KOHLER Rite-Temp K-8304-PS Valve Body and Cartridge Kit Complete Owner’s Manual

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PRODUCT

Product: Valve Body & Cartridge Kit Complete K-8304-PS
Material: High-quality material for long-term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions
Max Finished Wall: 1-15/16 (49 mm)
Min Finished Wall: 1-15/16 (49 mm)
Outlet Port: 1/2-14 NPT and 5/8 ID for 1/2 Nominal Copper Tubing
Pressure:
- Maximum (Static) Pressure: 125 psi (8.6 bar)
- Minimum (Operating) Pressure: 20 psi (1.4 bar)

Includes valve body, pressure balance cartridge, rough-in guide, and mudguard
1/2″ PEX Crimp (F1807 style) inlets, with stops
1/2″ Universal NPT & direct sweat outlets
Service stops include integral check valves
5 gpm (18.9 l/min) maximum flow rate at 45 psi
ingle 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

Forged dezincification-resistant brass body provides long term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions

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

Codes/Standards

KOHLER® Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty
See website for detailed warranty information.

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All product dimensions are nominal.

Shower Valve:

Notes

Install this product according to the installation guide.
Avoid cross-flow conditions. Do not install shut-off device on either valve outlet.
Cap the shower outlet if the deck-mounted spout, diverter, or handshower is connected to the spout outlet.
Install straight pipe or tube drop of 7″ (178 mm) to 18″ (457 mm) with 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.

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 6-7-2024 21:42 – US

Q: What is the maximum pressure this product can handle?
- A: The product can handle a maximum static pressure of 125 psi (8.6 bar).
Q: What materials are used to ensure reliability?
- A: The product is made of high-quality materials known for long-term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions.