Prepare The Site; Prepare The Whirlpool - Kohler Mendota K-513-H Installation Manual

Position
the rough
plumbing

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 an alcove installation. Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing designed for your
particular installation. Construct a frame in accordance with the roughing in information packed with the
whirlpool.
- 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 product.
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Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level
Construct
2x4 or 2x6
stud framing
according to
the
roughing-in
information
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