Prepare The Site - Kohler Lakewood K–1649 Installation Manual

Position
the rough
plumbing
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level

1. Prepare the Site

Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subfloor is flat and level.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing designed for your particular installation. Construct the framing in
accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the bath.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and check for
leaks.
2. Prepare the Bath
Install the drain to the bath according to the drain manufacturer's instructions. Do not connect the trap at
this time.
Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the bath. Be careful not to scratch the
surface.
3. Install the Bath
Carefully move the bath into the recess.
Make sure the bath is level. Install shims between the bath and subfloor if necessary.
Drill pilot holes through the nailing-in flange at the stud centers. Add shims between the nailing-in flange
and the studs as needed to eliminate gaps.
Use #6 large-head galvanized nails to secure the nailing-in flange to the studs.
Install furring strips over the studs, as needed, to shim out to the edge of the nailing-in flange.
Kohler Co.
Construct 2x4
or 2x6 stud
framing
according to
the roughing-in
information
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