Kohler Escale K-3588-96 User manual

Installation Guide
Toilet
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K-3588
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT! This product should be installed by an experienced
installer.
IMPORTANT! Two people are required to lift this toilet into place.
IMPORTANT! This product is designed to be installed directly to 4″
D. PVC waste tubing. It is not designed to use a floor flange. Special
installation measures may need to be taken if there is a floor flange
in place, including removing the floor flange or grinding it to allow
for proper fit.
This toilet does not install to a typical flange. It is designed to
install directly to PVC outlets only. No flange is needed.
Shut off the main water supply.
The supply location is not standard. Install the supply following
the rough-in diagram.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of
products without notice, as specified in the Price Book.
Hex
Wrench
Masking
Tape
Socket
Wrench
Phillips
Screwdriver 9/16" Drill
Bit Sponge
Keyhole/
Compass Saw
Plus:
• Reciprocating Saw
• Soapy Water
• Support Blocks
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Roughing-in
IMPORTANT! A4″D. waste outlet must be used for this
installation.
IMPORTANT! A flange is not required with this installation. For
ease of installation, do not install a flange.
IMPORTANT! The supply location is not standard, and must be
installed at the location shown.
IMPORTANT! If the subfloor is thin OSB, a 1/2″(1.3 cm) plywood
support under the subfloor is recommended.
A1″(2.5 cm) gap between the toilet and the wall is required.
Locate the supply following the diagram.
1-3/4"
(4.4 cm)
4-1/8" (10.5 cm)
9-5/8"
(24.4 cm)
3/8" NPS Supply
1-9/16"
(4 cm)
15-3/8"
(39.1 cm)
15-9/16"
(39.5 cm)
14-1/16"
(35.7 cm)
7-1/8"
(18.1 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
15-1/2"
(39.4 cm)
17-5/16"
(44 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm) RI
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1. Remove the Existing Toilet
CAUTION: Risk of hazardous gases. 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.
Scrape off the old wax seal.
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2. Mark the Installation
Remove the gasket from the waste tube.
Tilt the toilet, attach the 4″D. waste tube, and move the toilet
into the installation position. The waste tube and waste outlet
should be engaged.
IMPORTANT! If there is a flange and the floor flange sits above the
finished floor, check for proper fit with the base of the toilet. If the
base of the toilet does not fit over the floor flange you will need to
cut or grind (depending upon the flange material) the flange to
allow the toilet to install properly.
Make sure there is a 1″(2.5 cm) gap between the back of the toilet
and the wall.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the toilet is correctly positioned before
marking installation location.
Trace the base of the bowl on the floor.
Remove the waste tube and toilet, and set aside.
Cut the template along the outside line with a scissors.
Waste Stack
Waste Tube
Outlet
Orientation of flange may vary.
Gasket
1"
(2.5 cm)
Remove gasket when
dry fitting toilet.
Front of
Bowl
Waste
Stack
Notch
flange
here.
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