Kohler K-3417 Fleur Operating instructions

FLEURWATER-GUARD
SIPHON JET
TOILET
110870-0489 Copyright 1989 Kohler Co.
INTRODUCTION
This service module will help you to understand the opera
tion and repair of the K-3417 Fleur Water-Guard Toi
let.
THEORY OF OPERATION
All the water in a close coupled toilet is held in a tank that is
above the rim of the bowl. Water to the rim and siphon jet is
supplied by gravity.
When the toilet is flushed, the water in the tank is directed to
the rim holes and the siphon jet. The siphon jet is located in
an area where it can quickly force water over the upleg of
the trap. This causes a more direct siphon action that
quickly removes waste from the bottom of the bowl. Refer
to Figs. #1 - #4.
Toilet bowls for tank type or tankless toilets come in differ
ent heights. This does not affect the operation of the toilet
 but the heights are specified for specific reasons. Most
toilet bowls are 14" - 15" from the floor to the top of the
bowl rim. This standard height is considered the most com
fortable for the average adult to use.
When the toilet is flushed, the water in the tank is directed
to the rim holes and the siphon jet. The siphon jet is located
in an area where it can quickly force water over the upleg of
the trap. This causes a more direct siphon action that
quickly removes waste from the bottom of the bowl. Refer
to Figs. #1 - #4.
ROUGHINGIN AND
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
The Kohler Fleur Toilet is perfect for remodeling and new in
stallations. There are two installation considerations
unique to the Feur toilet. The first is the procedure for re
moving the tank lid. To remove the tank lid, it is necessary
to remove the actuator. To do this, place the palm of your
hand over the actuator, and rotate your hand clockwise.
Continue this procedure until the actuator unscrews from
tank lid. The tank lid can now be lifted off the tank. It is also
important to recognize that the air bags in the tank should
be removed and discarded before installing the tank. Re
fer to the roughingin drawings Fig. #5. For flush valve
SIPHON JET FLUSHING SEQUENCE
Fig. #1
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connection, always refer to the instructions included
with the flush valve.
Close coupled toilets can be installed in areas with virtually
any type of water pressure, because it's flushing action de
pends upon the water in the tank.
C OF OUTLET I.P.S. SUPPLYL
Fig. #5
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
OF KOHLER SIPHON JET TOILETS
Advanced engineering assures a quiet, efficient flush.
Elongated bowl is available to offer a large water area for
efficient waste removal.
Most Kohler siphon jet toilets flush efficiently at 3.0 to 3.5
gallons for greater economy.
Closecoupled toilets offer a quick connect system with
factory installed tank gasket and bolts to provide a quick
and easy assembly of tank and bowl.
Imported from France, it offers European styling without
the problems involved with buying from a European
manufacturer. Warranty and service parts are available
from Kohler Co.
Flush valve with push button actuator is a proven staple
for European plumbing manufacturers.
START-UP AND OPERATION OF THE
FLEUR TOILET
For most satisfactory operation of this toilet, 25 to 90 psi
working pressure is required at the fixture.
HOW THE FLUSH VALVE OPERATES
Although the flush valve is unique looking , it's operation is
easy to understand. Refer to Fig. #6. When the actuator is
depressed, the actuator rod pushes the lower flush valve
body down. Refer to Fig. #7.
Fig. #6
Lower Flush
Valve
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Acutator
Center
Flush Tube
O-Ring
Seal
This unseats a center flush tube from its O-ring. Water
begins to flow from the tank, through the O-ring seal, into
the bowl and rim. Refer to Fig. #8. As this is happening,

the external flush valve assembly (orange) and O-ring rise
as the water flows to the bowl and rim.
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External
Flush Valve
Fig. #8
Refer to Fig. #9. When the water level drops below the
level of the outer flush valve assembly it reseals. This then
causes the inner tube and unseated O-ring to lower and
reseal.
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SERVICING THE FLEUR FLUSH VALVE
REMOVING OLD FLUSH VALVE
1. Shut off water supply to toilet. Flush toilet.
2. Refer to Fig. #10. Remove tank from bowl: remove
brass nut and washer below the tank, then pull out rub
ber washers, brass washers, and brass screws from in
side the tank. Set aside.
3. Remove nut below bottom of tank. Remove flush valve
and gasket.
INSTALLING NEW FLUSH VALVE
1. Insert new valve into tank. Make sure gasket is INSIDE
the tank.
2. Tighten nut back onto bottom of tank by hand. Turn ad
ditional 1/4 turn with a wrench.

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Flush Valve
Gasket
Bottom of Tank
Nut
Fig. #10
3. Refer to Fig. #11. Insert threaded rod from under
neath tank, through flush valve. Make sure the two
engagement pins are securely clipped in the
valve slots as shown.
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Threaded Rod
Valve Body
Engagement
Pin
Fig. #11
4. Insert actuator rod into threaded rod.
5. Refer to Fig. #12. Position tank lid in place. Draw a
line on the rod 1/16" (2 mm) above the lid. Cut rod at
this mark. Remove the tank lid before cutting the
rod.
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Tank Lid
Threaded Rod
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Actuator Rod
6. Refer to Fig. #13. Put lid on tank. Reinsert rubber
washers, brass washers, and brass screws inside the
tank. Assemble brass washers and nuts to screws un
derneath tank. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
BREAKAGE/CHIPPING MAY RESULT.
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Threaded Rod
Tank Lid
Actuator
Actuator Rod
Fig. #12
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7. Screw actuator into place.
8. Turn water supply to toilet on. Flush toilet.
SERVICING THE ACTUATOR ROD KIT
1. Shut off water supply to toilet. Flush toilet.
2. Refer to Fig. #14. Unscrew actuator from top of tank
and remove tank lid.
Fig. #14
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Tank Lid
Actuator
Actuator Rod
3. Inset new rod into threaded rod.
4. Position tank lid in place.
5. Refer to Fig. #15. Draw a line on the rod (1/16") above
the lid. Cut rod at this mark. Remove tank lid before
cutting rod.
6. Put lid back into position and screw actuator into place.
7. Turn water supply to toilet back on. Flush toilet.

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Tank Lid
Threaded Rod
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Actuator Rod
Fig. #15
SERVICING THE TANK TO BOWL
ASSEMBLY
1. Shut off water supply to toilet. Flush toilet.
2. Remove tank lid from tank by unscrewing the plunger/
actuator assembly. Remove brass nut and washer be
low the tank, then pull out rubber washers, brass wash
ers, and brass screws from inside the tank. Remove
tank from base.
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Bottom
of Tank
Bowl
Rubber
Washer
Metal
Washers
Fig. #16
Tank Gasket
Brass
Washer
Nut
3. Remove gasket between tank and bowl.
4. Place the new gasket around the nut.
5. Carefully check alignment of the holes on tank and
base. Insert new rubber washers, brass washers, and
brass screws inside the tank. Make sure the tank
screws extend through the holes in the toilet base. As
semble brass washers and nuts to screws underneath
tank. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR
BREAKAGE AND CHIPPING MAY OCCUR.
6. Reassemble tank lid to tank. Screw push button into
place.
7. Turn water supply to toilet on. Flush toilet for proper op
eration. Check for leaks.
SERVICING THE THREADED ROD
1. Shut off water supply to toilet.
2. Remove tank lid by unscrewing the push button (use
the palm of your hand. Refer to Fig. #11. Next, re
move tank from bowl: remove brass nut and washer
below the tank, then pull out rubber washers, brass
washers, and brass screws from inside the tank. Set
aside.
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Fig. #17
Bottom
of Tank
Bowl
Rubber
Washer
Metal
Washers
Tank Gasket
Brass
Washer
Nut
3. Refer to Fig. #18. Remove old threaded rod by push
ing it through the flush valve and out the bottom . From
underneath the tank, insert new threaded rod through
the flush valve. Make sure the two engagement pins
are clipped in the slots of the valve.
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Valve
Body
Engagement
Pin
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4. Refer to Fig. #19. Insert actuator rod into threaded
rod.

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Tank Lid
Actuator
Actuator Rod
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5. Lower tank back onto base, carefully aligning the holes
on tank and base. Reinsert rubber washers, brass
washers, and brass screws inside the tank. Make sure
the tank screws extend through the holes in the toilet
base. Assemble brass washers and nuts to screws un
derneath tank CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
BREAKAGE OR CHIPPING MAY OCCUR.
6. Reassemble tank lid to tank. Screw actuator into place.
7. Turn water supply to toilet on. Flush toilet.
HOW TO REPAIR THE FLEUR FLOAT VALVE
INTRODUCTION
The following instructions are used to replace the plunger
assembly on the plastic float valve used on Kohler's Fleur
Toilet. Refer to Fig. #20.
Float Rod
Cap
Plunger
Gasket
Fig. #20
1. Turn off water supply to toilet.
2. Flush toilet.
3. Remove toilet tank cover.
4. Loosen only the three screws that fasten the cap to the
body. Lift the cap, with the plunger, off the body.
5. Carefully remove the plunger subassembly from the
cap. Discard the plunger subassembly.
6. Remove the old gasket and discard. NOTE: Gasket
may adhere to either the cap or the body.
7. Insert the new plunger subassembly into the cap.
8. Place the new gasket between the body and cap and
secure the cap with three screws.
9. Turn on the water supply to refill the tank. Allow the
flush valve to shut off.
10. Check to see that the water level in the tank is at the
waterline. Adjust waterline with screw on valve, DO
NOT BEND ROD.
11. Replace tank cover.

SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Poor Flush A. Water level too low or high. A. Adjust tank water level screw.
B. Supply not fully open. B. Fully open supply stop.
C. Trapway or rim holes are clogged. C. Unclog trapway/clean rim holes.
D. Soil pipe is clooged. D. Clear obstruction fro soil pipe.
Valve does not shut off. A. Water pressure is over 125 psi. A. Install pressure regulator to re-
duce pressure.
B. Contamiination in seat or seat washer. B. Clean seat washer.
C. Worn set or seat washer. C. Clean seat/seat washer or re
place seat.
D. Foreign matter on plunger. D. Clean or replace plunger.
E. Plunger in cap is corroded. E. Replace cap.
F. Water leaking past float assembly on F. Replace float assembly on flush
flush valve. valve.
Toilet leaves odor. A. Toilet is dirty. A. Clean rim holes, bowl, and trap
way with disinfecting bowl clean
er.
B. Crack in bowl allows sewer gas B. Replace bowl or toilet.
into room.
C. Low water level due to refill tube being C . Insert refill tube into overflow.
out of overflow tube. Clean and straighten tube.
Toilet overflows. A. Toilet is clogged A. Use plunger to unclog.
Toilet is noisy. A. Plunger needs lubrication. A. Lubricate plunger with silicone
lube.
B. Plunger needs replacing. B. Replace plunger.
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