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
7/16
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.
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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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Black Gasket
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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