Site Requirements; Before Installing Unit - Kohler PRELUDE K-8266T Manual

Enameled cast iron bath
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C. Clearance Requirements
Check the rough-in atnd room dimensions to provide
adequate available space for the bath unit.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

SITE REQUIREMENTS
A. Old Bath Removal (if necessary)
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.
A.
B. Subfloor Preparation
Check the flooring under the bath, and make repairs as
needed. Make sure the subfloor is level.
C. Plumbing Preparation
Position the plumbing according to rough-in dimensions.
Cap the supplies and check for leaks.

BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
A. The following installation practices
must be followed
damage to the enamel finish.
WARNING: Failure to follow the manufacturer's
recommended installation method may result in
damage to the enamel surface.
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Do not use sharp objects or metal tools when
handling the bath, especially around the rim area.
·
Use a clear protective plastic film over tub rim as
well as the bottom of tub to safeguard from dirt and
silicone during the installation process.
·
For correct installation, bath rim should not come in
direct contact with the walls and/or horizontal
surfaces to avoid transmission of noise and vibration
as well as potential cracks in the enamel finish.
·
The necessary gap between bath rim and the wall is
2 mm horizontally and 4 mm vertically. Refer to
figures 1, 2, and 3 below.
·
Before placing setting-in the bath, apply a sanitary
quality silicone filler on all surfaces to come in
contact with the bath rim.
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Set the bath in its correct position.
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to avoid any potential
C.
Old Bath
B.
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Floor Protection Board
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