Prepare The Site; Prepare The Whirlpool - Kohler K-1630-L Guía De Instalación Y Del Usuario

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.
- Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is flat and level.
- The module should be installed in an alcove installation. Construct 2x4 stud framing designed for your particular
installation. Construct a frame in accordance with the roughing in information packed with the whirlpool. Make
sure the headers are level and square. Refer to instructions included with your shower door and accessories
before beginning this installation, and add any additional bridging or support required.
- If necessary, leave one of the framing side walls loose until you move the module into position. Then line the side
wall up with the module, and secure the side wall permanently in place to the stud framing.
- 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.
NOTE: To enhance the finished appearance of tile wall module designs, pay special attention to placement of the
exposed plumbing fittings. Position the valving and shower fittings where they will complement the tile wall
appearance of the module.
- Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the whirlpool. Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the product.
- Lay out and mark the location of the mixing valve, shower, and bath spout holes on the back surface of the
module wall. Drill 1/4" pilot holes at the marked locations.
- From the inside of the module (finished surface), use a hole saw of the recommended diameter to carefully drill
the fitting holes. Immediately clean the module to reduce the risk of surface damage.
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Position
the rough
plumbing
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level
Construct 2x4 stud
framing according to
the roughing-in
information
If necessary, leave one
of the framing side
walls loose until you
move the module into
position
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