Kohler K-1151 Manuel utilisateur

Installation Guide

Bath with Airjets with Integral Apron

Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)

Los números de productos seguidos de Mcorresponden a México

(Ej. K-12345M)

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K-1151 K-1257 K-1357

K-1244

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Important Information

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault

Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. A licensed electrician should make all electrical connections.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before servicing.

WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read all instructions thoroughly before

beginning installation, including the following requirements.

NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.

Grounding is required. The unit should be installed by a qualiﬁed service representative, and grounded.

Building materials and wiring should be routed away from the blower motor body and other heat-producing

components of the unit.

Install to permit access for servicing.

Product Information

Electrical Requirements

The installation must have a Class A Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI protects against

line-to-ground shock hazard. Use a 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz dedicated service for the bath with airjets.

NOTE: If the pump supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or

similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Product Notices

WARNING: Unauthorized modiﬁcation may cause unsafe operation or affect performance of the

bath with airjets. Do not relocate the blower motor, or make other modiﬁcations to the system in the

absence of kit instructions, as this could adversely affect the performance and safe operation of the

bath with airjets. Kohler Co. shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for personal injury or

damage caused by any such unauthorized modiﬁcation.

WARNING: Keep the area around the blower motor clean and free of debris. Ensure that the area

around the blower motor is free of sawdust, insulation, dirt, or other small loose debris. Such material

could clog the blower motor air ducts and reduce the air ﬂow through the blower.

Factory-Assembled Features

Factory installed components include blower motor with power supply cord, check valve, air piping, user

keypad, and keypad cable. Other than power wiring and plumbing, no assembly is needed.

Connections and Service Access

NOTICE: Provide unrestricted service access to the blower motor. You must provide access for servicing

the blower motor and check valve. The access must be located immediately next to the blower motor.

Study the roughing-in information packed with the bath.

Before installation, ensure that there is proper access to the blower motor and ﬁnal connections. If the blower

motor is installed in an enclosed area, an access panel is required at the blower motor. This panel should be

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Product Information (cont.)

18″(45.7 cm) wide and 14″(35.6 cm) high minimum.

Table of Contents

Important Information .............................................................. 2

Product Information ............................................................... 2

Electrical Requirements .......................................................... 2

Product Notices ................................................................ 2

Factory-Assembled Features ...................................................... 2

Connections and Service Access ................................................... 2

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company .............................................. 4

Tools and Materials ............................................................... 4

Before You Begin ................................................................. 4

Prepare the Site ................................................................. 5

Prepare the Site - Concrete Construction ............................................... 6

Prepare the Bath with Airjets ........................................................ 6

Secure the Unit .................................................................. 7

Option Using a Cement or Mortar Bed ............................................... 7

Option Using Construction Adhesive ................................................. 7

Secure the Whirlpool .............................................................. 8

Install the Plumbing ............................................................... 8

Make Electrical Connections ......................................................... 9

Test Run the Bath with Airjets ....................................................... 10

Complete the Finished Wall ........................................................ 11

Removing the Apron Panel ......................................................... 11

Clean-Up After Installation ......................................................... 11

Conﬁrm Proper Operation .......................................................... 12

Fill the Bath .................................................................. 12

Troubleshooting Procedure ......................................................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................... 14

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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before

you start your installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t hesitate

to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing

Kohler Company.

Tools and Materials

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath with airjets by the piping or blower motor, or

use the piping or blower motor for structural support of the bath.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath with airjets by the integral apron.

We recommend this bath with airjets for alcove installation.

Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the required tools, material, and

installation sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your particular installation. This will help

you avoid costly mistakes. In addition to installation instructions, read all operating and safety

instructions.

Inspect the bath with airjets for damage before you begin installation.

You must install this bath to an adequately supported, level subﬂoor.

Conﬁrm adequate mounting and connection space for the faucet speciﬁed for your installation.

An optional accessories kit is available for relocating the blower motor. Refer to the back cover for

contact information if this kit is desired but was not ordered. If relocating the blower motor, follow

the instructions that came with the kit while performing this installation.

Pencil

Safety Glasses Level

Silicone Sealant Measuring Tape

Pipe Wrench

Plus:

• Conventional woodworking tools

and materials

• Drop Cloth

• Construction adhesive (optional)

• Cement or mortar (optional)

• #6 Large-head Galvanized Nails

• 2x4's or 2x6's

Claw

Hammer

Blade

Screwdriver

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1. Prepare the Site

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.

NOTICE: Unless otherwise speciﬁed, ﬂoor support under the bath must provide for a minimum of 80

lbs./square foot (390 kg./square meter) loading.

NOTICE: Provide adequate ventilation and a minimum of 15 cubic feet (.4 cubic meters) in the installed

location for cooling the motor and to supply sufficient air for the blower. Do not install the blower motor

closer than 1″(2.5 cm) from the wall or other objects.

Make sure the ﬂoor offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subﬂoor is ﬂat and

level.

Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing designed for your particular installation.

Install an access panel to allow the blower motor to be serviced.

Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and

check for leaks.

Showerhead

Blocking

Supply

Valves

Spout

Header

Over

Opening

Remove

Bottom

Plate

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2. Prepare the Site - Concrete Construction

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.

NOTICE: Unless otherwise speciﬁed, ﬂoor support under the bath must provide for a minimum of 80

lbs./square foot (390 kg./square meter) loading.

NOTICE: Provide adequate ventilation and a minimum of 15 cubic feet (.4 cubic meters) in the installed

location for cooling the motor and to supply sufficient air for the blower. Do not install the blower motor

closer than 1″(2.5 cm) from the wall or other objects.

Make sure the ﬂooring offers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the subﬂoor is ﬂat and

level.

Construct brick or concrete supports.

Provide a 1/16″(2 mm) gap between the bath rim and the concrete or brick framing. Frame the

ﬂoor, or construct a frame for a raised installation, in accordance with the roughing-in information

packed with the bath.

Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and

check for leaks.

3. Prepare the Bath with Airjets

Install the drain to the bath according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions. Do not connect the

trap at this time.

Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the bath to protect the ﬁnish. Be

careful not to scratch the surface of the bath.

Brick

Bath

1/16"

(2 mm)

Tile

Approved Tile Backing

Tile

Approved Tile Backing

Apron Side

Brick

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4. Secure the Unit

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not lift the bath with airjets by the air channels or blower

motor, or use the air channels or blower motor for structural support of the bath.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.

Choose the installation option that best applies to your particular installation. Follow the

appropriate instructions.

If the subﬂoor is not level, shim the bath support blocks as necessary.

Option Using a Cement or Mortar Bed

NOTE: Do not use gypsum cement or drywall compound for this application, as they will not provide an

acceptable, durable bond.

Spread a 2″(5 cm) thick layer of cement or mortar on the subﬂoor where the bath will be set. This

will help secure, level, and support the unit. Clear all the material away from the support block

locations.

Position a piece of plastic drop cloth material on top of the cement or mortar bed.

With help, carefully lift the bath into place, and make sure the support blocks do not rest in the bed

material.

Insert the drain tailpiece into the trap. Make sure the bath is level and resting on all support blocks.

Remove the protective tape from the rim. Apply a continuous bead of high-quality silicone sealant

around the entire rim of the bath.

Allow the sealant to cure according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Option Using Construction Adhesive

Apply a generous amount of high-quality construction adhesive to the bottom of the support blocks.

With help, carefully lift the bath into position.

Insert the drain tailpiece into the trap. Make sure the bath is level and resting on all support blocks.

Remove the protective tape from the rim. Apply a continuous bead of high-quality silicone sealant

around the entire rim of the bath.

Allow the sealant to cure according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Clear spaces

for support

blocks.

Apply construction

adhesive to the

support blocks.

Spread a 2" (5.1 cm)

layer of cement or

mortar bed material.

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5. Secure the Whirlpool

Wood Construction

Drill a small pilot hole through the nailing-in ﬂange at each stud. Add shims between the nailing-in

ﬂange and the studs as needed to eliminate gaps.

Nail 1/4” (6 mm) thick furring strips to the studs to shim out to the edge of the nailing-in ﬂange.

Use #6 large-head galvanized nails to secure the nailing-in ﬂange to the studs.

Concrete Construction

NOTE: We recommend that the ﬂange be secured to the wall for support.

Drill pilot holes through the nailing-in ﬂange so they are about 16” (40.6 cm) apart.

Install concrete wall anchors to the wall at the pilot hole locations.

Secure the nailing-in ﬂange to the wall anchors with screws.

6. Install the Plumbing

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Ensure a watertight seal on the bath drain.

Connect the drain to the trap according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTICE: An access panel will simplify future maintenance.

Install the faucet valving according to the faucet manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install the

faucet trim until instructed. Open the hot and cold water supplies, and check the supply

connections for leakage.

Run water into the bath, and check the drain connections for leakage.

Stud

Nail 1/4" (6 mm)

thick furring strips

to the studs. Drill a small hole

through the nailing-in

flange at each stud.

Use #6 large-head

galvanized nails to secure

the nailing-in flange to the

studs.

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7. Make Electrical Connections

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect the blower motor to

a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

(GFCI’s). Do not remove the plug grounding pins. Do not use grounding adapters.

NOTE: The bath with airjets model number is printed on a label near the blower motor. This label also

identiﬁes the electrical rating.

Your Kohler bath with airjets is equipped with a cord and plug. The blower motor has been wired

at the factory. A licensed electrician must install a dedicated GFCI-protected, 120 V, 15 A, grounded

outlet. Locate the outlet behind the bath, and within 24″(61 cm) of the blower motor.

Plug the blower motor into this outlet.

Clean the area of all dust and debris.

Blower Motor

GFCI-Protected

Receptacle

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8. Test Run the Bath with Airjets

For information on unit operation, refer to the ″Conﬁrm Proper Operation″section.

Check all electrical connections, and make sure the electrical power to the bath with airjets is on.

Make sure all piping connections in the air harness are secure.

Verify that the blower motor is secure.

Temporarily remove the plastic drop cloth or other protective sheeting from the bath.

Fill the bath to a level at least 2″(5 cm) above the top of the highest airjet.

Check the drain piping for leaks. Repair any leaks.

Operate the bath and check for air ﬂow through the airjets. Check the air piping for air leaks.

Stop the bath and drain the water.

Return the plastic drop cloth or other protective sheeting to the bath.

Purge Mode

On/Off

Increases Flow

Decreases Flow

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