Kohler K-1786 Guia De Instalacion página 7

Stud
Use #6 large-head
galvanized nails or screws
to secure the nailing-in
flange to the studs.
7. Secure the Receptor to the Stud Framing
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Make sure a watertight seal exists on all drain connections.
Drill 1/8" (3 mm) pilot holes through the nailing-in flange at each stud location. If needed, shim
between the nailing-in flange and the studs to prevent cracking the flange when drilling.
Complete the drain installation according to the instructions packed with the drain.
Open the water supplies and check all the connections for leaks.
Run water into the receptor and check the drain connections for leaks.
Use #6 large-head galvanized nails or screws to secure the nailing-in flange to the studs.
Nail 1/8" (3 mm) thick furring strips to the studs to shim out to the edge of the nailing-in flange.
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Drill a small hole
through the
nailing-in flange
at each stud.
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Stud
Furring Strip
Nailing-In Flange
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