Kohler K-697 Guia De Instalacion página 4

Before You Begin (cont.)
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Inlet and outlet
threaded joint connections should be made with plumbers
PTFE tape or liquid sealant. Oil-based, non-setting
compounds should not be used.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. The water temperature
should never be set above 120°F (49°C).
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. It is critical that no
device be added down stream of the valve that can shut off
water flow. This may cause cross flow and temperature
fluctuations in the plumbing system.
IMPORTANT! The finished wall should be at least 7/16" thick for
the valve to function properly.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the main water supply.
Inspect the waste and supply piping for damage. Replace as
necessary.
For bath and shower installations using a K-9663 twin ell and
diverter spout, the brass body must be mounted upside down
and the cartridge positioned with the hot water inlet on the left
and cold water on the right.
The second port should never be used (plug comes installed). For
installations requiring a bath spout, or bath and shower outlet,
the valve must be turned over so the outlet is facing down. The
cartridge must then be rotated so the hot port is on the left side
and cold port is on the right side.
Determine the correct drain size and capacity for your
installation. If two thermostatic mixing valves are used together,
water volumes between 18 and 30 gpm (60 and 114 lpm) or more
are possible, depending upon the water supply pressure.
Determine the correct water heater size and capacity for your
installation. A typical shower installation uses an approximate
mix of 75% hot water and 25% cold. A custom shower application
using three 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) showerheads can use about 45
gallons (170 liters) of hot water in 8 minutes. Choose a water
heater large enough for your installation.
The maximum temperature limit stop is positioned so the outlet
water temperature does not exceed 120°F (49°C).
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