Prepare The Site; Prepare The Whirlpool - Kohler K-1106 Installation Manual

1. Prepare the Site

NOTICE: Unless otherwise specified, floor support under the whirlpool must provide for a minimum of
80 lbs./square foot (390 kg/square meter) loading.
NOTICE: Do not support the whirlpool by the rim.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is
flat and level.
The whirlpool should be installed in a drop-in installation. Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing
designed for your particular installation. Provide for a 1/16" (2 mm) gap between the bottom of the
whirlpool rim and the stud framing. Frame the floor, or construct a frame for a raised installation in
accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the whirlpool.
Carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material. Use the cut-out template if one is provided, or
refer to the roughing-in cut-out information.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and
check for leaks.

2. Prepare the Whirlpool

Install the drain to the whirlpool 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 whirlpool. Be careful not to
scratch the surface of the whirlpool.
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Position the rough
plumbing.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6
stud framing according
to the roughing-in
information.
Provide a 1/16" (2 mm) gap
between the whirlpool rim
and framing.
Frame the floor
according to the
roughing-in information.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
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