KOHLER K-P8300-KS Valve Body Rough In Owner’s Manual
- June 29, 2024
- Kohler
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KOHLER K-P8300-KS Valve Body Rough In
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
- Install the product according to the provided installation guide.
- Avoid cross-flow conditions during installation.
- Do not install a shutoff device on either valve outlet.
- If connecting a deck-mount spout, diverter, or hand shower to the spout outlet, cap the shower outlet.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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