Tools And Materials; Before You Begin - Kohler K-723 Installation Manual

Before You Begin (cont.)
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath by the harness or blower motor, or use
the harness or blower motor for structural support of the bath.
NOTE: This bath allows the blower motor and check valve to remain on the bath support board (standard
installation) that it is shipped or to be relocated in another location (remote installation). Refer to the
sections, noted as "Standard' or "Remote", throughout this installation guide for your applicable
installation.
For Standard and Remote Installations
Please read the installation, operating, and safety instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with
the required tools, material, and installation sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your
particular installation. This will help you avoid costly mistakes.
The variety of installations possible with this bath may require framing procedures other than those
described in this manual.
Confirm adequate mounting and connection space for the faucet specified for your installation.
We recommend this product for alcove installation.
Inspect the bath for damage before you begin installation.
You must install this bath to an adequately supported, level subfloor.
For Remote Installations
When mounting the blower motor and check valve in a remote location, choose a space as close to
the bath as possible to maximize bath performance. Pay attention to the following requirements and
recommendations:
• The blower motor must be mounted horizontally at least 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) above the floor. Do not
mount the blower motor with the blower motor discharge pointing up.
• 1-1/2" PVC or equivalent rigid piping should be used.
• The piping installation must meet the requirements of local plumbing or building codes. Ensure that
the installation does not reduce the fire rating of any walls. Piping must be supported at intervals
along the length in accordance with local codes.
• Ensure that the blower motor location is clean and free of dust or debris.
• If appropriate, install an additional access panel for blower motor maintenance.
• The 18 AWG minimum power cable to the blower motor must meet the requirements of the
applicable electrical or building codes. Ensure that the installation does not reduce the fire rating of
any walls.
• The power cord must be supported at intervals along the length in accordance with local codes.
Power cords may not rest on surfaces or floors that are subject to flooding.
• All material needed for the relocation must be supplied by the installer.
Additional tools and materials:
• Electrician pliers.
• Assorted screwdrivers.
• Adjustable wrench.
• Drill and bits to install the blower mounting fasteners.
• 18 AWG non-metallic sheathed cable, two conductors with ground, with support clips, as required.
• One 4" (10.2 cm) x 2" (5.1 cm) electrical junction box with cover, gasket, and mounting screws.
• Three strain reliefs. One must fit the blower motor cover with standard NPT (National Pipe Thread)
threads. The other two must fit the holes in the new junction box.
• Six wire connectors (wire nuts or equivalent).
• 1-1/2" PVC or other rigid pipe with: fittings, unions, PVC cement (or equivalent fastening method),
and support clips, as required.
• Four fasteners (such as flathead wood screws or concrete anchors) to mount the blower motor.
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