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Builder Portfolio Whirlpool Baths:
K-1200-AC K-1211-AC
K-1201-AC K-1215-AC
K-1205-AC K-1216-AC
K-1206-AC K-1220-AC
K-1210-AC K-1221-AC
Optional Aprons:
K-1507-AA
K-1515-AA
106548-CA (9437)
Copyright1994 Kohler Co.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION INSTALLER: INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using this unit, always follow basic precautions, including the following: For -J1 and -JA models only: A green colored terminal DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. (or a wire connector marked “G”, “GR”, “GROUND”, or The installation must have a Class A “Grounding”) is provided within the terminal Ground-Fault Circuit-Interru
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 2 SITE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remove Old Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Subfloor Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ROUGHING-IN: K-1200-AC, K-1201-AC . . . . . . . . 5 Stud Pocket Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ordering Information . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize All information in this manual is based on the latest yourself with the required tools, materials, and product information available at the time of publication. installation sequences. Follow the sections that pertain Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in to your particular installation. This will aid you in avoiding product characteristics, packaging, or availability at any the unnecessary expense associated with i
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1. ROUGHING-IN: K-1200-AC, K-1201-AC A. ORDERING INFORMATION C. PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture: basin area top area weight Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter. Bathing well 42” x 17” 55” x 25” 93 lbs. water depth capacity Information contained in this roughing-in also applies to K-1201-J1-AA, K-1201-J1-AB and K-1201-JA-AA. To overflow 12-1/8” 50 gals. Whirlpool with wall timer K-1200-AC Pump: hp V Hz A Whirlpool with air actuator (shown) K-1201-AC 60 Hz 1/2 120
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2. ROUGHING-IN: K-1205-AC, K-1206-AC A. ORDERING INFORMATION C. PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture: basin area top area weight Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter. Bathing well 44” x 22” 55” x 25” 100 lbs. water depth capacity Information contained in this roughing-in also applies to K-1206-J1-AA, K-1206-J1-AB and K-1206-JA-AA. To overflow 15-1/8” 60 gals. Whirlpool with wall timer K-1205-AC Pump: hp V Hz A Whirlpool with air actuator (shown) K-1206-AC 60 Hz 1/2 12
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3. ROUGHING-IN: K-1210-AC, K-1211-AC A. ORDERING INFORMATION C. PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture: basin area top area weight Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter. Bathing well 39” x 22” 54” x 27” 85 lbs. water depth capacity Information contained in this roughing-in also applies to K-1211-J1-AA, K-1211-J1-AB and K-1211-JA-AA. To overflow 15-1/2” 65 gals. Whirlpool with wall timer K-1210-AC Pump: hp V Hz A Whirlpool with air actuator (shown) K-1211-AC 60 Hz 1/2 120
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4. ROUGHING-IN: K-1215-AC, K-1216-AC A. ORDERING INFORMATION C. PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture: basin area top area weight Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter. Bathing well 52” x 23” 65-1/2” x 95 lbs. 26-1/2” Information contained in this roughing-in also applies to water depth capacity K-1216-J1-AA and K-1216-JA-AA. To overflow 15-1/2” 76 gals. Whirlpool with wall timer K-1215-AC Pump: hp V Hz A Whirlpool with air actuator (shown) K-1216-AC 60 Hz 3/4 120 60 10
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5. ROUGHING-IN: K-1220-AC, K-1221-AC A. ORDERING INFORMATION C. PRODUCT INFORMATION Fixture: basin area top area weight Factory installed components include pump and air switch transmitter. Bathing well 47” x 37” 67” x 32” 120 lbs. water depth capacity Information contained in this roughing-in also applies to K-1221-J1-AA and K-1221-JA-AA. To overflow 16-7/8” 117 gals. Whirlpool with wall timer K-1220-AC Pump, 1 phase hp RPM V Hz A Whirlpool with air switch (shown) K-1221-AC 60 Hz 3/4 3450 1
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6. PRODUCT NOTICES A. INSTALLER HAZARD NOTIFICATION B. FACTORY-ASSEMBLED FEATURES DANGER: Risk of fire, electric shock, or injury K-1201, K-1206, K-1211, K-1216, K-1221: Factory to persons. Read important safety instructions on installed components include pump and air switch inside front cover of these instructions. transmitter. No installation is needed. WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. A licensed K-1200, K-1205, K-1210, K-1215, K-1220: Factory electrician should make all electrical connect
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7. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS A. SUMMARY OF KEY REQUIREMENTS B. PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS Install unit to level subfloor. If using a rim mounted bath faucet, flexible connections between the valves and spout may be required. Confirm Provide properly dimensioned framing. adequate mounting and connection space of specified Bath can be installed in a corner. Recess, penin- faucet for your installation. sular or sunken installation is also possible. Confirm adequate support for faucet; large fauce
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8. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. TOOLS REQUIRED B. MATERIALS REQUIRED Conventional woodworking tools Plumbers putty Arc pliers or 14” pipe wrench Water-resistant sealer Rule Wall coverings, as necessary Level RTV silicone sealant Safety shoes Four 1/4” x 1” lag screws Safety glasses Square Screwdriver Pliers Utility knife C. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS D. NEW OR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Check roughing-in and room dimensions in order to provide adequate ava
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9. SITE REQUIREMENTS A. OLD BATH REMOVAL Disconnect the drain at the trap. Remove old wall material. Slip boards under old bath feet to protect floor and slide old bath out of recess as illustrated. Old Bath Floor Protection Boards B. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION Check flooring under the bath and repair if necessary. Make sure that the subfloor is level. Seal subfloor to reduce the risk of water damage. C. STUD POCKET PREPARATION Construct a recess designed for your particular installation. Framing i
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2. Recessed Installation: Suggested stud construction is illustrated. D. PLUMBING PREPARATION Position plumbing according to roughing-in dimensions. Cap supplies and check for leaks. 10. BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT A. TILING-IN BEAD INSTALLATION Before setting bath, an optional tiling-in bead is recommended to be applied to whatever side of the bath contacts the wall. Refer to Ordering Information located in Roughing-In section beginning on page 5. This bead prevents water from seeping between the
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11. INSTALL WHIRLPOOL A. WHIRLPOOL SET-IN Choose one of the three recommended options below that is best for your particular installation as described in 1., 2., or 3. Follow the appropriate instructions. If subfloor is not level, some shimming of the bath and pump will be necessary. See 11.B. for height adjustment. 1. Sunken Installation: Set unit into sunken installation. Make sure the bath/whirlpool is level and is resting on all blocks. Insert the tailpiece into the trap. Apply a bead of
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B. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: Steps B. and C. are necessary for making your Kohler Whirlpool operate more quietly. Drainage If the subfloor is level, no adjustment is necessary; proceed to Step C. If the subfloor is not level, shim É beneath pump bracket (plywood is recommended). Do É not change the elevation of the pump relative to the whirlpool bath since this may affect performance. Use Shim if necessary, using 5” x 7” a 5 x 7 (minimum) piece of plywood. (minimum) plywood Bracket C. SECURE
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12. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - AIR ACTUATOR VERSIONS A. IDENTIFY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The model number is printed on a plate at the pump end of the module. The model number identifies electrical rating. Electrical connections for each model vary. K-1201-AC, K-1206-AC, K-1211-AC, K-1216-AC, K-1221-AC: 60 Hz (Follow Step B. below.) K-1201-J1-AA, K-1201-J1-AB, K-1206-J1-AA, K-1206-J1-AB, K-1211-J1-AA, K-1211-J1-AB, K-1216-J1-AA, K-1221-J1-AA: 60 Hz (Follow Steps C. and D. below.) K-1201-JA
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C. LOCATE FIELD WIRING COMPARTMENT - 120 V, 60 HZ (-J1 MODELS ONLY) WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Make sure the power has been disconnected before performing the following procedures. Refer to Important Safety Instructions located on page 2. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. All services Field Wiring must have a Class A Ground-Fault Air Compartment Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) which will provide Actuator additional protection against line-to-ground shock hazard. Bonding (Earthing) Air A lic
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E. FIELD WIRING CONTROL BOX COMPARTMENT - 230 V, 50 HZ WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Make sure the power has been disconnected before performing the following procedures. Refer to Air Important Safety Instructions located on page 2. Actuator Field Wiring Control CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. All services Compartment Box Air must have an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Actuator (ELCB) which will provide additional protection Tube against line-to-ground shock hazard. A separate service i
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13. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - WALL TIMER VERSIONS A. IDENTIFY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The model number is printed on a plate at the pump end of the module. The model number identifies electrical rating. Electrical connections for each model vary. K-1200-AC, K-1205-AC, K-1210-AC, K-1215-AC, K-1220-AC: 60 Hz See Electrical Requirements section on page 11 of Product Requirements. B. WIRING INFORMATION - 120 V, 60 HZ – WALL TIMER VERSIONS DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Do not mount timer wit
