American Standard CADET 2568 Installation Instructions page 2

5
POSITION TOILET ON FLANGE
a. Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet
flange so bolts project through mounting holes.
b. Loosely install retainer washers and nuts. Side of
washers marked "THIS SIDE UP" must face up!
NUT
WASHER
BOLT
7
INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
8a
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.
METAL/COPPER METAL FLANGED
FLARED TUBING TUBING
LOCK NUT
CONE
WASHER
COUPLING
NUT
WATER
SHUT-OFF
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).
CAUTION: DO NOT USE
CONE WASHER WITH
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.
FLANGE
METAL SPIRAL
TUBING
LOCK NUT LOCK NUT
EXISTING
EXISTING
WASHER
CONE
WASHER
EXISTING
COUPLING
COUPLING
NUT
NUT
WATER WATER
SHUT-OFF SHUT-OFF
Use existing Use existing spiral
coupling nut cone washer.
and washer. Fluidmaster cone
washer may not
seal completely on
spiral type supply
line.
CAUTION: Overtightening of
LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT
could result in breakage and
potential flooding.
6
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.
!
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.
BOLT CAP
BOLTS
8b
VINYL/BRAIDED
CONNECTOR
LOCK NUT
COUPLING
NUT
WATER
SHUT-OFF
Captive cone
washers already
included. No
additional washers
needed.
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CAUTION:
CLOSET FLANGE
With correct washers in place
(see Step 8a), tighten
COUPLING NUT 1/4 turn beyond
hand tight. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
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