Kohler Builder Portfoilio Whirlpool baths K-1215-AC - Manual (Page 21)

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14. WATER TEST WHIRLPOOL & ELECTRONICS
Check all electrical connections. Make sure both
connections to the pump are securely tightened.
Fill bath to a level at least 2” above the top of the highest
jet.
Operate whirlpool for 5 minutes and check all whirlpool
harness (piping) connections for leaks.
For additional information on whirlpool operation, see
Whirlpool Start-Up Instructions on page 25.
15. COMPLETE FINISH WALL
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not
support the weight of the whirlpool by the rim.
Protect whirlpool surface. Make sure the vinyl bead is
attached securely to the sides being built into the wall.
Cover framing and walls with gypsum wallboard.
Tape and mud drywall...seal drywall and joints under
bath rim. Install finished wall material to subwall. Seal
joints between the whirlpool rim and finished wall using
silicone sealant.
Gypsum Wallboard Subwall
Finished Wall Material
Water-Resistant Sealant
2 x 4 Studding
Vinyl Tiling-In Bead
Bath Rim