Gravity-Flush Toilet
3 Installation
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Make sure to follow the recommended
installation requirements in this manual.
This section provides instructions for removing
an existing toilet, replacing the floor flange (if
necessary), and installing your new toilet.
3 .1 Removing an Existing Toilet
Follow these steps when replacing an older
toilet, to prepare for the new installation:
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Removing an Old Toilet
Old Toilet
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Water Supply Line
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Existing Floor Flange
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Existing T-bolts
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1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Disconnect and drain the water supply line.
3. Remove the existing floor mounting caps,
floor mounting nuts, and floor mounting
washers.
4. Lift the existing toilet off the bolts.
5. Remove and discard the existing floor
mounting T-bolts.
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Washer
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Removing the Existing Seal Material
Putty Knife
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6. Use a putty knife to remove and discard any
existing seal material from the floor and the
floor flange.
7. Evaluate the floor flange. If it is damaged,
remove it and install a new one, following
the steps in "Installing a New Floor Flange"
on page 7.
8. If you are installing a Universal Mounting Kit,
follow the instructions that came with the kit.
9. Make sure the top surface of the floor is
clean and free of any debris or sealant.
3 .2 Installing a New Floor Flange
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If you will use the existing floor flange,
skip to "Installing the New Toilet" on
page 8.
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Consider engaging a qualified service
professional if you must install a new floor
flange.
1. Remove the existing floor flange by
unfastening and discarding the existing
screws. If the floor flange is glued down, you
may need additional tools to remove it.
2. Before fastening the new floor flange, refer
to "Installation Requirements" on page 5
to verify:
– The toilet mounting holes are located at
your preferred orientation.
– The center of the floor flange is at least the
recommended distance from the back
wall for your toilet model.
Installation
Old Seal Material
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