Escutcheon
Plumbers
Putty
Valve
Body
Washer
Nut
2. Valve Body/Tee Installation
- Apply thread sealant to the coupling nut threads of the flexible
hoses, and thread the flexible hoses to the valve body outlets.
- Tighten securely, but do not overtighten.
- Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the undersides of
the handle escutcheons according to the putty manufacturer's
instructions.
- Insert the valve bodies into the mounting holes from the top of the
sink. Make sure the hot valve body (marked red) is installed in the
left-hand hole (as viewed from the front of the sink).
- Install a washer and nut to the bottom of the valve bodies.
- Align the valve bodies so the copper tubing faces to the outside.
- Wrench tighten the nuts.
- Remove any excess plumbers putty.
- Connect the hoses to the shank tee, and tighten.
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1015072-2-
Shank Tee
Hose
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Kohler Co.