Kohler K-1147 Installation Manual - Page 6

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4" (10.2 cm)

Measure, cut, and drill a piece of 1/2" (1.3 cm)

exterior grade plywood 4" (10.2 cm) x 11-1/2"

(29.2 cm) for the K-1227, or 4" (10.2 cm) x 15-1/2"

(39.4 cm) for the K-1332.

5. Prepare the Faucet Installation – Models K-1227 and K-1232 Only

NOTE: K-1232 will accept faucets with either 4" (10.2 cm) or 6" (15.2 cm) centers. K-1227 will only accept

faucets with 4" (10.2 cm) centers. A typical 4" (10.2 cm) centerset faucet roughing-in is shown in the

illustration.

Measure and cut a piece of 1/2" (1.3 cm) exterior grade plywood to act as a support for the faucets.

For K-1277, cut a 4" (10.2 cm) x 11-1/2" (29.2 cm) piece. For K-1232, cut a 4" (10.2 cm) x 15-1/2"

(39.4 cm) piece.

Position the faucet in the center of the ﬂat area on the bath rim. Refer to the faucet manufacturer's

instructions.

Mark the faucet centerlines for drilling with a pencil. Do not drill at this time.

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. To avoid damage to the bath, position a thin piece of cardboard

on the ﬁnished surface of the bath and under the clamps before tightening the clamps.

Make sure the clamps do not make direct contact with the ﬁnished surface of the bath.

Place a thin piece of cardboard on the ﬁnished surface of the bath rim.

Position the plywood on the underside of the bath rim, then clamp the plywood into place. Make

sure the clamps do not make direct contact with the ﬁnished surface of the bath.

Refer to the installation instructions packed with the faucet to determine faucet hole size.

Carefully drill the faucet holes.

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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Install the faucet to the rim and plywood according to

the faucet manufacturer's instructions.

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