Kohler ARICA K-705230 User manual

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116896-2-BC
ARICANEO-ANGLE
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TOUSE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourselfwiththerequiredtools,materials,andinstallation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your
particular installation. This will help you avoid costly
mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all
operating and safety instructions.
All information in these instructions is based onthe latest
product information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
characteristics, packaging,or availabilityatany timewith-
out notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warranty information – please leave instructions for the
consumer.
SPECIFICATIONS
K-705230: (15-3/8” (39.1cm) – 16-3/8” (41.6cm)) x
(26-1/16” (66.2cm) – 28” (71.1cm)) x
(15-3/8” (39.1cm) – 16-3/8” (41.6cm) x
72” (182.9cm).
K-705231: (26-3/4” (67.9cm) – 27-3/4” (70.5cm)) x
(26-1/16” (66.2cm) – 28” (71.1cm)) x
(26-3/4” (67.9cm) – 27-3/4” (70.5cm)) x
72” (182.9cm).
K-705232: (17-3/8” (44.1cm) – 18-3/8” (46.7cm)) x
(28-1/16” (71.3cm) – 30” (76.2cm)) x
(17-3/8” (44.1cm) – (18-3/8” (46.5cm) x
72” (182.9cm).
K-705233: (15-3/8” (39.1cm) – 16-3/8” (41.6cm)) x
(28-1/16” (71.3cm) – 30” (76.2cm) x
(15-3/8” (39.1cm) –16-3/8” (41.6cm)) x
72” (182.9cm).
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
Conventional woodworking tools
Utility knife
Measuring tape
Level
Pencil
Safety glasses
Screwdriver - Flat
Caulking gun
Masking tape
Silicone Sealant (RTV)
Center punch
Hammer
Screwdriver - Phillips
Electric drill
Drill bit - 5/16”
Masonry bit for ceramic tile - 5/16”
Drill bit - 1/8”
3/16” Hex wrench
PREPARATION
Before starting the installation, lay out and identify all the
parts. Use the exploded view illustration on the following
page for reference.
Install shower receptor/module in accordance with instruc-
tions supplied with receptor/module. Finished wall material
should be completely installed at this time.
CAUTION: Risk of injury or product damage.
Tempered glass cannot be cut.
NOTE: For ease of installation,two peopleshouldinstall
shower enclosure.

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2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Wall
Anchors
Wall
Jamb
Expander
Jamb
#8-18 x 1-1/2”
Panhead Screw
Expander Jamb Bracket
Expander
Jamb Bracket
Wall
Anchors
Wall
Anchors
Wall
Anchors
Logo
Outside
Door
Handle
Corner
Post
#8-18 x 1-1/2”
Panhead Screw
#8-18 x 1-1/2”
Panhead Screw
#8-18 x 1-1/2”
Panhead Screw
Wall
Jamb
Return Panel
Door Frame
Decorative Pivot Cover
O-Ring
Drip Rail Insert
Capscrew
Drip Rail
Pivot
Glass
Spacer
Nut
Plate
Glass
Spacer
O-Ring
Decorative
Pivot Cover
Frame Cover/
Door Seal
Pivot Body
Expander
Jamb
#8-18 x 1-1/4”
Panhead Screw
#8-18 x 1-1/4”
Panhead Screw
Frame
Cover/
Door
Seal
Adjustment
Screw
Pivot Door
Corner
Post
Return
Panel
Decorative
Pivot Cover
O-Ring
Capscrew
Pivot
Glass
Spacer
Nut
Plate Pivot
Insert
O-Ring
Decorative
Pivot Cover
Glass
Insert
Setscrew
Glass
Insert
Inside
Door
Handle
Glass
Panel

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3. INSTALLATION
A.REMOVEWALL JAMBS
Slide wall jamb off each return panel.
Place return panels out of way of installation on a clean
and non-abrasive surface (such as a drop cloth) to
prevent damage.
Wall Jamb
Return Panel
B. WALL JAMB INSTALLATION
Place masking tape along the top of the receptor curb.
K-705230: Dimension A = 35-7/16” (90cm)
K-705231: Dimension A = 46-11/16” (118.6cm)
K-705232: Dimension A = 38-5/8” (98.1cm)
K-705233: Dimension A = 36-3/16” (91.9cm)
Measurefromfinishedwallthespecificdimension“A”and
markapencillineonthereceptorledgeneartheadjoining
wall.
Repeat measurement for other side.
Align the outside edge of each wall jamb with the marks
madeon the receptor ledge. Using a level, plumb the wall
jambs and mark the four wall-mounting hole locations on
each wall with a pencil. “A” “A”
Mark Hole Locations
(Four each side )

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CAUTION: Risk of injury. Wear Safety Glasses.
Lightly center punch the four hole locations on each wall.
On ceramic tile, use a center punch to nick the surface
glaze. Tap the punch lightly with a hammer so as not to
crack the tile.
Drill all eight holes into the walls with a 5/16” drill bit. Use
a 5/16” masonry bit for ceramic tile.
After drilling holes, thoroughly clean the receptor ledge
and wall. Insert the hollow wall anchors into all four 5/16”
drilled holes. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Install each wall jamb by aligning the wall jamb locator
holes with the holes in the wall. Secure wall jambs by
inserting four #8-18 x 1-1/4” panhead screws through
each wall jamb into the installed wall anchors.
Installed Wall
Anchor
#8-18 x 1-1/4”
Panhead Screw
C. INSTALL RETURN PANELS
Slide the return panels over each wall jamb as shown.
Wall Jamb
Return Panel
D.DETERMINE LEFT SIDEOR RIGHT SIDE
PIVOT
Determine whether the door will pivot on the left or the
right side. Make certain that the door path is free of
obstructions.
Toconvertbetweenaleft-handorright-handdoor,turnthe
door upside down.
All of the following illustrations are for a right pivot
door (panel swings open toward the right).
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E. REMOVEGLASS PANEL FROM FRAME
NOTE: Two people should perform installation steps.
After determining if door is left or right sidepivot, carefully
lean door upright against a solid surface.
While supporting the glass panel, unscrew the top
capscrew with 3/16” hex wrench, and remove the pivot
insert, glass spacer and nut plate. The top pivot remains
inserted in the pivot body attached to the frame.
Capscrew
Pivot
Insert
Nut Plate
Glass
Spacer
Top
Pivot
Pivot Body
Carefully tilt the glass panel in and lift out of the bottom
pivot body - the bottom pivot will remain attached to the
glass panel.
Using care, place glass panel out of way of installation on
a clean and non-abrasive surface (such as a drop cloth)
to prevent damage. Do not set glass panel on its
corners.
F.REMOVEFRAMECOVERS/DOORSEALS
FROM PIVOT DOOR
Snap the frame cover/door seal out of each expander
jamb.
Set aside for later re-installation.
Expander
Jamb
Frame Cover/
Door Seal

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G.REMOVEBRACKETSCREWSFROM
PIVOTDOORFRAME EXPANDERJAMBS
NOTE: Makesureleft-handor right-handpivothasbeen
determined (refer to step D. on page 4).
Remove the two #8-18 x 1-1/4” panhead screws located
at the outside edges at the top of each expander jamb
(inserted through the small spacer blocks).
Set all four screws aside for the next step.
Small Spacer Blocks
Expander Jamb
#8-18 x 1-1/4”
Panhead Screws
H. INSTALL EXPANDERJAMB BRACKETS
Position one bracket inside the expander jamb with the
small bracket tabs facing downwards. Align the holes in
the tabs with the holes in the expander jambs and secure
bracketwithtwo#8-18 x 1-1/4”panheadscrewsremoved
in the previous step.
Eachscrewmustbeinsertedthroughthebracket,through
the small spacer block, and into the expander jamb.
Install second bracket repeating procedure for the
opposite expander jamb.
Small Spacer Blocks Expander Jamb
Bracket
Expander Jamb
#8-18 x 1-1/4”
Panhead Screws
Top View
I. ATTACH PIVOT DOOR FRAME TO
RETURNPANELS AND ADJUST
Move the return panels forward and place pivot door
frame between the return panels.
Slide the corner post extrusions of each return panel into
the door frame expander jambs.
Fasten the corner posts to the door frame by tightening
the six nylon adjustment screws.
Adjust the door frame by turning the adjustment screws
located in the expander jambs. Turning the screws
counterclockwise increases door frame width. Turning
the screws clockwise decreases the width of the frame.
Expand the door/corner post evenly on both sides until it
is located at the desired position on the receptor/base.
Alternate turning the top and bottom adjustment
screws evenly on both sides to increase ordecrease
the door frame width.
Corner Post Door Frame
Attach Corner Post
Adjust Screw Rotation
Adjustment Screws
(Six total)

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J. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: The bottom of the door frame and return
panels should not be more than 1/8” out of
level over the entire width of the door and
panels. Shim if necessary.
Adjust the door frame and return panels for square, level
and plumb.
Make adjustments to the return panels by shifting panels
until level and square.
Use a level to insure that the door is plumb and square.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not
overtighten adjustment screws.
After the doorframe islevel, adjustthe middleadjustment
screws,beingcarefulnottoovertightenasthismaycause
the frame to bow.
K. SECURERETURN PANELS TO WALL
JAMBS
CAUTION: Risk of injury. Wear Safety Glasses.
From inside the shower enclosure, drill through the
internal panel frame and wall jamb extrusions (top and
bottom of each side), using a 1/8” drill bit.
Secure return panels to each wall using four #8-18 x 3/8”
panhead screws.
Top View
Wall Jamb
#8-18 x 3/8”
Panhead
Screw
Panel Frame
L.SECUREEXPANDER JAMB BRACKETS
After all adjustments have been made, secure the
expander jamb brackets on each side of the pivot door at
the top of the enclosure.
Insert two #8-18 x 3/4” panhead screws through the
bracket slots and into the corner post screwports and
secure. Repeat for other bracket.
#8-18 x 3/4”
Panhead
Screw
Expander Jamb
Bracket

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M. RE-INSTALL GLASS PANEL
Insert the bottom pivot into the bottom pivot body of the
door frame and hold level. Re-assemble top pivot to top
pivot body, insert glass spacer into glass panel, insert
capscrew through glass spacer, re-attach nut plate and
thread capscrew into pivot insert.
Make small adjustments for squareness by shifting glass
panel and re-positioning until level.
After final adjustments have been made, hand-tighten
capscrew.
N. INSTALL HANDLES TO GLASSPANEL
Thread the 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” setscrew securely into the
inside door handle (round face).
Slide one of the glass inserts onto the setscrew with the
flatsidetowardsthehandleandplacesetscrewandglass
insert into hole of glass panel.
Slide the remaining glass insert over opposite end of the
setscrew (with raised side towards glass) and thread on
the outside handle until secure.
Removethe paper backing from the logo and apply tothe
outside door handle (flat face).
5/16-18 x 1-1/4”
Setscrew
Outside Door
Handle
Logo
Glass Insert
Inside Door Handle
Glass Insert

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O.FRAMECOVER/DOOR SEAL
INSTALLATION
Pivot Side: Install the frame cover/door seal into the
expander jamb channel with the leg of the cover towards
the outside (dry side) of the shower.
Strike Side: Install the frame cover/door seal into the
expander jamb channel with the leg of the cover towards
the inside (wet side) of the shower.
NOTE: Make any final adjustments by adjusting the
centeradjustmentscrews(loosen/tighten)sothe
door panel will close firmly against the frame
covers/door seals. Refer to page 6, step I., for
adjustmentprocedure.Framecoverswillneedto
be removed to gain access to the adjustment
screws.
Frame Cover/
Door Seal
P. ATTACH DECORATIVE PIVOT COVERS
Place one of the O-rings into the groove located on the
capscrew of the top pivot assembly.
Place another O-ring in the pivot insert groove on the
opposite side of the glass panel.
DampenO-ringslightlyandpush a decorativepivotcover
into place on both sides.
Repeat procedure for bottom pivot assembly.
O-Ring
Decorative
Pivot Cover Pivot Assembly
Decorative
Pivot Cover
Groove

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Q. INSTALL DRIP RAIL AND INSERT
The drip rail base should be on the bottom of the glass
panelwiththeflatsidetowardstheinside(wetside) of the
shower. If the drip rail is currently located at the top of the
glass panel, slide off both pieces and push onto the
bottom of the glass panel.
Slide the drip rail insert into the longer drip rail base,
through the length of base and into the smaller drip rail
base. Position insert cut-out around the edge of the
decorative pivot cover installed on the door panel.
Align each end of the drip rail insert with the ends of the
drip rail base and trim excess from each end. Trim the
short end of the insert back 1/2” (1.3cm) from the edge of
the glass to prevent interference with the door seal.
Drip Rail
Insert
Drip Rail Base
Trim
R.SEALING
Thoroughlycleanall dust,dirtandgreasefromthebottom
frameandshowerledgesurfacestobesealed.Makesure
surfaces are dry.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Apply
siliconesealant around the outside ofthe enclosure
only . Sealant applied to the inside of the enclosure
will cause leakage and damage.
Carefully apply a bead of silicone sealant around the
outside (dry side) of door where:
1) Bottom frame meets the shower ledge.
2) Wall jambs meet the shower walls.

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4. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CONSUMERRESPONSIBILITIES
Your Kohler Shower Enclosure will remain beautiful if you
take care of it. It is recommended that you replace seals,
when they show signs of wear, yellowing, or are not
watertight. Refer to the exploded parts page and list for
Kohler Service Parts.
Water conditions in various parts of the country will
determine any extra cleaning attention you may have to
giveyournew shower enclosure.Asimpleroutine of daily
care will keep your shower enclosure looking like new.
Kohler Co. does not recommend the use of harsh
abrasive cleansers on any of its products. Harsh
cleansers will damage the metal or glass finish on your
shower enclosure.
REQUESTINGSERVICE
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
Kohler Warranty, its benefits, and limitations. Kohler Co.
and its distributors support you with one of the largest
Service Networks of its type. Here’s what you need to do
if you require service:
FIRST: Contact the dealer or contractor whosold and
installed the product. They should be able to
solve any problems you may have.
SECOND: If your dealer or contractor cannot solve the
problem, they will contact or supply you with
the name of the local Kohler Distributor and
the:KOHLER TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
THIRD: If you are unable to obtain warranty service
through either your contractor or Kohler Co.
distributor, please write us directly at Kohler
Co., Attn.: Customer Service Department,
Kohler, WI 53044 U.S.A.
FOURTH: Include all pertinent information regarding
yourclaim,includingacompletedescriptionof
the product, model numbers, colors, finishes,
and the date the product was installed.
Include a description of the problem, and a
photocopy of your invoice for the products
involved. Also give us the name of the
contractor and distributor.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Kohlerplumbing fixtures andfittingsarewarrantedfreeof
manufacturing defects.
Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace, or make
appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection
discloses any such defects occurring in normal usage
within one year after installation. Kohler Co. is not
responsible for installation or removal costs.
To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co. either
through your Dealer or Plumbing Contractor, or by writing
Kohler Co., Attn: Customer Service Department, 444
Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044 USA, or by calling
1-800-4-KOHLER from within the USA.
Implied warranties, including that of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
Kohler Co. disclaims any liability for special,
incidental, or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so these
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Thislimitedwarrantyprovidesspecific legalrightsasthey
apply within the USA, and other rights may be available,
but may vary from country to country.
This is our exclusive written warranty.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044

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