Water Test Whirlpool & Electronics; Complete Finish Wall; Drop-In Models - Kohler Hourglass 30 K-1201 Installation Instructions Manual

13. WATER TEST WHIRLPOOL AND ELECTRONICS
Check all electrical connections.
Make sure all pipe connections to the pump are securely
tightened.
Fill the whirlpool to a level at least 2" above the top of the
highest jet.
Operate the whirlpool for 5 minutes, and check all
whirlpool harness (piping) connections for leaks.
For additional information on whirlpool operation, see
Start-Up Whirlpool instructions on Page 18.

14. COMPLETE FINISH WALL

A.

DROP-IN MODELS

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not
support the weight of the bath by the rim.
Protect the whirlpool surface. Make sure the vinyl bead
is attached securely to the sides being built into the wall.
Cover the framing and walls with water-resistant wall
material.
Tape and mud the water-resistant wall material. Seal the
wall material and joints under the whirlpool rim. Install
the finish wall material. Seal the joints between the
whirlpool rim and the finish wall using silicone sealant.
RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealant is
recommended.
For installations that do not use a vinyl bead, cover the
framing with water-resistant wall material as shown.
Seal the joints between the whirlpool rim edge and the
wall material with silicone sealant.
Tape and mud the water-resistant wall material. Install
the finish wall to the water-resistant wall material as
shown. Seal the joints between the whirlpool rim and the
finish wall material with silicone sealant.
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Finish Wall Covering
Water-Resistant
Wall Material
Silicone Sealant
Vinyl Bead
2x4 Studding
Framing or
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Silicone Sealant
Finish Wall
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Water-Resistant
Wall Material
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