Kohler K-5811 User manual

Installation
Guide
Cast Iron Cook Center Sinks
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K-5811
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. The use of accessory
attachments not recommended by Kohler Co. may cause injuries.
CAUTION: Risk of fire. To reduce the risk of fire, do not mount
this unit over any portion of another heating or cooking
appliance.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Never turn on this product
without water in the cooking vessel.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Provide adequate
ventilation around the installation to prevent steam damage to
surrounding surfaces.
Read all these instructions carefully before you begin this
installation.
Electrical service must be properly installed and grounded by a
qualified electrician.
Do not install outdoors.
Do not use this product if it malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Contact your dealer or plumbing contractor, or call
our Customer Service Department at 1-800-4-KOHLER.
This product is intended for residential (household-type) use only.
Tools and Materials
Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company
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
Pencil
Drill
Safety
Glasses Tape
Measure Keyhole/Compass
Saw
Sealant
Plus:
• 1/2" or larger drill bit
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company (cont.)
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
Before You Begin
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Cast
iron sinks are very heavy. Get help lifting the sink into place.
IMPORTANT! Failure to follow these precautions may result in
poor installation.
Read these instructions carefully before you begin this
installation.
Observe all local, electrical, plumbing, and building codes.
Prior to installation, unpack the new sink and inspect it for
damage. Record the model number and serial number in the
Homeowners Guide. Return the sink to its protective carton until
you are ready to install it.
This sink is not intended for undercounter installation.
Inspect the drain and supply tubing. Replace if necessary.
If possible, assemble the faucet and strainer to the sink before
installing the sink.
Due to the variety of installations possible with this sink, you
may need to use procedures other than those described. Because
of the variety of tiles available, you must take careful
measurements prior to installation.
It is very important that the proper materials are used with your
sink. Proper selection of tile is critical for a secure installation.
3/8″(1 cm) tile is recommended. Because of the variance in tile
thickness, your carpenter, tiler, and plumber must be aware of the
exact type of tile you choose.
After selecting the tile, provide a sample to each contractor
involved in the project. It is very important that the carpenter,
tiler, and plumber maintain communication and discuss the
requirements of the project.
To ensure a safe and damage-free installation, two people should
install the sink.
To reduce the chance of water backflow into the cooking vessel,
do not install a garbage disposal to the cooking vessel.
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Before You Begin (cont.)
You must connect the sink strainer to a separate trap assembly to
reduce the chance of water backflow into the cooking vessel and
improve drainage.
This sink includes accessories and a Homeowners Guide. Leave
these items for the homeowner.
For a replacement installation, make sure the existing cutout is
the same size or smaller than the cutout for the new sink.
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1. Provide Electrical Service
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect the power
before proceeding. Refer to the ″Important Safety Instructions″
section.
A Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) is recommended for
this circuit.
Local electrical codes may require that electrical work be
performed by a licensed electrician. Follow all local electrical
codes.
Refer to the roughing-in information to determine the proper
circuit location.
The sink controls and system have been prewired at the factory.
Only minor electrical connections are required during installation.
The power wiring and terminal box must be provided by the
customer.
Provide a dedicated 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz two-wire with ground
circuit for the cook sink.
Install a junction box in the cabinet in the vicinity of the cook
sink’s location. Locate the junction box away from any water or
drain piping.
Pull wires from the circuit breaker panel board through the
junction box to the cook sink area.
Terminate the wires at the circuit breaker.
Do not apply power until directed to do so.
In the cabinet, route and support the cook sink power wiring to
protect the wires from contact with any items that may be stored
in the cabinet. Flexible watertight conduit is recommended.
Dedicated
Circuit
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2. Preparation
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Cast
iron sinks are very heavy. Get help lifting the sink.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Use care to avoid
damaging the cooking vessel components when you lift the sink
into place.
Install the rough water supply and drain piping according to the
roughing-in information.
Ensure that the desired sink location has adequate clearance to
the backsplash, faucet, sink, and cabinet.
Position the template on the countertop and trace it with a pencil.
Cut out the opening by carefully following the pencil line traced
from the template.
Install the faucet to the sink according to the faucet
manufacturer’s instructions.
Measure and compare the thickness of the sink rim and the tile.
NOTE: The sink rim thickness is 3/8″(1 cm) plus or minus 1/32″(1
mm).
Because of the varying thickness of the tile and sink, or if you use
an adhesive or mortar bed, make allowances to shim the sink or
route the underlayment as needed.
TEMPLATE
Backsplash
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Preparation (cont.)
The sink is designed to be installed flush or slightly lower than
the surrounding tile. Provide shims, or route the underlayment,
as needed.
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3. Install the Sink
Clean the countertop, and carefully position the sink in the
countertop opening.
Fit the control area into the countertop first to prevent damage.
Position the sink in the countertop opening.
Verify the fit and position. Make any adjustments needed.
Tile and grout to allow an acceptable space between the tile and
grout.
To absorb vibration from a garbage disposal, apply sealant
between the sink and tile adjacent to the sink rim. This will
prevent the grout around the sink from cracking.
Allow the sealant to cure at least 30 minutes before proceeding.
Tile-In Installation
Sink Sealant
Tile
Mortar or
Adhesive
Water Resistant
Underlayment
Route or Shim
as Required To
Level Tile
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4. Connect the Wiring
NOTE: A licensed electrician should hard wire the sink to the 120 V,
15 A, 60 Hz dedicated circuit that was installed according to the
roughing-in details.
Remove the cover from the junction box.
Connect the power and ground wiring to the junction box in
accordance with local code requirements.
Use the two screws to replace the cover on the junction box.
Leave the power turned off at this time.
5. Connect the Plumbing
Install the sink strainer body to the cook center basin according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
If used, install the garbage disposal to the cook center basin drain
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Install the cook center basin drain to the dedicated trap according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the faucet supply lines and complete the cook center
faucet installation as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the cook sink drain to the second trap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install a garbage disposal on
the cook sink drain.
From Circuit
Breaker
Junction Box
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6. Install the Control Knob
Align the drain control knob to the drain control shaft on the
controller.
Press the drain control knob on the shaft.
Check that the drain control knob will rotate about 3/4 turn in
each direction.
Press the temperature control knob onto the temperature control
stem.
Align the dots on the control knobs with the dots on the bezel.
Press down on the temperature control knob and turn it to the
“Off” position.
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