Secure The Bath Flanges; Install The Plumbing - Kohler K-1167 Installation Manual

4. Secure the Bath Flanges

Wood Construction
Drill a small pilot hole through the nailing-in flange at each stud. Add shims between the nailing-in
flange and the studs as needed to eliminate gaps.
Nail 1/4" (6 mm) thick furring strips to the studs to shim out to the edge of the nailing-in flange.
Use #6 large-head galvanized nails to secure the nailing-in flange to the studs.
Concrete Construction
NOTE: We recommend that the flange be secured to the wall for support.
Drill pilot holes through the nailing-in flange so they are about 16" (406 mm) apart.
Install concrete wall anchors to the wall at the pilot hole locations.
Secure the nailing-in flange to the wall anchors with screws.

5. Install the Plumbing

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. A watertight seal must exist on all bath drain connections.
The watertight seal will prevent property damage.
NOTE: To simplify future maintenance, provide access to all plumbing connections.
Install the faucet valving according to the faucet manufacturer's instructions. Do not install the
faucet trim until instructed. Open the hot and cold water supplies, and check the supply
connections for leakage.
Run water into the bath, and check the drain connections for leakage.
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Nail 1/4" (6 mm)
thick furring strips
to the studs.
Stud
Use #6 large-head
galvanized nails to secure
the nailing-in flange to the
studs.
Drill a small hole
through the nailing-in
flange at each stud.
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