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

August 19, 2024
Kohler

KOHLER K-P8300-KSL Valve Body Rough In

Product Information

Specifications:

  • Material: High-quality material for long-term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions
  • Max Pressure: Up to 150 psi max (air or water)
  • Outlet Port: 1/2-14 NPT and 5/8 ID for 1/2 Nominal Copper Tubing
  • Dimensions: 5-7/8 (149 mm) Valve Body Rough-In
  • Cutout: Cutout for finished walls less than 3/4 (19 mm) and greater than 3/4 (19 mm)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

  1. Install the valve body rough-in according to the provided installation instructions.
  2. Ensure symmetrical valve inlets for simplified installation.
  3. Test the installation up to 150 psi max using the included test cap.

Notes:

  • Avoid cross-flow conditions.
  • Do not install shutoff device on either valve outlet.
  • Cap the shower outlet if deck-mount spout, diverter, or handshower is connected to the spout outlet.
  • Install a 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.

FAQ:

  • Q: Can I use this valve body rough-in for both air and water systems?
    A: Yes, the valve body rough-in is suitable for use with both air and water systems up to a maximum pressure of 150 psi.

  • Q: What is the recommended distance for installing support on finished walls?
    A: 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.

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 supplied loose (not factory-installed in valve body); ready for making sweat connections to valve inlets
  • Service stops include integral check valves
  • Requires valve cartridge and trim to complete installation (sold separately)

Material

  • 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
  • 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 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 website for detailed warranty information.

DIMENSION

KOHLER-K-P8300-KSL-Valve-Body-Rough-In-1

Technical Information

All product dimensions are nominal.

Notes

  • Install this product according to the installation instructions.
  • Avoid cross-flow conditions. Do not install shutoff device on either valve outlet.
  • Cap the shower outlet if deck-mount 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.

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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 3-15-2024 23:14 – US

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