Jacuzzi Plumbing Product User Manual

1.6 GALLON

ONE PIECE TOILET

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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©2004 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Products BK83000 09/04

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

! Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
! Carefully inspect the new toilet for damage.
! If the existing toilet does not have a supply shut-off valve below the tank, you

will install one before installing the new toilet.

! Rough-in information is included with your toilet. The rough-in information shown

will be helpful in placing the toilet, water supply piping, shut-off valves and drain
in their proper positions.

CAUTION: Your new toilet is finished to an attractive high gloss. It may also be heavy
and difficult to lift. To protect the finish and avoid possible damage before and after
installation, please handle your toilet with care. Place the toilet on a thick bed of
newspapers when working on it before installation.

TOOLS AND MA TERIALS

You can determine which tools and materials are necessary by reading the
complete installation instructions and examining the job you have to do.

These are normally needed:

5/16" T-bolts w/nuts and washers basin or pail
flat blade screwdriver putty knife
drill metal file
saber saw or keyhole saw square
emery cloth cardboard, newspapers or a
dropcloth sponge

Level

Hacksaw

Safety Glasses

Pipe Wrench

(12")

Tubing Cutter

Wax Ring

Adjustable Wrench

(10")

The following materials are optional, in case existing materials are unusable:
Two (2) shut-off valves with 1/2" I.P.S. outlet, (check house piping to determine
valve inlet dimension.),
1/2" I.P.S. hot and cold water supply tubes with compression nut and ferrule,
drain tail pipe and trap,
additional drain pipe as required,
2" x 4" board

Tape Measure

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REMOVING YOUR OLD TOILET

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1. Turn off the water supply, then flush to empty tank. Use a sponge & basin to pick up
any water left in the tank or bowl.

2. Disconnect the supply line from the toilet tank.

Scrape off the old
wax seal

3. Disassemble tank from bowl by removing lock nuts from the
underside of the tank.

4. Pry off the bolt caps, remove nuts that secure the toilet to the
floor. Use a rocking motion to remove the old toilet.

5. Scrape the old wax gasket from the floor flange.

INST ALLING YOUR NEW TOILET

1. If this is a new bathroom, install a 3/8" I.P.S. water supply

and shut-off valve. (Refer to the rough-in drawing).

2. Before installing new wax gasket, TEMPORARILY in­stall flange T-bolts, set toilet, and place discs and nuts

Closet
Flange

onto bolts. Mark bolt length needed for bolt cap clear­ance. Remove toilet and pre-cut the bolts to length.

WAX

GASKET

TOILET

OUTLET

3. Carefully turn the toilet bowl
upside down onto a thick layer
of newspaper to protect the finish. Place a new wax gasket
on toilet outlet. A bead of setting compound may be applied
to the base if desired.

4. Install two flange T-bolts in the floor flange.

SETTING THE BOWL

1. Carefully lower toilet so the T-bolts will protrude through holes

in base. (May require help to align).

2. Apply full body weight to rim of bowl for proper gasket seal.

3. Place discs (bevel side up) and nuts onto T-bolts and tighten nut.

Press bolt caps onto discs.

T-Bolt

BOLT CA

NUT

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as breaking or chipping of

china may result.

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BEVELED
DISC

BOLT