Prepare The Site - Kohler K-1108 Installation Manual

1. Prepare the Site

WARNING: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim. Provide a 1/16" (2 mm) gap
between the finished deck/floor surface.
NOTICE: Unless otherwise specified, floor support under the bath must provide for a minimum of 80
lbs/square foot (390 kg/square meter) loading.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your bath. Verify the subfloor is flat and level.
This bath should be installed in an alcove installation.
When constructing the framing, be sure to allow for the thickness of the finished wall materials.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing according to the roughing-in information packed with the bath.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information. 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 of the bath.
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Position
the rough
plumbing.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
Alcove Installation
Construct 2x4 or
2x6 stud framing
according to the
roughing-in
information.
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