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    SAVE FOR FUTURE USE 730529-100 Rev. T Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America, Inc. © AS America, Inc. 2010 RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Putty Knife Regular Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Sealant Hacksaw Wax Ring/Gasket Flexible Supply Tube 1/2" Deep Well Nut Driver or Closet Bolts Tape Measure Carpenters Level Deep Well So[...]

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    3 CLOSET FLANGE CLOSET BOLTS A WAX RING SEALANT 4 INSTALL WAX SEAL Invert toilet on floor (cushion to prevent damage), and install wax ring evenly around waste flange, with tapered end of ring facing toilet. Apply a thin bead of sealant around toilet base. 730529-100 Rev. T - 2 - 2 FINISHED WALL 19mm ± 6mm (1 ± 1/4 " ) 419mm (16-1/2 " )[...]

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    730529-100 Rev. T - 3 - 9a Before continuing, determine the type of water supply connection 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. CAUTION: DO NOT USE CONE WASHER WITH PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE. CAUTION: Overtightening of[...]

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    730529-100 Rev. T - 4 - 10 9b ADJUSTMENTS a. Adjust water level. Water level should be adjusted to level indicated in tank by adjusting float cup. See Step 11 for water level adjustment method. IMPORTANT: b. If bowl fails to siphon, an adjustment may be required with the lift chain. Simply remove the bead chain from the retainment clip (see Fig. 10[...]

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    730529-100 Rev. T - 5 - Does not flush Poor or sluggish flush Toilet leaks Toilet does not shut off a. Water supply valve closed. b. Supply line blocked. c. Flush valve chain too loose or disconnected. d. Sand or debris lodged in water control. a. Bowl water level too low. b. Supply valve partly closed. c. Partially clogged trapway and/or drain pip[...]