Kohler K-11344 User manual

Installation Guide
Freestanding Bath
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
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(Ej. K-12345M)
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K-11344
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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
IMPORTANT! To ensure a successful installation, it is critical that bath be installed on a perfectly level
finished floor.
IMPORTANT! This product requires a K-7219 drain for proper installation.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the bath to the carton until installation.
To simplify future maintenance, ensure all plumbing connections around the bath are easily
accessible.
It is strongly recommended that this installation be performed by a professional plumber or
contractor.
A minimum of two people are needed to perform this installation.
Traditional wood floors and special floating floors are recommended finished floor materials for this
bath installation.
Provide a minimum of 1800 lbs (816.5 kg) floor support under the bath.
This bath is designed for a freestanding installation only.
Select fasteners and the drilling method based on the type of floor the bath will be attached to.
This bath conforms to ANSI Standard Z124.1. All dimensions are nominal.
Plus:
• Conventional woodworking tools and materials
• Drop cloth
• Fasteners
• Hacksaw
• Metal shims
• Rags
• Saw Horses
Pencil Level
Adjustable
Wrenches Tape Measure
Sealant Drill Drill Bits
Keyhole/Compass
Saw
Blade
Screwdriver
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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.
Ensure the subfloor offers adequate support for your bath.
Ensure the subfloor is level.
Determine the location of the bath. Provide a minimum clearance of 24″(61 cm) around the
perimeter of the bath.
Use the cut-out template provided with the bath to properly mark the water supply and drain
locations in relation to the determined location of the bath.
Cut the marked water supply and drain locations on the subfloor with a hacksaw and hole saw.
Remove any debris created from the drilling process.
IMPORTANT! To ensure a successful installation, it is critical that bath be installed on a perfectly level
finished floor.
Apply the finished flooring material prior to installing the bath.
Ensure the finished floor is perfectly level before proceeding with the bath installation.
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2. Prepare the Faucet and Drain Site
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not kink or cause damage to the cable on the bath drain
during installation.
IMPORTANT! The K-7219 bath drain is required for this installation.
Mark the drain location on the subfloor. Use the cut-out template provided with the bath to assist
you.
Assemble the drain. Refer to the ″Assemble the Drain″section in the installation guide packed with
the drain.
Insert the drain into the P-trap through the cutout in the floor.
Install the finished floor material on the subfloor.
Verify the distance from the top of the drain flange to the top of the finished floor is 1-1/2” (3.8 cm).
Adjust as needed to achieve this distance.
Ensure the drain is on center at the marked locations using a level. Adjust as needed.
1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
Top of Flange
Finished Floor
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3. Prepare the Bath
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the bath feet from the bath. The bath feet must remain attached to the bath
shell throughout the installation.
Place the bath upside down on two saw horses near the construction area.
Remove a screw from each corner of the bath shell.
Lift the apron off of the bath shell. Set the apron aside with the rim of the apron facing up.
Turn the bath shell over on the saw horses with the rim of the bath facing up.
Dry-fit the drain to the bath shell.
Ensure the locking plate on each mounting bracket is in the unlocked position and is oriented
toward the outside of the bath.
Set the bath shell at the determined bath location. Ensure the drain hole of the bath is aligned with
the P-trap.
Ensure the distance from each bath deck corner to the finished floor is 24-1/8″(61.3 cm). If this
distance is not met, the height of the bath feet may need to be adjusted.
Trace the perimeter of each mounting bracket, then mark the two mounting holes on each mounting
bracket.
Set the bath shell upside down on two saw horses.
NOTE: For installations on tile, lightly tap the marked holes with a center punch to break the glaze on the
tile. This will ensure the drill bit does not wander during the drilling process.
Slowly drill the marked mounting hole locations.
Remove any debris created from the drilling process.
Remove the mounting brackets from the bath feet.
NOTE: Select screws and bolts based on the type and thickness of the finished floor material.
Secure the mounting bracket at each drilled location with screws or bolts (not provided).
Ensure the locking plate on each mounting bracket is still in the unlocked position and is oriented
toward the outside of the bath.
Unlocked Position
Bath Apron
Saw Horse
Bath
Bath Shell
Bath Shell
Toward outside
edge of bath.
24-1/8"
(61.3 cm)
Trace mounting
brackets.
Lápiz
Pencil
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4. Secure the Drain to the Bath
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Make sure a watertight seal exists on all bath drain connections.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not kink or cause damage to the cable on the bath drain
during installation.
Remove the drain from the bath shell.
Secure the Drain Elbow
Apply plumbers putty to the underside of the flange.
Set the flange on top of the drain outlet of the bath.
Apply silicone sealant to the underside of the drain gasket, then place the drain gasket on top of the
drain elbow.
Insert the nut through the center of the flange and onto the threaded cylinder in the drain elbow.
Hand tighten the nut onto the threaded cylinder. Do not wrench tighten at this time.
Remove any excess putty around the flange.
Secure the Overflow Elbow
Align the overflow elbow to the outside of the overflow outlet of the bath.
Insert the nut through the recessed side of the backplate.
Insert the nut with backplate onto the threaded cylinder of the overflow elbow.
Turn the nut clockwise until hand-tight to secure the nut with backplate to the threaded cylinder.
Do not wrench tighten at this time.
Apply
plumbers
putty.
Drain
Gasket
Nut
Flange
Drain
Outlet
Threaded
Cylinder
Drain Elbow
Backplate
Nut
Overflow
Outlet
Overflow
Elbow
Threaded
Cylinder
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5. Install the Bath
Turn the bath shell rim-side down on saw horses.
Wrench tighten all connections and fittings on the drain to one quarter turn past hand-tight.
Reattach the bath apron to the bath shell. The edge of the bath apron must be positioned inside the
flange of the bath shell.
Secure the bath apron to the bath shell with screws at each corner of the bath.
Carefully lift the bath into place. Ensure the bath is aligned with the mounting bracket and the
drain tailpiece is aligned with the P-trap.
NOTE: Use the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver to push the locking plate into the ″locked″position.
Push the locking plate of each mounting bracket in toward the center of the bath with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
Push down on the bath rim with your hand to verify the bath does not move from side-to-side or
up and down. If the bath moves, the locking plate(s) is/are not in the ″locked″position. Repeat the
above step, if necessary.
Locked Position
Unlocked Position
Push locking plate in
toward center of bath.
Locking Plate
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6. Complete the Installation
Secure the drain tailpiece to the P-trap.
Install the Trim
Insert the plug into the drain outlet. Adjust the height of the plug, if desired.
NOTE: To ensure the setscrew does not inadvertently fall down the drain outlet, push down on the plug
to close the drain hole.
Secure the handle to the overflow outlet with the setscrew.
Turn the handle counterclockwise and clockwise to ensure proper operation of the plug.
Complete the Freestanding Bath Installation
Install the bath faucet to complete the installation. Refer to the faucet manufacturer’s installation
guide.
Run water into the bath, then check the drain connections for leakage.
Overflow Outlet
Handle
Setscrew
Plug
Drain
Outlet
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Guide d’installation
Baignoire autoportante
Outils et matériels
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Avant de commencer
IMPORTANT ! Pour assurer une bonne installation, il est critique que la baignoire soit installée sur un sol
parfaitement nivelé.
IMPORTANT ! Ce produit nécessite un drain K-7219 pour une bonne installation.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Déballer la baignoire et l’examiner soigneusement pour en déceler tout dommage. Remettre la
baignoire dans l’emballage jusqu’à l’installation.
Pour simplifier une future maintenance, s’assurer que toutes les connexions de plomberie autour de
la baignoire sont facilement accessibles.
Il est fortement recommandé que cette installation soit exécutée par un plombier professionnel ou
un entrepreneur.
Un minimum de deux personnes est nécessaire pour faire cette installation.
Les sols en bois traditionnels et des parquets flottants spéciaux sont des matériaux recommandés
pour cette installation de baignoire.
Fournir un support de sol d’un minimum de 1800 lbs (816,5 kg) sous la baignoire.
Cette baignoire est conçue pour une installation autoportante uniquement.
Sélectionner des fixations et la méthode de forage selon le type de sol auquel la baignoire sera fixée.
Plus:
• Outils conventionnels de menuiserie et matériels
• Bâche de protection
• Fixations
• Scie à métaux
• Cales en métal
• Chiffons
• Chandelles
Crayon
à papier Niveau à bulle
Clés à molette Mètre ruban
Mastic Perceuse Mèches
Petite scie égoïne
Tournevis plat
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Avant de commencer (cont.)
Les dimensions de la baignoire sont nominales et conformes aux tolérances données par la norme
ANSI Z124.1.
1. Préparer le site
AVIS : Un support adéquat doit être fourni. Consulter le plan de raccordement emballé avec vote
baignoire pour les spécifications de la préparation du sol.
S’assurer que le plancher offre un support adéquat pour la baignoire.
S’assurer que le plancher est nivelé.
Déterminer l’emplacement de la baignoire. Fournir un dégagement minimum de 24″(61 cm) autour
du périmètre de la baignoire.
Utiliser le gabarit de découpe fourni avec la baignoire pour proprement marquer les emplacements
de l’alimentation d’eau et du drain en relation avec l’emplacement de la baignoire.
Découper les emplacements de l’alimentation d’eau et du drain sur le plancher avec une scie à
métaux et scie à orifices.
Retirer tout débris créés par le forage.
IMPORTANT ! Pour assurer une bonne installation, il est critique que la baignoire soit installée sur un sol
parfaitement nivelé.
Appliquer le matériau de sol fini avant d’installer la baignoire.
S’assurer que le sol fini soit parfaitement nivelé avant de procéder à l’installation de la baignoire.
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