116347Ć2ĆAA (A)
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI9
*Based Upon 9Ćinch Nominal Water Depth
PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE
Employ a water heater of sufficient size and
efficiency to supply hot water to the Custom
BodySpa footbath basin, while still able to maintain
other hotĆwater needs of the residence. Carefully
study the chart at left to determine the amount of
hot water your installation will require. Typically,
you can expect a 50/50 mix of hot and cold water to
fill the footbath basin. So, a 50Ćgallon water heater
will supply the minimum hot water needs for a
100Ćgallon capacity basin.
If the footbath basin water capacity is over 80
gallons, you should consider installing a dedicated
water heater for the BodySpa installation alone, and
implement a second water heater for all other hot
water applications in the residence.
AUXILIARY HEAT SOURCES
NOTE: The Kohler Custom BodySpa employs a
heater inside the pump housing to automatically
maintain the water temperature at a comfortable
level. This heater is not intended to replace the
primary water heater.
We recommend a room size approximately 5Ćfeet
long x 4Ćfeet wide x 7Ćfeet high for the Custom
BodySpa. If you design a larger room, you should
employ an auxiliary heat source, such as a steam
generator, to support the pump heater and help
maintain the ambient temperature of the room.
FAUCETS AND FITTINGS
Because the Custom BodySpa recirculates tempered
water the user adds, this installation requires the
addition of a bath and shower faucet to fill the
footbath basin and for personal cleansing. We
recommend either KĆ1099 Taboret RiteĆTemp
singleĆcontrol fitting or the KĆ1098 Taboret
twoĆhandle faucet kit. Talk to your distributor for
additional information.
PROJECT REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BODYSPA ROOM SIZE 16 SQ. FT. (47 X 50ĆINCHES) 32 SQ. FT. (92 X 50ĆINCHES)
WATER DEPTH 3ĆINCHES ABOVE TOP OF
SUCTION COVER
4ĆINCHES ABOVE TOP OF
SUCTION COVER
FOOTBATH BASIN CAPACITY 90 U.S. GALLONS 200 U.S. GALLONS
THRESHOLD HEIGHT 6ĆINCHES ABOVE TOP OF
SUCTION COVER
7ĆINCHES ABOVE TOP OF
SUCTION COVER
SUCTION HEIGHT FROM FINISHED FLOOR 2Ć1/2ĆINCHES TO CENTER 3Ć1/2ĆINCHES TO CENTER
SUCTION COVER DIAMETER 4Ć1/4ĆINCHES
DISTANCE FROM PUMP BOX TO TOWER NONE 36ĆINCHES DUE TO
CABLE LENGTH
DISTANCE FROM SUCTION TO PUMP BOX NONE 48ĆINCHES TO PERMIT
DRAINAGE
AIR SPACE AROUND PUMP BOX 32 CU. FT. NONE
FINISHED WALL THICKNESS 3/4ĆINCH 1Ć3/8ĆINCHES
FINISHED FLOOR THICKNESS 1/2ĆINCH 1Ć1/2ĆINCHES
PVC PIPE AND BASIN FLOOR PITCH 1/4ĆINCH PER FOOT 1/2ĆINCH PER FOOT
DESIGN GUIDE
