Installation Sheet

2. INSTALLING WATER CLOSET
NEW INSTALLATIONS
1. INSTALLING GASKET
• Remove the temporary rag (if used) from the waste
pipe hole.
• Lay water closet down on padded surface to help
protect the vitreous china.
• Apply gasket to bowl outlet. Refer to the gasket
manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
(Note: wax gaskets of any kind are NOT
recommended.)
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Model ST-2459 Series Water Closet Installation Instructions
RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
1. REMOVAL OF EXISTING WATER CLOSET
• Turn off the water supply.
• Disconnect the ush valve.
• Sponge out all remaining water from bowl.
• Cut caulk all around existing bowl using utility knife
to release bowl from wall surface.
• Remove the existing water closet.
• Using sharp scraper or putty knife, completely
remove all remaining caulk from wall surface.
• Dispose of old gasket.
2. CHECK ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
• Check rough-in dimensions and install or relocate
ush valve and outlet as indicated.
• A carrier unit is recommended to properly install
and support the wall hung water closet. Install
carrier unit (not included) per instructions provided
by the carrier manufacturer.
• Verify carrier studs are level.
3. CLEAN DRAIN
• Clean out waste pipe using hand or power cleaner
to be sure pipe is clear.
• Proceed to NEW INSTALLATIONS.
WARNING: Hazardous gases can escape
through the waste pipe if new water closet is
not installed quickly. A temporary fix: place a
large rag in the waste pipe.
WARNING: Vitreous china can chip or break
if the bolts or nuts are over-tightened or if
mishandled.
• Check all local plumbing and building codes.
• Check for any damage to the new water closet
before installation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED…
• Putty knife
• Safety glasses
• Measuring tape
• Spud wrench
• Non-wax Gasket
NOTE: Plumbing System Requirements
√ Minimum Flowing Pressure: 25 PSI
√ Minimum Flow Rate: 18 GPM
√ Maximum Static Pressure: 80 PSI
• Determine proper length for carrier studs per
carrier’s manufacturer.
• Install (3) sets of bearing nuts and washers onto
carrier studs: two at the bottom and one on top
leaving one top stud blank.
• Bearing nuts and washers must be placed to allow
a minimum gap of 1/16” between the wall and
xture. The carrier supports the bowl, not the wall.
• Place level vertically across the top and bottom
bearing nuts to ensure they are leveled.
• Adjust carrier coupling to compress gasket for a
gas and watertight seal per gasket manufacturer’s
instructions.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
SLOAN VALVE COMPANY
10500 Seymour Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Phone: 1-800-9-VALVE-9 or 1-847-671-4300
Fax: [phone] or 1-847-671-4380
www.sloanvalve.com
Copyright © 2015 Sloan Valve Company
Code: 0816652 Rev. 1 09-15
TO MAXIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE
OF YOUR SLOAN
®
WATER
CLOSET, USE ONLY SLOAN
®
FLUSHOMETERS
• Sponge
• 10” adjustable wrench
• Large level
• Carrier Mounting
hardware
Non-wax
Gasket
Front Nut
Washer
• Place water closet unto the carrier studs.
• Loosely attach washers and front nuts on threaded
carrier studs.
• Verify water closet is level.
• Hand tighten the (3) nuts that have the bearing nuts
behind the water closet.
• Tighten the top nut then bottom nuts alternately
while judging the ex of the bowl at the front lip
due to the compression of the gasket. Bowl is
secure and has adequate seal when no noticeable
ex occurs.
• Hand-tighten the last nut and washer, then tighten
1/4-turn using a wrench.
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the nuts,
breakage and chipping of vitreous china can
occur.
3. COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
• Flush valve should be installed to manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
• Turn on water supply valve.
• Install water closet seat.
• Caulk around water closet.
• Flush water closet a few times and check all
connections for water seepage.
• Check for leaks for a few days.
• Record model number for reference.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sloan Valve Company warrants its vitreous china
products to be made of rst class materials, free from
defects of material or workmanship under normal use
and to perform the service for which they are intended
in a thoroughly reliable and efcient manner when
properly installed and serviced, for a period of three
years from date of purchase. During this period, Sloan
Valve Company will, at its option, repair or replace
any part or parts which prove to be thus defective
if returned to Sloan Valve Company, at customer’s
cost, and this shall be the sole remedy available
under this warranty. No claims will be allowed for
labor, transportation or other incidental costs. This
warranty extends only to persons or organizations who
purchase Sloan Valve Company’s products directly
from Sloan Valve Company for purpose of resale.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON
THE FACE HEREOF. IN NO EVENT IS SLOAN
VALVE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY MEASURE
WHATSOEVER. NOTE: IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE SLOAN VALVE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OR FOR DAMAGES
CAUSED BY NEGLECT, ABUSE OR ALTERATION.
A
djustable
Coupling
Bearing
Nuts and
Washers
Distance of washer
from wall approx.
1
/
16
”
Carrier
Studs
Finished
Wall
NOTE: All vitreous china dimensions shown in these drawings
are nominal. Dimensions can vary within the tolerances
established in the governing ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1
standard. Please take this into consideration when planning
rough-in and plumbing layouts.
ST-2459
5.5" (140 mm)
26-3/4” (680 mm)
13 1/4”
(336 mm)
15” (381 mm)
16"-18" (406-457 mm)
15”
(381 mm)
1-1/2” (38 mm) Spud
9”
(230 mm)
5 1/8” (130 mm)
6 1/8"-8 1/8”(155-206 mm)
2-3/4” (70 mm)
1.65” (42 mm)
3-3/8”
(86 mm)
7.5"
(190 mm)
1/2”
(13 mm)