Kohler K-72218 Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide

Electronic Kitchen Sink Faucet

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K-72218 K-99332

K-22036

1276182-2-C

Tools and Materials

Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of fresh water contamination. This faucet

contains back-siphonage protection. Do not remove any

internal components.

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic

precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a circuit

protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)*.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Grounding is required. A

qualiﬁed electrician should make all electrical connections.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before

servicing.

WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read

all instructions thoroughly before beginning installation.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. The faucet spout

contains a magnet. Do not allow items susceptible to

electromagnetic damage to come into close proximity to the

spout.

Follow all plumbing, electrical, and building codes.

*Outside North America, this device may be known as a Residual

Current Device (RCD).

3/8"

Plus:

• Unswitched Electrical Outlet

1276182-2-C 2 Kohler Co.

Before You Begin (cont.)

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. This product contains

sensitive electronic components. Do not store open containers of

chemical or cleaning products near this product. Cleaning rags or

sponges must be rinsed with fresh water before storage.

IMPORTANT! Do not use a switch-controlled electrical outlet

(typically used for garbage disposals) to provide power to the

faucet.

Class 1 laser product: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Provide a constant unswitched 120 VAC electrical outlet located

below the sink within 5’ (1.5 m) of the control box.

Turn off the water supply.

For new installations, assemble the faucet to the sink before

installing the sink.

For uneven mounting surfaces (such as tile grout lines), apply a

suitable sealant under the faucet. Do not use petroleum-based

sealant.

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1. Prepare for Installation

NOTE: Handle orientation is designed to be on the right.

Thread the screws into the ring 1/4″(6 mm) past the surface.

Use the escutcheon included with your faucet.

Insert the faucet through the mounting surface with the handle

on the right.

1/4"

(6 mm)

Escutcheon

1276182-2-C 4 Kohler Co.

2. Install the Faucet

Slide the washer and ring over the outlet hose, then feed the

supply hoses and wires through.

Thread the ring onto the shank until the washer contacts the

underside of the sink.

Adjust the ring to align the screws with the front and back of the

faucet.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the screws.

Shank

Outlet Hose

Ring

Washer

1/4"

(6 mm)

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3. Connect the Supplies

CAUTION: Risk of restricted water ﬂow and product damage.

Supply hoses must not be taut, kinked, or twisted during

installation. If the supply hoses must be coiled, maintain an inside

diameter of 3″(76 mm).

CAUTION: Risk of fresh water contamination. To prevent water

contamination, the check valves must be installed.

Connect the Supplies

Assemble a check valve to each supply.

Connect and tighten the supply hoses to the check valves.

Place a bucket under the outlet hose.

Turn on the supplies.

Flush the hot and cold water for 1 minute to remove any debris.

Connect the outlet hose to the solenoid inlet.

Connect the Spray Hose

Remove the protective cap.

Solenoid

Weight

Outlet Hose

Ø 3"

(76 mm)

Min

Supply Hose

Check

Valve Outlet

Hose

Inlet

Outlet

Spray

Hose

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Connect the Supplies (cont.)

NOTE: The weight must be installed onto the spray hose to act as a

pull stop and to prevent kinking damage.

Slide the weight onto the spray hose.

Connect the spray hose to the solenoid outlet.

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4. Connect the Wires

Apply grease (provided) to the sensor socket located on the

circuit board inside the cover. This will provide additional

corrosion protection.

Connect the handle switch and sensor wires from the faucet to

the circuit board.

Connect the power cord to the circuit board.

Connect the solenoid wire to the circuit board.

Plug the power cord into an unswitched 120 VAC outlet. The

power LED on the circuit board will illuminate.

Test activation of the sensor. Refer to the ″Faucet Operation″

section.

Handle Switch

Solenoid

Power Cord

Sensor

Solenoid

Power

LED

Cover

Apply grease.

1276182-2-C 8 Kohler Co.

5. Install the Solenoid

CAUTION: Risk of restricted waterﬂow. The outlet hose

must not be taut or kinked when installed. Locate the

solenoid valve within 7″(178 mm) to 8″(203 mm) of the

faucet centerline.

NOTE: Locate the solenoid valve within 7″(178 mm) to 8″(203

mm) from the faucet centerline. Allow adequate clearance for

servicing.

Mount the Bracket

NOTE: The mounting bracket should be secured with two suitable

fasteners (not supplied) based on the type and thickness of the

cabinet or wall material.

Fasten the mounting bracket vertically to the cabinet or wall.

Mount the Solenoid and Cover

NOTE: The solenoid may be positioned to the right or left. Remove

the appropriate tab on the cover.

Solenoid

Wire

Mounting

Bracket

Tab

Cover

Solenoid

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Install the Solenoid (cont.)

Position the solenoid and cover on the mounting bracket.

Secure the solenoid and cover to the mounting bracket with the

two screws provided.

1276182-2-C 10 Kohler Co.

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