Kohler K-3451 Assembly instructions

Homeowners Guide
One-Piece Toilets
K-3451, K-3453
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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 product 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.
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 instructions in this manual to correct the problem.
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.
Your Kohler Toilet
Your Kohler toilet combines outstanding function, comfort, and
performance with remarkable style and class.
This Kohler toilet was designed with our Class 5TM Flushing System,
and can be adjusted to use either 1.4 (5.3 L) or 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.
Your Kohler toilet with seat features our Comfort HeightTM design for
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Your Kohler Toilet (cont.)
your added comfort. The elongated toilet bowl with seat is ADA
compliant.
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.
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
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
surfaces. Rinse and wipe the toilet surface to prevent soap buildup. If
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 a mild
detergent such as dishwashing soap.
One-Year Limited Warranty — USA and Canada
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
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One-Year Limited Warranty — USA and Canada (cont.)
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
characteristics, packaging or availability at any time with out notice.
COPYRIGHT © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 BY KOHLER CO.
One-Year Warranty — Mexico
For Mexico Only
KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all
accessories and components are complete in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on
the invoice or receipt.
1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its
authorized distributors.
2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and
corresponding warranty.
3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair
the defective product or provide a new replacement or an equivalent
model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the
product is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.
4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the
date the product is received.
5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as
additional protection, as it may substitute the warranty in the case that
there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.
EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:
1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the
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One-Year Warranty — Mexico (cont.)
instructions concerning use and operation set forth in the owner’s
manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations
and warnings included are not observed.
2. When the product has been modified or dismantled partially or
totally; or has been used in a negligent fashion and as a consequence
has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or
hardware not authorized by Kohler Co.
3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster
such as fire or acts of God, including flooding, earthquake, or electric
storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can
exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-877-680-1310.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.
IMPORTER:
INTERNACIONAL DE CERÁMICA, S.A. DE C.V.
AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060
TEL: [phone]
1. 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide (cont.)
Symptoms Recommended Action
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. Replace the fill valve if the valve float
sinks.
E. Adjust the tank water level if it is too
high.
4. Long tank fill
cycle. A. Fully open the water supply shut-off valve.
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.
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Service Parts
**Finish/color code required.
85307
Washer
84678
Locknut 42398
Washer
42397
Nut
78132
Trip Lever Nut
83996
Gasket
51261
Clip
51284
Hose
1039863**
Trip Lever Kit
83451
Valve Head
1039444
Flapper
83143
Seal
1039861
Flush Valve
1039862
Fill Valve
Waterline
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Guide du propriétaire
W.C. monobloc
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 plaît 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.
Comment utiliser ce manuel
Ce manuel est conçu pour vous aider à dépanner et réparer tous les
problèmes qui pourraient survenir lors du fonctionnement du W.C. Si
un problème se pose:
Se référer à la section dépannage pour déterminer la cause
probable.
Suivre les instructions de maintenance et de réparation dans ce
manuel pour corriger le problème.
Vérifier la section ″Pièces de rechange″pour déterminer les
numéros de pièces en cas de remplacement nécessaire.
Utiliser les informations au verso de ce manuel pour contacter la
compagnie Kohler pour commander des pièces de rechange, ou
demander de l’assistance si le problème ne peut pas être corrigé.
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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. Kohler a été conçu avec notre système de chasse Class 5TM,et
peut être ajusté pour n’utiliser seulement que 1,4 gallons (5,3 L) d’eau
ou 1,6 gallons (6 L) d’eau à chaque fois que la chasse est tirée. 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.
Votre W.C. Kohler avec siège offre notre option Comfort HeightTM
conçu pour le confort supplémentaire. La cuvette allongée du W.C.
avec siège est conforme aux exigences ADA.
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.
Entretien et nettoyage
REMARQUE : Voir les instructions spéciales ci-dessous avant de
nettoyer les produits Artist Editions.
Nettoyer la surface extérieure du produit en porcelaine vitrifiée avec
un savon doux et de l’eau chaude. Essuyer complètement toute la
surface avec un chiffon doux et propre. Des nettoyants abrasifs
peuvent être utilisés selon la nécessité pour nettoyer le W.C. Ne pas
utiliser de nettoyants abrasifs forts car ils pourraient rayer et abîmer la
surface. Essuyer immédiatement toutes éclaboussures du nettoyant des
surfaces en plastique ou plaquées. N’utiliser de nettoyant pour cuvette
que sur la surface intérieure de celle-ci.
Si la surface devient excessivement sale, utiliser un nettoyant à usage
général, tel que: Fantastik
®
Tout Usage, Lysol
®
Nettoyant pour Lavabo,
Baignoire et Carreaux, Soft Scrub
®
Tout Usage, Scrub Free
®
Désinfectant pour Salle de Bains, Clorox Clean-Up
®
, Spic et Span
Liquide, Comet
®
Nettoyant Liquide pour salle de bains, Scrubbing
Bubbles
®
Nettoyant pour Salle de bains, Bar Keeper’s Friend
®
,ouBon
Ami
®
.
Avec le temps, des dépôts de calcaire peuvent se former et boucher les
trous du rebord du W.C. et du siphon. Pour nettoyer, acheter un
détergent professionnel recommandé pour les dépôts de calcaire.
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