KOHLER Rite-Temp™ Thermostatic valve body and cartridge kit with service stops

The innovative KOHLER® Rite-Temp valve system sets new standards for ease of installation, application versatility, and long-term reliability, simplifying your plumbing project and providing maximum flexibility for future changes or upgrades. This Rite-Temp valve platform uses the latest thermostatic technology to maintain precise temperature control with an exact high-temperature limit for added safety and showering comfort. Once the valve is installed, select your trim and finish from the Kohler comprehensive design portfolio.

Features

• Includes valve body, thermostatic cartridge, rough-in guide and mud guard.
• 1/2″ Universal NPT and direct sweat inlets and outlets with stops (installed).
• Service stops include integral check valves.
• 9 gpm (34 l/min) maximum flow rate at 45 psi.
• Single lever design cycles from off through cold to hot.
• One-piece cartridge design simplifies installation and maintenance.
• Adjustable high-temperature limit stop to control maximum water temperature.
• Requires valve trim to complete installation (sold separately).

Material

• Forged dezincification-resistant brass body provides long term reliability and resistance to aggressive water conditions.

Technology

• Thermostatic technology automatically maintains outlet temperature within +/- 3.6°F (+/- 2°C) during water pressure fluctuations.

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.
• Cartridge is reversible for installations where hot and cold supplies are reversed.
• 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.