Tools And Materials; Before You Begin - Kohler K-817 Guia De Instalacion

Tools and Materials

Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Wear personal protective equipment and obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath. Cast iron baths are extremely heavy. If the cast iron bath is not
lifted properly, personal injury may occur.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. When planning the framing, take into consideration the
height of the bath with the feet. The bath must be supported by the feet only to avoid property
damage. Do not support the bath by the framing or bath rim.
NOTICE: It is critical that the bath be installed on a subfloor that is level and will support 79 lbs/square
foot (386 kg/square meter) loading.
NOTICE: This product requires a K-7271 drain (brass pipe) or a K-7272 drain (PVC pipe) for proper
installation.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Before moving the bath, carefully plan the installation area. This bath is heavy and will not easily fit
through doorways.
Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the bath to the carton until installation.
Ensure proper access to final plumbing connections.
These instructions are for both freestanding and drop-in installations. Follow the instructions that
apply to your particular installation.
This bath conforms to ASME Standard A112.19.1. All dimensions are nominal.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of products without notice, as specified
in the Price Book.
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Plus:
All Installations
• Conventional woodworking tools and materials
• Drop cloth
• 2x4s or 2x6s
• Water-Resistant Deck Material
• Rags
• Metal Shims
• Finished Material
Undermount Installations
• Template
• Masking tape
• File
• Jigsaw
• Router
• Weights
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