Kohler K-97260X, Installation And Care Manual

CAUTION :

Risk of product damage.

 Do not support the bath by the rim.

Prepare the Site

Concrete Construction

NOTICE : 

Adequate floor support must be provided. Consult the roughing-in sheet packed with your bath for 

specific floor loading requirements.

NOTICE : 

Unless otherwise specified, floor support under the bath must provide for a minimum 390 kg/square 

meter loading.

NOTICE: 

Provide adequate ventilation and a minimum of 15 cubic feet (0.4 cubic meters) in the installed location 

for cooling the motor and to supply sufficient air for the blower. Do not install the blower motor closer than 2.5 mm

from the wall or other objects.

□  Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subfloor is flat and level. 
□  This bath may be installed next to the wall or in an island installation. An island installation requires a four 

  side surround. In both instances, make sure the deck is supported by brick or concrete.

□  Install an access panel to allow the pump to be serviced.
□  Construct brick or concrete supports.
□  Provide 2 mm gap between the bath rim and the concrete or brick framing. Frame the floor, or construct 

  a frame for a raised installation, in accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the bath.

□  Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and check for leaks.

Typical

Access

Panel

Whirlpool may be installed next to 

the wall or as an island installation.

Install an access panel to allow 

the pump to be serviced.

Bath

2 mm

Approved

Tile Backing

Approved

Tile Backing

Tile

Brick

Tile

Brick

1/2" Water Supply

Power Supply

300-400

Ø

2" Outlet

1500

500-700

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