Kohler 116347-2 manual Install Waterproofing Membrane or Compound, Install Suction Bushing

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INSTALLATION

Check Point #6

-GFCI8protected electrical power supplied to pump box (120 V, 20 A).

-Keypad cable installed and connected to the control box,

-With outlet box, or

-Without outlet box.

INSTALL WATERPROOFING

MEMBRANE OR COMPOUND

WARNING: Risk of property damage and concealed leakage. To achieve a watertight BodySpa installation￿ it is critical that you install the waterproofing membrane or applied compound according to the material manufacturer￿s instructions￿ Kohler Co￿ will not be liable for damage caused by waterproofing materials that are improperly installed or sealed￿

NOTE: The waterproofing membrane or applied compound and the cement board can be installed in any order you prefer￿ as long as they are installed exactly as directed￿ Follow all material manufacturer￿s instructions￿

Install a waterproofing membrane or applied compound to thentire floor and wall surfaces ￿up to the ceiling￿￿

Although some membranes can be installed directly

to the stud framing￿ we suggest you install a plywood backing behind the membrane at least to the height of the basin threshold￿

INSTALL SUCTION BUSHING

Use a 331/43inch hole saw to carefully cut a hole in the waterproofing membrane and plywood

backing at the suction inlet location￿

Press the spacer fully into the suction housing inlet￿

Apply silicone sealant to the bushing flange surface￿ and insert the bushing through the suction hole￿ Partially thread the nut to the bushing￿ Do not tighten￿ Apply silicone sealant to the end threads of the bushing￿ and carefully thread the bushing to the housing until hand tight￿ Wrench tighten an additional 1/4 Doturn￿ not overtighten. Wrench tighten the nut against the plywood backingDo￿ not overtighten.

Remove any excess sealant￿

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Contents EI IE Design Guide Provide Sufficient AccessTower and System Room SizePump BOX WATER%FREE ZoneSuction Assembly Wiring ConnectionsWaterproofin Material Esin UIERain Loation WATER*RESISTANT Wall Material Cement BoardFinished Wall Material Keypad Control LocationFootbath Basin Auxiliary Heat Sources Primary Heat SourceFaucets and Fittings Project Requirement SummaryCustom Bodyspa Installation Instructions InstallationEetri Requireets FeturesIallai Plumbing Preparation Install Tower Mounting FrameInstall Pump BOX Install the Variable Flow Valve Assembly Install the Suction Bracket Make Electrical Connections Solvent Weld TubingInstall Cable Without Outlet BOX Install Cable with Outlet BOXInstall Suction Bushing Install Waterproofing Membrane or CompoundConstruct Footbath Basin Install Cement BoardInstall WATER0RESISTANT Wall Material Strut Fiise SI, WS, EII IA E D ECE DAIInstall the Tower Install the Keypad Water Test the System CLEAN/UP After InstallationSymptoms Probable Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingCustom Bodyspa Users Information Users InformationInformation UsersLets GET Started Care and Cleaning of Your Custom Bodyspa Service and Warranty Information Page Publication No AA2 a E 1999 Kohler Co., Kohler, WI