Kohler LOVEE K-9289T User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOVEE
FREESTANDING BATH WITH STAINLESS FOOT AND TOWEL RACK
K-9289T/K-9271T
BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGIN
, 2010
Copyright Kohler China Ltd., 2010
A. Introduction
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Please read these instructions carefully to
familiarize yourself with the required tools, materials,
and installation 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 is based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in
product characteristics, packaging, or availability at
any time without notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning,
and warranty information-please leave these
instructions for the consumer.
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B. Installer Hazard Notification
CAUTION!! Risk of personal injury.
Cast iron baths are extremely heavy, and need
at least 3 persons for help. Wear appropriate
safety equipment when installing these products.
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C. The following instructions must be
followed to avoid any potential damage
to the surface of the enamel.
CAUTION!! The surface of the enamel will be
damaged if the following instructions are not
followed.
Keep sharp-ended objects or tools away from the
bathtub during transportation.
Cover the edge and bottom of the bath with
transparent plastic cloth to protect it from being
spotted by dirt and silicon during installation.
Install the bath at the proper position.
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B. Product Inspection
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Uncrate and inspect bath for damage. Leave all
materials in the crate during construction to prevent
damage.
Carefully open the stainless rack and remove the
components and hardware pack, inspect all the
stainless rack for damage.
If you observe any damage, do not install the bath or
the stainless rack. Report the specific problem to
your dealer.
B. Clearance Requirements
Check the rough-in and room dimensions to provide
adequate available space for the bath unit.
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Safety glasses
Tape measure
Pencil
Level
Blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Sealant
Square
Knife
Conventional woodworking tools and materials
Drop cloth 2 4,sor2 6
,s
Water-resistant wall material
Metal shims
Adjustable wrench
Hex wrench
Rags
5mm Allen wrench
10mm Allen wrench
A. Tools And Materials Required (Not Supplied)
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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2x4 2x6
5mm
10mm
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PRODUCT REQUIREMENTSPRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
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A. Summary Of Key Requirements
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Observe all local plumbing codes.
Install the bath tub to a level floor.
Provide properly-dimensioned space.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for
your bath.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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C. Plumbing Preparation
Position the plumbing according to rough-in dimensions.
Check the supplies for leaks.
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SITE REQUIREMENTSSITE REQUIREMENTS
B. Preparation
Note: Adequate floor support must be provided. Refer to
roughing-in sheet packed with your bath for specific floor
loading requirements.
Make sure the floor offers adequate support for your
bath and verify that the subfloor is flat and level.
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A. Old Bath Removal (if necessary)
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Install the feet.
Unpack the bath, and fix the feet.
Install the adjustable feet onto the feet.
lift the bath
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the adjustable feet bottom.
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2. Place to the predetermined position. Adjust the
adjustable feet to level the bath. Ensure that the
height of the bath is about 560mm.
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Install the plumbing
Install the bath drain. Please refer to the installation
instruction of Bath Drain K-15995T. Don't fix the
drain tail piece first.
Turn on the cold and hot supply, and then check all
the connections to see whether there is any leakage.
Run water, and then check the drain connection to
see whether there is any leakage.
INSTALL THE FREESTANDING BATH WITHOUT TOWEL RACK
Bath
Feet
10mm Gasket
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10mm Spring Gasket
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M10 Screw
M10
M10 Nut
M10
Adjustable Feet
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Install the stainless steel pipe and the fixing plate
Install and fix the four stainless steel pipes and four
fixing plates according to the picture.
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Fixing Plate Step 1: Insert the fixing plate into
the square tube.
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Step 2: Insert the square tube
with the fixing plate in it
into the foot.
2Fixing Plate
Square Tube
INSTALL THE FREESTANDING BATH WITH TOWEL RACK
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Install the feet.
Unpack the bath, and fix the feet.
Install the adjustable feet onto the feet.
lift the bath
!Adjust the height of the bath to 560mm by adjusting
the adjustable feet bottom.
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2. Place to the predetermined position. Adjust the
adjustable feet to level the bath. Ensure that the
height of the bath is about 560mm.
Bath
Feet
Adjustable Feet
10mm Gasket
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10mm Spring Gasket
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M5 Screw +
5mm Spring Gasket
M5 +5
M10 Screw
M10
M10 Nut
M10
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Install the plumbing
Install the bath drain. Please refer to the installation
instruction of Bath Drain K-15995T. Don't fix the
drain tail piece first.
Turn on the cold and hot supply, and then check all
the connections to see whether there is any leakage.
Run water, and then check the drain connection to
see whether there is any leakage.
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Install the stainless steel pipe and the fixing plate
Install and fix the four stainless steel pipes and four
fixing plates according to the picture.
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Fixing Plate
Fixing Plate
Insert into the hole of the square tube.
Square Tube
5. Install the towel rack according to the picture.
6. Repeat step 4 to fix the towel rack and the fixing
plates.
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M5 Screw +
5mm Spring Gasket
M5 +5
Step 1: Insert the fixing plate into
the square tube.
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Step 2: Insert the square tube
with the fixing plate in it
into the foot.
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IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATIONIMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Safeguard ASME/ANSI
A112.19.1M
pH 3 8 (
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The Safeguard slip resistant surface on this bathtub
meets or exceeds the requirements of ASME/ANSI for
A112.19.1M slip resistance.
Improper maintenance or cleansers may
permanently remove the slip resistant surface on
Kohler bathtubs.
All housekeeping and maintenance
employees must be trained in the proper cleaning of
Kohler bathtubs. Post a copy of this notice in a readily-
visible location.
use steel wool, wire brushes, metal scrapers
or abrasive sponge pads to clean a Kohler bath tub.
use buffing machines on the slip resistant
surface.
use high alkaline or strong acid cleansers.
use abrasive cleansers. Use only non-
abrasive cleansers and a soft nylon brush to clean the
slip resistant surface.
When using commercial cleansers, use cleansers
with a pH of between three and eight.
When using commercial cleansers, use cleansers
with a pH of between three and eight.
Follow cleanser manufacturer instructions very
carefully.
DANGER!!
NOTICE:
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