Kohler K3429, K3428, K3422, K3423, K3427 User Manual
Installation Guide
Close-Coupled Toilets
K-3422, K-3423, K-3427,
K-3429, K-3432, K-3439,
K-3452, K-3457, K-3462,
K-3465, K-3481, K-3482,
K-3484, K-3485, K-3486,
K-3591, K-14231, K-14247
M product numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de
M corresponden a México (Ej.
K-12345M)
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Tools and Materials
10" Adjustable
Wrench
Tubing Cutter
Supply
Shut-Off
Valve
Wax Seal
Tape
Measure
Safety
Glasses
Level
Plus:
• 5/16" T-Bolts w/ Nuts and Washers
• Putty Knife
• Metal File
• 1/2" Nut Driver/Socket
• Hacksaw
• Screwdriver
Sponge
Pipe Wrench
Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company
We appreciate your commitment to Kohler quality. Please take a few
minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you
encounter any installation or performance problems, please don’t
hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on
the back cover. Thanks again for choosing Kohler Company.
Before You Begin
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage. Handle
with care. Vitreous china can break or chip if the product is
handled carelessly.
IMPORTANT! Record the model number (from the label on the box)
in the Homeowners Guide for reference.
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, install one before installing the new toilet.
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Scrape off the old
wax seal.
Closet
Flange
1. Remove the Existing Toilet
CAUTION: Risk of hazardous gases. If the new toilet is not
installed immediately, temporarily place a rag in the closet
flange.
Turn off the water supply.
Flush the toilet.
Sponge out all remaining water from the tank.
Disconnect the supply shut-off valve, if present.
Remove the old toilet.
Remove the old wax seal from the floor with a putty knife.
Replace the old T-bolts with the new 5/16″ diameter T-bolts.
T-Bolt
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Bottom of Bowl
Wax Seal
Bolt Cap
Nut
Bolt Cap Base
Closet Flange
T-Bolt
T-Bolt
2. Install the New Toilet
Install or relocate the supply and outlet as necessary to conform
to the roughing-in dimensions.
Install a supply shut-off valve.
Lay the toilet down onto a padded surface.
From the bottom of the toilet, firmly press a new wax seal around
the toilet outlet.
Remove the temporary rag (if used) from the toilet flange hole.
Align and lower the toilet over the flange and T-bolts.
IMPORTANT! Do not lift or rock the bowl after placement. If you
break the watertight seal, you must install a new wax seal.
Apply your full body weight around the toilet to set the seal.
Place the bolt cap bases over the T-bolts in the ″up″ position as
marked.
Place the washers and nuts on the bolt cap bases and T-bolts.
Washer
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the nut. Overtightening may
cause breakage or chipping of vitreous china.
Carefully tighten the nuts.
IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. Protect the vitreous china
from the saw blade when cutting off excess T-bolt length.
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Install the New Toilet (cont.)
Measure the length of the T-bolts from the top of the nuts. If the
bolts extend 1/4″ (6 mm) or more, cut off the excess.
Attach the bolt caps.
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Tank Bolt
Tank
Tank Bolt
Gasket
Washer
Brass Nut
Tank
Gasket
Bowl Inlet
Viewing The
Assembly From
Under The Tank
3. Install the Tank
IMPORTANT! Risk of product damage. Overtightening the tank
bolts may cause breakage or chipping of the vitreous china.
Remove the nuts and washers from the preassembled tank bolts
on the bottom of the tank.
Set the nuts and washers aside.
Position the tank on the bowl by centering the gasket on the bowl
inlet.
Assemble the washers and nuts to the tank bolts.
Tighten the nuts until snug.
Verify that the tank is level both left to right and front to back.
Make sure the nuts are tight enough to achieve a watertight seal.
Tank
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