Prepare The Bath - Drop-In Installations - Kohler 7726 Serie Guia De Instalacion

Recessed Installation
1/16"
(2 mm) Gap
18-3/4" (476 mm) Max
Construct opening to be 1" (25 mm)
smaller than the bath in both directions.
7. Prepare the Bath – Drop-In Installations
NOTICE: Do not allow the deck to support the bath by the rim. The bath must be supported by its feet.
Recessed Installation
NOTE: A recessed installation requires a cutout in the floor with decking on all four sides. A framework
and subfloor must be added below the deck. The deck positions the bath while the framework and
subfloor supports the bath.
Carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material, allowing the width and length of the opening to
be 1" (25 mm) smaller than the bath. Refer to the applicable diagram in the "Roughing-In" section.
Allow clearance to install the drain assembly and the water supply piping.
Construct an 18" (457 mm) x 15" (381 mm) access panel at the plumbing end of the fixture.
Construct a level subfloor no lower than 18-3/4" (476 mm) below the rough deck.
Construct the 2x4 or 2x6 framework on top of the level subfloor. The finished deck should allow
1/16" (2 mm) clearance for sealant between the rough deck and the lower rim of the bath.
Island Installation
NOTE: An island installation requires a built-up, four-sided surround typically made of brick or concrete.
The surround positions the bath while the floor supports the bath.
Carefully lay out the masonry work. Consider whether the finished tile will be flush with the bath
or installed under the rim.
Allow clearance to install the drain assembly and the water supply piping.
Construct an 18" (457 mm) x 15" (381 mm) access panel at the plumbing end of the fixture.
Construct a level subfloor no lower than 18-3/4" (476 mm) below the masonry island.
Construct the island of brick or concrete.
Add tile or other finishing material, leaving a 1/16" (2 mm) clearance for sealant between the island
and the rim of the bath.
All Drop-in Installations
If a mortar cement bed was not installed, place a pad (not provided) with a cut drain hole on the
subfloor, then secure the felt pad into place with fasteners (such as staples or nails).
Verify that the bath is level. If the bath is not level, insert shims under the bath to adjust for level.
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1/16"
(2 mm) Gap
18-3/4" (476 mm) Max
Construct according to
the rough-in illustration.
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Island Installation
Sterling