Installation Guide

10. Test Run the Whirlpool
Check all electrical connections, and make sure the electrical power to the whirlpool and heater (if
equipped) is on.
Make sure all union connections to the pump and heater are securely hand tightened.
Verify that the pump banding straps have been cut (if applicable), and that the pump is resting
directly on the subfloor or whirlpool base.
Fill the whirlpool to a level at least 2″ (5.1 cm) above the top of the highest jet.
Operate the whirlpool for 5 minutes, and check all whirlpool piping connections for leaks.
For additional information on whirlpool operation, refer to ″Confirm Proper Operation.″
11. Complete the Finished Wall
If you have not already done so, carefully remove the protective tape from the whirlpool rim.
Cover the framing with water-resistant wall material. Seal the joints between the whirlpool rim edge
and the water-resistant wall material with silicone sealant.
Tape and mud the water-resistant wall material. Install the finished wall to the water-resistant wall
material. Seal the joints between the whirlpool rim and the finished wall material with silicone
sealant.
12. Clean-Up After Installation
When cleaning up after installation, do not use abrasive cleansers, as they may scratch and dull the
whirlpool surface. Use warm water and a liquid detergent to clean the surface.
Remove stubborn stains, paint, or tar with turpentine or paint thinner. Do not allow cleaners
containing petroleum distillates to remain in contact with any whirlpool surfaces for long periods
of time. Remove plaster by carefully scraping with a wood edge. Do not use metal scrapers, wire
brushes, or other metal tools. Use a powder-type detergent on a damp cloth to provide mild
abrasive action to any residual plaster.
13. Confirm Proper Operation
Fill the Whirlpool
NOTE: Please read these steps carefully before you operate your whirlpool.
Position the jet nozzles so they face down toward the basin. Turn the jet trim rings fully
counterclockwise.
Apply silicone sealant to the
edges of the water-resistant
deck material and the
finished deck.
Finished Deck
Material
Water-Resistant
Deck Material
Framing Material
Whirlpool
Drop-In Installation
1011090-2-C 14 Kohler Co.