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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 aid you in avoiding the unneces-
sary expense associated with improper installation. In
addition to proper installation, read all operating and safe-
ty instructions.
NOTES
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Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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Shut off hot and cold water supplies.
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Ensure that the new toilet has the correct
roughing-in dimension. The K-3490 has a 12"
roughing-in dimension. See Fig. #1.
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For new construction, refer to the dimensions in
step one for locating the shut-off valve.
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Be very careful while working with vitreous china
products. Vitreous china can break and chip if you
overtighten bolts and nuts or carelessly handle the
product.
To remove existing toilet:
Turn off water supply. Flush the toilet and sponge out re-
maining water from tank and bowl. Disconnect supply
valve and remove old tank and bowl.
Carefully inspect new fixture for any sign of damage.
Seat post holes on 5-1/2" centers.
Water depth from rim is 6-11/16".
1-3/4" passageway.
Fixture dimensions are nominal and conform to toler-
ances by ANSI Standards (A112.19.2).
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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PORTRAIT LITE
VITREOUS CHINA
REVERSE TRAP TOILET
All information in these instructions is based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication.
Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product
characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time with-
out notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warranty information - please leave instructions for the
consumer.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Bowl K-4217
Tank K-4590
When specified:
3/8" supply
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Floor bolts (pr.)
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Recommended elongated seat
K-7638
21401
. .
K-4752 or K-4745
Copyright E1996 Kohler Co.
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- Page 1 Follow the sections that pertain to your partic- Kohler Co. reserves the right to make changes in product ular installation. This will aid you in avoiding the unneces- characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time with- sary expense associated with improper installation.
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Page 2: Tools And Materials Required
(If existing toilet does not have a shut-off valve below the tank, install shut-off valve before installing new toilet. See Page 3.) ROUGHING-IN 20-7/16” 29-3/8” 3/4” FRONT OF BOWL 32-7/8” 16” 15” 9” 5-5/8” 4-1/8” 3-3/4” C L OF OUTLET 10-3/16” 12” Fig. #1 Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-... -
Page 3: Installation
Carefully align and lower toilet over the closet flange and bolts. CAUTION: Do not lift or rock toilet after placement; a new gasket must be reapplied if you break the watertight seal. Apply full body weight to toilet rim to set seal. Fig. #5 Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-... - Page 4 Compression Nut Ferrule WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill Shut-Off Valve valve nut has been factory-tightened to design Fig. #8 specifications. If re-tightening is required, wrench tighten one turn past finger tight. Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-...
- Page 5 Adjust float by sliding it up or down on float rod until water level is at the marked water line on the flush valve over- flow. Float Check all connections for leaks for several days. Float Rod Fig. #10 Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-...
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Page 6: Troubleshooting Chart
B. Soil pipe or vent is obstructed. B. Clear obstruction from soil pipe or vent pipe. 7. Toilet does A. Chain is not connected to lift rod or flush valve. A. Reconnect the chain. activate. Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-... -
Page 7: Important Consumer Information
Kohler Company shall not be responsible or liable for any Most toilet bowl cleansers are not harmful to the vitreous damage to these tank fittings caused by the use of china surface of the toilet bowl. - Page 8 Kohler Co., Kohler, WI 111469-2-...