Kohler COUTURE ECO-LITE User manual

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114107-2-CA (B) 1998 Kohler Co.
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COUTURE ECO-LITE
VITREOUS CHINA
REVERSE TRAP TOILETS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourselfwiththerequiredtools,materials,andinstallation
sequences.Followthesectionsthatpertaintoyourpartic-
ular installation. This will help you avoid costly mistakes.
In addition to proper installation, read all operating and
safety instructions.
All information in these instructions is based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
characteristics,packaging, or availability at anytimewith-
out notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warrantyinformation–please leave instructionsforthe
consumer.
NOTES
Seat post holes on 5-1/2” centers.
Water depth from rim is 6-3/4”.
1-3/4” passageway.
Ensure that the new toilet has the correct
roughing-in dimension. The K-3471-K and
K-3472-K have a 12” roughing-in dimension. See
Fig. #1.
Be very careful while working with vitreous china
products. Vitreous china can break and chip if
you overtighten bolts and nuts or carelessly
handle the product.
Carefully inspect the new fixture for any sign of
damage.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off the water supply.
For new construction, refer to the dimensions in
Fig. #1 and Fig. #4 for locating the shut-off valve.
Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to
tolerances by ANSI Standards (A112.19.2).
WARNING: Risk of personal injury or product
damage. Handle vitreous china products very
carefully. Vitreous china can break and chip if you
overtighten bolts and nuts.
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill
valve nut has been factory-tightened to design
specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench
tighten one turn past finger tight.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Couture Eco-LiteToilet (elongated) K-3471-K. . . . . . .
Couture Eco-LiteToilet (round front) K-3472-K. . . . . .
When specified:
3/8” supply K-7637. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5/16” floor bolts (pr.) 21401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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114107-2-CA (B) Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
10” adjustable wrench
12” pipe wrench
Metal file (file cut)
Tape measure
Tubing cutter
Level
Hacksaw
Putty knife
Screwdriver
Toilet gasket (wax seal)
Toilet T-bolts (2), 5/16” diameter
Toilet supply shut-off valve, 3/8” recommended
(If the existing toilet does not have a shut-off valve below
the tank, install a shut-off valve before installing the new
toilet. See Page 3.)
ROUGHING-IN
Fig. #1
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32-7/8”
12”
7/8”
15”
18-5/8”
4-1/2”
4-1/4”
C OF OUTLET
L
9” C
B
FRONT OF BOWL
3/8” I.P.S. SUPPLY
D
A
Roughing-In NotesA B C D
K-3471-K/KU 29-1/2” 15-5/8” 6-1/8” 9-1/2”
K-3472-K/KU 27-1/2” 14-1/8” 6-3/16” 9-3/4”

3114107-2-CA (B)
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
INSTALLATION
TO REMOVE EXISTING TOILET
Turn off water supply. Flush the toilet and sponge out the
remaining water from the tank and bowl. Disconnect the
supply valve, and remove the old tank and bowl.
Remove the old gasket from the floor and closet flange
with a putty knife. Remove the old T-bolts and discard.
NOTICE: If a new toilet is not installed immediately,
temporarily stuff a rag in the closet flange.
Fig. #2
Closet Flange
Install new 5/16” diameter T-bolts.
Fig. #3
T-Bolts Closet Flange
TO INSTALL NEW SUPPLY SHUT-OFF
VALVE
Install a toilet supply shut-off valve so it is 9” above
floorlineand4-1/2”totheleftofthecenterlineofthecloset
flange.
The centerline of the supply shut-off outlet should extend
4” from the finished wall. Install the supply shut-off valve
with the outlet vertical. Fig. #4
Supply Shut-Off
Valve
9”
12”
4-1/2”

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114107-2-CA (B) Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
TO INSTALL NEW TOILET
Position the new toilet upside down on some padding.
Firmly place the gasket on the toilet outlet.
NOTE: If using a gasket with an integral plastic sleeve,
make sure the gasket is positioned facing away from the
toilet.
Remove the rag from the closet flange before setting the
toilet.
Carefully align and lower the toilet over the closet flange
and bolts.
CAUTION: Riskof concealedleakage.Donotlift
orrock toilet afterplacement; a newgasket must be
reapplied if you break the watertight seal.
Apply full body weight to the toilet rim to set the seal.
Fig. #5
Toilet Outlet
Gasket
Assemble the bolt cap bases, washers, and nuts onto the
exposed T-bolts. Handtighten the nuts, then tighten them
an additional 1/2-turn with a wrench.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Overtightening may cause breakage or chipping.
IftheT-boltsextendmorethan1/4”fromthetopofthenut,
cut off the excess. Wipe away any residue. Install the bolt
caps.
Fig. #6
Nut
Washer
Bolt Cap Base
Bolt Cap
TO INSTALL NEW TANK
Make sure the three tank bolts extend fully through the
holes in the gasket. Set the tank onto the bowl using the
boltsasaguide.Centerthegasketontheinletofthebowl.
Assemble the washers and brass hex nuts onto the bolts.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Overtightening may cause breakage or chipping.
Alternatelytighten thethreebrasshex nuts sothatthetop
ofthetankislevelwiththetopofthebowl,andawatertight
seal is obtained.
Fig. #7
Tank Bolt
Gasket
Washer
Nut

5114107-2-CA (B)
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
TO CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
NOTICE: Read carefully before performing this step.
For supply installation, refer to the instructions packed
with the shut-off valve. Carefully bend the tubing to fit.
Cut the tubing end 1/4” longer than the distance between
the shut-off valve and the supply shank. Remove any
burrs from inside the tube.
Slip the coupling nut, compression nut, and ferrule onto
the tubing. Insert the tubing into the shut-off valve and
supply shank, positioning the seal washer (supplied) or
compression washer (not supplied) as shown.
Handtighten the coupling nut, and then tighten the
compression nut.
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill
valve nut has been factory-tightened to design
specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench
tighten one turn past finger tight.
Fig. #8
Tubing
Ferrule
Supply Shank
Seal Washer
Coupling Nut
Compression Nut
Shut-Off Valve
Tubing
Ferrule
Supply Shank
Compression Washer
Coupling Nut
Compression Nut
Shut-Off Valve
Turn the shut-off valve “On” and check for leaks. If the
connectionsaresquarelyassembled,aslightretightening
of the nuts will stop any leaks.
Ifthe toilet is leaking betweenthe tank andbowl, carefully
retighten the three tank bolts evenly. Check all bowl and
tank connections for leaks for several days.
OPERATION NOTES:
The long handle actuates the 1.6 gallon flush for
typical solid waste removal.
The short handle actuates the 1.1 gallon flush for
light waste and liquid waste.
Flush the toilet twice, once with the 1.6 gallon flush
handle, and once with the 1.1 gallon flush handle.
Comparetheflushingactionbetweenthetwoflushes.The
1.6 gallon flush should be similar to the 1.1 gallon flush
except extended in time and flush action. Fig. #9
FLUSH MECHANISM
NOTE: Be sure the 1.1 gallon (short) and 1.6 gallon
(long) flush chains are attached to the correct arms and
cam locations. See the illustration at right.
If the two arms are not in alignment, turn the adjustment
screw until the arms line up.
Fig. #10
Short Flush Chain
Long Flush
Chain
Long
Flush
Arm
Short Flush Arm
Short
Flush
Handle
Long Flush
Handle
Short Flush
Attachment
Long Flush
Attachment
Cam
Adjustment
Screw