Kohler PORTRAIT LITE K-4217 User manual

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111469-2-BA (-) Copyright 1996 Kohler Co.
PORTRAIT LITE
VITREOUS CHINA
REVERSE TRAP TOILET
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourselfwiththerequiredtools,materials,andinstallation
sequences.Followthesectionsthatpertaintoyourpartic-
ularinstallation. Thiswill aidyou inavoiding theunneces-
sary expense associated with improper installation. In
additiontoproperinstallation,readalloperatingandsafe-
ty instructions.
All information in these instructions is based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
characteristics,packaging, or availability at anytimewith-
out notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warranty information - please leave instructions for the
consumer.
NOTES
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Shut off hot and cold water supplies.
Ensure that the new toilet has the correct
roughing-in dimension. The K-3490 has a 12”
roughing-in dimension. See Fig. #1.
For new construction, refer to the dimensions in
step one for locating the shut-off valve.
Be very careful while working with vitreous china
products. Vitreous china can break and chip if you
overtighten bolts and nuts or carelessly handle the
product.
To remove existing toilet:
Turn off water supply. Flush the toilet and sponge out re-
maining water from tank and bowl. Disconnect supply
valve and remove old tank and bowl.
Carefully inspect new fixture for any sign of damage.
Seat post holes on 5-1/2” centers.
Water depth from rim is 6-11/16”.
1-3/4” passageway.
Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to toler-
ances by ANSI Standards (A112.19.2).
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill
valve nut has been factory-tightened to design
specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench
tighten one turn past finger tight.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Bowl K-4217
Tank K-4590
When specified:
3/8” supply K-7638. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor bolts (pr.) 21401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended elongated seat K-4752 or K-4745. .

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
10” adjustable wrench
12” pipe wrench
Metal file (file cut)
Tape measure
Tubing cutter
Level
Hacksaw
Putty knife
Screwdriver
Toilet gasket (wax seal)
Toilet T-bolts (2), 5/16” diameter
Toilet supply shut-off valve, 3/8” recommended
(If existing toilet does not have a shut-off valve below the
tank,installshut-offvalvebeforeinstallingnewtoilet. See
Page 3.)
ROUGHING-IN
3/4” 29-3/8”
3-3/4”
12”
15”
32-7/8”
9”
4-1/8” 10-3/16”
5-5/8”
20-7/16”
FRONT OF BOWL
16”
C
L OF OUTLET
Fig. #1

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INSTALLATION
TO INSTALL NEW SUPPLY SHUT-OFF
VALVE
Remove old gasket from the floor and closet flange with
a putty knife. Remove old T-bolts and discard.
NOTICE: If a new toilet is not installed immediately,
temporarily stuff a rag in the closet flange.
Fig. #2
Closet Flange
Install toilet supply shut-off valve so it is 9” above floorline
and 4-1/8” to the left of the centerline of the closet flange.
Centerline of supply shut-off outlet should extend 4” from
finished wall. Install the supply shut-off valve with outlet
vertical.
Fig. #3
Supply Shut-Off
Valve
9”
12”
4-1/8”
Install new 5/16” diameter T-bolts.
Fig. #4
T-Bolts Closet Flange
TO INSTALL NEW TOILET
Place new toilet upside down on padding. Firmly place
gasket on toilet outlet.
NOTE: Ifusinggasketwithintegral plasticsleeve, make
sure the gasket is positioned facing away from the toilet.
Remove rag from closet flange before setting toilet.
Carefully align and lower toilet over the closet flange and
bolts.
CAUTION: Donotliftorrocktoiletafterplacement;
a new gasket must be reapplied if you break the
watertight seal.
Apply full body weight to toilet rim to set seal.
Fig. #5
Toilet Outlet
Gasket

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Assemble bolt cap bases, washers, and nuts on exposed
T-bolts.Hand-tightennuts,thentightenadditional1/2-turn
with wrench.
CAUTION: Overtightening may cause breakage
or chipping.
If T-bolts extend more than 1/4” from top of nut, cut off ex-
cess. Wipe away any residue. Install bolt caps.
Fig. #6
Nut
Washer
Bolt Cap Base
Bolt Cap
TO INSTALL NEW TANK
Make sure the three tank bolts extend fully through the
holes in the gasket. Set the tank onto the bowl using the
boltsasaguide.Centerthegasketontheinletofthebowl.
Assemble the washers and brass hex nuts onto the bolts.
CAUTION: Overtightening may cause breakage
or chipping.
Alternatelytighten thethree brasshex nuts sothat thetop
ofthetankislevelwiththetopofthebowl and a watertight
seal is obtained.
Fig. #7
Tank Bolt
Gasket
Washer
Nut
TO CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
NOTICE: Read carefully before performing this step.
For supply installation, refer to instructions packed with
shut-off valve. Carefully bend tubing to fit.
Cuttubingend1/4” longer thandistance betweenshut-off
valveand supply shank. Remove any burrs frominside of
tube.
Slip coupling nut, compression nut, and ferrule onto
tubing. Insert tubing into shut-off valve and supply shank,
positioning seal washer (supplied) or compression
washer (not supplied) as shown. Hand-tighten coupling
nut and then tighten compression nut.
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill
valve nut has been factory-tightened to design
specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench
tighten one turn past finger tight. Fig. #8
Tubing
Ferrule
Supply Shank
Seal Washer
Coupling Nut
Compression Nut
Shut-Off Valve
Tubing
Ferrule
Supply Shank
Compression Washer
Coupling Nut
Compression Nut
Shut-Off Valve

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Turn shut-off valve on and check for leaks. If connections
are squarely assembled, a slight retightening of the nuts
will stop any leaks.
If toilet is leaking in between the tank and bowl, carefully
retighten the three tank bolts evenly. Check all bowl and
tank connections for leaks for several days.
Fig. #9
Hold float under water for a few seconds to fill ballast.
Adjust float by sliding it up or down on float rod until water
level is at the marked water line on the flush valve over-
flow.
Check all connections for leaks for several days. Float
Float Rod
Fig. #10

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Float valve
turns on/off
by itself
without
toilet being
flushed.
A. Refill tube pushed too far down in overflow
pipe.
B. No slack in flapper chain assembly, holding
flapper off seat.
C. Flush valve flapper ball worn, dirty or
misaligned with flush valve seat; or seat
corroded so flapper will not seal.
A. Attach refill tube to overflow pipe above the
water line.
B. Adjust flapper chain assembly for proper slack.
C. Inspect, clean and, if necessary, replace flapper
ball and/or seat.
2. Float valve
continues
to run,
allowing
water to
enter tank.
A. Foreign particles lodged under the float valve
seal (located under float valve cap).
B. Float valve seal (located under float valve cap)
may be cracked or split.
A. Shut off water supply; remove float valve cap
assembly by rotating 1/8 turn counterclockwise.
Cover uncapped lower valve unit with an
inverted cup (holding it to prevent overspray),
and turn water on and off a few times. Clean
float valve seal surface (located under float
valve cap). Replace float valve cap assembly by
engaging lugs and rotating 1/8 turn clockwise.
Turn water on.
Install filter in supply line to prevent recurring
problems.
B. Replace seal.
3. Incorrect
water level
height.
A. Valve float cup does not contain enough water
to provide required ballast. A. During fill cycle, hold float under water a few seconds to allow it to fill with water ballast. See
Page 5.
4. Long or
noisy tank
fill cycle.
A. Plugged valve inlet or supply line. A. Perform Corrective Action 2.A.
5. Poor flush. A. Trapway or rim holes are obstructed.
B. Soil pipe or vent is obstructed.
C. Low water level in bowl due to refill tube being
plugged or out of overflow tube.
D. Supply shut-off valve not fully open.
A. Unclog trapway; clean rim holes.
B. Clear obstruction from soil pipe or vent.
C. Clean or straighten refill tube; attach refill tube to
overflow tube.
D. Open supply shut-off valve.
6. Toilet
overflows. A. Toilet trapway is obstructed.
B. Soil pipe or vent is obstructed. A. Use plunger to unclog.
B. Clear obstruction from soil pipe or vent pipe.
7. Toilet does
not
activate.
A. Chain is not connected to lift rod or flush valve. A. Reconnect the chain.

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IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES
If you live in a hard water area, you should make certain
that the holes in the rim are kept clean for proper bowl
flushing.Toiletbowlcleanersshouldbeusedatleastonce
a week. Use a long-handled brush to clean the rim holes
and to clean as far into the trap as possible to prevent
mineral deposits from forming.
Most toilet bowl cleansers are not harmful to the vitreous
china surface of the toilet bowl. Please follow the bowl
cleanser manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
WARNING: Do not use in–tank cleansers.
Productscontainingchlorine(calciumhypochlorite)
can seriously damage fittings in the tank. This
damage can cause leakage and property damage.
KohlerCompany shallnot beresponsibleor liablefor any
damage to these tank fittings caused by the use of
cleansers containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).
REQUESTING SERVICE
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
Kohler Warranty, its benefits, and limitations. Kohler Co.
and its distributors support you with one of the largest
Service Networks of its type. Here’s what you need to do
if you require service:
FIRST: Contactthe dealeror contractorwho soldand
installed the product. They should be able to
solve any problems you may have.
SECOND: If your dealer or contractor cannot solve the
problem, they will contact or supply you with
the name of the local Kohler Distributor and
the:
KOHLER TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
THIRD: If you are unable to obtain warranty service
through either your contractor or Kohler Co.
distributor, please write us directly at Kohler
Co., Attn: Customer Service Department,
Kohler, WI 53044 U.S.A.
FOURTH: Include all pertinent information regarding
yourclaim,includingacompletedescriptionof
the product, model numbers, colors, finishes,
and the date the product was installed.
Include a description of the problem, and a
photocopy of your invoice for the products
involved. Also give us the name of the
contractor and distributor.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Kohlerplumbing fixtures andfittings are warrantedfreeof
manufacturing defects.
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 installation costs.
To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co. either
through your Dealer or Plumbing Contractor or by writing
Kohler Co., Attn: Customer Service Department, Kohler,
WI 53044 U.S.A.
Implied warranties, including that of merchantability, are
expressly limited in duration to the duration of this
warranty. Kohler Co. disclaims any responsibility for
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation
and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights. You may also have rights which
vary from state to state.
This is our exclusive written warranty.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044

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