Couture K-3480 - Toilet KOHLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Couture K-3480 KOHLER

Close-Coupled Toilets

K-3422, K-3423, K-3427.

K-3429. K-3432. K-3439.

K-3452, K-3457, K-3462,

K-3465, K-3481, K-3482,

K-3484. K-3485. K-3486.

K-3591, K-14231, K-14247

Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)

10" Adjustable Wrench

Supply Shut-Off Valve

Tape Measure

Level

Sponge

Pipe Wrench

Tubing Cutter

Wax Seal

Safety Glasses

Plus:

• 5/16" T-Bolts w/ Nuts and Washers
• Putty Knife
• Metal File
  • 1/2" Nut Driver/Socket
• Hacksaw
• Screwdriver

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Riskofpersonalinjuryorproductdamage. Handle with care. Vitreous china can break or chip if the product is handled carelessly.

IMPORTANT! Record the model number (from the label on the box) in the Homeowners Guide for reference.

□ Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
□ Carefully inspect the new toilet for damage.
☐ If the existing toilet does not have a supply shut-off valve below the tank, install one before installing the new toilet.

Scrape off the old wax seal. Closet Flange T-Bolt

1. Remove the Existing Toilet

CAUTION: Riskofhazardousgases. If the new toilet is not installed immediately, temporarily place a rag in the closet flange.

□ Turn off the water supply.
□ Flush the toilet.
□ Sponge out all remaining water from the tank.
☐ Disconnect the supply shut-off valve, if present.
□ Remove the old toilet.
□ Remove the old wax seal from the floor with a putty knife.
☐ Replace the old T-bolts with the new 5/16" diameter T-bolts.

Wax Seal Bottom of Bowl Closet Flange T-Bolt Bolt Cap Nut Bolt Cap Base T-Bolt Washer

2. Install the New Toilet

☐ Install or relocate the supply and outlet as necessary to conform to the roughing-in dimensions.
□ Install a supply shut-off valve.
□ Lay the toilet down onto a padded surface.
□ From the bottom of the toilet, firmly press a new wax seal around the toilet outlet.
☐ Remove the temporary rag (if used) from the toilet flange hole.
□ Align and lower the toilet over the flange and T-bolts.

IMPORTANT! Do not lift or rock the bowl after placement. If you break the watertight seal, you must install a new wax seal.

□ Apply your full body weight around the toilet to set the seal.
☐ Place the bolt cap bases over the T-bolts in the "up" position as marked.
☐ Place the washers and nuts on the bolt cap bases and T-bolts.

IMPORTANT!Donotovertightenthenut.Overtightening may cause breakage or chipping of vitreous china.

□ Carefully tighten the nuts.

IMPORTANT!Riskofproductdamage.Protect the vitreous china from the saw blade when cutting off excess T-bolt length.

Install the New Toilet (cont.)

☐ Measure the length of the T-bolts from the top of the nuts. If the bolts extend 1/4"(6 mm) or more, cut off the excess.
□ Attach the bolt caps.

Tank Bolt Tank Tank Tank Gasket Tank Tank Bolt Gasket Washer Brass Nut Bowl Inlet Viewing The Assembly From Under The Tank

3. Install the Tank

IMPORTANT!Riskofproductdamage.Overtightening the tank bolts may cause breakage or chipping of the vitreous china.

□ Remove the nuts and washers from the preassembled tank bolts on the bottom of the tank.
□ Set the nuts and washers aside.
☐ Position the tank on the bowl by centering the gasket on the bowl inlet.
□ Assemble the washers and nuts to the tank bolts.
□ Tighten the nuts until snug.
□ Verify that the tank is level both left to right and front to back.
□ Make sure the nuts are tight enough to achieve a watertight seal.

Fill Valve Nut Supply Shank Seal Washer Coupling Nut Compression Washer Tubing Compression Nut Ferrule Supply Shut-Off Valve Supply Shut-Off Valve Connection

Threaded Rod Waterline Adjusting the Water Level

4. Complete the Installation

☐ Install the trip lever if one is not already installed. Follow the instructions packed with the trip lever.
□ Connect the supply shut-off valve to the toilet supply shank.
☐ Open the supply shut-off valve slowly to check for leaks. If the connections have been properly assembled, a slight tightening of the nuts should stop leakage.
□ Install the toilet seat according to the packed instructions.
□ Carefully set the cover onto the tank.
☐ Flush the toilet several times and check all connections for leaks.
☐ Periodically check for leaks for several days following the installation.

Adjustments

□ Adjust the water level in the tank to the marked waterline.
☐ Rotate the threaded rod clockwise to raise the water level or counterclockwise to lower the water level as needed.
☐ Periodically check for leaks for several days following the installation.

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