3. OldToilet Removal
Turn off water
supply
Remove nut from closet
bolt using adjustable
wrench
Scrap off wax
ring using Putty
Knife
4. SettingToilet
Even out closet
bolts on each
side of flange,
using tape
measure.
Set toilet over
flange applying
pressure to wax
ring evenly.
You may have to
cut closet bolts
so cap will cover
appropriately.
Flange
5. SecuringTank
• Place rubber gasket
over outlet at the
bottom of the tank.
• Secure the nuts on
both sides of the
toilet.
• Tighten evenly to
distribute pressure
correctly to rubber
gasket.
6. Water Start Up
Secure water line to
base of tank.
• Make sure
everything is
tight before
water start up.
• After water is
turned on check
for leaks.
• If no leaks you
have successfully
installed your
toilet.
7. Work cited
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