3INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90°, and slide into place 6" (152mm) apart and parallel to wall.
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TIP: Place 2 pieces of masking tape on floor (as shown) to help with alignment in step 5.
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SEALANT | WAX RING |
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INSTALL WAX SEAL
Invert toilet on floor (cushion to prevent damage), and install wax ring evenly around waste flange (horn), with tapered end of ring facing toilet. Apply a thin bead of sealant around toilet base.
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POSITION TOILET ON FLANGE
a.Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet flange so bolts project through mounting holes.
b.Loosely install retainer washers and nuts.
6 INSTALL TOILET
a. Position toilet squarely to wall and, with a rocking motion, press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange.
Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor.
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3.Gently place the bolt cover on the toilet area (see picture) and if everything is aligned, push bolt cover firmly so it remains in place.
4.If not aligned, you can still take it off and put it back so it is aligned.
5.Repeat Step 3 for second bolt cover which is to be placed on opposite side of the toilet.
6.After 24 hours, the bolt cover adhesive has completely set off and if needed, you can remove/replace as needed. The dual lock technology is now in place.
c.Smooth off the bead of sealant around base. Remove excess sealant.
BOLT COVER
Back Side
Peel both protective films off and stick bolt cover to toilet.
Front Side
BOLT COVER
NUT
CLOSET BOLT
7 | INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions. |
8a Before continuing, determine the type of water supply connection you have from the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly reconnect the water supply. DO NOT use plumber's putty to seal these fittings.
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METAL/COPPER | METAL FLANGED | METAL SPIRAL | VINYL/BRAIDED | |
FLARED TUBING | TUBING | TUBING | CONNECTOR | |
LOCK NUT | LOCK NUT | LOCK NUT | LOCK NUT | |
CONE | EXISTING | EXISTING | COUPLING | |
WASHER | ||||
WASHER | CONE | NUT | ||
COUPLING | EXISTING | WASHER |
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NUT | COUPLING | COUPLING |
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WATER | WATER | WATER | WATER | |
8b
These parts must be used as | Use existing |
illustrated to insure | coupling nut |
connection. Use of existing | and washer. |
coupling nut may result in |
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water leakage. Water supply |
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tube or pipe must extend at |
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shank of valve (does not apply |
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE
CONE WASHER WITH
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.
Use existing spiral cone | Captive cone washers |
washer. Fluidmaster | already included. No |
cone washer may not | additional washers needed. |
seal completely on |
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spiral type supply line. |
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CAUTION: Overtightening of LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT could result in breakage and potential flooding.
With correct washers in place (see Step 8a), tighten COUPLING NUT 1/4 turn beyond hand tight.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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