Kohler 2451 User manual

Vanity Cabinets and Mirrors
Installation and User Guide
MODEL NUMBERS
2451, 2452, 2454, 2455, 2457, 2459, 2453, 2456, 2458, 2460,
2470, 2473
Important :- Please quote the above model number(s) when ordering spares.
IMPORTANT!
Installer: This manual is the property of the customer and must
be retained with the product for maintenance and operational
purposes.

CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 3
SAFETY : WARNINGS ............................................................. 3
INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 4
Install the Mirrors ............................................................. 4
Install the Vanity Cabinet Legs ......................................... 5
Install the Vanity Cabinet ................................................. 7
Remove/Adjust the Quiet Close Assembly ...................... 9
Remove/Adjust the Doors ................................................ 10
Remove/Replace the Hinges ........................................... 11
Remove/Adjust the Drawer .............................................. 12
Install the Knobs .............................................................. 14
USER MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 15
Cleaning ........................................................................... 15
SPARE PARTS ......................................................................... 16
NOTES ..................................................................................... 21
CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................................................ 24
Guarantee of Quality ........................................................ 24
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DESCRIPTION
This installation and user guide covers the installation of a range of vanity
cabinets and mirrors from the Kohler range.
SAFETY : WARNINGS
Kohler products are precision-engineered and should give continued
superior and safe performance, provided:
1. They are installed and maintained in accordance with the
recommendations given in this Manual.
Carefully inspect the new fixture for any signs of damage.
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INSTALLATION
Install the Mirrors
Pre-Installed
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Finished Wall
Mirror
Large side
of hanger
faces wall
Finished Wall
108 mm
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1. Decide on the location of the mirror and hold the mirror flush against
the wall.
2. Mark the centre width of the mirror on the top edge of the mirror frame
with a pencil. Set the mirror aside.
3. Measure and mark 108 mm down from the centre width mark. This
mark is the centre for the hanger.
4. Hold the centre of the hanger at the marked point for the hanger. Make
sure that the largest side of the hanger is facing against the wall, as
illustrated.
5. Make sure that the hanger is level, then using a suitable drill, drill the
holes for the fixing screws (not supplied). Fit suitable wall plugs.
6. Fit the hanger to the wall with the screws.
7. Carefully hang the mirror on the wall so the pre-installed mirror
hanger is centred on the mounted hanger. Make sure that the
hangers interlock correctly.
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Install the Vanity Cabinet Legs
K-2457 Only
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
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Note! Make sure that the drawer has been removed before turning the
vanity cabinet over. Refer to the section Remove and Adjust the Drawer
for more details.
1. Turn the vanity cabinet over so that the bottom faces up.
Note! The legs must be installed opposite one another. Begin with the back
left corner, then to the front right corner.
2. Insert a screw and washer through the hole in the back left leg, then
through the pre-drilled outer hole on the back left corner.
3. Tighten the screw until there is no movement of the leg.
4. Install the front right leg to the front right corner in the same manner.
5. Insert the shelf into the groove of each installed leg.
6. Install the two remaining legs in the same manner making sure that
the shelf is positioned into the groove in each leg before securing the
legs in position.
7. Secure an L-bracket at each leg location, as illustrated.
8. Turn the vanity cabinet back onto its legs and refit the drawer.
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Install the Vanity Cabinet
Mounting
Rail
Finished Wall
Fixings in wall will
be dependant on wall
surface.
Fixing
Screw
Vanity
Cabinet
Leveller
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1. Remove the drawer, door(s) and shelf from the vanity cabinets. Refer
to the appropriate section for more details.
2. Position the vanity cabinet against the finished wall.
3. Make sure that the vanity cabinet is level. If necessary, turn the
levellers on the bottom of each vanity leg to achieve this.
4. Mark the supply and drain locations on the inside of the vanity cabinet
back wall. Move the vanity cabinet away from the wall.
5. Using a suitable hole saw, cut out the marked supply and drain
locations on the vanity cabinet wall.
6. Position the vanity cabinet against the wall, aligning the supply and
drain locations with the cut-outs.
7. Drill two fixing holes through the mounting rail and into the finished
wall on each side of the vanity cabinet. Make sure the fixing holes are
spaced a minimum of 406 mm apart.
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8. If necessary, fit suitable fixings into the wall depending on the wall
structure.
9. Secure the vanity cabinet flush against the wall by tightening the fixing
screws. Additional screws may be used, if required.
10. If applicable to your model, cut the wood trim, then attach it around the
bottom perimeter of the vanity cabinet using suitable finishing nails.
Apply a suitable wood filler to the top of each nail hole.
11. If possible and applicable, install the tap to the vanity basin before
installing the vanity basin to the vanity cabinet.
12. Install the vanity basin. Refer to the vanity basin manufacturer’s
instructions.
13. If applicable to your model, place a shelf pin into the mounting hole at
each corner inside the vanity cabinet. Fit the shelf to rest on the pins.
14. Refit the drawers and doors.
15. Install the decorative cabinet hardware opposite the hinged side of
the door(s). Refer to the decorative cabinet hardware manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
16. Make adjustments to the door(s), hinges and drawers as required.
Refer to the applicable sections.
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Remove/Adjust the Quiet Close Assembly
Closure Rate
Adjustment
Side of Vanity
Top of Door
1
2
34
Slots
Ta b s
Bolt
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Removal
1. Apply a small amount of leverage to the door with one hand to keep
the door in the fully open position. With the other hand, slide the hinge
back towards you, then outward away from the door.
Replacement
2. Apply a small amount of leverage to the door with one hand to keep
the door in the fully open position. With the other hand, slide the tab
on the quiet-close assembly over the slot on the hinge base, then snap
into place over the hinge base.
3. Open and close the door to ensure correct operation.
4. Adjust the bolt on the quiet close assembly to achieve the proper rate
of closure.
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Adjustment
5. Turn the bolt clockwise on the quiet close assembly to lengthen the
closure rate. Turn the bolt anticlockwise to shorten the closure rate.
Remove/Adjust the Doors
Side of Vanity
Top of Door Hinge Cup
Hinge Base
Slot
Tab
Latch
A
djustments
Side Depth Height
Bracket
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Cover Plate
Removal
1. Hold the door in place with one hand whilst releasing the latch form
the bracket at each hinge assembly location on the door. The door will
detach from the hinges.
2. If applicable, remove the remaining door.
Replacement
3. Line up the latch pin on the hinge cup with the groove on the hinge
base, then snap into place.
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