Before You Begin; Prepare The Site - Kohler KARAT K-34019X Installation And Care Manual

Before You Begin

CAUTION : Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath by the piping or pump, or use the piping or pump
for structural support of the bath.
This bath is designed for freestanding installation.
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Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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Inspect the bath for damage before you begin installation.
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Position a protective covering or similar material in the bottom of the unit. Be careful not to scratch the bath
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surface.
To simplify future maintenance, make sure all plumbing connections around the bath are easily accessible.
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Install the bath to an adequately supported, level, finished floor.
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Flush the water supply pipes thoroughly to remove debris.
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The illustrations shown may not represent your actual product. The installation instructions still apply.
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Prepare the Site

CAUTION : Risk of personal injury. This bath is extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help to carefully lift
and move it.
NOTICE : Do not lift the bath by the piping or pump, or use the piping or pump for structural support of the
bath. To avoid damage to the bath, lift at the sides of the bath.
Apply the finished flooring material prior to installing the bath.
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Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subfloor is flat and level.
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Position the plumbing according to rough-in dimensions. Cap the supplies and check for leaks.
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Protect the bath surface by positioning a clean drop cloth in the basin bottom.
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Install the Bath
CAUTION : Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath by the piping or pump, or use the piping or pump
for structural support of the bath.
Carefully move the bath into position.
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NOTE : Allow for minimum 10 mm height gap on all aprons from finished floor for removing the aprons. It will
need to be adjusted.
Remove the screw cap and loosen the screw of the apron as illustrated.
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Push the upper part of the apron inwards, pull down the apron and it can be removed easily.
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Apron
1334405-EM2-A
Screw
Cap
4 Kohler Co.