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C. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Check the roughing-in and room dimensions to provide
adequate available space for the bath unit.
5. SITE REQUIREMENTS
A. OLD BATH REMOVAL
Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove the old wall
material. Slip boards under the old bath feet to
protect the floor and slide the old bath out of the recess
as illustrated.
B. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
Check the flooring under the bath, and make repairs as
needed. Make sure the subfloor is level.
NOTICE: If the optional K-1311 apron is to be
installed, please note the following: The apron must
be installed on a subfloor before the finished flooring is
applied. The finished floor thickness should not exceed
1/2" (1.3cm). If the finished flooring thickness exceeds
1/2" (1.3cm), shim under both the bath feet and the
apron attachment extrusion. Refer to the instructions
packed with the apron.
C. STUD POCKET PREPARATION
Construct a pocket designed for your particular
installation – either a recessed, sunken pocket, or apron
installation is recommended. This bath can also be
installed in a corner.
If an apron wall without a ledge is desired, the finished
apron wall surface must be 1/16" (2mm) under the
whirlpool rim.
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI U.S.A.
D. NEW OR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
This unit can be installed in new or existing bathrooms.
For new installations: Position the plumbing according
to roughing-in dimensions beginning on page 4. Cap the
supplies and check for leaks.
For replacement installations: Remove the old bath.
Remove the old wall material, and remove any old floor
covering from the area. Remove any old plumbing that
does not conform to roughing-in requirements.
Old Bath
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