Attach The Counterweights - THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER K-1914 Guia De Instalacion

Shims
Counterweight
guides are located here.
Add shims that are 1/2"
(13 mm) to 1" (25 mm)
(total height).
Position the counterweight
on the shims.

15. Attach the Counterweights

All Installations
CAUTION: Risk of crushing or pinching. Take care when installing the pulley cable. If access is
limited, use the tool supplied with the literature. Keep your fingers away from the pulleys while
installing the cable if the tool is not used.
IMPORTANT! The door must be in the raised position while these steps are performed. Support the door
with a 2x4 or have the second installer hold it in place until the counterweights are attached.
Position extra protective material on the receptor tray under the counterweight guides.
Position 1/2" (13 mm) to 1" (25 mm) high shims under each of the counterweight guides.
On the drain side of the bath, carefully position a counterweight on shims aligned with the
counterweight guide.
On the side of the bath opposite the drain, carefully position the counterweight on the shims or the
board, aligned with the counterweight guide.
On each side, carefully run the pulley cable directly to the counterweights, making sure it does not
interfere with the limit switch wires and door power cable.
Attach the cables to the counterweights.
NOTE: If access to the side of the bath is limited, use the supplied tool to install the pulley cables.
Position each pulley cable over both pulleys.
On the drain side of the bath, remove the support shims and carefully lower the counterweights.
On the side of the bath opposite the drain, remove the support shims and carefully lower the
counterweights.
Kohler Co.
Tool (Optional)
Board
Counterweight
Route the cable over
the pulleys.
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Attach the counterweight .
Pulley
Tool
Cable
1128535-2-F