American Standard Colony 1.6 G.P.F. Toilet 2359 Installation Instructions Download Page 2

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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.

CAUTION: 

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS

OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED!

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.

INSTALL TANK

a.  Install large rubber gasket over
     threaded outlet on bottom of tank and
     lower tank onto bowl so that tapered
     end of gasket fits evenly into bowl
     water inlet opening.
b.  Insert tank mounting bolts and rubber
     washers from inside tank, through
     mounting holes, and secure with
     metal washers and nuts.
c.  With tank parallel to wall, alternately
     tighten nuts until tank is snugged
     down evenly against bowl surface.

INSTALL TOILET SEAT  

Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

CLOSET FLANGE

CLOSET BOLT

NUT

WASHER

BOLT CAP

RUBBER 
GASKET

TANK MTG.

BOLTS

NUT

WASHER

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CAUTION: 

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE

THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT!

RUBBER
WASHER

 

9a

9b

Before continuing, determine the type of water supply connecation you have from 
the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly 
reconnect the water supply. DO NOT use plumber's putty to seal these fittings.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE 
CONE WASHER WITH 
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.

These parts must be used as 
illustrated to insure water-tight 
connection. Use of existing 
coupling nut may result in 
water leakage. Water supply 
tube or pipe must extend at 
least 1/2" inside threaded 
shank of valve (does not apply 
to flanged tubing).

Use existing 
coupling nut 
and washer.

Use existing spiral 
cone washer. 
Fluidmaster cone 
washer may not 
seal completely on 
spiral type supply 
line.

Captive cone 
washers already 
included. No 
additional washers 
needed.

CAUTION: Overtightening of 
LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT 
could result in breakage and 
potential flooding.

METAL/COPPER

FLARED TUBING

METAL FLANGED

TUBING

METAL SPIRAL

TUBING

VINYL/BRAIDED

CONNECTOR

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

COUPLING
NUT

COUPLING
NUT

EXISTING
COUPLING
NUT

COUPLING
NUT

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

CONE
WASHER

EXISTING
CONE
WASHER

EXISTING
WASHER

With correct washers in place 
(see Step 9a), tighten 
COUPLING NUT 1/4 turn beyond 
hand tight. DO NOT 
OVERTIGHTEN.

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Summary of Contents for Colony 1.6 G.P.F. Toilet 2359

Page 1: ... u c t n a m e s l i s t e d h e r e i n a r e t r a d e m a r k s o f A S A m e r i c a I n c A S A m e r i c a I n c 2 0 0 8 NOTE Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS NOTE Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed below A 12 305mm A WAX RING SEALANT 5 4 INSTALL WAX SEAL Invert toilet on floor cushion to prevent damage and i...

Page 2: ...T RUBBER WASHER 9a 9b Before continuing determine the type of water supply connecation you have from the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly reconnect the water supply DO NOT use plumber s putty to seal these fittings CAUTION DO NOT USE CONE WASHER WITH PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE These parts must be used as illustrated to insure water tight connection Use of existing c...

Page 3: ...IDMASTER FLUSHVALVE TANK COUPLING KIT 232 FLUIDMASTER FLAPPER ASSEMBLY FLUIDMASTER FLAPPER ASSEMBLY TRIP LEVER ASSEMBLY LH BOLT CAP KIT 128 SEAT CARE AND CLEANING When cleaning your toilet wash it with mild soapy water rinse thoroughly with clear water and dry with a soft cloth Avoid detergents disinfectants or cleaning products in aerosol cans NEVER use abrasive scouring powders or abrasive pads ...

Page 4: ...ank ball or flapper replace with a new flapper IF FILL VALVE WON T TURN ON OR SHUT OFF or REFILL OF TANK WATER IS SLOW after valve has been in use for some time Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed Go to our website at www fluidmaster com for more solutions to toilet problems 2001 Fluidmaster Inc Registered trademark of Fluidmaster Inc GUARANTEE This Fluidmaster product is guarante...

Page 5: ...product model and of the defect be sent to the following address TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Does not flush a Water supply valve closed a Open valve and allow water to fill tank b Supply line blocked b Shut off water supply disconnect supply line and inspect all gaskets and washers Reassemble Also see Fluidmaster maintenance see step 13 c Flush valve chain too lo...

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