American Standard 2462.016, 2876.016, 2467.016 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CADET 1.6 GPF TWO-PIECE PRESSURE-ASSISTED TOILETS

- Model 2462.016 Cadet Elongated 15"

- Model 2467.016 Cadet Elongated 16-1/2" High Bowl

YORKVILLE 1.6 GPF TWO-PIECE PRESSURE-ASSISTED TOILETS

- Model 2876.016 Yorkville Elongated 15"

- Model 2878.016 Yorkville Elongated 16-1/2" High Bowl

Thank you for selecting American Standard - the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is
installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional
help.) Also be sure your installation conforms to local codes.

CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!

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NOTE: For proper operation the recommended working pressure is between 25 psi at valve when flushing and 80 psi static.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Putty Knife Regular Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Sealant Tape Measure
Hacksaw Wax Ring/Gasket Flexible Supply Tube Closet Bolts Carpenters Level

Closet Flange Set (Cadet Toilets) Neoprene or Graphite Felt Gasket (Yorkville Toilets)

1 REMOVE OLD TOILET

a. Close toilet supply valve and flush tank completely. Towel or sponge remaining water from tank and bowl.
b. Disconnect and remove supply line. NOTE: If replacing valve, first shut off main water supply!
c. Remove old mounting hardware, remove toilet and plug floor waste opening to prevent escaping sewer gases.
d. Remove closet bolts from flange and clean away old wax, putty, etc. from base area.
NOTE: Mounting surface must be clean and level before new toilet is installed!

FOR CADET TOILETS: FOR YORKVILLE TOILETS:

DIMENSIONS (Nominal) NOTE: Distance from wall to closet

2-1

flange centerline (rough-in) must be 12" (305 mm)

30-1/4"

1"

(27mm)

3-1

(226mm)

12"

(305mm)

INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS

Install closet bolts in flange
channel, turn 90°, and slide
into place 6" (152 mm)
apart and parallel to wall.

9"

6"

(150mm)

CLOSET BOLTS

(768mm)

(470mm)

13-3/4"

(347mm)

18-1/2"

16-1/2"

(419mm)

HIGH BOWL

15"

(381mm)

CLOSET FLANGE

20-1/2"

(516mm)

(356mm)

9-1/2"

(238mm)

305mm

(12)

14"

HIGH BOWL

29-1/4"

(742mm)

DIMENSIONS (Nominal) NOTE: Distance from floor to closet

2-2

flange centerline (rough-in) must be 4" (102 mm) with flange
surface flush to 1/16" (16mm) max. beyond finished wall.

29-3/4"

(752mm)

1/2"
(11mm)

9"

(226mm)

30-3/4"

(781mm)

13-5/8"

(346mm)

INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS

3-2

Install closet bolts in flange
channel, turn 90°, and slide
into place 6" (152 mm) apart
and parallel to floor. (Use
putty to hold bolts in place if
necessary.) Brace under
flooring as needed and
drill two mounting pilot
holes as shown.

18-1/2"

(470mm)

12"

(305mm)

15"

(381mm)

16-1/2"

(419mm)

HIGH BOWL

CLOSET
BOLTS

102mm

346mm
(13-5/8)

20-1/2"

(516mm)

14"

(356mm)

(230mm)

(4)

30-3/4"

(780mm)

HIGH BOWL

SAVE FOR FUTURE USE

29-1/4"

(743mm)

9"

FLUSH TO
1/16" (16mm)
EXPOSED
CLOSET
FLANGE

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168mm
(6-5/8")

PILOT

HOLES

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con’t. FOR CADET TOILETS:

4-1

INSTALL

WAX SEAL

Invert toilet on floor
(cushion to prevent
damage), and install
wax ring evenly
around waste flange
(horn), with tapered
end of ring facing
toilet. Apply a thin
bead of sealant
around base flange.

5-1

NUT

TAPERED
WASHER

SEALANT

WAX
RING

con’t. FOR YORKVILLE TOILETS:

INSTALL NEOPRENE OR GRAPHITE FELT SEAL*

4-2

Install seal evenly
around waste flange
(horn). Apply a thin
bead of sealant
around base flange.

* Note: Wax seal not
recommended for this

NEOPRENE
SEAL

application.

5-2

FLANGE

FLANGE
BOLTS

SEALANT

CLOSET
BOLT

FLANGE

INSTALL TOILET ON FLANGE

a. Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet
flange so bolts project through mounting holes.
b. Loosely install retainer washers and nuts. Side of
washers marked "THIS SIDE UP" must face up!

6-1

BOLT CAP

CLOSET
BOLT

WASHER

INSTALL TOILET

a. Position toilet squarely to wall and, with a rocking motion,
press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange.
Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor.

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b. Install caps on washers. (If necessary, cut bolt height to
size before installing caps.)
c. Smooth off the bead of sealant around base. Remove
excess sealant.

NUT

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS

OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED!

CLOSET FLANGE

LAG

TAPERED
WASHERS

BOLT

INSTALL TOILET ON FLANGE

a. Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet
flange so bolts project through mounting holes.
b. Loosely install retainer washers and nuts. Side of
washers marked "THIS SIDE UP" must face up!

6-2

BOLT
CAP

NUT & WASHER

BOLT
CAP

BOLT

WASHER

INSTALL TOILET

a. Position toilet squarely to wall and, with a rocking motion,
push bowl against ring and flange. Alternately tighten nuts
until toilet is firmly anchored.

b. Insert the tapered washers (supplied in the kit) into the
lag bolts (not supplied). Insert bolts through mounting holes
and tighten into pre-drilled floor openings.
c. Install the four bolt caps on tapered washers. (If necessary,
cut wall bolt length to size before installing caps.)
d. Smooth off the bead of sealant around base.
Remove excess sealant.

HEAD

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS

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OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED!

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