Prepare The Site - Kohler Sterling 7613 Serie Guia De Instalacion

2. Prepare the Site

IMPORTANT! The whirlpool supports must rest directly on a level subfloor.
IMPORTANT! Squeaking may develop if the whirlpool is installed over a subfloor other than plywood. In
order to prevent squeaking, place the included pad between the whirlpool and the subfloor and positioned
under the whirlpool supports. Do not use roofing felt.
IMPORTANT! The drain line must be installed in accordance with the drain manufacturer's instructions.
Locate the drain line and trap using the dimensions given in the "Roughing-In" section.
For through-the-floor drain installations, cut the hole in the floor for the drain assembly. The drain
connection should be made directly under the overflow drain. Leave room to connect the piping.
Verify the subfloor is level. If the subfloor is not level, proceed to the "Level the Subfloor" subsection
below.
If a firewall is required, roughing-in dimensions will have to increase according to the thickness of the
firewall material. Stud opening dimensions must be measured toward the exposed side of the wall material.
Carefully measure your fixture before determining enclosure size. Some shimming between the stud frame
and the fixture may be required. Dimensions given in the Roughing-In section are crucial for proper
installation. Construct the framing and plumbing accurately.
Level the Subfloor (Optional)
IMPORTANT! The whirlpool may also be leveled using shims.
IMPORTANT! Mortar cement is required to level an uneven subfloor. Do not use plaster, gypsum cement,
or drywall compound for this application, as these materials do not provide adequate structural support.
Spread a layer of mortar cement on the subfloor where the whirlpool supports will be located.
Route the electrical supply to the future outlet location.
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