Handle
Apply plumbers
putty.
Screw
Long Brass
Spline Adapter
Valve Stem Height
Measurement
3. Install Handles
NOTE: There are different handle styles available for this product.
Only one style of handle is shown. Installation of all handle styles is
identical.
Remove the plaster guards.
Measure the distance from the top of the valve stem to the
finished surface.
For a valve stem height between 1-13/16" (4.6 cm) and 2-1/8" (5.4
cm) use a brass spline adapter and screw. For a valve stem height
between 2-1/8" (5.4 cm) and 2-5/16" (5.9 cm) use a plastic spline
adapter.
If the brass spline adapter is required, attach using the screw
supplied. The plastic spline adapter slides on with no attachment.
Position the handle assemblies facing in opposite directions away
from the spout.
Thread the handle onto the valve body. Make sure the splines in
the handle and stem extension are engaged.
NOTE: The spline adapter allows fine adjustment of the handle
alignment. To adjust, remove the handle and reposition the spline
adapter.
Align the handle.
Reinstall the handle and check alignment.
Kohler Co.
Short Brass Spline Adapter
Plastic Spline Adapter
Valve Stem
Valve Body
Threaded Sleeve
Finished Surface
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