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G. Install the Wood Floor Rail -

Freestanding Installations Only

NOTE:

A ceramic base is also available for this bath;

see the instructions packed with the base for this option.

Make sure that all the rough plumbing and finished
flooring are installed.
Attach the floor brackets to the floor rail with the
screws provided.
Apply two beads fo silicone sealant to the bottom
surface of the floor rail.
Position the floor rail in the desired location, and
secure to the floor with the screws provided.

Position the bath so there is equal space between
the bath skirt and the floor rail.

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CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.

Cast iron

baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath.

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Use at least four people to carefully lift the bath
inside the floor rail.

Insert the dowels in the ends of the floor rail.
Apply silicone sealant to the end rails, and press
them completely onto the dowels.
Immediately wipe away any excess sealant.

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Floor Rail

Apply Silicone
Sealant

Floor Bracket

Screws

Dowel

Bath Rim

Support Bracket

Setscrew

Bolt

Setscrew

End Bracket

Bolt

Washer

Towel Bar

Washer

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Summary of Contents for Vintage K-700T

Page 1: ...under the feet This is the combined weight of the bath water and two bathers 2000 907 ANSI A112 19 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE YOU BEGIN 368 201419 Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the required tools materials and installation sequences Follow the sections that pertain to your particular installation This will help you avoid costly mistakes In addition to proper ...

Page 2: ...n for free standing Adjustable feet Optional A Recommended K 7158T K 7159T K 1172T B 1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg 381mm 310 B Product Information Fixture Basin area Top area Weight 1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg Bathing Well Water depth 381mm 310L Capacity To Overflow Approximate measurements for comparison only Roughing In Notes Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to toler ances in ANSI Standa...

Page 3: ...eet 2mm gap between the finished deck floor surface so the bath does not rest on the rim Use the template packed with the bath to carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material Make sure the drain location corresponds to the bath outlet Position the plumbing according to the roughing in information Cap the supplies and check for leaks Install the finished flooring and wall materials For all ins...

Page 4: ... Tube Assemble coupling nuts and tapered gaskets note proper position above on overflow tube and drain elbow For through the floor installations the threaded portion of the tee points toward the floor For above the floor installations the threaded portion of the tee points away from the drain elbow as shown above Align parts with the tee in the proper configuration for your installation Make sure ...

Page 5: ...rer instructions to the front side of the gasket putty will be between the gasket and the bath Align the overflow elbow with the overflow hole in the bath From inside the bath tighten the retainer nut to the overflow elbow Tighten all coupling nuts on the tee to secure the assembly Apply thread sealant tape to the tailpiece threads Thread the tailpiece onto the tee and tighten securely Make sure t...

Page 6: ...just Drain Stopper If adjustment is required remove the stopper assembly from the drain and loosen the jam nut below the stopper Turn the jam nut counterclockwise to raise the stopper or clockwise to lower the stopper Tighten the nut If sufficient clearance cannot be obtained by adjusting the stopper remove the lift rod assembly and loosen the locknut Rotate the turnbuckle counterclockwise to leng...

Page 7: ...he floor with the screws provided Position the bath so there is equal space between the bath skirt and the floor rail CAUTION Risk of personal injury Cast iron baths are extremely heavy Obtain sufficient help to carefully lift or move the bath Use at least four people to carefully lift the bath inside the floor rail Insert the dowels in the ends of the floor rail Apply silicone sealant to the end ...

Page 8: ... from the back or side move the bath in and out to shim it properly Verify that the bath is level across the top and along the drain side NOTE Do not use drywall plaster to support the bath Level By Fitting Metal Shims Under The Bath Feet H Install the Towel Bar Freestanding Installations Only Attach the two end brackets to the bath rim with the washers and bolts Carefully slide the two support br...

Page 9: ...tside edge of each floor rail with a pencil Mark location of joints with a line that extends beyond the traced outside edge of each floor rial Remove floor rails Measure in 3 3 4 from traced outside edge and mark another line This will establish the area in which the floor rails will be located Per manufacturer instructions apply adhesive to traced area on the floor or bottom surface of each floor...

Page 10: ...degrees the drain tube can be run into the wall before meeting the trap Install the legs according Fig 3 The leg mount attached to the bath sits atop the leg secured by the nut and bolt Height is varied by adjusting the bottom bolt as shown K 1172T K 1172T 2 3 4 70mm 3 1 2 89mm 2 90 2 3 Fig 2 shows one such installation NOTE The front legs are shown in Fig 2 behind the drain for demonstration purp...

Page 11: ...ATION COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION For Drop In Installations Cover the framing with water resistant wall material Seal the joints between the bath rim edges and the water resistant wall material with silicone sealant Tape and mud the water resistant wall material Install the finished wall Seal the joints between the bath rim and the finished wall with silicone sealant CLEAN UP When cleaning up after ...

Page 12: ... after purchase Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Kohler China disclaims any liability for special incidental or consequential damages Damages to the product caused by misuse abuse and installation that is not in accordance with the owner s manual are not covered by this warra...

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