Kohler K-3429 Assembly instructions

Homeowners Guide
Close-Coupled Toilets
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K-3429, K-14231 K-3439
K-3452 K-3462
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company
Thank you for choosing the Bold Look of Kohler. Kohler craftsmanship
offers you a rare combination of proven performance and graceful
sophistication that will satisfy you for years to come. The
dependability and beauty of your Kohler toilet will surpass your
highest expectations. We’re very proud of our products here at Kohler
and we know you will be too.
Please take a few minutes to study this Homeowners Guide. Pay
special attention to the Care and Cleaning instructions.
All information in this manual is based upon the latest product
information available at the time of publication. At Kohler, we
constantly strive to improve the quality of our products. We reserve
the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging or
availability at any time without notice.
Your Kohler Toilet
Your Kohler toilet combines outstanding function, comfort, and
performance with remarkable style and class.
This Kohler toilet was designed with our IngeniumTM Flushing System,
and uses only 1.6 gallons (6 L) of water for each flush. This ensures
that your toilet will provide exceptional performance that is
comparable to our previous 3.5 gallon (13.2 L) models. Your toilet
exceeds ASME performance standards for low-consumption toilets. It
was designed with a large, glazed trapway to keep waste moving
without blockage.
Crafted from a clay mixture that is fired at an intense heat to vitrify
the clay and fuse the glaze, your Kohler toilet is scratch- and
abrasion-resistant. Its surface won’t stain, discolor, rust, or fade. Every
component in your Kohler toilet is specifically designed to increase the
toilet’s useful life.
How to Use This Manual
This manual is designed to help you troubleshoot and repair any
problems that may develop with the operation of the toilet. If a
problem occurs:
Refer to the Troubleshooting section to determine a probable
cause.
Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in this manual to
correct the problem.
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How to Use This Manual (cont.)
Check the Service Parts section to determine the part numbers for
any replacement parts necessary.
Use the information on the back cover of this manual to contact
Kohler Company to order parts, or for help if you cannot correct
the problem.
Care and Cleaning
NOTE: See the special instructions before you clean Artist Edition
products.
Clean the outside surface of your vitreous china toilet with mild soap
and warm water. Wipe the entire surface completely dry with a clean,
soft cloth. You may use soft abrasive cleaners when necessary to clean
your toilet. Do not use strong abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch
and dull the surface. Wipe any splashes of cleaner solutions from
plastic or plated surfaces immediately. Use toilet bowl cleaners on the
inside of the bowl only.
If the surface becomes excessively dirty, use a general purpose cleaner
such as: Fantastik
®
All Purpose, Lysol
®
Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner,
Soft Scrub
®
Multi Purpose, Scrub Free
®
Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner,
Clorox Clean-Up
®
, Spic and Span Liquid, Comet
®
Liquid Bathroom
Cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles
®
Bathroom Cleaner, Bar Keeper’s Friend
®
,
or Bon Ami
®
.
Over time, hard water deposits may clog toilet rim holes and
trapways. To clean, use a commercial cleaner that is recommended for
removing hard water deposits. Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING: Risk of property or product damage. Do not use
in-tank cleaners in your toilet. Products containing chlorine
(calcium hypochlorite) can seriously damage fittings in the tank.
This damage can cause leakage and property damage.
Kohler Company shall not be responsible or liable for any tank fitting
damage caused by the use of cleaners containing chlorine (calcium
hypochlorite).
For Artist Edition toilets: Do not use bristle brushes or abrasive
sponges to clean the surface of your Artist Edition toilet. They will
scratch the decorated surface. Gold and Platinum used on decorative
products are like fine jewelry. Use only warm water to clean, and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not let cleaners sit or soak on Artist Edition
surfaces. Rinse and wipe the toilet surface to prevent soap buildup. If
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
the surface of your Artist Edition toilet becomes excessively dirty, use
Glass Plus
®
or a liquid dish soap with water.
Toilet Seats: Avoid using abrasive cleaners, detergents, disinfectants or
cleaning products in aerosol cans.
Do not allow abrasive chemicals or cosmetics (such as fingernail polish
or aftershave) to come in contact with the toilet seat, as they can
damage the finish.
Use a soft sponge or cloth to clean the toilet seat. Rinse the seat clean
and dry with a soft towel. Let the seat air dry and ensure that the
hinge area dries completely.
Clean the seat with dishwashing liquid and water or with any of the
following products: Gel Gloss
®
, Scrub Free
®
Mildew Stain Remover,
Formula 409
®
All Purpose Cleaner, Mr. Clean
®
Lemon Fresh, Cinch
®
,
Glass Plus
®
, or Fantastik
®
All Purpose.
Painted wood seats require special care and cleaning. Use only mild a
detergent such as dishwashing soap.
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Adjust the Water Level
Adjust the water level in the tank by squeezing and sliding the
C-clip on the float rod.
•To raise the water level, slide the C-clip up.
•To lower the water level, slide the C-clip down.
Test flush the toilet several times, while checking all connections
for leaks, to ensure proper operation.
If the flapper ball does not seat properly when the lift rod is
lowered, provide more flapper chain by:
•Relocating the flapper chain S-hook to the bottom hole in the lift
rod.
•Repositioning the flapper chain S-hook on the flapper chain.
If the toilet does not flush when the lift rod is raised, remove
some of the slack in the flapper chain by:
•Relocating the flapper chain S-hook to the top hole in the lift rod.
•Repositioning the flapper chain S-hook on the flapper chain.
Periodically check for leaks for several days following the
installation.
C-Clip
Waterline
Adjusting the Water Level
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Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Tips
NOTE: This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. For
warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale distributor.
Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Recommended Action
1. Poor flush. A. Adjust the tank water level to match the
waterline.
B. Fully open the water supply shut-off
valve.
C. Clear obstructions from the trapway, jet, or
bowl rim holes.
D. Clear obstructions in the soil pipe or vent
pipe.
2. No flush. A. Reconnect the flapper chain to the trip
lever or flush valve.
B. Adjust the flapper chain assembly to
remove excessive slack.
3. The fill valve turns
on/off by itself
without the toilet
being flushed, or it
runs, allowing
water to enter the
tank.
A. Adjust the flapper chain for proper slack
so the flapper is not held off the flush
valve seat.
B. Clean or replace the flapper if it is worn,
dirty, or misaligned with the flush valve
seat, or if the flush valve seat is damaged.
Replace the flush valve seal or flush valve.
C. Clean the fill valve seat/seat washer of
debris, or replace the piston/seat washer
assembly.
D. Remove the tank and tighten the flush
valve nut if flush valve gasket is leaking.
Do not overtighten. If leakage continues,
replace the gasket.
E. Replace the fill valve if the valve float
sinks.
F. Adjust the tank water level if it is too
high.
4. Long tank fill
cycle. A. Fully open the water supply shut-off valve.
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont.)
Symptoms Recommended Action
B. Clean the valve inlet, valve head, or
supply line. Flush the lines.
5. Noisy tank fill
cycle. A. Partially close the water supply shut-off valve if the water pressure to the toilet is
too high. Check the toilet performance
following any such adjustment.
B. Remove dirt or obstructions from the
valve head. Flush the lines.
One-Year Limited Warranty
For the U.S.A. and Canada Only
KOHLER
®
plumbing fixtures, faucets and fittings are warranted to be
free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of
installation.
Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace or make appropriate
adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection discloses any such defects
occurring in normal usage within one year after installation. Kohler
Co. is not responsible for removal or installation costs.
To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co. either through your
Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or E-tailer, or by writing
Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Service Department, 444 Highland Drive,
Kohler, WI 53044, USA, or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER from within the
USA, 1-800-964-5590 from within Canada and 001-877-680-1310 from
within Mexico.
Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are expressly limited in duration to the duration
of this warranty, Kohler Co. disclaims any liability for special,
incidental or consequential damages. Some states/provinces do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages
so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
This is our exclusive written warranty.
Notes:
1. There may be variation in color fidelity between catalog images and
actual plumbing fixtures.
2. Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
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One-Year Limited Warranty (cont.)
characteristics, packaging or availability at any time with out notice.
COPYRIGHT © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 BY KOHLER CO.
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Service Parts
85086**
Trip Lever
78132
Nut
Chain
Waterline
85300
83451
Cap
83143
Seal
52156
Hose
51261
Clip
85307
Washer
1042831
42398
Washer
84678
Locknut 42397
Nut 50751
Nut
50752
Washer 51487
Gasket
85160
Flush
Valve
Flapper
Fill Valve
**Finish/color code required.
53154
Washer
30419
Hardware
(3 ea.)
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Guide du propriétaire
W.C. à couplages directs
Merci d’avoir choisi la compagnie Kohler
Merci d’avoir choisi la ligne The Bold Look of Kohler. Le travail soigné
des artisans de Kohler vous fera apprécier une rare combinaison de
performances prouvées et une sophistication gracieuse, qui vous
satisferont pour les années à venir. La fiabilité et la beauté de votre
nouveau W.C. Kohler surpasseront vos plus grandes attentes. Chez
Kohler, nous sommes fiers du rendement de nos produits et nous
savons que vous le serez aussi.
Veuillez prendre s’il vous plait quelques minutes pour consulter ce
guide du propriétaire. Prêter une attention toute particulière aux
instructions d’entretien et de nettoyage.
Tous les renseignements contenus dans ce manuel ont été revus et
corrigés avant sa publication. Chez Kohler, nous veillons constamment
à améliorer la qualité de nos produits. Nous nous réservons le droit
d’apporter des modifications aux caractéristiques, conditionnements et
disponibilités des produits à tout moment, et sans préavis.
Votre W.C. Kohler
Votre W.C. Kohler combine une fonctionnalité remarquable, un confort,
une performance, un style et une classe exceptionnels.
Ce W.C. a été conçu avec notre Système de Chasse IngeniumTM,et
n’utilise seulement que 1,6 gallons (6 L) d’eau à chaque tirage de
chasse. Ceci assure que votre W.C. sera d’une performance
exceptionnelle comparable à celle des modèles antérieurs de 3,5 gallons
(13,2 L). Votre W.C. surpasse les exigences de la norme ASME pour les
W.C. à faible consommation d’eau. Il a été conçu avec un large siphon
émaillé, pour permettre aux déchets de circuler sans blocage.
Confectionné à partir d’une mixture d’argile chauffée à très haute
température pour vitrifier celle-ci et fusionner le glaçage, votre W.C.
Kohler est résistant aux rayures et aux abrasions. Sa surface ne se
tachera pas, ni se décolorera, rouillera ou ternira. Chaque élément de
votre W.C. Kohler est spécialement conçu pour en accroître la durée de
vie.
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