Kohler K-1205-AC, K-1215-AC, K-1200-AC Site Requirements, OLD Bath Removal, Subfloor Preparation

9. SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. OLD BATH REMOVAL

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

B. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

Check flooring under the bath and repair if necessary. Make sure that the subfloor is level. Seal subfloor to reduce the risk of water damage.

C. STUD POCKET PREPARATION

Construct a recess designed for your particular installation. Framing is of 2 x 4 construction. Make sure you allow for access to the pump or power panel in the event the unit requires service. When constructing framing allow for thickness of sub and finished wall materials.

If an apron wall without a ledge is desired, the finished apron wall surface must be 1/32” under the bath rim.

Bath can be installed in a corner. Recess, peninsular or sunken installation is also possible. Possible studding arrangements are illustrated in 1. through 2. below; modifications may be needed for other types of construction.

1.Sunken Installation: For sunken installation, refer to Roughing-In notes located in Roughing-In section beginning on page 5 for cut-out detail. Make sure the bath is supported by the supporting blocks at the bottom of the bath.

Old Bath	Floor
	Protection
	Boards

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