Kohler PURIST K-3492K User manual

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NOTES
DANGER: Risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Risk of hazardous gases.
NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.
NOTICE:
WARNING: Risk of electric shock for handwire
installations/through-floor electrical supply:
Disconnect power
before servicing.
Connect only to
circuits protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
(GFCI s) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breakers (ELCB s).
If a new toilet
is not installed immediately, temporarily place a rag in
the floor flange opening.
Receptacles installed in bathrooms to be located at
least 1 meter from a bathtub or shower if practical, but in no
case less than 500 mm.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Carefully inspect the new toilet for damage.
Water and electrical supplies may be wall or floor
mounted. Floor mount supplies are recommended for a
more aesthetic look.
There is a wiring schematic on inside of the of the junction
box cover.
Connect
only to properly-grounded, dedicated 220 VAC, 15A,
50Hz circuit protected by a Class A Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-
Breaker (ELCB).
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ORDERING INFORMATION
PURIST Toilet.............................................................K-3492K
GFCI ELCB
500
220V 15 50
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K-3492K.............................................................
PURIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOILET
K-3492K
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, 2006
Copyright Kohler China Ltd., 2006
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106 2 324 200131

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED (Not
supplied)
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Adjustable Wrench
Tape measure
Masking tape
Knife
Supply stop(with filter)
Assorted screwdrivers
Plastic anchor
Screw
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Fig.#1
1
Unit: mm
:
Wall
300
305
70
184
625
422
359
305
168
403
184
111
19
Front of Bowl
Supply Stop (with filter)
()
of Outlet
GFCI-Protected Receptacle(water proof)
Floor Flange
T-Bolts
T
Maximum Height
Both the electrical and water supplies
can be installed on either the wall or
the floor. Follow the information for
your particular installation.
Supply Stop
9.5 Compression Supply
Hardwire Electrical Supply
19
19
70
Note:
Plastic Anchor: Recommend use outside dia 10mm.
Screw: Recommend use M6 screw match the plastic anchor.
10mm
M6
O
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Fig.#2
2
Remove old gasket from the floor and
closet flange with a putty knife.
Remove old T-bolts and discard them.
if a new toilet is not installed
immediately, temporarily stuff a rag in
the closet flange.
NOTICE:
T
Closet Flange
B. Roughing-In
DANGER: Risk of electric shock.
NOTE:
WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before servicing.
This product is designed to work with either wall or
floor mounted electrical and water supplies. Both types are
shown in the rough-in art.
Connect only to
circuits protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
(GFCI s) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breakers (ELCB s).
When the electrical supply is mounted on the wall, a GFCI or
ELCB protected and water proof receptacle is required.
Follow the dimensional information exactly when installing a
hardwire electrical supply.
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B.
(GFCI) (ELCB)
(GFCI)
(ELCB)
A. To Remove Existing Toilet
Turn off the water supply. Flush the toilet, and use a sponge
to remove the remaining water from the tank and bowl.
Disconnect the supply shut-off valve (if present), and remove
the old tank and bowl.
A.
INSTALLATION
C. Install the T-Bolts
Install two new 8mm (5/16") diameter
T-bolts into the floor flange.
Do not use white cement or high lime
content cements to install this toilet.
The expansion of cement due to a rise
in temperature may make the toilet
crack or cause damage. Kohler is not
responsible for any damage caused by
installation with the use of cement.
C. T
8mm T(5/16")
Fig.#3
3
T-Bolts
T
Floor Flange
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D. Install the Wax Ring
Place the wax ring in the putty ring
located on the tank.
E. Position the Tank
Remove the outlet gasket.
Mark the centerline on the floor.
Align the tank over the floor flange.
Lower the tank onto the floor flange. The T-bolts should align
with the mounting slots in the base of the tank.
Carefully align the tank on the centerline.
Position the tank on the T-bolts.
Do not push
down on any part of the tank assembly other than the
cylinder. Damage may occur.
Press down on the cylinder where the gasket was mounted.
Do not press anywhere else on the tank
Assembly.
Do not rock or
lift the tank after placement. The seal created by the
wax ring may be broken, resulting in leaking.
Replace the gasket.
Position the loose end of the refill tube in the outlet ring.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
D.
E.
T
T
Fig.#4
4
Fig.#4
4
Remove outlet gasket.
Tank
Replace outlet gasket.
Refill Tube
T-Bolts
T
Floor Flange
Centerlines
Outlet Ring Press here on cylinder.
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F. Secure the Tank
CAUTION: Risk of product
damage. Do not overtighten
the mounting nuts. Do not
shorten the T-bolts.
Place a washer on each T-bolt.
Thread a nut onto each T-bolt.
Hand tighten the nuts.
G. Connect the Water
IMPORTANT! If this installation
replaces an existing toilet, a hose
other than the one shipped with the
water supply may be used. Use a
stainless steel, burst-resistant hose.
Connect the water.
Open the shut-off valve.
F.
T
T
T
G.
Fig.#5
5
Nut
Washer
T-Bolt
T
Base of
Tank Unit
Fig.#6
6
H. Check the Waterline
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!
The waterline is a notch in the inside of the tank,
marked with a label.
Turn on the water supply.
Open the motorized valve by sliding the lever back into the
open position.
Verify the inlet valve is set to the correct waterline. Adjust if
needed.
To adjust the inlet valve, use a flathead screwdriver to gently
turn the adjustment rod counterclockwise to lower and
clockwise to raise the inlet valve setting.
The valve will not operate if the valve is locked.
Return the lever back into the unlocked position.
H.
Fig.#7
7
Waterline
Adjust waterline
Locked
Unlocked
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Flexible Hose
Floor Supply Shown
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I. Install the Collar
Place the wiring harness plug, level switch wire, and refill
tube on the floor so they extend out the rear access opening.
Tape them to the floor so they will not be pinched or damaged.
Install the collar onto the tank.
Clip the spray shield into place over the fill valve.
I.
J. Install the Vitreous Shell
WARNING: Risk of personal
injury.
CAUTION: Risk of product
damage.
The vitreous shell
weighs 80 lbs. (36 kg). Use
proper lifting technique when
handling the vitreous shell.
Do not set the shell
down hard. Gently lift and move
the shell if it is not placed
correctly. If handled harshly, the
shell may chip or break.
Carefully pick up the vitreous shell and
place it over the tank.
Make sure the trapway seats fully in
the outlet gasket. If the vitreous shell
does not sit evenly on the floor, the
trapway is not properly seated.
Make all adjustments gently until the
trapway is properly seated.
J.
80 36
Fig.#8
8
Wiring Harness Plug
Tape
Refill Tube
Level Switch Wire
Centerline Electrical Plug
Collar
Spray Shield
Tank
Vitreous
Collar
Tank
Fig.#9
9
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L. Check Operation
NOTE:
NOTE:
The flushing mechanism works
best if it is quickly tapped, not held
down for an extended period of time.
There is an approximate eight-
second delay between the flush and
the tank refilling.
Flush the toilet and check for proper
operation.
Refer to the troubleshooting chart if the
toilet does not function properly.
L.
K. Connect the Wiring
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Make sure the
plug (if plug-in connection is used) and receptacle are
dry. If any moisture is present, allow the area to dry
before plugging the unit in.
If plug-in connection is desired, plug the pump in.
Connect the refill tube.
Connect the wiring harness.
Connect the level switch.
K.
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Level Switch
Refill Tube
Wiring Harness
Fig.#10
10
Fig.#11
11
Push to Flush.
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N. Install the Seat
Position a bolt and washer through each of the three holes in
the toilet seat hinge.
Position the gasket on the bolts from the underside of the
hinge.
Place a plastic tapered bushing, tapered-side-down, on each
of the bolts.
Place an expansion sleeve on each bolt.
Thread a brass tapered bushing, tapered-side-up, onto each
bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
Position the seat on the toilet and align the bolts with the toilet
seat mounting holes.
Insert the bolts and sleeves into the holes.
Use a flat blade screwdriver to thread the bolts until they are
snug, but do not fully tighten at this time.
Lower the seat and check seat alignment.
Align the seat on the toilet and then carefully raise the seat to
expose the bolts.
Tighten the bolts. Do not overtighten.
Position the tab on the hinge cover with the slot in the hinge
assembly and snap the hinge cover into place.
With the seat raised, gently push the seat cover forward. The
seat and seat cover should close Slowly.
N.
M. Secure the Vitreous Shell
CAUTION: Risk of product
damage. Do not overtighten the
screws when tightening. The
vitreous shell may chip or break
if the screws are overtightened.
Insert a screw through both grommets.
Insert a screw in both of the provided
holes and tighten. Do not overtighten.
Place a cap over each screw. The
caps should be flush with the exterior
of the shell.
M.
Screw
Cap
Grommet
Fig.#12
12
Fig.#13
13
Hinge Cover
Hinge Cover Tab
Hinge Slot
Cover/Seat
Bolt
Washer
Plastic Tapered Bushing
Brass Tapered Bushing
Toilet
Hinge
Gasket
Expansion Sleeve
Toilet Seat Mounting Hole
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NOTE: Do not caulk the access cover to the floor.
If this installation uses wall mounted electrical or water
supplies, cut a recess in the access cover using a utility knife
at the spot marked on the access cover.
Place the access cover over the opening in the back of the
toilet.
Caulk around the base of toilet. Do not caulk the area where
the access cover meets the floor.
Fig.#14
14
Access
Opening
Caulk Base Of Toilet.
Toilet Back
Do Not Caulk Base Of Access Cover.
Cut With Utility Knife.
Access Cover
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES RECORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. The toilet does not
flush.
A. Various. A. Perform the troubleshooting steps below.
2. The toilet randomly
flushes 2 Times.
A. The tank is overfilling. A. Immediately perform the troubleshooting steps or
turn the water off. Turn the water back on when
troubleshooting.
3. The toilet flushes 3
times, then
operates normally.
A. The fill valve is not turning off.
B. The motorized valve is not Closing.
A. Repair or replace the fill valve.
B. Repair or replace the motorized valve.
4. The toilet flushes 5
times.
A. The level switch has an intermittent connection.
B. The level switch is stuck in the up position.
C. The level switch is not properly connected.
D. The level switch does not move Freely.
A. Repair of replace the level Switch.
B. Repair or replace the level Switch.
C. Reconnect the level switch Properly.
D. Replace the level switch.
5. The toilet fails to
operate.
A. There is a problem with the Wiring.
B. The GFCI or ELCB is tripped.
C. There is a problem with the pump connection.
D. The actuation switch is not properly connected.
E. The level switch is not properly connected.
F. The pump assembly does not Work.
G. The actuation assembly does not work.
A. Check the wiring and connect the power.
B. Reset the GFCI or ELCB (if Applicable).
C. Check the pump connection.
D. Check the actuation switch Connection.
E. Check the level switch Connection.
F. Replace the pump assembly.
G. Replace the actuation assembly.
This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or qualified electrician should
correct all electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale Distributor.
To troubleshoot this toilet you must first:
IMPORTANT!
Unplug the toilet or turn off the power.
If needed, turn on the water supply.
Plug the toilet back in or turn the power back on.
When the power is turned on, the toilet may flush three times and then function correctly.
No action is needed if this happens.
Note the results (how many times the toilet flushes, whether it operates normally).
Consult the chart below. Perform the recommended action.
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