Installation Requirements; Site Preparation - Kohler REVIVAL K-873 Installation Instructions Manual

5' cast iron bath
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4. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Plumbers putty
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Silicone sealant
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Metal shims
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Water-resistant subfloor sealant
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Wall coverings, as necessary
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Gypsum plaster
NOTE: Site preparation and wall/floor finishing may
require additional materials.
C. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Check roughing-in and room dimensions to provide
adequate space for the bath unit.

5. SITE PREPARATION

A. OLD BATH REMOVAL
Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove the old wall
material. Slip boards under old bath feet to protect
the floor and slide the old bath out of the recess as
illustrated.
AA
114014-2-
(9537)
B. TOOLS REQUIRED
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Arc pliers or 14" pipe wrench
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Rule
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Level
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Square
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Screwdriver
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7/16" ratchet or combination wrench
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Conventional woodworking tools
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Safety shoes
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Safety glasses
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Pliers
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Utility knife
NOTE: Site preparation and wall/floor finishing may
require additional tools.
D. NEW OR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
This bath unit can be installed in new or existing
bathrooms.
For new installations: Position plumbing according to
roughing-in dimensions located on Page 2. Cap the
supplies and check for leaks.
For replacement installations: Remove the old bath,
the old wall material, and the old finished floor material
from the area. Remove any old plumbing which does not
conform to roughing-in requirements.
Old Bath
3
Floor
Protection
Boards
Kohler Co., Kohler WI

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