Kohler K-1200-AC, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...er Portfolio Whirlpool Baths K 1200 AC K 1201 AC K 1205 AC K 1206 AC K 1210 AC K 1211 AC K 1215 AC K 1216 AC K 1220 AC K 1221 AC Optional Aprons K 1507 AA K 1515 AA R 106548 CA 9437 Copyright E1994 Kohler Co ...

Page 2: ...ected by a qualified licensed electrician For J1 and JA models only A green colored terminal or a wire connector marked G GR GROUND or Grounding is provided within the terminal compartment To reduce the risk of electric shock connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of your electric service or supply panel with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying ...

Page 3: ...11 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 12 Tools Required 12 Materials Required 12 Clearance Requirements 12 New Or Replacement Installation Requirements 12 SITE REQUIREMENTS 13 Remove Old Bath 13 Subfloor Preparation 13 Stud Pocket Preparation 13 Plumbing Preparation 14 BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT 14 Tiling In Bead Installation 14 Partially Install Bath Drain 14 Protect Bath Unit 14 INSTALL WHIRLPOOL 15 Whirlpoo...

Page 4: ... installation read all operating and safety instructions The variety of installations possible with this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those described in this manual All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Kohler Co reserves the right to make changes in product characteristics packaging or availability at ...

Page 5: ... optional Use K 1177 vinyl bead when wall material contacts any top surface of bath B REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dedicated circuits required protected with Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Pump control 120 V 15 A 60 Hz C PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture basin area top area weight Bathing well 42 x 17 55 x 25 93 lbs water depth capacity To overflow 12 1 8 50 gals Pump hp V Hz A 60 Hz 1 2 1...

Page 6: ...optional Use K 1177 vinyl bead when wall material contacts any top surface of bath B REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dedicated circuits required protected with Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Pump control 120 V 15 A 60 Hz C PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture basin area top area weight Bathing well 44 x 22 55 x 25 100 lbs water depth capacity To overflow 15 1 8 60 gals Pump hp V Hz A 60 Hz 1 2 1...

Page 7: ...all material contacts any top surface of bath B REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dedicated circuits required protected with Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Pump control 120 V 15 A 60 Hz C PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture basin area top area weight Bathing well 39 x 22 54 x 27 85 lbs water depth capacity To overflow 15 1 2 65 gals Pump hp V Hz A 60 Hz 1 2 120 60 8 D INSTALLATION NOTES Refer to ...

Page 8: ...l contacts any top surface of bath B REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dedicated circuits required protected with Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Pump control 120 V 15 A 60 Hz C PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture basin area top area weight Bathing well 52 x 23 65 1 2 x 26 1 2 95 lbs water depth capacity To overflow 15 1 2 76 gals Pump hp V Hz A 60 Hz 3 4 120 60 10 D INSTALLATION NOTES Refer to in...

Page 9: ...ontacts any top surface of bath B REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SERVICE Dedicated circuits required protected with Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Pump control 120 V 15 A 60 Hz C PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture basin area top area weight Bathing well 47 x 37 67 x 32 120 lbs water depth capacity To overflow 16 7 8 117 gals Pump 1 phase hp RPM V Hz A 60 Hz 3 4 3450 120 60 10 D INSTALLATION NOTES Ref...

Page 10: ...lowing Product Requirements NOTICE Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes B FACTORY ASSEMBLED FEATURES K 1201 K 1206 K 1211 K 1216 K 1221 Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter No installation is needed K 1200 K 1205 K 1210 K 1215 K 1220 Factory installed components include pump Wall timer is shipped attached to whirlpool harness The whirlpool pump and piping ...

Page 11: ... proper access to the final connections NOTICE Provide unrestricted service access to the pump An access panel 20 W x 15 H minimum must be constructed to allow for sufficient clearance for servicing the pump or controls The access panel must be located at the pump end of the whirlpool through an adjoining wall The optional apron is removable to allow limited service access E ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT...

Page 12: ...r 1 4 x 1 lag screws C CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Check roughing in and room dimensions in order to provide adequate available space for the bath unit D NEW OR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This bath unit can be installed in new or existing bathrooms For new installations Position plumbing according to roughing in dimensions beginning on page 5 Cap supplies and check for leaks For replacement ...

Page 13: ...truction Make sure you allow for access to the pump or power panel in the event the unit requires service When constructing framing allow for thickness of sub and finished wall materials If an apron wall without a ledge is desired the finished apron wall surface must be 1 32 under the bath rim Bath can be installed in a corner Recess peninsular or sunken installation is also possible Possible stud...

Page 14: ...mmended to be applied to whatever side of the bath contacts the wall Refer to Ordering Information located in Roughing In section beginning on page 5 This bead prevents water from seeping between the bath and the wall Install this bead now Refer to Installation Instructions packed with the tiling in bead B PARTIALLY INSTALL BATH DRAIN Install drain on bath whirlpool according to manufacturer s ins...

Page 15: ... Place a 2 thick layer of gypsum cement such as Gyp Crete 2000 on the floor where the whirlpool is to be set This will help secure level and support the bath Set bath into position Clear any excess cement from vicinity of the pump NOTE Pump bracket must sit flat on the floor Insert tailpiece into trap Make sure bath is level and resting on all supporting blocks 3 Install Using 1 x 2 Strips Set whi...

Page 16: ...ling is recommended CAUTION Risk of product damage Do not use the piping or pump for structural support or positioning of whirlpools Use a 1 2 wrench to remove the long bolt securing the bracket to the bath É É É Bracket Lag Screw Plywood if required Bolt Spacer D INSTALL PLUMBING CAUTION Risk of damage to whirlpool bottom and subfloor Ensure watertight seal on bath drain connections 1 When whirlp...

Page 17: ... 50 Hz Follow Steps E and F below See Electrical Requirements section on page 11 of Product Requirements B WIRING INFORMATION 120 V 60 HZ EXCLUDING J1 MODELS WARNING Risk of electrical shock To reduce the risk of electric shock connect only to aproperly grounded grounding type receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Do not remove the plug s grounding pin Do not use a ground...

Page 18: ...om of pump Remove pump cover to reveal field wiring compartment For bonding in accordance with National and Local Codes Air Actuator Air Actuator Tubing Field Wiring Compartment Bonding Earthing Screw Pump D FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM 120 V 60 HZ J1 MODELS ONLY The factory has prewired the whirlpool control system A 120 V 15 A separate circuit is required Provide a separate equipment grounding conductor...

Page 19: ...ontrol box containing blue and brown wires and earth lug For bonding in accordance with National and Local Codes Field Wiring Compartment Bonding Earthing Lug Air Actuator Air Actuator Tube Pump Control Box F CONNECT CONTROL BOX 230 V 50 HZ Connect service to the field wiring compartment of the control box The 50 Hz model control box contains blue and brown wires and earth lug A 230 V 15 A 50 Hz d...

Page 20: ... shock To reduce the risk of electric shock connect only to aproperly grounded grounding type receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Do not remove the plug s grounding pin Do not use a grounding adapter Your Kohler Whirlpool bath is equipped with a cord and plug All wiring of the pump and control has been completed at the factory A licensed electrician must install a GFCI ...

Page 21: ...art Up Instructions on page 25 15 COMPLETE FINISH WALL CAUTION Risk of product damage Do not support the weight of the whirlpool by the rim Protect whirlpool surface Make sure the vinyl bead is attached securely to the sides being built into the wall Cover framing and walls with gypsum wallboard Tape and mud drywall seal drywall and joints under bath rim Install finished wall material to subwall S...

Page 22: ...er fit upon final installation Flexible Rigid 1 Install the vinyl extrusions on the right and left side of the apron Vinyl Extrusion Cut a 4 length approx of 2 x 2 batten board Position the board on the floor so that it will be centered between the right and left sides of the apron parallel with the bath rim apron side and 3 3 4 95 mm inboard of the bath rim outer edge vertically projected to the ...

Page 23: ...rip as illustrated Apply vinyl strip to the underside of the bath rim being careful to align the lip of the strip to the bath rim as shown in the inset Immediately wipe off any excess sealant Tilt apron and carefully slip apron into groove on underside of rim Temporarily tack a nail in the top hole of the nailing in flange on each side of the apron and ensure that the apron is positioned as close ...

Page 24: ...nd dull the module surface Use warm water and one of the liquid detergents to clean the surface Stubborn stains paint or tar can be removed with turpentine or paint thinner Do not allow cleaners containing petroleum distillates to remain in contact with whirlpool surfaces for long periods of time Plaster can be removed by scraping with a wood edge Do not use metal scrapers wire brushes or other me...

Page 25: ...e the top of the highest jet Water temperature in the whirlpool should not exceed 104_F 40_C Bath Wall 2 Minimum Water Line Jet Trim B OPERATING SEQUENCE Refer to chart for proper operating sequence 1 Turn on the whirlpool jets Adjust each jet for optimum air water mixture 2 A built in timer automatically stops the motor after 20 minutes of operation Reduce Air Add Air TO METHOD OBSERVE Turn on wh...

Page 26: ...ounterclockwise to open are not functioning B Trim kit installed incorrectly B Reinstall trim kit checking for damage to O Ring C Jets are blocked C Remove blockage 3 Motor turns water is pumping but A No aspiration at jets A Rotate jets counterclockwise is um ing but there is no air injection B Jet O Rings are missing B Replace jet O Rings 4 Whirlpool stops automatically A GFCI ELCB trips A Ident...

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