Site Requirements; Prepare The Site; Before Installing - Kohler REGATTA drop in 11303A-GAB-0 Installation Instructions Manual

SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Prepare the Site
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not
only support the bath by the rim.
NOTICE:
under the bath must provide for a minimum of 80 lbs./
square foot (390kg./square metre) loading.
NOTICE: Provide adequate ventilation and a minimum
of 15 cubic feet (.4 cubic metres) in the installed
air for the blower. Do not install the blower motor closer
than 2.5mm from the wall or other objects.
•
• This bath may be installed in a drop-in or in an island
installation. An island installation requires a four-side
surround.
• Install an access panel to allow the blower to be
serviced. Ventilation access is recommended.
• Construct brick, concrete or timber supports.
• Ensure the bath rim is fully supported. Frame the
accordance with the roughing-in information packed
with the bath.
B. Whirlpool Area Construction
Preparation (Optional)
Make sure you allow for access to the blower in the
event the unit requires service. When constructing the
material (e.g. mortar mix and ceramic or marble tiling).
When choosing a blower installation position, check
that the switch cable will reach the blower.
Drop In Installation: Refer to rough-in notes on page 2
for cut-out details. Whirlpool must be supported both
on the rim and on the supporting feet. Do not allow the
whirlpool to be supported by the rim alone.

BEFORE INSTALLING

A.
Your new whirlpool has been manufactured to the
highest possible standards, it has been factory tested
and approved.
Brick
Tile or
timber
Approved Tile Backing
Tile
Approved Tile Backing
Bath Rim
B.
When removing bath from protective carton DO
NOT LIFT BATH BY PIPE WORK. Inspect for any
possible damage that may have occurred in transit.
Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the
scratch the surface of the bath.
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Bath
Bath rim must be fully supported.
Bath may be installed next to the
wall or as an island installation.
Install an access panel to allow
the pump to be serviced.
Brick
or
timber
Typical
access
panel