test cap.

Installation Instructions

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

FAQ

  • Q: Can I install a shutoff device on the valve outlet?
  • A: No, do not install a shutoff device on either valve outlet to avoid issues.
  • Q: What is the maximum pressure this product can withstand?
  • A: The product can withstand pressures up to 150 psi max (air or water) without a cartridge using the included test cap.
  • Q: What should I do if I have finished walls greater than 1-1/2 inches?
  • A: For finished walls greater than 1-1/2 inches, install support(s) 3 inches from the face of the finished wall to ensure proper installation.

Features

  • Project pack: Supplied 12 per case
  • Includes valve body, rough-in guide, and test cap
  • 1/2″ Universal NPT and direct sweat inlets and outlets with stops (uninstalled kit)
  • Service stops include integral check valves
  • Requires valve cartridge and trim to complete installation (sold separately)

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
  • The valve body features integral mounting locations and symmetrical valve inlets to simplify installation
  • 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 the included test cap

Required Products/Accessories

  • K-8305 Series Rite-Temp® Cartridges

Codes/Standards

  • ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 IAPMO Certification

KOHLER® Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty

  • See the website for detailed warranty information.

Dimension

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Technical Information

  • All product dimensions are nominal.

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

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
6-10-2024 22:08 – US

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