Install The Plumbing - Kohler K-700 Installation Manual

Level by fitting metal
shims under the bath
feet
5. Install the Bath – Drop-In Installations
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help to
carefully lift or move the bath.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. Do not support the bath by the rim. Provide
adequate support under the feet.
With help, carefully move the bath into place.
Insert the drain tailpiece to the trap.
NOTE: An access panel will simplify future maintenance.
Level the bath by fitting metal shims under the bath feet as needed.
NOTE: Do not use drywall plaster to support the bath.
The bath must be resting on all four feet.
If the feet are not accessible 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.

6. Install the Plumbing

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Make sure a watertight seal exists on all bath drain connections.
NOTE: Provide access to all plumbing connections to simplify future maintenance.
Connect the trap to the drain according to the drain manufacturer's instructions.
Install the faucet valving according to the faucet manufacturer's instructions. Do not install the
faucet trim at this time.
Open the hot and cold water supplies and check all connections for leaks.
Run water into the bath and check the drain connections for leaks.
Fill the bath to the overflow and check for leaks.
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