2. Install the Bowl
Install a supply shut-off valve.
Record the model number in the Homeowners Guide.
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.
CAUTION: Risk of external leakage.
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 plastic bolt cap bases over the T-bolts in the
″
up
″
position as marked.
Place the metal washers and nuts on the plastic bolt cap bases
and T-bolts.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Overtightening may cause
breakage or chipping of the vitreous china.
Carefully tighten the nuts.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Protect the vitreous china
from exposure to the saw blade when cutting off excess T-bolt
length.
If the T-bolts extend more than 1/4
″
(6 mm) over the top of the
nuts, cut off the excess.
Nut
Washer
Bolt Cap Base
Bolt Cap
T-Bolt
Wax Seal
Closet Flange
T-Bolt
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