Kohler K-6138 User manual

Installation Guide
Island Sink
K-6138, K-6417
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Large cast iron sinks are very heavy. Get
help when lifting the sink.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of products without notice, as specified
in the Price Book.
Socket Wrench With Sockets
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Sink Support Information
For Custom Cabinet Installations Only
IMPORTANT! This sink is very heavy, if installing to a custom cabinet the sink will need to be properly
supported. The locations of all support bosses on the underside of the sink are provided to aid in cabinet
design and support planning.
24-3/8"
(61.9 cm)
B
DA
DA
B
20" (50.8 cm)
15-3/8"
(39.1 cm)
17-3/8"
(44.1 cm)
30-3/4"
(78.1 cm)
18-5/16"
(46.5 cm) 18-5/16"
(46.5 cm)
39"
(99.1 cm)
31-1/2" (80 cm)
63" (160 cm)
58-3/4" (149.2 cm)
Section B-B
Section C-C
Section
A-A Section D-D
C
C
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Prepare the Site
IMPORTANT! All drain and supply plumbing, including venting, must fit within the specified area.
NOTE: Finished flooring surface must be installed prior to installing the base and shroud.
NOTE: Holes for the threaded pegs will be located and drilled after the base is assembled.
Locate drain and supply piping.
10"
(25.4 cm)
24-3/8"
(61.9 cm) 24-3/8" (61.9 cm)
7-7/8"
(20 cm)
7-7/8"
(20 cm)
19"
(48.3 cm)
58-3/4"
(149.2 cm)
34-3/4"
(88.3 cm)
Important! All plumbing and supply connections must be limited to the shaded area.
Holes in floor for
each threaded peg
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Install the Legs
With the shelf on its side, insert a leg into the shelf collar.
Align the hole at the foot end of the leg with the bottom-most hole in the shelf collar.
Thread a long setscrew through the shelf collar and into the leg.
Thread a short setscrew through the uppermost hole in the shelf collar.
Repeat for remaining three legs.
Install a pad to each leveling foot.
Long Setscrew
Short Setscrew
Long Setscrew
Short
Setscrew
Leveling Foot
Shelf Collar
(cross-section)
Pad
Support Collar
Support Collar
Leg
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Install the Frame
Install the frame to the legs.
Loosely thread a hex cap screw into the upper hole of each of the frame collars.
Thread a short setscrew into the two lower holes of each of the frame collars.
Tighten the long setscrew (lower leg) until it is snug against the inside wall of the leg.
Tighten all short setscrews until they are snug against the legs.
Install a threaded peg to each leveling foot.
Hex Cap Screw
Short
Setscrew
Short
Setscrew
Hex Cap Screw
Short
Setscrew
Long Setscrew
Short
Setscrew
Leveling Foot
Threaded Peg
Leg
Threaded Peg
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Install and Level the Sink
Move the sink base to its installation location. Mark the location of each foot peg onto the floor.
Using a ¼” drill bit, drill holes at the installation location of each leg.
Move the sink base to its installation location. Verify all the foot pegs seat fully into the holes in the
floor.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Large cast iron sinks are very heavy. Get
help when lifting the sink.
Align the corner bosses of the sink with each of the legs.
Carefully lower the sink onto the stand.
Tighten the hex cap screws, tightening opposite corners evenly until all are hand tight.
Using the leveling feet, level the sink. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the sink, or counterclockwise
to lower.
Raise
Lower
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Install the Supports
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Use care when repositioning the support collars, to avoid
scratching the shelf.
Thread a support rod assembly into each support collar.
Using the coupling nut, adjust the length of the support rod until each clevis reaches a tab on the
underside of the sink.
Secure each clevis to the sink with a bolt, 2 washers, and a nut.
Center each support collar on the shelf and secure with a setscrew.
Using the coupling nuts, tighten each support rod.
1/2" -13 Nut
1/2" x 13 Bolt
View from Underneath
1/2" Washer
Support Rod
Clevis
Support
Collar
Coupling Nut
Tab
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Install the Lower Shroud
Position the lower shroud, tabs up, in the shelf opening.
Align the slots in the sides of the shroud with the shelf posts.
Secure the lower shroud with washers and cap screws.
Cap Screw
Lower Shroud 10-24 Cap Screw Flat Washer
Flat Washer
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Install the Faucet and Drain
Install the faucet and drain to the sink according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If installing a faucet with a pullout spray: To minimize noise when using the pullout spray, wrap
the hose weight with the supplied adhesive foam tape.
Make all drain and supply connections.
Run water into the sink and check all connections for leaks. Make any adjustments as needed.
Wrap hose weight
with foam tape.
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