American Standard 2474 User Manual

Installation instructions, Recommended tools and materials, 1remove old toilet

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Putty Knife

Regular Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Sealant

Tape Measure

Hacksaw

Wax Ring/Gasket

Flexible Supply Tube

Closet Bolts

Carpenters Level

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!

INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS
Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90

°

, and slide

into place 6" (152 mm) apart and parallel to wall.

3

2

CLOSET FLANGE

CLOSET BOLTS

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CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!

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NOTE:

Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components.

ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS:

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Model 2474 Elongated Two Piece Toilet

WAX RING

SEALANT

5

4

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.

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!

CLOSET

BOLT

NUT

TAPERED
WASHER

FLANGE

C/L OF SUPPLY

AS REQUIRED

FINISHED

FLOOR

12"

(305mm)

FINISHED WALL

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C O L L E C T I O N

T H E

SA

VE FOR FUTURE USE

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