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American Standard TROPIC CADET 2455 Installation Instructions

American Standard TROPIC CADET 2455 Installation Instructions

American standard plumbing product user manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Tropic Cadet
3 2-piece Round Front,
®
Elongated, Right Height
Models 2455 / 2457 / 2459 / 2791
Triumph Cadet
3 2-piece Round Front,
®
Elongated, Right Height
Models 2490 / 2491 / 2492
Thank you for selecting American Standard - the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed properly,
please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be sure your
installation conforms to local codes.
CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!
!
NOTE: Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Putty Knife
Regular Screwdriver
Hacksaw
Wax Ring/Gasket
1
REMOVE OLD TOILET
a. Close toilet supply valve and flush tank completely. Towel or sponge remaining water from tank and bowl.
b. Disconnect and remove supply line. NOTE: If replacing valve, first shut off main water supply!
c. Remove old mounting hardware, remove toilet and plug floor waste opening to prevent escaping sewer gases.
d. Remove closet bolts from flange and clean away old wax, putty, etc. from base area.
NOTE: Mounting surface must be clean and level before new toilet is installed!
2
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS:
NOTE: Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed below:
FINISHED WALL
12"
(305mm)
4
SEALANT
INSTALL WAX SEAL
Invert toilet on floor (cushion to prevent damage), and
install wax ring evenly around waste flange (horn), with
tapered end of ring facing toilet. Apply a thin bead of
sealant around toilet base.
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Toilets
Toilets
Adjustable Wrench
Flexible Supply Tube
For 4007 Tanks: 12" (305mm)
SUPPLY
AS
REQ'D.
FINISHED
FLOOR
WAX RING
Sealant
Closet Bolts
3
CLOSET BOLTS
INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS
Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90 ° , and slide
into place 6" (152 mm) apart and parallel to wall.
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!
Tape Measure
Carpenters Level
CLOSET FLANGE
A
NUT
TAPERED
WASHER
CLOSET
BOLT
FLANGE
7 3 0110 2- 10 0 Rev. K

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Summary of Contents for American Standard TROPIC CADET 2455

  • Page 1 Models 2490 / 2491 / 2492 Thank you for selecting American Standard - the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be sure your installation conforms to local codes.
  • Page 2: Install Toilet

    BOLT CAP CLOSET BOLT WASHER 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.
  • Page 3 Do not use in-tank cleaners. Products containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) can seriously damage fittings in the tank. This damage can cause leakage and property damage. American Standard shall not be responsible or liable for any tank fitting damage caused by the use of cleaners containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).
  • Page 4: Repair Parts List

    Flush valve chain too tight, holding flush valve open. b. Flush valve seat and/or flapper worn or deformed. c. Sand or debris lodged in water control. In the United States: American Standard Brands P.O. Box 6820 Piscataway, New Jersey 08855 Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs...

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