KOHLER K-136, K-576, K-577, K-581, K-582 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Whirlpool and Bath Undermount Kit

K-136, K-576, K-577,
K-581, K-582, K-583,
K-584, K-585, K-586,
K-587, K-588, K-589,

K-590, K-591, K-592

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

Level

Tape
Measure

File

Jigsaw

Before You Begin

WARNING: Risk of eye injury. Always wear safety glasses
when cutting the counter material.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Braces must be
installed to support the weight of the counter from below. Do
not rely on the bath alone to support this weight. Refer to
any instructions supplied with the counter for proper bracing
installation. If braces are not installed, the counter may flex
and possibly damage the bath.

Pencil

Safety
Glasses

Silicone Sealant

Plus:

• Template (supplied)

• Rags or Paper Toweling

• Drop Cloth

• Router

• 2x4s or Other Bracing Material

• Weights

Masking Tape

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the counter for the proper cutting
method. If the proper cutting method is not used, damage to
the counter can occur.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Carefully review this entire installation guide as well as the
instructions packed with your bath and counter.

Consult with your local counter fabricator for instructions on
cutting the counter properly.

Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.

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Inner Line

Cut along template
inner cut line for
this installation.

Recommended

Flush

Edge

Masking
Tape

Bath
Opening

Outer Line

Cut along template
outer cut line for
this installation.

Counter

Bath Rim

Counter

Bath Rim

Template

Counter

Offset

Counter

Bath Rim

1. Prepare the Counter

With the edges of the template parallel with the edges of the
counter, affix the template to the counter using masking tape.

NOTE: A counter with radius edges is recommended.

Determine the preferred edge treatment for the counter. Consult
with your local counter fabricator for instructions on cutting the
counter edges properly.

Determine which cutout line you will using. If the edge of the
counter will be flush with the edge of the bath rim, you must cut
the inner line. If the edge of the counter will be offset from the
edge of the bath rim, you must cut the outer line.

Using the proper cutting method for your counter type, cut along
the chosen edge of the template cutout line.

Remove the template when cutting is complete.

Smooth the edge of the counter as needed.

Carefully position the counter on top of the bath to ensure correct
fit and appearance. Adjust as necessary.

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Braces must be
installed to support the weight of the counter from below. Do
not rely on the bath alone to support this weight. Refer to
any instructions supplied with the counter for proper bracing
installation. If braces are not installed, the counter may flex
and possibly damage the bath.

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Prepare the Counter (cont.)

Using 2x4s or other bracing material, add braces (required) to the
underside of the counter.

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Inside Well
Edge

Weights

Apply silicone
sealant or caulk.

Apply silicone
sealant.

2. Install the Counter

CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not use adhesive
sealant to secure the counter material to the bath. Adhesive
sealant will permanently bond the counter material to the
bath making separation difficult and costly. Instead, use
silicone sealant or caulk which will ease future maintenance
or removal of the counter material.

Clean the bath rim.

NOTICE: The bead of silicone sealant must be placed a minimum of
2″ (5.1 cm) away from the inside well edge of the bath rim.

Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to all areas where the
bath rim and counter material meet.

Align and properly position the counter material over the bath.

Press the counter firmly onto the bath.

Temporarily set weights on the counter material. This will hold
the counter material in place while the silicone sealant dries.

Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant where the bath rim
and the counter material meet.

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