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114189-2-
CA
(9608)
Kohler Co., Kohler WI
4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. TOOLS REQUIRED
Conventional woodworking tools
Arc pliers or 14” pipe wrench
Rule
Level
Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Square
Screwdriver
Pliers
Utility knife
Tin snips
B. MATERIALS REQUIRED
Plumbers putty
Wall coverings, as necessary
Silicone sealant
Construction adhesive (optional)
2x4’s
Drop cloth
Nails
C. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Check the roughing-in and room dimensions to provide
adequate available space for the bath unit.
D. NEW OR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
This whirlpool can be installed in new or existing
bathrooms.
For new installations: Position the plumbing according
to the roughing-in on Page 4. Cap the supplies, and
check for leaks.
For replacement installations: Remove the old bath.
Remove the old wall material, and remove any old floor
covering from the area. Remove any old plumbing that
does not conform to roughing-in requirements.
5. SITE REQUIREMENTS
A. OLD BATH REMOVAL
Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove the old wall
material. Slip boards under the old bath feet to
protect the floor and slide the old bath out of the recess
as illustrated.
Floor
Protection
Boards
Old Bath
B. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
Check the flooring under the bath, and make repairs as
needed. Make sure the subfloor is level.
