Tools And Materials - Kohler 1835-GW-0 Installation And Care Manual

Product Information (cont.)
NOTICE: Keep the area around the blower motor clean and free of debris. Ensure that the area around
the blower motor is free of sawdust, insulation, dirt, or other small loose debris. Such material could plug
the blower motor air intake and reduce the air flow through the blower.
Features
Factory assembled components include a blower motor, air harness, control, check valve, butterfly valves,
chromatherapy lights (if provided), electrical harnesses, an illuminated user keypad, a heated surface
component, user keypad, and keypad cable. Other than power wiring and plumbing, no assembly is
required.

Tools and Materials

Silicone Sealant
Safety Glasses
Prepare the Blower (Remote Site)
NOTICE: The blower motor and the check valve must be relocated together. Do not relocate one
without the other.
NOTE: This bath can be installed as received or with the blower motor and check valve relocated to
another location. Refer to the appropriate sections throughout this manual for instructions related to your
particular installation. Read this section before relocating your blower.
Relocate the blower and check valve as close as possible to the bath to maximize performance. Do
not relocate the blower and check valve more than 15' (4.5 m) from the bath.
• Position the blower 1-1/2" (38 mm) above the floor. Do not mount the blower motor with the
blower motor discharge pointing up.
• Use 1-1/2" PVC or equivalent rigid piping.
• The piping installation must meet the requirements of local plumbing or building codes. Ensure that
the installation does not reduce the fire rating of any walls. Piping must be supported at intervals
along the length in accordance with local codes.
• Ensure that the blower motor location is clean and free of dust or debris.
• Install an access panel for blower motor maintenance.
• The 18 AWG minimum power cable to the blower motor must meet the requirements of all
applicable electrical or building codes. Ensure that the installation does not reduce the fire rating of
any walls.
Kohler Co.
Tape Measure
Pipe Wrench
Plus:
• Conventional woodworking tools
and materials
• Drop Cloth
Pencil
• Construction adhesive (optional)
• Cement* or mortar (optional)
• 2x4s
* Do not use gypsum cement.
Level
3 1204120-2-A