Kohler Iron Works Tellieur K-727 User manual

Installation Guide
Freestanding Cast Iron Bath
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
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(Ej. K-12345M)
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K-727
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Tools and Materials
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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before
you start installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t hesitate to
contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler
Company.
Before You Begin
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help to
carefully lift or move the bath.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. Do not support the bath by the rim. Provide
adequate support under the feet.
Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the bath to the carton until you are ready to
install.
Carefully open the wood surround cartons and remove the components and hardware pack. Inspect
all the wooden pieces for damage.
If you observe any damage, do not install the bath or the wood surround. Report the specific
problem to your dealer.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not remove the feet or studs, or damage to the bath will
occur.
Provide properly dimensioned framing.
Install the bath to an adequately supported, level subfloor.
Before installation, ensure proper access to the final plumbing connections.
This bath conforms to ANSI Standard A112.19.1. All dimensions are nominal.
1. Prepare the Site
NOTICE: Adequate floor support must be provided. Consult the roughing-in sheet packed with your bath
for specific floor loading requirements.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subfloor is flat and
level.
When constructing the framing, allow for the thickness of the finished wall materials.
Pencil Level Phillips
Screwdriver Blade Screwdriver
Adjustable
Wrench Hex Wrench
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Prepare the Site (cont.)
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information. Cap the supplies and check for
leaks.
2. Prepare the Bath
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help to
carefully lift or move the bath.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. Do not support the bath by the rim. Provide
adequate support under the feet.
Install the drain to the bath 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 bath. Be careful not to scratch the
surface of the bath.
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3. Install the Bath
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help to
carefully lift or move the bath.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. Do not support the bath by the rim. Provide
adequate support under the feet.
With help, carefully move the bath into place.
Use care to avoid damaging the bath and the installed surround components.
Insert the drain tailpiece into the trap.
Check the level of the bath across the top of the bath rim.
Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveler feet in or out as needed to level the bath.
The bath must rest on all four feet.
Leveler Foot
Leg Assembly
Use Wrench Here
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4. Install the Wood Surround Outriggers
Press the short cams into the large holes in the four outriggers. Make sure the cam heads are flush
with or slightly below the surface of the wood.
Use a phillips screwdriver or the hex wrench provided to turn the cams so the arrows face the ends
of the outriggers.
Wet the stud threads, and use a phillips screwdriver to thread the four studs into the small holes in
the wooden legs.
Securely tighten the screws. Do not overtighten.
Turn the outrigger levelers fully clockwise.
Read the removable labels on the outriggers to determine the correct installation location of the
outriggers.
Turn the outriggers sideways, and press them onto the studs. Pivot the outriggers into the vertical
position. You may need to raise the bath slightly to get the outriggers into position.
Use a phillips screwdriver or the hex wrench provided to turn the cams 1/2 turn clockwise to
secure the outriggers to the leg assemblies.
Turn the outrigger levelers until they make contact with the finished floor.
Outrigger
Bath
Stud Drain Hole
Bath
Outrigger Stud
Cam
Outrigger
Back End-
Left
Back End-
Right
Front End-
Left
Front End-
Right
Direction of
Arrow
Outrigger
Leveler
Short
Cam
Wooden Bath Support Foot
(Installed at Factory)
Wooden Bath
Support Foot
(Installed
at Factory)
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5. Install the Wood End Pieces
Press the barrel nuts into the holes in the drain end assembly with a flatblade screwdriver. Make
sure each barrel nut head is flush with or slightly below the surface of the wood.
Carefully fit the drain end assembly against the outriggers and onto the dowels.
Press the drain end assembly fully against the outriggers to eliminate any gaps.
Insert the connecting bolts so they fit through the outrigger holes.
Thread the bolts into the barrel nuts.
Use the provided hex wrench to turn and tighten the connecting bolts to secure the drain end
assembly to the outrigger leg.
Repeat for the curved end piece.
Barrel Nut
Dowels Outrigger
Dowels
Barrel Nut
Note: Drain end assembly installation shown. For the curved end piece
installation, substitute the curved end piece for the drain end assembly.
Drain End
Assembly
Drain End
Assembly
Drain End
Assembly
Connecting
Bolt
Outrigger
Hex
Wrench
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6. Complete the Wood Surround Installation
Press the remaining eight short cams into the large holes in the two straight sidepieces. Make sure
the cam heads contact the bottom of the holes.
Turn the cams so the arrows face the nearest end of the sidepieces.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not overtighten the pivot connectors. Thread the pivot
connectors into the threaded holes on each outrigger. A long pivot connector goes into the top hole, a
short pivot connector goes into the bottom hole.
Tighten the pivot connectors until they are snug. Do not overtighten the pivot connectors.
Make sure the pivot connectors are positioned so they swivel horizontally for installation. If needed,
back the pivot connectors off until they are in the proper position.
Insert the pivot connectors all the way into the small holes in the ends of the straight sidepieces.
Use a phillips screwdriver or the hex wrench provided to turn the cams 1/2 turn clockwise to
secure the pivot connectors to the straight side pieces.
7. Install the Plumbing
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Make sure a watertight seal exists on all bath drain connections.
NOTE: Provide access to all plumbing connections to simplify future maintenance.
Connect the trap to the drain according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions.
Open the hot and cold water supplies and check all connections for leaks.
Run water into the bath and check the drain connections for leaks.
Fill the bath to the overflow and check for leaks.
Short
Cam
Long Pivot
Connector
Outrigger
Inserts
Horizontal
Rail
Horizontal
Rail
Outrigger
Short Pivot
Connector
Straight
Side Piece
Short
Cam
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8. Complete the Installation
Cast Iron Surfaces
When cleaning up after installation, do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may scratch and dull the bath
surface. Use warm water and a liquid, non-abrasive detergent to clean the surface.
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaners containing petroleum distillates to remain in contact with the surface
for long periods of time.
Remove stubborn stains, paint, or tar with turpentine or paint thinner.
Remove plaster by scraping with a wood edge. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, or other metal tools.
You can use a powder-type detergent on a damp cloth to provide mild abrasive action to any residual
plaster.
Wood Surround Surfaces
When cleaning up, do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may scratch and dull the wood surround surface.
Use warm water and a clean cloth to clean the surface.
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Guide d’Installation
Baignoire en Fonte, Autoportante
Outils et Matériaux
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problème d’installation ou de fonctionnement. Nos numéros de téléphones et notre adresse du site Internet
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Avant De Commencer
Respectez tous les codes locaux de plomberie et de bâtiment.
ATTENTION : Risques de blessures corporelles. Les baignoires en fonte sont très lourdes. Demandez
de l’aide pour soulever ou mettre en place le produit.
ATTENTION : Risque de dommages matériels ou du produit. Ne pas reposer la baignoire sur ses
rebords. Fournissez un support adéquat sous les pieds.
Déballez la baignoire et examinez la soigneusement pour en déceler tout dommage. Remettre la
baignoire dans son emballage de protection en attendant de commencer l’installation.
Ouvrez soigneusement l’emballage et retirez en les composants et la quincaillerie. Examinez les
pièces en bois pour en déceler tout dommage.
Si vous notez des dommages, n’installez pas la baignoire ou l’encadrement en bois. Veuillez
immédiatement informer votre Distribuiteur du problème.
ATTENTION : Risque d’endommagement du produit. Ne pas enlever les pieds ou les tiges de
fixation, ou vous risquez d’endommager la baignoire.
Prévoyez un cadre aux dimensions appropriées.
Cette baignoire doit avoir le support nécessaire sur un sol de niveau.
Avant l’installation, assurez-vous d’avoir suffisamment d’accès pour les raccords finaux.
La Baignoire est conforme à la norme ANSI Standrad A112.19.1. Toutes les dimensions sont
nominales.
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1. Préparez le Site
AVIS : Le sol doit être adéquatement préparé. Consultez le plan de construction emballé avec votre
Baignoire, pour les spécifications de la préparation de votre sol.
Assurez-vous que le podium constitue un support adéquat pour votre baignoire et que le fond soit
plat et de niveau.
Pendant la construction du cadre, tenez compte de l’épaisseur des matériaux du mur.
Positionnez la plomberie, selon le plan du raccordement. Bouchez les robinets des arrivées et
vérifiez s’il y a des fuites.
2. Préparez la Baignoire
ATTENTION : Risques de blessures corporelles. Les baignoires en fonte sont très lourdes. Demandez
de l’aide pour soulever ou mettre en place le produit.
ATTENTION : Risque de dommages matériels ou du produit. Ne pas reposer la baignoire sur ses
rebords. Fournissez un support adéquat sous les pieds.
Installez le drain à la Baignoire selon la notice du fabricant qui accompagne le produit. Ne pas
brancher le siphon à ce moment.
Placez un linge ou une matière similaire à la base de la Baignoire. Travaillez soigneusement pour ne
pas égratigner la surface du produit.
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