INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODERN 1.28 GPF ONE PIECE TOILET
Model OVS-2181
Complies with ASME A112.19.2/CSA B125.1-2013.
OVS-2181 1-Piece 4.8 LPF-1.28 GPF Single Flush Toilet
CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
| Putty Knife | Regular Screwdriver | Adjustable Wrench | Sealant | Tape Measure |
| Hacksaw | Wax Ring/Gasket | Flexible Supply Tube | Closet Bolts | Carpenters Level |
REMOVE OLD TOILET (IF NEW INSTALLATION PROCEED TO STEP 2)
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!
DIMENSIONS (Nominal)
NOTE: Distance from wall to closet flange centerline (rough-in) must be 12″ (305 mm) minimum.
INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS
Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90i, and slide into place 6″ (152 mm) apart and parallel to wall.
INSTALL WAX RING 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 base flange.
INSTALL TOILET ON FLANGE
a. Remove waste covering and install toilet on closet flange so bolts project through mounting holes.
b. Loosely install retainer washers and nuts. (Larger diameter side of washers (Marked “THIS SIDE UP”) must face up!)
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. Install caps on washers. (If needed, cut bolt height to size before installing caps.) Place a bead of sealant around base. Remove excess sealant.
c. Smooth off the bead of sealant around base. Remove excess sealant.
CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
a. Connect water supply line between shutoff valve and tank water inlet fitting. Tighten coupling nuts securely.
b. Turn on supply valve and allow tank to fill until float rises to shutoff position.
c. Check for leakage at fittings, tighten or correct as needed.
INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with enclosed directions.
