Kohler K-45600X Instructions de montage

Installation and Care Guide

BubbleMassage Bath

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K-45600X, K-45602X, K-45604X

1198675-X2-A 2 Kohler Co.

Thank You for Choosing Kohler Company

Important Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all operating and safety instructions.

NOTE: The bathtub pictured in the installation steps may dier from the model being installed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLERS!: Please leave these instructions for the consumer. They contain

important information.

In addition to installation procedures, this manual contains important care and cleaning. Please retain for future

reference.

¨ Please provide adequate available space for the bath unit in accordance with rough-in. Arrange the location of

drain in advance.

¨ Identify blower and switch access location before proceeding with installation.

¨ Bath can be installed aer the wall is completed. Bath drain supplies should be arranged preliminarily

according to the selected bath.

NOTICE: DO NOT LIFT BATH BY PIPE WORK. Inspect for any possible damage that may have occurred in

transit. Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the boom of the bath to pretect the nish. Be careful not

to scratch the surface of the bath.

NOTE: NO BLOWER AND SWITCH ACCESS NO WARRANTY SERVICE. Ventilation must be provided to

access panel in order to allow heat from blower to dissipate. Jalousie window access is recommended.

Thank you for choosing Kohler. Kohler crasmanship oers you a rare combination of proven performance

and graceful sophistication that will satisfy you for years to come. The dependability and beauty of your Kohler

product will surpass your highest expectations. We’re very proud of our products here at Kohler and we know

you will be too.

Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation

or performance problems, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on back

cover.

All information in this manual is based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication.

At Kohler, we constantly strive to improve the quality of our products. We reserve the right to make changes in

product characteristics, packaging or availability at any time without notice.

Thank you for choosing Kohler Company.

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

DANGER: Risk of re, electric shock, or injury to Persons. Read important safety instructions

included in these instructions.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault

Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker (ELCB).

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

A. Installation Hazard Notication

Read and Practice the Instructions Strictly

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A. Summary of Key Requirements

¨Observe all local plumbing and electrical codes.

¨Install the unit to a level suboor.

¨Provide properly-dimensioned framing.

B. Plumbing Specications

If using a rim-mounted bath faucet, exible connections between the valves and spout may be required. Conrm

adequate mounting, connection space of specied faucet for your installation.

C. Product Inspection

Carefully unpack and inspect the bath with airjets for damage. Leave all materials in the carton during

constructions to prevent damage.

D. Electrical Requirements

The installation must have a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker (ELCB).

The GFCI or ELCB protects against Line-to ground shock hazard. Use a 220-240 V, 10 A (minimum), 50 Hz

dedicated service for the bath with airjets.

NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.

ATTENTION: Temperature deviation. Water temperature at dierent parts of the bath may not be the same,

which may cause the temperature detected and shown on the panel slightly dier from the actual water

temperature in the bath.

Product Requirements

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 ow through the blower.

WARNING: Risk of damp. Silicone sealant shall be applied to connections of the bath drain pipe and the

drainage pipeline.

WARNING: Unauthorized modication may cause unsafe operation or aect performance of the bath

with airjets. Do not relocate the blower motor, or make other modications to the system in the absence

of kit instructions, as this could adversely aect the performance and safe operation of the bath with

airjets. Kohler shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for personal injury or damage caused by

any such unauthorized modication.

B. Factory-Assembled Features

Factory installed components include blower motor with power supply cord, electronic drain, controller, check

valve, air piping, water level sensor, user keypad, and keypad cable. Other than power wiring and plumbing,

no assembly is needed.

Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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

beginning installation, including the following Product Requirements.

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Tools

Site Requirements

Plus:

¨ Plumbers puy

¨ Wall coverings (if necessary)

¨ Gypsum cement (optional)

¨Construction adhesive or silicone

(optional)

¨ Protective covering for bathtub

¨Nails

¨Conventional woodworking or

concrete installation tools and materials

¨Drop cloth

NOTICE: Unless otherwise specied, oor support under the bath must provide for a minimum of 390 kg/

square meter loading.

NOTICE: Provide adequate ventilation (the minimum area of the ventilation opening is 5 m) and a minimum

of 15 cubic feet (0.4 cubic meters) in the installed location for cooling the blower and to supply sucient air

for the blower. Do not install the blower motor closer than 2.5 cm from the wall or other objects.

¨ Make sure the ooring oers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the suboor is at and level.

¨Make sure the deck is adequately supported.

¨ Install an access panel to allow the blower, the controller and the keypad to be serviced. Jalousie access

is recommended. Please refer to rough-in for exact location of access panel.

¨ Construct brick or concrete supports.

¨ Provide a 2 mm gap between the bath rim and the concrete or brick framing.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage.

Do not support the bath by the rim.

A. Old Bath Removal (If Applicable)

Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove the old wall

material. Slip boards under the old bath feet to protect

the oor, and slide the old bath out of the recess as

illustrated.

B. Prepare the Site

Old Bath Floor Protection Boards

Typical

Access

Panel

Bath

2 mm

Tile Brick

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CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not li 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.

If the suboor is not level, shim the bath support blocks as necessary.

A. Choose to Use Concrete or Mortar Bed

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

an acceptable, durable bond.

¨ Spread a 50 mm thick layer of cement or mortar on the suboor where the bath will be set. This will help

secure, level, and support the unit.

¨ Brush a layer of waterproof paint on top of the cement or mortar bed.

¨ With help, carefully li the bath into place.

¨ Insert the drain tailpiece into the oor drain. Make sure the bath is level and all feet are suciently supported.

¨Remove the protective tape from the rim.

¨ Your new bubble has been manufactured to the highest possible standards, it has been factory tested and

approved.

¨ When removing bath from protective carton . DO NOT LIFT BATH BY PIPE WORK. Inspect for any possible

damage that may have occurred in transit. Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the boom of the

bath to pretect the nish. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the bath.

¨ Identify blower and switch access location before proceeding with installation.

NOTE: NO BLOWER AND SWITCH ACCESS NOWARRANTY SERVICE. Ventilation must be provided to

access panel in order to allow heat from blower to dissipate. Jalousie access is recommended.

IMPORTANT: Bath must be installed level on all top edges.

C. Bubble Area Construction Preparation (Optional)

Make sure you allow for access to the pump in the event the unit requires service. When constructing the

framing, allow for the thickness of sub and nish wall material (e.g. mortar mix and ceramic or marble tilling).

Drop In Installation: Refer to rough-in notes for cutout details. Make sure the bubble is supported by the

supporting feet on the boom of the bubble.

Do not hang the bath by the rim.

Site Requirements (Cont.)

Bath Rim

2 mm Gap

Between Bath Rim and Framing

Install the Bath

Before Installing the Bath

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¨Connect the drain to the trap.

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

¨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.

¨ Ensure a seal on the bath drain and the oor drain.

NOTE: An access panel will simplify future maintenance.

C. Make Electrical Connections

NOTE: Electronic parameter label located on the controller. This label also identies 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 or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker

(ELCB), 220 V, 10 A, grounded outlet.

¨ Plug the control box into this outlet.

¨ Clean the area of all dust and debris.

D. Test Run the Bath with Airjets

¨ 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.

¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the electronic drain on/o buon “ “ to close the drain.

The pink light ashes. Fill the bath to a level at least 10 cm above the top of the highest airjet.

¨ Refer to “Bath Operation” to make sure that every function works well.

¨Check the drain piping for leaks. Repair any leaks.

¨ Operate the bath and check for air ow through the airjets. Check the air piping for air leaks.

¨ Stop the bubble massage and drain the water.

¨ Return the plastic drop cloth or other protective sheeting to the bath. Check the drain connections for leakage.

B. Install the Plumbing

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

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect the control box to

a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or

Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker (ELCB). Do not remove the plug grounding pins.

Install the Bath (Cont.)

Drain

Drain Pipe

Seal on the bath

Floor

Manual Purge Electronic Drain On/Off Pump On/Off

Water Temperature Decreases/Increases Flow

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NOTE: Always drill from acrylic surface.

CUTTING: If for any reason the acrylic requires cuing, use a ne tooth hacksaw and proceed with caution.

Edges can be smoothed with a second-cut le and medium-ne sandpaper. If the surface of the acrylic should

happen to be damaged, it can be restored by polishing with an abrasive cleaner. Deep scratches can be removed

by rubbing with 600 grade wet & dry sandpaper then polishing.

G. Clean-Up After Installation

¨ Clean the area around the blower motor of all dust and debris.

¨ Use warm water and a liquid detergent to clean the surface of the bath with airjets. Do not use abrasive

cleansers, as they may scratch and dull the surface. Do not use powdered cleaners unless the cleaner is fully

dissolved in water. Solid substances could block the airjets. Do not use bleach or ammonia cleaning solutions.

Chemically active cleaning solutions can damage the bath surface. Refer to the homeowners guide for normal

cleaning recommendations.

NOTE: Please read these steps carefully before you operate your bath with airjets. Troubleshoot any problems

using the “Troubleshooting” section.

NOTE: Please do not use the bath in case of outage. In this case, the electronic drain automatically opens and the

bath can not be lled with water.

E. Seal the Bath Rim

A. Fill the Bath

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not

support the weight of the bath by the rim. For

sunken type installation, construct the ceramic

or marble tiles. Seal the joints between the bath

rim and the tiled wall with silicone sealant.

Install the Bath (Cont.)

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. 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 ow through the blower motor.

Bath Operation

Finished Tiled Wall

Brick or

Concrete Wall

Bath

Silicone Filler

Paste Mortar

F. Drilling And Cutting Acrylic

DRILLING: Small holes can be drilled with a twist drill,

but the cuing edge MUST be backed o with an oil

stone (the sharp edge dulled). Large holes must be

drilled with a hole saw. Maximum drill size-12mm.

Drill speeds-6mm x 1800 RPM-12 mm x 900 RPM.

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Bath Operation (Cont.)

¨ When the nger is within 1-3 cm to the panel, lights on the sliding slip will ash one by one along “ “

direction. Slide along “ “ direction, the panel will be unlocked and activated.

¨ If the panel is not operated within 30 seconds (no drops of water splash into the sensing range of the panel),

it will be automatically locked and enter energy-saving mode with no light display.

Function Operation

NOTE: Before operating the panel, please conrm that there is no obvious water stains on the panel. If there is

any, please rst wipe it clean.

Electronic Drain

Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Start the drain by touching the buon “ “ once, the green light

ashes. Touch again to stop it ,the pink light ashes. When touching this buon, a slight sound can be heard from

the drain at the boom of the bath.

Bubble Massage

Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the buon “ “ to start the blower motor, blue light ashes.

Touch again to stop it, blue light half ashes.

Touch the buon “ “ The blower motor will automatically stop aer running for about 20 minutes.

Bubble Adjustment

Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. When the blower motor is running, slide in “ “ direction to increase

the air ow and the light gradually ashes from white to blue as the nger moves along “ “ direction.

Slide in “ “ direction to decrease the air ow, the light gradually dies out from blue to white as the nger

moves along “ “ direction. When air ow reaches its maximum, all the blue light will ash. When air ow

reaches its minimum, only the white light will ash.

Manual Cleaning

Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Start the blower motor by touching the buon “ “ the orange light

ashes. It will automatically stop aer running for about 2 minutes.

Automatic Cleaning

Aer running for 20 minutes, BubbleMassage will automatically turn o. Press electronic drain on/o buon to

open the drain. When water level drops below airjet holes, auto cleaning will activate for 2 minutes.

B. Keypad Operation

Manual Purge Electronic Drain On/Off Pump On/Off

Water Temperature Decreases/Increases Flow

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Bath Operation (Cont.)

Panel Function

1. Power Off (No Display)

2. Power On

4. Blower Open

3. Light Change to Stand by Situation

Blue-Orange-Red Orange Green Blue White-Blue

50% Blue WhitePink

Water Temperature

(Light depend on water temperature)

Water Temperature

(Blue-Orange-Red)

Drain Close

(Pink)

BBM Open

(Blue)

Adjust the Strength of BBM

(White-Blue)

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Bath Operation (Cont.)

5. Drain Open

7. System Clean

6. Overflow Alarm

Green 50% Blue White

50% Blue

White

Orange

Green (Flash)

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