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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize
yourself with the required tools, materials, and installation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your partic-
ular installation. This will help you avoid costly mistakes.
In addition to proper installation, read all operating and
safety instructions.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Confidante Toilet (elongated)
Confidante Toilet (round front)
NOTES
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Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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Shut off the water supply.
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Seat post holes are on 5-1/2" centers.
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2" passageway.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
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10" adjustable wrench
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Metal file (file cut)
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Tape measure
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Tubing cutter
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Level
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Hacksaw
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K-3556
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K-3557
SIPHON WASH TOILET
All information in these instructions is based upon the lat-
est product information available at the time of publica-
tion. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in product characteristics, packaging, or avail-
ability at any time without notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warranty information – please leave instructions for the
consumer.
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Water depth from the rim is 6".
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Ensure that the new toilet has the correct
roughing-in dimension. The K-3556 and K-3557
have a 12" roughing-in dimension. See Fig. #1.
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Be very careful while working with vitreous china
products. Vitreous china can break or chip if the
bolts and nuts are overtightened, or if carelessly
handled.
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Carefully inspect the new fixture for any sign of
damage.
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For new construction, refer to the dimensions in
Fig. #1 and Fig. #4 for locating the shut-off valve.
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Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to
tolerances established by ASME Standard
(A112.19.2M).
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill
valve nut has been factory-tightened to design
specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench
tighten one turn past finger tight.
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Putty knife
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Screwdriver
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Toilet gasket (wax seal)
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Toilet T-bolts (2), 5/16" diameter
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Toilet supply shut-off valve, 3/8" recommended
NOTICE: 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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CONFIDANTE
VITREOUS CHINA
Made in Mexico
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- Page 1 ....K-3557 Ensure that the new toilet has the correct roughing-in dimension. The K-3556 and K-3557 NOTES have a 12” roughing-in dimension. See Fig. #1. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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Page 2: Installation
ROUGHING-IN 28-7/8”, K-3556 3/4” 16-7/8” FRONT OF BOWL 26-7/8”, K-3557 15-7/8”, K-3556 14”, K-3557 28-1/2” 3” 6-1/8” 15” 9” 9-1/2” K-4203 BASE 3/8” I.P.S. SUPPLY 12” C L OF OUTLET 5-5/8” Fig. #1 INSTALLATION TO REMOVE EXISTING TOILET Turn off the water supply. Flush the toilet, and use a sponge to remove the remaining water from the tank and bowl. - Page 3 Install two new 5/16” diameter T-bolts into the closet T-Bolts flange. Closet Flange Fig. #3 TO INSTALL SUPPLY SHUT-OFF VALVE 3” Supply Shut-Off Valve Install the supply shut-off valve so it is 9” above the finished floor line, and 5-5/8” to the left of the closet flange 5-5/8”...
- Page 4 TO INSTALL TANK Tank Bolt Make sure the three tank bolts extend completely through the holes in the gasket. Set the tank onto the bowl, using the tank bolts as a guide. Center the gasket on the inlet of the bowl. Assemble the washers and brass nuts onto the Gasket bolts.
- Page 5 Open the supply shut-off valve and check all connections for leakage. If the connections have been properly assembled, a slight retightening of the nuts should stop any leakage. If the toilet is leaking between the tank and the bowl, carefully retighten the three brass nuts evenly. Periodically check all the bowl and tank connections for leakage for several days following installation.
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Page 6: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Poor flush. A. Water level is too low. A. Adjust water tank level. B. Trapway or rim holes are obstructed. B. Unclog trapway; clean rim holes. C. Soil pipe or vent is obstructed. C. -
Page 7: Important Consumer Information
Products containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) can seriously damage fittings in the tank. This damage can cause leakage and property damage. Kohler Company shall not be responsible or liable for any tank fitting damage caused by the use of cleaners containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite). - Page 8 114834-2-...