Prepare The Site - Concrete Construction - Kohler K-702 Installation Manual

1. Prepare the Site - Concrete Construction

NOTICE: Adequate floor support must be provided. Consult the roughing-in sheet packed with your whirlpool
for specific floor loading requirements.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. 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.
- This whirlpool may be installed next to the wall or in an island installation. An island installation requires a four
side surround. In both instances, make sure the deck is supported by brick or concrete.
- Install an access panel to allow the pump to be serviced.
- Construct brick or concrete supports.
- Provide a 1/16" (2mm) gap between the whirlpool rim and the concrete or brick framing. Frame the floor, or
construct a frame for a raised installation, in accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the
whirlpool.
- Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information. Cap the supplies, and check for leaks.
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Install an access panel
Bath to allow the pump to be
1/16"
serviced.
(2mm)
Tile Brick
Approved
Tile Backing
Tile
Brick
Approved
Tile Backing
Whirlpool may be
installed next to the
wall or as an island
installation.
Typical
access
panel
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