Kohler Vintage K-700T User manual

ã, 2004
Copyright Kohler China Ltd., 2004
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Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Carefully plan the moving of the bath into the
installation area. This bath is heavy and will not
easily fit through doorways.
Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the
bath to the carton until you are ready to install.
Provide properly dimensioned framing.
Install the bath to an adequately supported, level
subfloor.
These instructions are for both freestanding and
drop-in installations. Follow only the instructions that
apply to your particular installation.
Before installation, ensure proper access to the final
plumbing connections.
This bath conforms to ANSI Standard A112.19.1. All
dimensions are nominal.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property
damage.
NOTICE: Make sure the floor will support 2000 lbs.
(907kg).
Cast iron
baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath.
Do not support the bath by the rim.
Provide adequate support under the feet.
This is the combined weight of the bath, water,
and two bathers.
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BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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 China Ltd. 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-
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 tocontact us. Our phone numbers and
website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again
for choosing KohlerCompany.
please leave these
instructions for the consumer.
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DROP-IN OR FREESTANDING CAST IRON BATH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
K-700T
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
(Not Supplied)
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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 2 6
Water-resistant wall material
Metal shims
7/16 rachet or combination wrench
Rags
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2x4 2x6
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ROUGHING-IN
A. Ordering Information
K-7158T
K-7159T
K-1172T
Accessories/hardware:
Recommended
Drain for drop-in
Drain for free-standing
Adjustable feet Optional
A.
Recommended
K-7158T
K-7159T
K-1172T
B.
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1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg
381mm 310
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B. Product Information
Fixture*: Basin area Top area Weight
1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg
Bathing Well
Water depth
381mm 310L
Capacity
To Overflow
* Approximate measurements for comparison only.
Roughing-In Notes
Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to toler-
ances in ANSI Standard A112.19.1.
No change in measurements if connected with drain il-
lustrated.
A112.19.1
UNIT: mm
mm
76mm
102mm
76mm
1067mm
1-1/2"O. D.
CUTOUT DETAIL
1753mm
1016mm
483mm R.
464mm
29mm
273mm
1829mm
914mm 102mm
337mm
60mm
538mm
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PREPARE THE UNITPREPARE THE UNIT
A.
2000 (907 )
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A. Prepare the Site
NOTICE: Make sure the floor will support 2000lbs.
(907kg).
For drop-in or raised-deck installations:
This is the combined weight of the bath, water,
and two bathers.
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.
Frame
the floor, or construct 2 4 or 2 6 stud framing
according to the roughing-in information. Ensure
that there is a 1/16
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in
information. Cap the supplies and check for leaks.
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CAUTION: Risk of product or property
damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.
Provide adequate support under the feet.
"(2mm) gap between the finished
deck/floor surface so the bath does not rest on the
rim. Use the template packed with the bath to
carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material.
Make sure the drain location corresponds to the
bath outlet.
Position the plumbing
according to the roughing-in information. Cap the
supplies and check for leaks.
Install the finished
flooring and wall materials.
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For all installations:
For freestanding installations:
B. Prepare the Bath
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property
damage.
Cast iron
baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath.
Do not support the bath by the rim.
Provide adequate support under the feet.
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Install the drain to the bath according to the drain
manufacturer instructions. Do not connect the trap
at this time.
Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the
bottom of the the bath. Be careful not to scratch the
surface of the bath.
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INSTALL DRAIN
A. Install the Strainer
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Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the
underside of the strainer according to the putty
manufacturer s instructions.
Place the gasket between the drain elbow and the
bottom of the bath.
Thread the strainer into the drain elbow. Do not fully
tighten until after the drain elbow and overflow tube
have been installed.
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Overflow Tube
Coupling Nuts
Drain Elbow Tee
Tailpiece
Gaskets
Overflow Tube
Coupling Nuts
Drain Elbow Tee Tailpiece
Gaskets
Through-the-floor installations
Above-the-floor installations
B. Assemble Drain Elbow and Overflow
Tube
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Assemble coupling nuts and tapered gaskets (note
proper position above) on overflow tube and drain
elbow.
For through-the-floor installations, the threaded
portion of the tee points toward the floor. For above-
the-floor installations, the threaded portion of the tee
points away from the drain elbow, as shown above.
Align parts with the tee in the proper configuration
for your installation. Make sure the drain elbow tube
is facing the front of the bath. Insert tubes
completely into the tee and hand tighten the
coupling nuts.
Tighten the drain elbow securely by inserting pliers
handles into the top of the strainer. The handles will
engage the tabs inside the strainer as it is turned
into the drain elbow.
Remove any excess sealant.
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Overflow Elbow
Overflow Tube
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C. Install Overflow Elbow
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Remove the O-rings and lubricant from the package.
Apply lubricant to the O-rings.
Assemble the O-rings into the grooves of the
overflow elbow.
Apply more lubricant to the O-rings and overflow
elbow.
Insert the overflow elbow into the overflow tube.
Attach the black gasket to the overflow elbow, as
shown.
Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant,
according to the manufacturer instructions, to the
front side of the gasket (putty will be between the
gasket and the bath).
Align the overflow elbow with the overflow hole in
the bath. From inside the bath, tighten the retainer
nut to the overflow elbow.
Tighten all coupling nuts on the tee to secure the
assembly.
Apply thread sealant tape to the tailpiece threads.
Thread the tailpiece onto the tee and tighten
securely.
Make sure the tailpiece on the drain fits properly into
the trap. The tailpiece may need to be cut for proper
fit. 1"(25mm) to 2"(50mm) of the tailpiece should fit
inside the trap.
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D. Install Lift Rod and Stopper
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Insert the lift rod assembly into the overflow.
Tighten the overflow hood to the overflow elbow with
the screws provided.
If necessary, assemble the lever to the overflow
hood with the Phillips screw provided.
With the drain lever in the closed position, insert the
stopper assembly into the drain.
When the drain is opened, the stopper should rise
approximately 3/8" (1cm) above the strainer.
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Stopper
Jam Nut
Lift Toggle
Lift Rod
Spring
Turnbuckle
Locknut
E. Adjust Drain Stopper
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If adjustment is required, remove the stopper
assembly from the drain and loosen the jam nut
below the stopper. Turn the jam nut
counterclockwise to raise the stopper or clockwise
to lower the stopper.
Tighten the nut.
If sufficient clearance cannot be obtained by
adjusting the stopper, remove the lift rod assembly
and loosen the locknut.
Rotate the turnbuckle counterclockwise to lengthen
the lift rod or clockwise to shorten the lift rod.
Tighten the locknut, reinstall the lift rod assembly
and check the clearance.
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F. Installation Checkout
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Ensure that all connections are tight.
Open the drain.
Turn on main water supply and check for leaks.
Repair as needed.
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G. Install the Wood Floor Rail -
Freestanding Installations Only
NOTE: A ceramic base is also available for this bath;
see the instructions packed with the base for this option.
Make sure that all the rough plumbing and finished
flooring are installed.
Attach the floor brackets to the floor rail with the
screws provided.
Apply two beads fo silicone sealant to the bottom
surface of the floor rail.
Position the floor rail in the desired location, and
secure to the floor with the screws provided.
Position the bath so there is equal space between
the bath skirt and the floor rail.
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CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron
baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath.
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Use at least four people to carefully lift the bath
inside the floor rail.
Insert the dowels in the ends of the floor rail.
Apply silicone sealant to the end rails, and press
them completely onto the dowels.
Immediately wipe away any excess sealant.
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Floor Rail
Apply Silicone
Sealant Floor Bracket
Screws
Dowel
Bath Rim
Support Bracket
Setscrew Bolt
Setscrew End Bracket
Bolt
Washer
Towel Bar
Washer
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INSTALL THE BATHINSTALL THE BATH
A. Install the Bath - Drop-in Installations
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property
damage.
Cast iron
baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help
to carefully lift or move the bath.
Do not support the bath by the rim.
Provide adequate support under the feet.
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With help, carefully move the bath into place.
Insert the drain tailpiece to the trap.
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NOTE: An access panel will simplify future
maintenance.
Level the bath by fitting metal shims under the bath
feet as needed.
The bath must be resting on all four feet.
If the feet are not accessible from the back or side,
move the bath in and out to shim it properly.
Verify that the bath is level across the top and along
the drain side.
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NOTE: Do not use drywall plaster to support the bath.
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Level By Fitting Metal Shims Under The Bath Feet
H. Install the Towel Bar - Freestanding
Installations Only
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Attach the two end brackets to the bath rim with the
washers and bolts.
Carefully slide the two support brackets onto the
towel bar.
Slide one end of the towel bar into an end bracket,
and attach the support brackets to the bath rim with
the washers and bolts. Only hand tighten the bolts
at this time.
Fit the other end of the towel bar into the remaining
end bracket. Align as needed.
Repeat for the other towel bar.
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Tighten all the bolts. Secure the towel bar to the
brackets with the setscrews.
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B. Install Ceramic Floor Rail
The Vintage Ceramic Floor Rail is for use with a free-
standing Vintage Bath. However, the bath must be
installed before the ceramic floor rails.
Please see Installation Instructions for properleg
adjustment procedure.
Also, it is recommended that the flooring and the
plumbing be completed before the installation of the
floor rail. The bath should be leveled at a height that
provides clearance between the top of the ceramic floor
rail and bottom of the bath.
CAUTION: The bath must be supported by
the cast iron legs, not the ceramic floor rails.
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Position Floor Rails on Site.
Create Floor Rail Template.
Application of Adhesive to Floor Surface/Floor
Rail Bottom.
NOTE:
Position floor rails so
there is an equel space between bath skirt and all
eight floor rails. The ends of each floor rail are
connected by a 1/8 grout joint. The eight curved
floor rails are identical, so their order of installation
is not critical.
Trace the outside
edge of each floor rail with a pencil. Mark location of
joints with a line that extends beyond the traced
outside edge of each floor rial. Remove floor rails.
Measure in 3-3/4 from traced outside edge and
mark another line. This will establish the area in
which the floor rails will be located.
Per manufacturer instructions, apply
adhesive to traced area on the floor or bottom
surface of each floor rail. Apply adhesive to within 1
of outside edge of floor rail. This will avoid excess
adhesive build up.
Use only adhesive that is appropriate for use
with existing flooring.
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Vintage Vintage
1/8 ( 3mm)
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Extended Line At Each Grout Joint
Outside Edge Of Floor Rail
Adhesive
Front
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Set Floor Rails. Using the pencilled lines as a guide,
set the floor rails with adhesive. Press floor rails
firmly to the floor. Height of all floor rails should be
consistent. Clean up excess adhesive and let dry.
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Apply Grout to Joints.
NOTE: Send-Portland Cement Grout (sanded-grout)
is recommended.
Permanufacturer
instructions, apply sanded-grout to 1/8 grout joints.
When dry, clean floor rails with a non abrasive
cleaner.
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C. Bath And Whirlpool Leg
ABOVE THE FLOOR INSTALLATION OF THE
BATH/WHIRLPOOL USING THE OPTIONAL K-1172T
BATH LEGS.
It is possible to install some models above the floor with
the use of the optional K-1172T legs. The legs can be
adjusted to increase the height of the tub a minimum of
2-3/4 and a maximum of 3-1/2 .
By rotating the
drain tee 90 degrees the drain tube can be run into the
wall before meeting the trap.
Install the legs according Fig.#3. The leg mount
attached to the bath sits atop the leg secured by the nut
and bolt. Height is varied by adjusting the bottom bolt
as shown.
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K-1172T /
K-1172T
2-3/4 (
70mm) 3-1/2 ( 89mm)
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Fig.#2 shows one such installation.
NOTE: The front legs are shown in Fig.#2 behind
the drain for demonstration purposes. They are
actually almost directly in line with the drain.
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(70mm)
MIN.
3-1/2"
(89mm)
MAX.
3/4" Adjustment
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D. 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 faucet
manufacturers instructions.
Install the faucet valving according to the faucet
manufacturer instructions. Do not install the faucet
trim at this time.
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.
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Finished Deck Material
Apply Silicone Sealant To The Edges
Of The Water-resistant Deck Material
And The Finished Deck
Water-resistant Deck Material
Framing
Bath
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATIONCOMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
For Drop-In Installations
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Cover the framing with water-resistant wall material.
Seal the joints between the bath rim edges and the
water-resistant wall material with silicone sealant.
Tape and mud the water-resistant wall material.
Install the finished wall. Seal the joints between the
bath rim and the finished wall with silicone sealant.
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CLEAN-UP
When cleaning up after installation, do not use abrasive
cleansers as they may scratch and dull the surface.
Use warm water and liquid, non-abrasive detergent to
clean the surface.
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.
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaners containing
petroleum distillates to remain in contact with the
surface for long periods of time.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTYLIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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200021
Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings Limited
One-year Warranty
Kohler plumbing fixtures and fittings are warranted to
be free of manufacturing defects.
This product is warranted for one year from date of
purchase. Kohler China will be responsible for any
problems caused by manufacturing defects provided
with the invoice. Kohler China will, at its election, repair,
replace or make appropriate adjustment where Kohler
China inspection discloses any such defects occurring
in normal usage within one year after purchase.
Implied warranties including that of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited in
duration to the duration of this warranty, Kohler China
disclaims any liability for special, incidental or
consequential damages. Damages to the product
caused by misuse, abuse and installation that is not in
accordance with the owner's manual are not covered
by this warranty.
To obtain quick warranty service, please contact your
dealer, or write to Kohler China. (Original sales receipt
must be provided as the proof of purchase.)
Kohler China Investment Company Ltd.
Central Customer Service Center
19/F, Shanghai Square, 138 Huai Hai
Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, PRC
Zip Code: 200021
This is our exclusive written warranty.
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