Kohler Vintage K-700T User manual

ã, 2004

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NOTES

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Carefully plan the moving of the bath into the

installation area. This bath is heavy and will not

easily fit through doorways.

Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the

bath to the carton until you are ready to install.

Provide properly dimensioned framing.

Install the bath to an adequately supported, level

subfloor.

These instructions are for both freestanding and

drop-in installations. Follow only the instructions that

apply to your particular installation.

Before installation, ensure proper access to the final

plumbing connections.

This bath conforms to ANSI Standard A112.19.1. All

dimensions are nominal.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: Risk of product or property

damage.

NOTICE: Make sure the floor will support 2000 lbs.

(907kg).

Cast iron

baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help

to carefully lift or move the bath.

Do not support the bath by the rim.

Provide adequate support under the feet.

This is the combined weight of the bath, water,

and two bathers.

2000 (907 )

ANSI A112.19.1

BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGIN

368 201419

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.

All information is based on the latest product

information available at the time of publication.

Kohler China Ltd. Reserves the right to make

changes in product characteristics, packaging, or

availability at any time without notice.

These instructions contain important care, cleaning,

and warranty information-

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality.

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 tocontact us. Our phone numbers and

website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again

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please leave these

instructions for the consumer.

DROP-IN OR FREESTANDING CAST IRON BATH

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

K-700T

VINTAGE

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

(Not Supplied)

Safety glasses

Tape measure

Pencil

Level

Blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Pliers

Sealant

Square

Knife

Conventional woodworking tools and materials

Drop cloth 2 4 2 6

Water-resistant wall material

Metal shims

7/16 rachet or combination wrench

Rags

,sor ,s

()

2x4 2x6

7/16

ROUGHING-IN

A. Ordering Information

K-7158T

K-7159T

K-1172T

Accessories/hardware:

Recommended

Drain for drop-in

Drain for free-standing

Adjustable feet Optional

Recommended

K-7158T

K-7159T

K-1172T

1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg

381mm 310

B. Product Information

Fixture*: Basin area Top area Weight

1118 610mm 1524 813mm 220Kg

Bathing Well

Water depth

381mm 310L

Capacity

To Overflow

* Approximate measurements for comparison only.

Roughing-In Notes

Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to toler-

ances in ANSI Standard A112.19.1.

No change in measurements if connected with drain il-

lustrated.

A112.19.1

UNIT: mm

76mm

102mm

76mm

1067mm

1-1/2"O. D.

CUTOUT DETAIL

1753mm

1016mm

483mm R.

464mm

29mm

273mm

1829mm

914mm 102mm

337mm

60mm

538mm

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PREPARE THE UNITPREPARE THE UNIT

2000 (907 )

2426

2mm

A. Prepare the Site

NOTICE: Make sure the floor will support 2000lbs.

(907kg).

For drop-in or raised-deck installations:

This is the combined weight of the bath, water,

and two bathers.

Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for

your bath, and verify that the subfloor is flat and

level.

When constructing the framing, allow for the

thickness of the finished wall materials.

Frame

the floor, or construct 2 4 or 2 6 stud framing

according to the roughing-in information. Ensure

that there is a 1/16

Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in

information. Cap the supplies and check for leaks.

CAUTION: Risk of product or property

damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.

Provide adequate support under the feet.

"(2mm) gap between the finished

deck/floor surface so the bath does not rest on the

rim. Use the template packed with the bath to

carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material.

Make sure the drain location corresponds to the

bath outlet.

Position the plumbing

according to the roughing-in information. Cap the

supplies and check for leaks.

Install the finished

flooring and wall materials.

For all installations:

For freestanding installations:

B. Prepare the Bath

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: Risk of product or property

damage.

Cast iron

baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help

to carefully lift or move the bath.

Do not support the bath by the rim.

Provide adequate support under the feet.

Install the drain to the bath according to the drain

manufacturer instructions. Do not connect the trap

at this time.

Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the

bottom of the the bath. Be careful not to scratch the

surface of the bath.

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INSTALL DRAIN

A. Install the Strainer

Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant to the

underside of the strainer according to the putty

manufacturer s instructions.

Place the gasket between the drain elbow and the

bottom of the bath.

Thread the strainer into the drain elbow. Do not fully

tighten until after the drain elbow and overflow tube

have been installed.

Overflow Tube

Coupling Nuts

Drain Elbow Tee

Tailpiece

Gaskets

Overflow Tube

Coupling Nuts

Drain Elbow Tee Tailpiece

Gaskets

Through-the-floor installations

Above-the-floor installations

B. Assemble Drain Elbow and Overflow

Tube

Assemble coupling nuts and tapered gaskets (note

proper position above) on overflow tube and drain

elbow.

For through-the-floor installations, the threaded

portion of the tee points toward the floor. For above-

the-floor installations, the threaded portion of the tee

points away from the drain elbow, as shown above.

Align parts with the tee in the proper configuration

for your installation. Make sure the drain elbow tube

is facing the front of the bath. Insert tubes

completely into the tee and hand tighten the

coupling nuts.

Tighten the drain elbow securely by inserting pliers

handles into the top of the strainer. The handles will

engage the tabs inside the strainer as it is turned

into the drain elbow.

Remove any excess sealant.

Black Gasket

Overflow Elbow

Overflow Tube

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C. Install Overflow Elbow

Remove the O-rings and lubricant from the package.

Apply lubricant to the O-rings.

Assemble the O-rings into the grooves of the

overflow elbow.

Apply more lubricant to the O-rings and overflow

elbow.

Insert the overflow elbow into the overflow tube.

Attach the black gasket to the overflow elbow, as

shown.

Apply a ring of plumbers putty or other sealant,

according to the manufacturer instructions, to the

front side of the gasket (putty will be between the

gasket and the bath).

Align the overflow elbow with the overflow hole in

the bath. From inside the bath, tighten the retainer

nut to the overflow elbow.

Tighten all coupling nuts on the tee to secure the

assembly.

Apply thread sealant tape to the tailpiece threads.

Thread the tailpiece onto the tee and tighten

securely.

Make sure the tailpiece on the drain fits properly into

the trap. The tailpiece may need to be cut for proper

fit. 1"(25mm) to 2"(50mm) of the tailpiece should fit

inside the trap.

1 (25 ) 2

(50 )

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D. Install Lift Rod and Stopper

Insert the lift rod assembly into the overflow.

Tighten the overflow hood to the overflow elbow with

the screws provided.

If necessary, assemble the lever to the overflow

hood with the Phillips screw provided.

With the drain lever in the closed position, insert the

stopper assembly into the drain.

When the drain is opened, the stopper should rise

approximately 3/8" (1cm) above the strainer.

3/8

(1 )

Stopper

Jam Nut

Lift Toggle

Lift Rod

Spring

Turnbuckle

Locknut

E. Adjust Drain Stopper

If adjustment is required, remove the stopper

assembly from the drain and loosen the jam nut

below the stopper. Turn the jam nut

counterclockwise to raise the stopper or clockwise

to lower the stopper.

Tighten the nut.

If sufficient clearance cannot be obtained by

adjusting the stopper, remove the lift rod assembly

and loosen the locknut.

Rotate the turnbuckle counterclockwise to lengthen

the lift rod or clockwise to shorten the lift rod.

Tighten the locknut, reinstall the lift rod assembly

and check the clearance.

F. Installation Checkout

Ensure that all connections are tight.

Open the drain.

Turn on main water supply and check for leaks.

Repair as needed.

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G. Install the Wood Floor Rail -

Freestanding Installations Only

NOTE: A ceramic base is also available for this bath;

see the instructions packed with the base for this option.

Make sure that all the rough plumbing and finished

flooring are installed.

Attach the floor brackets to the floor rail with the

screws provided.

Apply two beads fo silicone sealant to the bottom

surface of the floor rail.

Position the floor rail in the desired location, and

secure to the floor with the screws provided.

Position the bath so there is equal space between

the bath skirt and the floor rail.

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Cast iron

baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help

to carefully lift or move the bath.

Use at least four people to carefully lift the bath

inside the floor rail.

Insert the dowels in the ends of the floor rail.

Apply silicone sealant to the end rails, and press

them completely onto the dowels.

Immediately wipe away any excess sealant.

Floor Rail

Apply Silicone

Sealant Floor Bracket

Screws

Dowel

Bath Rim

Support Bracket

Setscrew Bolt

Setscrew End Bracket

Bolt

Washer

Towel Bar

Washer

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INSTALL THE BATHINSTALL THE BATH

A. Install the Bath - Drop-in Installations

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: Risk of product or property

damage.

Cast iron

baths are extremely heavy. Obtain sufficient help

to carefully lift or move the bath.

Do not support the bath by the rim.

Provide adequate support under the feet.

With help, carefully move the bath into place.

Insert the drain tailpiece to the trap.

NOTE: An access panel will simplify future

maintenance.

Level the bath by fitting metal shims under the bath

feet as needed.

The bath must be resting on all four feet.

If the feet are not accessible from the back or side,

move the bath in and out to shim it properly.

Verify that the bath is level across the top and along

the drain side.

NOTE: Do not use drywall plaster to support the bath.

Level By Fitting Metal Shims Under The Bath Feet

H. Install the Towel Bar - Freestanding

Installations Only

Attach the two end brackets to the bath rim with the

washers and bolts.

Carefully slide the two support brackets onto the

towel bar.

Slide one end of the towel bar into an end bracket,

and attach the support brackets to the bath rim with

the washers and bolts. Only hand tighten the bolts

at this time.

Fit the other end of the towel bar into the remaining

end bracket. Align as needed.

Repeat for the other towel bar.

Tighten all the bolts. Secure the towel bar to the

brackets with the setscrews.

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B. Install Ceramic Floor Rail

The Vintage Ceramic Floor Rail is for use with a free-

standing Vintage Bath. However, the bath must be

installed before the ceramic floor rails.

Please see Installation Instructions for properleg

adjustment procedure.

Also, it is recommended that the flooring and the

plumbing be completed before the installation of the

floor rail. The bath should be leveled at a height that

provides clearance between the top of the ceramic floor

rail and bottom of the bath.

CAUTION: The bath must be supported by

the cast iron legs, not the ceramic floor rails.

Position Floor Rails on Site.

Create Floor Rail Template.

Application of Adhesive to Floor Surface/Floor

Rail Bottom.

NOTE:

Position floor rails so

there is an equel space between bath skirt and all

eight floor rails. The ends of each floor rail are

connected by a 1/8 grout joint. The eight curved

floor rails are identical, so their order of installation

is not critical.

Trace the outside

edge of each floor rail with a pencil. Mark location of

joints with a line that extends beyond the traced

outside edge of each floor rial. Remove floor rails.

Measure in 3-3/4 from traced outside edge and

mark another line. This will establish the area in

which the floor rails will be located.

Per manufacturer instructions, apply

adhesive to traced area on the floor or bottom

surface of each floor rail. Apply adhesive to within 1

of outside edge of floor rail. This will avoid excess

adhesive build up.

Use only adhesive that is appropriate for use

with existing flooring.

Vintage Vintage

1/8 ( 3mm)

"( 95mm)

1 ( 25mm)

3-3/4

Extended Line At Each Grout Joint

Outside Edge Of Floor Rail

Adhesive

Front

Grout

Set Floor Rails. Using the pencilled lines as a guide,

set the floor rails with adhesive. Press floor rails

firmly to the floor. Height of all floor rails should be

consistent. Clean up excess adhesive and let dry.

Apply Grout to Joints.

NOTE: Send-Portland Cement Grout (sanded-grout)

is recommended.

Permanufacturer

instructions, apply sanded-grout to 1/8 grout joints.

When dry, clean floor rails with a non abrasive

cleaner.

!1/8

1"(25.4mm)

Fig. #1

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C. Bath And Whirlpool Leg

ABOVE THE FLOOR INSTALLATION OF THE

BATH/WHIRLPOOL USING THE OPTIONAL K-1172T

BATH LEGS.

It is possible to install some models above the floor with

the use of the optional K-1172T legs. The legs can be

adjusted to increase the height of the tub a minimum of

2-3/4 and a maximum of 3-1/2 .

By rotating the

drain tee 90 degrees the drain tube can be run into the

wall before meeting the trap.

Install the legs according Fig.#3. The leg mount

attached to the bath sits atop the leg secured by the nut

and bolt. Height is varied by adjusting the bottom bolt

as shown.

K-1172T /

K-1172T

2-3/4 (

70mm) 3-1/2 ( 89mm)

290

Fig.#2 shows one such installation.

NOTE: The front legs are shown in Fig.#2 behind

the drain for demonstration purposes. They are

actually almost directly in line with the drain.

2-3/4"

(70mm)

MIN.

3-1/2"

(89mm)

MAX.

3/4" Adjustment

Fig. #2

Fig. #3

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