Kohler K-1314, K-1313 Installation Manual

K-1313, K-1314

Installation Guide

Acrylic Baths

M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de M corresponden a México
(Ej. K-12345M)
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Tools and Materials

Safety
Glasses

Claw
Hammer

Tape
Measure

Pencil

Drill /
Drill Bits

Square

Level

Knife

Sealant

Pliers

Plus:

#6 Large-head galvanized nails
Conventional woodworking tools and materials
Drop cloth
2x4’s or 2x6’s
Water-resistant wall material
Combination of socket wrenches
Rags

Blade
Screwdriver

Phillips
Screwdriver

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

Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Unpack and inspect the bath for damage. Return the bath to the carton until you are ready to
install.

Corner installation is required for this bath.
You must have all the required components (bath, receptor, bench, apron and/or end panel) before

beginning the installation. When this bath is combined with a receptor, bench, apron and/or end
panel, the required assembly sequence is:

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Attach the bench (if used) to the receptor

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Install the receptor

•

Install the bath

•

Attach the end panel (if used)

•

Install the apron

•

Tighten the hardware and secure the flanges

•

Install the shower door

Provide properly dimensioned framing.
Install the bath to an adequately supported, level subfloor.
The basin area requires no additional support when the subfloor is level and square with the stud

framing. Consider using shims for additional support if the subfloor is uneven.
Before installation, ensure proper access to the final plumbing connections.
Verify adequate mounting and connection space for the faucet.
Confirm adequate support for the faucet. Large deck-mounted faucets that may be inadvertently

used as a means of support are not appropriate or safe for this installation.
This bath conforms to ANSI Standard Z124.1. All dimensions are nominal.

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Construct 2x4
or 2x6 stud
framing
according to
the roughing-in
information

Position
the rough
plumbing

Verify that the subfloor offers
adequate support, and is flat and level

1. Prepare the Site

NOTICE: Adequate floor support must be provided. Consult the roughing-in sheet packed with your bath
for specific floor loading requirements.

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

This bath must be installed in a corner.
When constructing the framing, allow for the thickness of the finished wall materials.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing according to the roughing-in information packed with the bath.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information. Cap the supplies and check for

leaks.
Unless the bath is elevated for an above-floor drain installation, a hole will need to be cut to

accommodate the drain connections. Refer to the roughing-in information.

2. Install the Receptor (if used)

If this installation requires a receptor, install it now according to the instructions packed with the
receptor.

3. Prepare the Bath

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

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Top
Flange

Bench

Side Flange

Three
Fastener
Holes

Corner Post

Screws

Three
Large
Holes

Corner Post

Bath Front Corner

Wood Block

Predrilled Holes

Adjustable Bracket

Screw

Two Hex Nuts

4. Install the Bath

If the subfloor is not level, use shims between the bath and the subfloor as needed.
With help, carefully lift the bath into place.
Verify that the bath is level and resting on all support feet.
Insert the drain tailpiece into the trap.

NOTE: An access panel will simplify future maintenance.

Groove
Underneath
Bath Rim

Lift

Square

Install the Corner Post

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not force the corner post into place, or use it to adjust the
height or level of the bath.

Position the corner post in the unsupported front corner of the bath so the three large holes are
toward the side of the bath. Identify the predrilled holes in the wood block on the underside of the
bath.

Secure the corner post to the block with the two screws provided. Tighten securely.
If it is necessary to adjust the height of the corner post, loosen the two hex nuts securing the corner

post top bracket in place. Slide the adjustment bracket up or down as needed to achieve a good fit.
You may need to repeat this step for the bottom bracket. Hand tighten the hex nuts.

For bath only installations: If used, attach the end panel at this time according to the packed
instructions.

Attach the Receptor/Bench to the Bath
For Bath/Receptor Combinations Only

If the bench is not assembled to the receptor, attach it according to the instructions included with
the receptor before proceeding.

Lift the bath slightly along the outside end, and insert the bench top flange into the groove
underneath the bath rim.

Position the bench so the side flange is behind the corner post. Align the three fastener holes in the
bench with the holes in the corner post, and loosely fasten the bolts and hex nuts.

Use a carpenter’s square to square the corner bracket, bath, receptor and bench with the floor.
Secure the bottom corner bracket firmly to the floor with two screws.

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Nailing-In
Flange

Stud

Install furring strips to the wall studs to
shim out to the edge of the nailing-in flange.

5. Secure the Bath to the Stud Framing

Insert the drain tailpiece into the trap. Make sure the bath is level and resting on all support feet.
Drill 1/8″ (3 mm) pilot holes through the back nailing-in flange at each stud location.
Securely tighten the bench/end panel bolts and the hex nuts previously assembled to the corner

post.
Securely tighten the corner post adjustment bracket nuts.
Drill 1/8″ (3 mm) pilot holes through the nailing-in flanges of the bath side and receptor/bench or

end panel wherever they contact a stud.
Secure all the nailing-in flanges to the studs with screws or galvanized nails.
Nail 1/4″ (6 mm) thick furring strips to the studs to shim out to the edge of the nailing-in flange.

6. Install the Plumbing

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Bath rim-mounted faucets that may be inadvertently used as a
means of support are not appropriate or safe for this installation.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Make sure a watertight seal exists on all bath drain connections.

NOTE: Provide access to all plumbing connections to simplify future maintenance.

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

faucet trim at this time.
Open the hot and cold water supplies and check all connections for leaks.
Run water into the bath and check the drain connections for leaks.
Fill the bath to the overflow and check for leaks.

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Water-Resistant
Wall Material

Bath

Framing

Finished
Wall

Apply silicone
sealant to the
joint between the
bath and the
finished wall

7. Complete the Installation

Install the apron according to the packed instructions.
Carefully remove the protective tape from the bath rim.
Apply a bead of silicone sealant to the nailing-in flange.
Install water-resistant wall material a maximum of 1/4″ (6 mm) above the bath deck.
Seal the joints between the bath rim edges and the water-resistant wall material with silicone

sealant. Tape and mud the water-resistant wall material.
Install the finished wall. Seal the joints between the bath rim and the finished wall with silicone

sealant. RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) sealant is recommended.
Install the faucet trim according to the faucet manufacturer’s instructions.

Clean-Up

When cleaning up after installation, do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may scratch and dull the bath
surface. Use warm water and a liquid, non-abrasive detergent to clean the surface.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not allow cleaners containing petroleum distillates to remain
in contact with the surface for long periods of time.

Remove stubborn stains, paint, or tar with turpentine or paint thinner. Remove plaster by scraping with a
wood edge. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, or other metal tools. You can use a powder-type
detergent on a damp cloth to provide mild abrasive action to any residual plaster.

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Guide d’Installation

Baignoire

Outils et Matériaux

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sont au verso. Merci encore d’avoir choisi un produit KOHLER.

Avant De Commencer

Respectez tous les codes locaux de plomberie et de bâtiment.

Déballez la baignoire et examinez la soigneusement pour en déceler tout dommage. Remettre la
baignoire dans son emballage de protection en attendant de commencer l’installation.

Installation dans un angle et requis pour cette Baignoire.
Vous devez avoir tous les composants requis (Baignoire à Hydromassage, receveur/banc, bandeau et

panneau d’extrémité) avant de commencer l’installation. Quand cette Baignoire et combinée avec un
receveur, banc, bandeau ou panneau de fin, la séquence de l’assemblage et comme ce qui suit :

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Attachez le banc (le cas échéant) au receveur.

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Installez le receveur

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Installez la baignoire

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Attachez le panneau de fin (le cas échéant).

•

Installez le bandeau

•

Serrez les vis et fixez les brides.

•

Installez la porte de douche

Prévoyez un cadre aux dimensions appropriées.
Cette baignoire doit avoir le support nécessaire sur un sol de niveau.
L’espace de la cuve ne nécessite pas de support additionnel si le sol est de niveau et d’aplomb avec

le cadre. Utilisez des cales pour un support additionnel si le sol n’est pas de niveau.

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Avant De Commencer (cont.)

Avant l’installation, assurez-vous d’avoir suffisamment d’accès pour les raccords finaux.
Vérifiez le montage correct et l’espacement pour le robinet.
Assurez-vous du montage correct du robinet. Les larges robinets ayant été utilisés par inadvertance

comme moyen de support ne sont pas appropriés ou sécuritaires pour cette installation.
Les dimensions de la Baignoire sont nominales et conformes aux tolérances données par la norme

ANSI Z124.1.

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