Installation Instructions

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READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

If you are installing your lavatory in a new or remod-

eled bathroom, you should make sure that you are in

compliance with all local plumbing codes.

The rough-in information, available from an Eljer dis-

tributor or at www.eljer.com, will be helpful in placing

the lavatory, water supply piping, shut-off valves and

drain in their proper positions.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

You can determine which tools and materials are nec-

essary by reading the complete installation instruc-

tions and examining the job you have to do.

These tools are normally needed:

 sponge

 basin or pail

 tape measure

 flat blade screwdriver

 emery cloth

 hammer and nails

 saber saw or keyhole saw

 drill

 chisel

 cardboard, newspapers or a dropcloth

 2" x 4" or 2" x 6" lumber

 plumbers putty or silicon sealant

These are optional, in case existing materials are

unusable:

__ two shut-off valves with 1/2" I.P.S. outlet

(check house piping to determine valve inlet dimen-

stion.)

__ 1/2" I.P.S. hot and cold water supply tubes with

compression nut and ferrule

__drain tail pipe, trap and additional drain pipe as

required

REMOVING YOUR OLD

LAVATORY

1. Turn off the water supply. This is done by closing

the two shut-off valves located under the lavatory.

If there are no shut-off valves leading to the lavatory,

you must turn off the water at the main valve. This is

usually located in the basement, garage or near the

foundation on the outside of the house. It may also be

near the water meter.

Check to be sure the water is off by turning on the

faucet where you are working until the water stops

flowing.

If you have shut off the main valve in a two-story house

or greater, you should open the kitchen faucet and

another faucet on the same level. Water will then drain

from the entire line. This will help avoid spills. Be sure

and close the faucets before you turn on the main valve

again.

2. Disconnect the drain pipes. Take off as many sec-

tions as possible between the lavatory and the wall or

floor to facilitate removal.

Place a basin under the work area to catch any water

that may still be in the drain.

3. Before removing anything else, check to see if the

pipes in the wall are providing support for the lavatory.

If this is the case, use care in removing the faucet con-

nections. The lavatory may fall once the faucet is dis-

connected, so have a helper hold it up while you work.

Detach the faucet from the shut-off valves by unscrew-

ing the compression nut at the joints between the

valves and the water supply tubes.

If the connection is corroded you may need to cut off

the nut with a hacksaw. If there is no nut or shut-off

valve, use a tube cutter or hacksaw to separate the

faucet from the water supply tubes.

Keep the basin and sponge handy for water that

remains in the pipe and faucet.

4. Determine how the lavatory is mounted. Especially

notice if there is a good structural support for wall

mounting. See step 5 for bracing instructions, if

required.

If there is a wall bracket at the back, you might be able

to lift the lavatory off. It may be heavy, so have a

helper lend a hand. A floor mounted lavatory can be

removed by lifting it off of the pedestal or legs after

first detaching any wall-mount fittings.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW LAVATORY

5. If you are installing the lavatory in a new or sub-

stantially remodeled bathroom, refer to the rough-in

drawings for locations of shut-off valves and drain.

The inlets of the shut-off valves should match the size

of the piping in the house and the outlets should match

the water supply tubes you will run to the faucet. The

latter are usually 1/2" I.P.S. tubing.

You should also install shut-off valves if there were

none in the existing bathroom or if the old ones are

unserviceable or unsightly.

A cross brace is required to provide a solid mounting

support for the new lavatory. Check to be sure there is

one in the existing bathroom. If not, attach supports of

2" x 4" lumber (2" x 6" preferred) between at least three

of the vertical 2" x 4" wall studs as shown in figure 1.

Nail it securely into place. If installing a Patrician

pedestal lavatory with optional metal towel bar #807-

0008 , a 2" x 6" solid board mouting support is

required.

Refer to Mounting Chart (next page) for location of

cross brace. (Dimension B).

Solid masonry walls do not require a cross brace, since

the wall should hold the expansion anchor plugs pro-

vided with your lavatory.

Replace drywall if necessary.

6. The lavatory should be centered on the two shut- off

valves. Locate the centerline between the valves and

measure up "B" inches from the floor. Next measure 1/2

of dimension A to both sides of the centerline and mark

the locations of the two hanger bolts at these points

(refer to Mountng Chart on page 2 and see Figure 2

below). Check to be sure the two points are level. Drill

two starter holes at least 1-1/2" deep.

7. Place the new lavatory on a thick layer of newspa-

pers or a dropcloth to protect it from scratches.

Attach the pop-up drain and the faucet to the lavatory

according to the faucet manufacturer's instructions.

You may also attach the hot and cold water supply

tubes to the faucet at this time. Sealant may be

required around the faucet and pop-up where they meet

the china. Check the faucet manufacturer's recommen-

dations. These steps are easier to do before you mount

the lavatory in its place.

8. If required, insert the expansion anchor plugs into

the holes you drilled. Place two 1-3/8" washers on each

of the 3" bolts . Put the hanger bolts through the holes

at the back of the lavatory and into the holes in the wall.

See figure 3. If required, push the bolts in until they

engage the expansion anchor plugs. Tighten the bolts

until they support the lavatory, leaving "play" for leveling

later.

Pedestal and

Half-Pedestal

Lavatory

Installation

Instructions

16"

Recommend

Solid Wood

Mounting Area

(Half-Pedestal

Lavatory Only)

WALL

FLOOR

FIGURE 2

30"

11"

 pipe wrench (12")

 level

 basin wrench

 tube cutter

 adjustable

wrench 10”

 hacksaw

ANCHOR

PLUG

WALL

LAVATORY

BOLT

WASHERS

FIGURE 3

ANCHOR

PLUG

LAVATORY

MASONRY WALL

REHSAW

SUPPORT

LAG BOLT

FC-084-0106 Rev, 1/07

Summary of content (2 pages)

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REMOVING YOUR OLD LAVATORY Pedestal and Half-Pedestal Lavatory Installation Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST BEFORE YOU BEGIN... If you are installing your lavatory in a new or remodeled bathroom, you should make sure that you are in compliance with all local plumbing codes. The rough-in information, available from an Eljer distributor or at www.eljer.com, will be helpful in placing the lavatory, water supply piping, shut-off valves and drain in their proper positions.
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IF INSTALLING HALF-PEDESTAL LAVATORY, FOLLOW STEPS 12-16 BELOW. IF INSTALLING FULL PEDESTAL LAVATORY FOLLOW STEPS 9-14 BELOW. 9. Position the pedestal leg by using the recess indentation on the underside of the lavatory as a guide. The back side of the leg should be vertical and away from the wall surface. See figure 4. nut to install the pedestal anchoring stud screws, then remove cap nut again. (Allow stud screws to protrude approx. 1"). Re-position the half-pedestal onto the protruding stud screws.