Kohler K-12105-H, K-12106-H manual Site Requirements, OLD Bath Removal, Subfloor Preparation

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5.SITE REQUIREMENTS

A.OLD BATH REMOVAL

Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove the old wall material. Slip boards under the old bath feet to protect the floor and slide the old bath out of the recess as illustrated.

B. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

Check the flooring under the bath, and make repairs as needed. Make sure the subfloor is level.

C.USER ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS

1.Provide clear floor space according to the roughing-in illustrations. You can provide this clear floor space with either a front or side user access.

2.Consider the path of the wheelchair user when building the clear floor space. Be sure there is sufficient room for a wheelchair user to enter the room and maneuver the wheelchair to the module.

3.Consider the location of the bath and shower controls. ADA compliant control area locations are illustrated on Page 4.

4.If possible, consider the user's physical limitations when determining bath and shower control positioning and entrance into the module. To ensure ADA compliance, position the module exactly as shown in the roughing-in diagram on Page 4.

5.If the user will have care giver assistance, we recommend that you employ a front entrance.

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