Complete The Installation; Test Run The Bath - Kohler K-1168 Installation Manual

11. Complete the Installation

For Drop-In Installations
If you have not already done so, carefully remove the protective tape from the bath rim.
Cover the framing with water-resistant deck material. Seal the joints between the bath rim edge and
the water-resistant deck material with silicone sealant.
Install the faucet trim according to the instructions packed with the trim.
For Island Installations
If you have not already done so, carefully remove the protective tape from the bath rim.
Apply mortar and tile to any wall, deck, and surround material as needed.
Apply a bead of sealant where the tile meets the bath surface.
Install the faucet trim according to the instructions packed with the trim.
For All Installations
Clean the area around the blower motor of all dust and debris.
Use warm water and a liquid detergent to clean the surface of the bath. Do not use abrasive
cleansers, as they may scratch and dull the bath surface. Do not use powdered cleaners unless the
cleaner is fully dissolved in water. Solid substances could block the airjets. Do not use bleach or
ammonia cleaning solutions. Chemically active cleaning solutions can damage the bath surface.
Refer to the homeowners guide for normal cleaning recommendations.

12. Test Run the Bath

NOTE: If the bath is not operating properly, consult the "Troubleshooting" section of this guide before
calling a qualified service representative.
NOTE: For additional information on operating the bath, see the "Operate the Keypad" section.
Preliminary Checks
Temporarily remove all access panels.
Ensure that the area around the blower is free of sawdust, insulation, dirt, or other small loose
debris.
Verify the union connection at the check valve is securely hand tightened.
Verify the piping from the blower to the butterfly valves is properly connected and supported.
Verify the piping from the check valve to the butterfly valves is properly connected and supported.
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Finished Deck
Material
Apply silicone sealant to
the edges of the water-
resistant deck material
and the finished deck.
1/16" (2 mm) Gap
Bath
Framing
17
Water-Resistant
Deck Material
1035472-2-J