Kohler K-3398 User manual

Installation Guide
One-Piece Toilet
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K-3398
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Tools and Materials
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Before You Begin
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Handle
with care. Vitreous china can break or chip if the product is
handled carelessly.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Connect to a properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacle, protected by a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
A dedicated 120 VAC, 15 A, 60 Hz circuit (protected by a Class A
GFCI) is required for installation.
NOTICE: The Canadian Electric Code requires receptacles installed
in bathrooms to be located at least 1 meter from a bathtub or
shower if practical, but in no case less than 500 mm. If the
installation is in Canada, install this unit in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
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.
10" Adjustable
Wrench Supply
Shut-Off
Valve
Tape
Measure
Tubing Cutter Safety
Glasses
Hacksaw
Sponge
Level
Plus:
• 5/16" T-Bolts w/ Nuts and Washers
• Putty Knife
• Screwdriver
• Electrical Tools and Supplies
• Metal File
Wax Seal
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1. Remove the Existing Toilet
Turn off the water supply.
Flush the toilet, then sponge out all remaining water from the
tank.
Disconnect the supply shut-off valve (if present), and remove the
old tank and bowl.
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.
CAUTION: Risk of hazardous gases. If the new toilet is not
installed immediately, temporarily stuff a rag in the closet flange.
T-Bolt
Scrape off the old
wax seal
Closet
Flange
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2. Install Electrical Service
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Connect only to a
properly-grounded, grounding-type receptacle which is protected
by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). Do not remove the
grounding pin or use a grounding adapter.
A licensed electrician should install a properly-grounded,
grounding-type receptacle which is protected by a Class A
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter.
The receptacle should be located 6” (15.2cm) above the floor line,
and 3” (7.6cm) to the right of the closet flange centerline.
The toilet electrical cord is 36” (91.4cm) long.
GFCI-Protected Receptacle
6" (15.2cm)
3" (7.6cm)
Center Line
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3. 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.
Record the model number in the Homeowners Guide.
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.
CAUTION: Risk of external leakage. 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 plastic bolt cap bases over the T-bolts in the ″up″
position as marked.
Place the metal washers and nuts on the plastic bolt cap bases
and T-bolts.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Overtightening may cause
breakage or chipping of vitreous china.
Carefully tighten the nuts.
Bottom of Bowl
Wax Seal Bolt Cap
Nut
Washer
Bolt Cap Base
T-Bolt
T-Bolt
Closet Flange
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Install the New Toilet (cont.)
NOTE: To achieve optimum performance, be sure the bowl is level.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Protect the vitreous china
from exposure to the saw blade when cutting off excess T-bolt
length.
If the T-bolts extend more than 1/4″(6mm) over the top of the
nuts, cut off the excess.
Attach the bolt caps.
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4. Complete the Installation
Remove the Packing Material
NOTE: Do not remove the pump hose clamps.
Remove and discard the protective materials used in shipping.
Cut the wire tie holding the pump to the back wall of the toilet.
Discard the wire tie.
If the pump has shifted during shipping or installation, reposition
it so it is not touching the back or side wall of the toilet.
Complete Connections
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 any leakage.
Install the toilet seat according to the packed instructions.
Plug the toilet electrical cord into a Class A Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
Adjust the tank water level to the proper marked waterline by
rotating the threaded rod clockwise to raise the water level or
counterclockwise to lower the water level.
Carefully set the cover onto the tank.
Supply Shut-Off Valve
Connection
Tubing
Ferrule
Supply Shank
Seal Washer
Tubing
Ferrule
Fill Valve Nut
Coupling
Nut
Supply
Shut-Off
Valve
Comp. Nut
Coupling
Nut
Comp.
Washer
Comp.
Nut
Adjusting The Water Level
Float
Waterline
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5. Confirm Operation
Flush the toilet several times and check all connections for leaks.
NOTE: This toilet is equipped with dual-flush operation. A higher
capacity flush is used for heavy soil. The shorter flush is used for
lighter loads. Make sure both flushes operate properly.
Periodically check for leaks for several days following the
installation.
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Avant de Commencer
ATTENTION : Risque de blessure corporelle ou
d’endommagement du produit. Manipulez avec précaution. La
porcelaine vitrifiée peut se casser ou se fendre si le produit est
manipulé avec négligence.
DANGER : Risque d’électrocution. Raccordez uniquement à un
circuit protégé par un Disjoncteur de Fuite de Terre (GFCI).
Un circuit dédié de 120 VCA, 15 A, 60 Hz (protégé par un
disjoncteur de fuite à la terre de Classe A) et nécessaire pour
votre installation.
AVIS : Le code Electrique du Canada exige que les logements
électriques installés dans la salle de bains soient à 1 mètre de la
baignoire ou de la douche si possible, et en aucun cas à plus de 500
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Avant de Commencer (cont.)
mm. Si l’installation est au Canada, installez cet appareil en
concordance avec le Code Electrique Canadien, Partie 1.
Respectez tous les codes locaux de plomberie et de bâtiment.
Inspectez soigneusement le nouveaux WC de tout défaut.
Si le WC existant n’a pas de valve d’arrêt sous le réservoir,
installez en un avant d’installer le nouveau WC.
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