Kohler 301 Installation Manual

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Minima Hinged Enclosures
These instructions cover the following units. Please
read and ensure all steps have been followed,
as this will generally resolve any installation issues
301
302
305
331
333
332
360
336
362
362
364
363
These instructions must be left with the user
Installation Guide
1
1213127-W2-A

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  • Page 1 Minima Hinged Enclosures These instructions cover the following units. Please read and ensure all steps have been followed, as this will generally resolve any installation issues These instructions must be left with the user Installation Guide 1213127-W2-A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS There are many options within the Minima Range and these instructions give a step by step procedure for fitting all units. Each section covers all enclosures unless otherwise stated. Tip: Look for the small drawings of the enclosures to identify your unit in each section. Introduction Page 3 General Information...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a quality KOHLER product. To enjoy the full potential of your new ® product, please take time to read this guide thoroughly, having done so, keep it handy for future reference. The following pages aim to provide comprehensive installation instructions, plus advice on how to care and maintain your product. We recommend that the unit is installed by a qualified plumber or engineer. General Read all of these instructions and retain this guide for later use. Pass on this guide in the event of change of ownership of the installation site. Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this guide. Remove all protective tape from the enclosure before installation. GENERAL INFORMATION Safety Information Care should be taken when drilling into walls and floors to avoid any hidden pipes or wires. We strongly recommend that all glass panels are moved by a minimum of two people and that any protective packaging along the glass edges is kept in place for as long as possible to prevent damage before installation. During installation we recommend additional help in lifting heavy doors and side panels. Wear protective footwear when lifting panels. Wear safety glasses when drilling. Wall Preparation wall channels must be installed onto a tiled or waterproof finished flat and even wall surface. Failure...
  • Page 4: Guarentee

    GUARANTEE For domestic installations, your enclosure has the benefit of our lifetime guarantee which starts from date of purchase. For non-domestic installations, we guarantee the product against any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. For terms and conditions refer to the back cover of this guide. Recommended Usage Domestic ü Light Commercial ü Heavy Commercial û Healthcare û TOOLS REQUIRED 1213127-W2-A...
  • Page 5: Pack Contents

    PACK CONTENTS Components CFI365D 1213127-W2-A...
  • Page 6 Components CFI365D 1213127-W2-A...
  • Page 7 Components CFI365D 1213127-W2-A...
  • Page 8: Section 1 - Positioning The Wall Channels

    INSTALLATION SECTION 1 POSITIONING THE WALL CHANNELS DOOR WITH HINGES FITTED TO AN INLINE PANEL The dimensions shown will set the door approximately 30mm from the front of the tray, but this can be adjusted if required. WET ROOM FITTING ONLY: Mark equal distance from back wall on both sides.
  • Page 9 SECTION 1 • POSITIONING THE WALL CHANNELS PENTAGON ENCLOSURE Wall channel positions are determined using the threshold - lay the threshold on the tray or floor. DO NOT FIX IN PLACE Mark dimension 'A', the distance from the corner of the threshold to the tiles. Check to see if walls are vertical, adjust 'A' if necessary within range shown.
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 • POSITIONING THE WALL CHANNELS ENCLOSURES WITH HINGES FITTED TO A BONDED SIDE PANEL If fitting to a tray ensure tray is level in all planes. DIMENSION A Door & Inline Panel(s) Mark dimensions 'A' & 'B', the distances from the 769 ±...
  • Page 11 SECTION 1 • POSITIONING THE WALL CHANNELS DOOR ONLY WITH HINGES FITTED TO THE WALL IMPORTANT: Hinges can only be mounted on a perfectly vertical and flat wall Before fitting the wall channel, mark the fixing position of the Place the front edge of the hinges on the wall using the wall channel as a template.
  • Page 12 SECTION 1 • POSITIONING THE WALL CHANNELS DOOR WITH HINGES FITTED TO THE WALL AND CLOSING TO A PANEL IMPORTANT: Hinges can only be mounted on a perfectly vertical and flat wall If fitting to a tray ensure DIMENSION A tray is level in all planes.
  • Page 13: Section 2 - Fitting The Wall Channels

    SECTION 2 FITTING THE WALL CHANNELS FITTING A STANDARD WALL CHANNEL Note: Place the outside edge of Glass seal will extend the wall channel against out of wall channel the mark on the wall. Make the wall channel plumb. Mark the position of the 3 fixing holes on the wall.
  • Page 14: Section 3 - Fitting The Channel Guides

    Section 1. When fitting to a tray visually check that the threshold is parallel to edge of tray. 301: The end of the threshold at the closing side should be 30mm from the wall. 30mm 331: Measure the width of each inline panel (they may be different widths).
  • Page 15 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURE WITH HINGES FITTED TO AN INLINE PANEL AND CLOSING TO A SIDE PANEL Mark guide positions by laying the threshold on the tray or floor DO NOT FIX IN PLACE Dimensions 'A' & 'B' Are the measurements from the outside edges of the wall channels to the tiles, as marked in Section 1.
  • Page 16 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURE WITH HINGES FITTED TO AN INLINE PANEL AND CLOSING TO A BONDED PANEL Mark first guide position by laying the threshold on the tray or floor DO NOT FIX IN PLACE Dimensions 'A' & 'B' are the measurements from the outside edges of the wall channels to the tiles, as marked in Section 1.
  • Page 17 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES PENTAGON Mark guide positions by replacing the threshold in its original position, as marked in Section 1. This will set the inside edge of each side of the threshold in line with the inside edge of each wall channel (not including the seal).
  • Page 18 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURE WITH HINGES FITTED TO A BONDED SIDE PANEL Mark guide position. Dimensions 'A' & 'B' B minus 40mm are the measurements from the outside edges of the wall channels to the tiles, as marked in Section 1.
  • Page 19 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURE WITH HINGES FITTED TO A BONDED SIDE PANEL Mark first guide position by laying the threshold on the tray or floor DO NOT FIX IN PLACE Dimensions 'A' & 'B' are the measurements from the outside edges of the wall channels to the tiles, as marked in Section 1.
  • Page 20 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES DOOR ONLY WITH HINGES FITTED TO THE WALL Mark guide position by laying the threshold on the tray or floor DO NOT FIX IN PLACE The inside edge of the threshold should be 7mm back from the mark made for the wall channel in Section 1.
  • Page 21 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURES WITH HINGES FITTED TO WALL Mark guide position. Dimensions 'A' & 'B' are the measurements from the outside edges of the wall channel and of the ‘U’ section wall channel template to the tiles, as marked in Section 1. B minus 40mm Drill a 3mm hole...
  • Page 22 SECTION 3 • FITTING THE CHANNEL GUIDES ENCLOSURES WITH TWO BONDED PANELS Mark guide positions. Dimension 'A' is the measurement across the outside edges of the wall channels, as marked in Section 1. Dimension 'B' is 'A' minus 26mm, marked equally about the centre line. Dimension 'C' is the depth of the bonded panels minus 40mm.
  • Page 23: Section 4 - Fitting Panels

    SECTION 4 FITTING PANELS FITTING INLINE PANELS AND SIDE PANELS TO WALL CHANNELS Fit the panel ensuring the bottom channel fits over channel guide Hinge side 'A'. Rest glass against seal of has holes wall channel 'B'. SUPPORT THE GLASS PANEL UNTIL THE GLASS CLAMP IS FITTED Caution...
  • Page 24 SECTION 4 FITTING BONDED PANELS Fit the panel ensuring the bottom channel fits over the channel guide 'A'. Rest glass against seal of wall channel 'B'. Caution Glass needs to be at least 8mm into wall channel. Ensure the white foam strips are still on the bottom edge 8mm Minimum of the glass, inside the...
  • Page 25: Section 5 - Checking Door Gaps

    SECTION 5 CHECKING DOOR GAPS DOOR ONLY HINGED FROM AN INLINE PANEL The gap between panel and wall channel must be the width of door plus 10 to 12 mm at all points 'A'. If adjustment is required, move the inline panel in the wall channel.
  • Page 26 SECTION 5 • CHECKING DOOR GAPS DOOR HINGED ON AN INLINE PANEL AND CLOSING TO A SIDE PANEL The gap between panel and wall channel must be the width of the door plus 10 to 12 mm at all points 'A'. If adjustment is required, move the inline panel in the wall channel.
  • Page 27 SECTION 5 • CHECKING DOOR GAPS DOOR ONLY WITH WALL MOUNTED HINGES (Width of door plus 17 to 19mm) Proceed to Section 6 DOOR WITH WALL MOUNTED HINGES AND CLOSING TO AN INLINE PANEL The gap between wall and wall channel must be the width of door plus 17 to 19mm at all points 'A'.
  • Page 28 SECTION 5 • CHECKING DOOR GAPS DOOR WITH WALL MOUNTED HINGES AND CLOSING TO A SIDE OR BONDED PANEL The gap between wall and wall channel must be the width of door plus 17 to 19mm at all points 'A'. If adjustment is required remove the side panel and the channel guide.
  • Page 29: Section 6 - Fitting Bracing Bars

    SECTION 6 FITTING BRACING BARS 45° BRACING BARS Loosen screw 'A' and remove the fixing block Fit the bracing bar fixing block to the wall. from the bracing bar. Loosen screw 'B' at the other end the bracing bar. Place the bar on top of the glass and make horizontal, so centre line of bar is level with top of glass.
  • Page 30 SECTION 6 • FITTING BRACING BARS FITTING A 90° BRACING BAR TO A SIDE OR BONDED PANEL Deburr the cut end of the bracing Loosen screw ‘A’ at the wall bar and refit the section. Ensure end and remove the end of the fixings are on top then the bracing bar.
  • Page 31: Section 7 - Fitting The Door

    FITTING A DOOR TO AN INLINE PANEL, PENTAGON OR BONDED PANEL Fit the seal to the edge of the hinge panel. Inside Models: 301, 302, 331, 332, 333, 336, 363 Inside Model: Remove the back plates from the hinges. The height and angle of the door is set by eccentric spacers, turn the spacers using a flat screwdriver.
  • Page 32 SECTION 7 • FITTING THE DOOR Fold hinge so it is at 90 . Fit the door to hinge Fit the hinges to the panel. ensuring it is fully supported at all times. NOTE: Coated side of glass The back plate goes to the inside.
  • Page 33 SECTION 7 • FITTING THE DOOR Remove the back plates from the hinges. The height and angle of the door is set by eccentric spacers, turn the spacers using a flat screwdriver. The positions shown below are recommended as an initial setting, so the glass is at a slight angle prior to the weight being taken by the hinge.
  • Page 34 SECTION 7 • FITTING THE DOOR Carefully lift the door into place. Check that the door is vertical. IMPORTANT: Keep the door supported at all times. Fit 4 screws to secure the hinges to the wall. Note: If necessary, adjust position of door by removing the back plates and rotating...
  • Page 35: Section 8 - Fitting The Closing Door Seal

    SECTION 8 FITTING THE CLOSING DOOR SEAL DOOR TO WALL • STANDARD WALL CHANNEL Fit the door stop seal into the wall channel. Do not fully tighten screws IMPORTANT Adjust door seal until it is 3mm from edge of door, then fully tighten screws Move seal in or out to...
  • Page 36 SECTION 8 • FITTING THE DOOR CLOSING SEAL DOOR TO INLINE PANEL OR BONDED PANEL Fit door stop seal to the end of the panel 331, 332, 336, 360 + inline panel, 362 + bonded panel, 363. Move seal in or out to Panel adjust Door...
  • Page 37: Section 9 - Finishing Off

    301, 333 - Place one end against the wall channel. 302 - Place one end to the outer edge of the side panel. 362 - With side panel. Cut at wall end only.
  • Page 38 SECTION 9 • FINISHING OFF STANDARD WALL CHANNELS: STANDARD WALL CHANNELS: Cut the seals exposed at top with a sharp knife. Fit the top caps. Fit the screw covers. OBLIQUE DOOR HANDLE ROUND DOOR HANDLE Remove screw ’A’ and then remove the inner handle. Spacer found in main parts pack Check that the 2 gaskets ‘B’...
  • Page 39 SECTION 9 • FINISHING OFF BOW DOOR HANDLE Check that the 2 gaskets ‘C’ and the sleeve ‘D’ are in Remove screw ’A’ and then remove the inner handle. position. Fit the pin through the hole in the glass. Reattach the inner handle. Refit and tighten screw ‘A’ ensuring it is facing downwards.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Do not use the enclosure for at least 24 hours Lay a thin bead of sealant around the threshold and the bottom channels. 24hrs MAINTENANCE General Maintenance Providing the shower enclosure has been correctly installed and is operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this guide, difficulties should not arise.
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  • Page 44 To activate this guarantee, you must return your completed registration card with a copy of proof of purchase from an approved Kohler retailer within 30 days of purchase. Fax: 0844 571 7157 This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights and is subject to conditions (see registration card).

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