Kohler K-1124-95 Installation Guide download pdf (Page 5)

1. Prepare the Site

NOTICE: Unless otherwise speciﬁed, ﬂoor support under the whirlpool must provide for a minimum of

80 lbs/square foot (390 kg/square meter) loading.

NOTICE: Do not support the whirlpool by the rim.

Make sure the ﬂooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subﬂoor is

ﬂat and level.

The whirlpool should be installed in a drop-in installation. Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing

designed for your particular installation. Provide for a 1/16″ (2 mm) gap between the bottom of the

whirlpool rim and the stud framing. Frame the ﬂoor, or construct a frame for a raised installation in

accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the whirlpool.

Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and

check for leaks.

2. Prepare the Whirlpool

Install the drain to the whirlpool according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions. Do not connect

the trap at this time.

Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the whirlpool. Be careful not to

scratch the surface of the whirlpool.

Position the rough

plumbing.

Frame the floor

according to the

roughing-in information.

Verify that the subfloor

offers adequate support,

and is flat and level.

Provide a 1/16" (2 mm) gap

between the whirlpool rim

and framing.

Construct 2x4 or 2x6

stud framing according

to the roughing-in

information.

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