Tools And Materials; Before You Begin - Kohler Sterling 7110 Series Installation Manual

Tools and Materials

Measuring Tape
Safety Glasses
Adjustable
Wrench
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Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not install the bath over open floor joists. The basin area
requires no additional support when the subfloor is level and square with the stud framing. Install the
bath on an adequately supported, level subfloor. Use shims for additional support if the subfloor is
uneven.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Wall surround sections are equipped with foam backing that is
used to bring the back of the wall into contact with the regular stud framing. This foam is not packing
material. Do not remove it.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not add silicone sealant unless directed otherwise. The
inappropriate use of silicone sealant on caulkless models may trap moisture and could result in mold,
leakage or mildew.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Bath units shipped in only one bath per carton are shipped with
the braces in the closed position. Units shipped in multipack cartons may have one or more set of
braces disconnected from the apron. Connect the apron braces on each unit before removing it from
box.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath from the carton using the apron brace. Lift
the bath at multiple points from the rim.
IMPORTANT! For bath-only installations, silicone sealant is required at the seams of the walls and the
bath. Caulking according to the manufacturer's instructions may also be required if a shower door is
added.
NOTE: Clear silicone sealant is recommended. Use of acrylic or other caulks is not recommended.
NOTE: If your bath is shipped with a liner, keep the liner in place until construction is complete. If a liner
is not available, position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the bath.
Read all instructions before you begin.
Observe all applicable plumbing and building codes.
1021859-2-E
Pencil
Square
Pipe Wrench
Drill
Pliers
Plus:
• Conventional wood working tools
and materials
• Drop cloth
• Construction adhesive (optional)
Hammer
• Cement or mortar (optional)
• 2x4s or 2x6s
• Tubing cutter
• Large head roofing nails
Level
Clear Silicone
Sealant
2 Sterling