American Standard 283 User manual

Pedestal Lavatory
Installation Instructions
Model 0283 Series
Observe Local Plumbing
and Building Codes
Recommended Tools & Materials
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Introduction: Thank you for selecting our products...products which
have been the benchmarks of fine quality for years. To help insure that
the installation process will proceed smoothly, please read these instruc-
tions carefully before you begin. Also, review the recommended tools
and materials list; carefully unpack and examine your new plumbing fixture.
Provide suitable rein-
forcement behind finished
wall for lavatory anchor
screws. *Determine horizontal
center line location of support
from fixture.
Adjustable Wrench
Channel Locks
Regular Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
10'
Pipe Wrench
Putty Kinfe
Drill
Saber Saw
Level
Basin Wrench
Plumbers' Putty or
Caulking
Tubing Cutter
Tape
Measure
Hacksaw
Anchor Screw
Location
C/L of 2X6
Support
Finished
Floor
Pedestal Location
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NOTE:
If replacing an existing lavatory
be certain to shut off water
supply before removing old
lavatory.
*
© American Standard Inc. 2002
AMERICAN STANDARD ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If inspection of this American Standard plumbing product, within one year
after its initial installation, confirms that it is defective in materials or workmanship,
American Standard will repair or, at its option, exchange the product for a similar
model.
This limited warranty does not apply to local building code compliance;
since local building codes vary considerably, the purchaser of this product should
check with a local building or plumbing contractor to insure local code compliance
before installation.
This warranty shall be void if the product has been moved from its initial
place of installation; if it has been subjected to faulty maintenance, abuse, misuse,
accident or other damage; if it was not installed in accordance with American
Standard's instructions; or if it has been modified in a manner inconsistent with the
product as shipped by American Standard.
American Standard's option to repair or exchange the product under this
warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or installation, nor
shall American Standard be responsible for any other incidental or
consequential damages attributable to a product defect or to the repair or
exchange of a defective product, all of which are expressly excluded from
this warranty. (Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of implied warranties, so this exclusion may not apply to you.)
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rights that vary from state to state or from province to province, in which case this
warranty does not affect such statutory rights.
For service under this warranty, it is suggested that a claim be made through
the contractor or dealer from or through whom the product was purchased, or that
a service request (including a description of the product model and of the defect)
be sent to the following address:
In the United States: AMERICAN STANDARD, INC.
P.O. Box 6820
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855
Attn: Director of Consumer Affairs
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Install lavatory anchor
screws leaving 1-7/8"
threaded end exposed
as illustrated.
Following manufacturer's
instructions, install faucet
and drain assembly (not
included). Be certain to
apply a bead of sealing putty
on the underside of the drain
(area "A") in order to ensure
a watertight seal between the
lavatory and drain. Remove
excess putty after installing
drain on lavatory.
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Secure lavatory to wall as
shown in Step 4. Install
washers and hand tighten
nuts or lag bolts.
Level and square the unit.
Connect hot and cold supply
lines to the shut-off valves.
Tighten trap joints for water-
tight assembly.
7
Install pedestal screw.
Securely tighten lavatory
anchor nuts.
alignment. It may be ne-
cessary to cut off part
of the tailpiece (area "B")
and/or part of the drain
elbow of the trap (area "C").
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4
5
1-7/8"
BC
Rear
View
Pedestal
Screw
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Return the fitted lava-
tory and pedestal to the
installed position. Con-
nect trap to drain assem-
bly hand tight to check
A
ANCHOR SCREW INSTALLATION
Anchor
Screw
Washer
Lavatory
Nut
IMPORTANT: Final assembly
of nut and washer method
shown for reference only.
(See steps 7 and 8).
Place lavatory and pedestal into installed position. Level and
square the lavatory and pedestal assembly. Mark lavatory and
pedestal screw locations through the mounting holes.
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Note: Space constraints may
dictate method of fastening
pedestal to floor.
Remove lavatory and pedestal from
installed position. Drill pilot holes
for lavatory and pedestal anchor
screws.
Use the kit provided for lavatory
and pedestal installation.
Shut-off
Valves