Kohler Vanity K-2435 User manual

Installation Guide
Vanity
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K–2435 K–2436
K–2437
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using or installing this product.
When using this product, basic precautions should always be
followed including the following:
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Grounding is required for
the outlets within the drawer(s). Connect only to a Class A
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage
Circuit Breakers (ELCB’s) which protects against
line-to-ground shock hazard. Use 120 V, 20 A service. Refer to
the ″Install the Grounding Outlet″section of this guide.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Connect this product to a
properly grounded outlet only. Refer to the ″Connect the
Plugs″section of this guide.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. A qualified service
representative and a licensed electrician must install this
product and route all electrical wiring for the product.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard and may
not comply with local building and electrical codes.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Unplug the polarized
plug and the three-prong plug from the grounded outlet
before moving, testing, cleaning, or repairing this product.
When unplugged, the electric cords will no longer be
electrically live, which will eliminate the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Turn electric personal
care appliances to the OFF position, then unplug the
appliance from the outlet. When turned off and unplugged,
the appliance will no longer be electrically live, which will
eliminate the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Risk of property damage. Allow electric
personal care appliances with heating elements to cool
completely before storing them in the drawer(s).
WARNING: Risk of property damage. Do not place or use
video equipment, such as televisions or computer monitors,
on the product surface. The underside of such equipment
creates heat and may cause damage to property.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Do not use this product outdoors. This product is
not weather-resistant.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Store the cord of the electric personal care appliance
neatly inside the drawer before closing the drawer. This will
reduce the risk of the cord or plug becoming damaged.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Never operate this product if the cord or plug is
damaged, the cord or plug is not working properly, the
product has been dropped or damaged, or the product has
been dropped into water. For proper guidance to have this
product repaired, please call: 1-800-4-KOHLER from within
the USA, 1-800-964-5590 from within Canada, or
001-877-680-1310 from within Mexico.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Unplug cords from the outlet before putting on or
taking off parts from this product or from an electric personal
care appliance.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Close supervision is necessary when this product is
used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Use this product only for its intended use. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Keep all electrical cords away from heated surfaces.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
WARNING: Risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Do not use electric personal care appliances where
aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
NOTICE: Follow all local building, electrical, and plumbing codes.
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
NOTICE: Risk of product damage. Siliconized acrylic caulk must be
used to secure the lavatory to the vanity. Do not use 100% silicone
sealant, which will damage the finish of the vanity.
The qualified service representative will need assistance
assembling and moving the product during the installation
process. The product is heavy.
Make sure the finished wall is straight and plumb, and the floor
is flat and perpendicular to the finished wall.
Remove the drawers from the vanity before beginning this
installation. Doing so will ease the installation process. Refer to
your model’s ″Drawer″section contained in this guide for proper
removal.
Install the electrical supplies before installing the vanity. Refer to
the vanity roughing-in information for proper locations.
If a vessel lavatory will be installed, install the water supply and
drain lines according to the roughing-in information. The water
supply nipples must extend 3” (7.6 cm) beyond the finished wall
material.
Select the type of fastener based on the wall material. A minimum
of 50 lbs (22.68 kg) load bearing fastener is recommended.
For model K-2435: To allow the drawers to fully extend, a
minimum of 8-1/8″(20.6 cm) of clearance is required on each side
of the vanity.
For models K-2436 and K-2437: To allow the user to access the
touch switch to activate the lighting, a minimum of 2″(5.1 cm) of
clearance is required on the far left side.
Pencil Tape Measure Siliconized
Acrylic Caulk
Safety Glasses Drill Level
Assorted
Screwdrivers
• Fasteners [Min 50 lb
(22.68 kg) Load Bearing]
• Framing Nails
• 2x6 Lumber
Plus:
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Before You Begin (cont.)
Do not close the drawer(s) when electric personal care appliances
are in use.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
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1. Prepare the Site
Measure and mark 33″(83.8 cm) up from the floor. This will be
the height from the top of the 2x6 material to the floor.
IMPORTANT! The 2x6 material should be the length of the vanity.
Notch the studs so the front of the 2x6 material will be flush with
the edge of the studs.
Secure the 2x6 material to the studs with framing nails.
NOTE: Plumbing will be exposed and visible once the vanity
installation is complete. Chrome plumbing fittings are
recommended.
Install the water supply according to the roughing-in information
provided with your lavatory. The water supply nipples must
extend at least 3″(7.6 cm) beyond the finished wall material.
If a lavatory will be installed on your vanity, install the drain
lines according to the vanity roughing-in information.
33" (83.8 cm)
Length varies with vanity size
2x6"
Material
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2. Install the Grounding Outlet
NOTE: This product is equipped with two types of plugs: one
grounding plug (Figure 1) and one polarized plug (Figure 2.).
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Grounding is required for
the outlets within the drawer(s). Connect only to a Class A
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage
Circuit Breakers (ELCB’s) which protects against
line-to-ground shock hazard. Use 120 V, 20 A service.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Connect the polarized
plug and the three-prong plug to a properly grounded outlet
only.
Grounding Requirements
•This product must be grounded. If a malfunction or breakdown
occurs, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current. This will reduce the risk of electric shock.
•This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
•This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. Make sure
that the plug is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. Do not use a plug adapter with this
product.
Grounded
Outlet
Polarized
Plug
Figure 2
Figure 1
Grounded
Outlet Box
Grounding
Pin
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Install the Grounding Outlet (cont.)
Install the Grounding Outlet
Locate the electrical connections according to the vanity
roughing-in information. Refer to the grounding requirements,
local codes, and ordinances for proper installation.
Complete the finished wall. Ensure the finished wall is straight
and plumb, and the floor is flat and perpendicular to the finished
wall.
Complete the electrical installation with an outlet and cover.
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3. Install the Legs
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. The vanity is heavy and
cumbersome to move. Obtain sufficient help to carefully lift
or move the vanity.
Remove the drawers from the vanity base. Refer to your model’s
″Drawer″section contained in this guide for proper removal.
NOTE: Perform this procedure with two people.
NOTE: To protect the finished surface of the vanity, perform
assembly tasks on a flat, padded work surface.
Lay the vanity top down on a flat, padded surface.
Position one leg with the curved side facing the center of the
vanity.
Insert the studs on the legs through the mounting holes of the
base.
From the inside of the base of the vanity, slide a washer and nut
onto the studs.
Stud
Mounting Holes
Nut
Washer
Nut
Washer
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Install the Legs (cont.)
Make sure the leg is vertically flush with the outer edge of the
vanity.
Using the wrench provided, tighten the nuts. Do not overtighten.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining leg.
Turn the vanity upright to rest on its legs.
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