Kohler K-3447 User manual

Installation Guide
Close-Coupled Top-Trip Toilets
K-3447, K-3456, K-3463,
K-3464, K-3555, K-14239
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de
Mcorresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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Tools and Materials
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We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you
encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
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.
IMPORTANT! Record the model number (from the label on the box)
in the Homeowners Guide for reference.
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.
Provide an adequate amount of clearance for the toilet’s lift rod.
Clearance values are measured from the floor to the top of the
fully extended rod.
•K-3456, K-3555 and K-14239 require 37-5/8″(95.6 cm) of
clearance.
•K-3463 requires 37-1/8″(94.3 cm) of clearance.
•K-3444, K-3461 and K-3464 require 35″(88.9 cm) of clearance.
•K-3447 requires 34-3/8″(87.3 cm) of clearance.
10" Adjustable
Wrench
Supply
Shut-Off
Valve
Tape
Measure
Pipe Wrench
Tubing Cutter
Safety
Glasses
Sponge
Level
Plus:
• 5/16" T-Bolts w/ Nuts and Washers
• Putty Knife
• 1/2" Open-End Wrench
• 1/2" Nut Driver/Socket
• Hacksaw
Wax Seal
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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.
Replace the old T-bolts with the new 5/16″diameter T-bolts.
T-Bolt
Scrape off the old
wax seal.
Closet
Flange
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2. 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.
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.
IMPORTANT! 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.
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the nut. 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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3. Install the Tank
IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. Overtightening the tank
bolts may cause breakage or chipping of the vitreous china.
NOTE: Do not remove the pre-assembled tank bolts from the bottom
of the tank. The nuts and washers for securing the tank to the bowl
are packaged separately.
Position the tank on the bowl by centering the gasket on the bowl
inlet.
Assemble the washers and nuts to the tank bolts.
Tighten the nuts until snug.
Verify that the tank is level both left to right and front to back.
Make sure the nuts are tight enough to achieve a watertight seal.
Tank Bolt
Washer
Brass Nut
Tank
Tank
Tank Bolt
Gasket
Viewing The
Assembly From
Under The Tank
Tank
Gasket
Bowl Inlet
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4. Install the Lift Rod
Insert the flange into the center of the tank cover.
Insert the lift rod through the O-ring, then into the flange.
Hold the lift rod while placing the large washer and nut onto the
other end of the lift rod.
Hand tighten the nut until snug, then wrench tighten 1/4-turn.
Set the tank cover onto the tank so the cover bracket fits under
the vitreous china tab located on the back of the tank wall.
Carefully set the cover onto the tank.
Carefully lift the front of the tank cover just enough to gain
access to the flapper chain and lift rod.
Insert the flapper chain S-hook into the middle hole in the lift
rod.
Be sure the cover bracket and the vitreous china tab are engaged.
Flange
Tank Cover
Nut
O-Ring
Lift Rod
Washer
Tank
Flapper Chain
Lift Rod
Tank
Flapper Chain
S-Hook
Tank
Cover
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5. Connect the Supply and Make Adjustments
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 leakage.
Install the toilet seat according to the packed instructions.
Adjustments
Adjust the tank to the marked waterline.
Rotate the threaded rod clockwise to raise the water level or
counterclockwise to lower the water level as needed.
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.
Ferrule
Supply
Shank Tubing
Compression
Washer
Compression
Nut
Supply
Shut-Off
Valve
Supply Shut-Off Valve
Connection
Coupling
Nut
Fill
Valve Nut
Seal
Washer
Waterline
Adjusting the Water Level
Threaded Rod
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Connect the Supply and Make Adjustments (cont.)
Periodically check for leaks for several days following the
installation.
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Guide d’installation
W.C. à couplage direct et levier de
déclenchement supérieur
Outils et matériels
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choisi la compagnie Kohler.
Avant de commencer
ATTENTION : Risque de blessure corporelle ou
d’endommagement du produit. Manipuler avec précaution. La
porcelaine vitrifiée peut se briser ou se fendre si le produit est
manipulé avec négligence.
IMPORTANT ! Enregistrer le numéro de modèle (de l’étiquette sur
la boîte) dans le guide du propriétaire pour référence.
Respecter tous les codes de plomberie et de bâtiment locaux.
Inspecter soigneusement le nouveaux WC de tout défaut.
Si le W.C. existant n’a pas de valve d’arrêt sous le réservoir, en
installer une avant d’installer le nouveau W.C.
10" Clé à
molette Valve d'arrêt Mètre
ruban
Lunettes de
protection
Coupe
tuyau
Éponge
Niveau à bulle
Et:
Joint en cire
• Couteau à mastic
• Clé platte 1/2"
• Clé douille 1/2"
• Scie à métaux
• Boulon en T de 5/16" avec
écrous et rondelles
Clé à
griffes
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Avant de commencer (cont.)
Prévoir un espace équivalant adéquat pour la tige de levage du
W.C. L’espace est mesuré du sol à la partie supérieure de la tige
de levage totalement étirée.
•K-3456, K-3555 et K-14239 requièrent un espace de 37-5/8″(95,6
cm).
•K-3463 requière un espace de 37-1/8″(94,3 cm).
•K-3444, K-3461 et K-3464 requièrent un espace de 35″(88,9 cm).
•K-3447 requière un espace de 34-3/8″(87,3 cm).
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