Kohler K-1913-LW-47 Installation Guide download pdf (Page 27)

15. Attach the Counterweights

All Installations

CAUTION: Risk of crushing or pinching. Take care when installing the pulley cable. If access is

limited, use the tool supplied with the literature. Keep your ﬁngers away from the pulleys while

installing the cable if the tool is not used.

IMPORTANT! The door must be in the raised position while these steps are performed. Support the door

with a 2x4 or have the second installer hold it in place until the counterweights are attached.

Position extra protective material on the receptor tray under the counterweight guides.

Position 1/2″ (13 mm) to 1″ (25 mm) high shims under each of the counterweight guides.

On the drain side of the bath, carefully position a counterweight on shims aligned with the

counterweight guide.

On the side of the bath opposite the drain, carefully position the counterweight on the shims or the

board, aligned with the counterweight guide.

On each side, carefully run the pulley cable directly to the counterweights, making sure it does not

interfere with the limit switch wires and door power cable.

Attach the cables to the counterweights.

NOTE: If access to the side of the bath is limited, use the supplied tool to install the pulley cables.

Position each pulley cable over both pulleys.

On the drain side of the bath, remove the support shims and carefully lower the counterweights.

On the side of the bath opposite the drain, remove the support shims and carefully lower the

counterweights.

Route the cable over

the pulleys.

Position the counterweight

on the shims.

Add shims that are 1/2"

(13 mm) to 1" (25 mm)

(total height).

Shims

Counterweight

Tool (Optional)

Board

Counterweight

guides are located here.

Attach the counterweight

Pulley

Tool

Cable

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