Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company; Tools And Materials; Before You Begin - Kohler K-1630 Installation Manual

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before
you start your installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don't hesitate
to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing
Kohler Company.

Tools and Materials

Sealant
Safety
Glasses

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the whirlpool by the piping or pump, or use the
piping or pump for structural support of the whirlpool.
We recommend this whirlpool for alcove installation.
Inspect the whirlpool for damage before you begin installation.
You must install this whirlpool to an adequately supported, level subfloor.
Confirm adequate mounting and connection space for the faucet specified for your installation.
Provide sufficient clearance to move the module into the construction area.
Avoid flexing the side walls to prevent damage to the module.
Insulate all exterior walls before installation.
When fire-rated wall is specified, the stud opening dimensions are to the inside of the wallboard.
If the module will be installed adjacent to vertical ducts or chases, surround the unit with fire-rated
gypsum wallboard.
The basin area requires no additional support when the subfloor is level and square with respect to
the stud framing. Consider using shims for additional support if the subfloor is uneven.
Refer to the instructions included with accessories and shower doors before beginning this
installation.
Provide access to all plumbing connections. This is a one-piece module, and you cannot make the
drain and overflow connections by reaching over the end of the module.
To enhance the finished appearance of the tile-wall module designs, pay special attention to
placement of the exposed plumbing fittings. Position the valving and shower fittings where they
will complement the tile-wall appearance of the module.
1015417-2-C
Tape Pencil
Measure
Level
Pipe Wrench
Plus:
• Conventional woodworking tools
Tin Snips • Drop Cloth
• Hole saws
• #6 Large-head galvanized nails
• 2x4's
• Screws or lag bolts
Drill
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and materials
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