Prepare The Site; Prepare The Whirlpool; Disconnect The Pump - Kohler ProFlex Serie Guia De Instalacion

Position
the rough
plumbing
Provide a 1/16" (2mm) gap
between the whirlpool rim and
framing.

1. Prepare the Site

NOTICE: Unless otherwise specified, floor support under the whirlpool must provide for a minimum of 80
lbs./square foot (390 Kg./square meter) loading.
NOTICE: Do not support the whirlpool by the rim.
- Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is flat and level.
- The whirlpool should be installed in a drop in installation. Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing designed for your
particular installation. Provide a 1/16" (2mm) gap between the whirlpool rim and the stud framing. Frame the
floor, or construct a frame for a raised installation in accordance with the roughing in information packed with
the whirlpool.
- Carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material. Use the cut out template if one is provided, or refer to the
roughing in cut out information.
- Position the plumbing according to the roughing in information packed. Cap the supplies, and check for leaks.

2. Prepare the Whirlpool

- Install the drain to the whirlpool according to the drain manufacturer's instructions. Do not connect the trap at
this time.
- Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the whirlpool. Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the product.

3. Disconnect the Pump

NOTE: No cutting of the whirlpool harness (pipes) is required for this installation. Any cutting of the
whirlpool will void the warranty.
Models with Support Blocks
- Disconnect the pump from the shipping bracket and heater (if equipped) by cutting the two banding straps
with a tin snips.
Models with Support Pan
- Disconnect the pump and heater (if equipped) from the support pan.
- Locate the pump support bracket and remove it from the harness.
All Models
- Relocate the pump and heater (if equipped) next to the customized inlet/outlet connections of the whirlpool
harness. The pump may protrude beyond the rim of the bath. See the roughing in details.
- Set the pump aside.
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Frame the floor
according to the
roughing-in
information
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level
Pump
Model With Support Blocks Shown
4
Shipping
Bracket
Cut the
pump
banding
straps
Pump Support
Bracket
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