Kohler HYDRO-TOWER 300 User manual

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HYDRO-TOWER 300 300
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IN-WALL TANK
K-4179T/K-4178T/K-10611T
K-4177T/K-8857T/K-20341T/K-75890T/K-75891T
KOHLER CHINA INVESTMENT CO., LTD NO.158, JIANG CHANG SAN ROAD,
JING'AN DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, PRC POST CODE: 200436
( ) 158 200436
300 ( )...............................................................................................................................K-4178T
300 3/4.5 .......................................................................................................................................K-4179T
300 3/4.5 ..........................................................................................................................K-10611T
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( ).........................................................................................................................................K-8857T
( )..............................................................................................................................................K-20341T
( ) ..........................................................................................................................................K-75890T
( ) .................................................................................................................................................K-75891T
Ordering Information
HYDRO-TOWER 300 In-Wall Tank(With Frame) ..................................................................................................................K-4178T
HYDRO-TOWER 300 3/4.5L In-Wall Tank With Frame.........................................................................................................K-4179T
HYDRO-TOWER 300 3/4.5L In-Wall Tank Without Frame ..................................................................................................K-10611T
DROPLET In-Wall Tank Faceplate (Not Supplied) ................................................................................................................K-4177T
BEVEL In-Wall Tank Faceplate (Not Supplied)......................................................................................................................K-8857T
PEBBLE In-Wall Tank Faceplate(Not Supplied) ..................................................................................................................K-20341T
LYNK Faceplate (Not Supplied)...........................................................................................................................................K-75890T
NOTE In-Wall Tank Faceplate(Not Supplied) ......................................................................................................................K-75891T
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Read installation guide in illustration and word file carefully, and install the tank according to instructions in the guide to avoid
product damage and installation inconvenience caused by inappropriate operation.
All data contained is based upon the last product information available at the time of publication. Kohler Company reserves
the right to implement changes of product characteristics, packaging and availability at any time without further notice.
Do not apply erosive cleanser and solvent in the tank, which will damage tank spares and result in leakage in the tank.
Kohler will not be responsible for any damage related to above mentioned cleanser or solvent. Mild detergent can be used.
Do not apply spares that are not provided by Kohler, and please note that glass adhesive tape shall not be applied to the
installation of Kohler spares. Kohler will not be responsible for any damage related to installation with spares not provided by
Kohler.
This product complies with GB26730-2011.
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BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Copyright Kohler China Investment Co., Ltd. 2017
2017
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Advantages Of In-wall Tank
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Made of macromolecular materials that prevents corrison and leaking.
Will not affect the structure of the wall and provides excellent sound insulation.
Easy installation and time efficient.
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Clean, garbage free, and space .
Advanced water tank fitting, which makes possible the adjustment of the water discharge and double flush.
Extra-thin shell of the tank helps to save a lot of space and fit for any walls.
Do not need to prepare any other spare parts
Easy maintenance and servicing
saving
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Design And Installation Concept Of In-wall Tank
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Installation of in-wall tank is much easier and nice-looking comparative to that of traditional tank. Meanwhile, the space
layout will be more reasonable due to the application of in-wall tank pipes and connectors.
The most remarkable advantage of in-wall tank is that the installation will never be limited to certain area, and can be
installed wherever as you wish, which will make the bathroom layout more reasonable and nice-looking, and make good use
of every inch of the bathroom space.
SPECIFICATIONS
Liter per flushing
Temperature
Environmental temperature: 1 ~55
Water temperature: 1 ~45
°C °C,
°C °C
°C °C
°C °C
1 ~55
1 ~45
Full flushing volume:
Half flushing volume:
6L
3L
6L
3L
K-4179T
K-10611T
K-4178T
Full flushing volume: 4.5L
Half flushing volume: 3L
4.5L
3L
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Function Explanation
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Anti flow-backwards
Adjustment of inlet water level
Adjustment of flushing volume
Single/double gear
Assemble, disassemble and
maintenance can be done without
tools.
flushing
Water Supply
Min water supply: 0.02MPa (dynamic pressure)
Max water supply: 0.74MPa (static pressure)
0.02MPa ( )
0.74MPa ( )
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RECOMMENDES TOOLS AND MATERIALSRECOMMENDES TOOLS AND MATERIALS
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Open end/adjustable wrenches
Allen wrench
Knife
File
Hacksaw
Masonry
Level
Screw driver
Insulation tape
Tape measure
Seal tape
Bushing
Lubricant
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ROUGHING-IN
UNIT: mm
Reference Value
K-4179T/K-4178T
478 3
88 2
438 3
681 4
269 5
35 2
100 3
205 3
1048 4
1066 4
1098 4
Finished floor
90~142 18~62
45~95
90 0.5
230 3
180 3
52~230
Height Suggested/ 1150
K-10611T
478 3
88 2
440 3
333 2
Finished floor
722~792
(235~305)
604~674
60 1
Height to floor is decided by bowl
18~62
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K-4177T
K-75890T
K-8857T
K-75891T
K-20341T
215 1
225 1
150 1
160 1
150 1
160 1
160 1
215 1
225 1
225 1
Kohler reserves the right to change marked dimensions without prior notice.
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Floor Discharge Installation Method
Three discharge pipe installation methods based on actual
situation: A, B, C, adjust position by screw driver. Snap
discharge pipe lower end into discharge port.
ABC
B
C
A
Discharge
Elbow
Discharge
Elbow
Discharge
Elbow
Water Tank
Bracket
Water Tank
Bracket
Water Tank
Bracket
Drain outlet 90mm, welding
90mm
Drain outlet 110mm
110mm
Drain outlet 110mm, welding
110mm
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INSTALLATION
Way of Installation
There are two ways to install this product: in-wall tank with
frame & in-wall tank without frame
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In-wall Tank Without Frame
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In-wall Tank With Frame
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Installation For In-wall Tank With Frame
A. Installation of In-wall Tank
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A.
1. Remove in-wall tank from packing box. Remove paper
board inside water tank first as shown. Then remove board
and plug above bracket assembly.
1.
Plug Paper Board Board
2. Loose hex-head screw and adjust mounting bracket height
as shown in Fig A.
Loose hex-head screw and adjust supporting feet height as
shown in Fig B.
mounting bracket and supporting feet shall be adjusted
per customer ideal height. Use leveler to ensure the balance
of steel bracket.
Note:
2. A
B
Screw
Screw
Hex-head
Wrench
Medium
Allen Key
Adjustable
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
A
B
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3. Drill four holes with diameter of 10mm and depth of 80mm
with churn drilling as shown.
A. Fill the bulge nail into the instruction hole on the wall, fix
the fixing frame to the bulge nail, adjust the gasket and
tighten the nut.
B. Fill the bulge nail into the instruction hole, fix the
adjustable bracket to the bulge nail, adjust the gasket
and tighten the nut.
3. A B 10mm 80mm
A.
B.
Adjustable Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
A
B
Bulge Screw
Bulge Screw
Gasket
Gasket
Nut
Nut
4. Tighten the nut with the wrench as shown in illustration A.
Tighten the nut with the wrench as shown in illustration B.
4. A
B
A
B
Nut
Nut
Wrench
Wrench
B. Floor Discharge Installation Method
B.
1. Three discharge pipe installation methods based on actual
situation: A, B, C, adjust position by screw driver. Snap
discharge pipe lower end into discharge port.
1. ABC
B
C
A
Discharge
Elbow
Discharge
Elbow
Discharge
Elbow
Water Tank
Bracket
Water Tank
Bracket
Water Tank
Bracket
Drain outlet 90mm, welding
90mm
Drain outlet 110mm
110mm
Drain outlet 110mm, welding
110mm
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2. Tighten the long screw into the holes of the tank bracket
and cover the drainage hole with the big cap, cover the
inlet hole with the small cap.
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Inlet Hole
Drainage Hole
Big Cap
Tank Bracket
Small Cap
Long Screw
3. Connect tap water braided tube on the top of water tank for
water supply as shown.
Note: 1. Ensure water tank internal valve is OFF.
2. Suggestion: connect a temporary rubber or plastic
hose on valve, flush water supply pipeline. Ensure
water is clean, no residual sand stone or fouling
inside pipeline.
3.
1.
2.
Water Pipe
Connecting Pipe
Mask
Screw
Water Tank
Protective Cover
4. Install rectangle cover
1) Install the rectangular shield in the block screen of the
tank, and tighten the screw to fix mask to the tank.
4.
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C. Installation of P-trap
C.
1. Insert drainage pipe with inner diameter 110mm into
drain elbow and weld.
1. 110mm
Water Tank Bracket
Drainage Pipe
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2. Tighten the long screw into the holes of the tank bracket
and cover the drainage hole with the big cap, cover the
inlet hole with the small cap.
2. Long Screw
Inlet Hole
Drainage Hole
Big Cap
Tank Bracket
Small Cap
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3. When finishing the brickwork of the wall, take out the big
and small caps, and eliminate unwanted mask with a sharp
knife.
Big Cap
Small Cap
D. Installation of Toilet
D.
1. Install the inlet pipe to the lavatory as shown, and mark on
the pipes at the back side of the tank with a ruler and a
pencil, and reserve appropriate space according to the
distance from the back of the tank to the inlet hole on the
wall.
1.
Inlet Pipe
Drainage Pipe
Mask
2.
Inlet Pipe
Reserved Space
Drainage Pipe
2. Eliminate unwanted part of the inlet pipe according to the
marks of reserved space ,and rasp a smooth surface with
files.
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3. Install the big and small leak-proof gaskets on inlet pipe
and outlet pipe ,then install it to corresponding pipes on the
toilet tank.
3.
4. 48mm-58mm of the long screw shall be reserved outside
the wall as shown in the illustration. if the long screw
outside the wall is not long enough or much longer than
that needed, it should be adjusted with screwdriver or by
hand. Then apply lubricant to drainage pipe and limber
pipe to ensure a smooth installation.
4. 48mm-58mm 48mm-58mm
Long Screw
Lubricant
Small Leak-proof Gasket
Inlet Pipe
Drainage Pipe
Big Leak-proof Gasket
5. Install the toilet as shown in the illustration, and use a spirit
level to ensure the lavatory to remain level.
5.
Spirit Level
Gasket
Long Screw
Reversed Lock
Hexagonal Nut
Decoration Cap
6. Install the reserved lock, gasket, hexagonal nut and
decoration cap onto long screw according to the order
shown in the illustration.
Please refer to the installation instructions of toilet.Note:
6.
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1. Push slot A and slot B of the break water board forward
and then insert into the detent.
When installing the break water board, please make
sure the slot is align with the detent.
After the break water board is installed, please make
sure hinge ears are on the bottom.
Tip 1:
Tip 2:
1. A B
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2
Mask
Break Water Board
Slot A
A
Slot B
B
Hinge Ear
Detent
E. Faceplate Installation
E.
2. When tighten four locknuts on supporting board, adjust to
"OPEN" mark as shown.
2. OPEN
Supporting Board
Locknut
Fixing Lock
Supporting Board
Locknut
3. Tighten four screws to "LOCK" mark after nstalling
supporting board as shown.
3. LOCK
4. Tighten the long screws to the bolt through the hole.
the long screw should be vertical to the wall.Note:
4.
Bracket
Screw Long Screw
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