MAINLINE MLS10017 Regular and High Efficiency Round and Elongated Toilets Instruction Manual

MAINLINE MLS10017 Regular and High Efficiency Round and Elongated Toilets

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PART NUMBERS

Tank

• MLS10012, MLS10013, MLS10014, MLS10015,
• MLS10017, MLS10019,
• MLS10031, MLS10036, MLS10039, MLS10417, MLS10421, MLS10427MLS10427, MLS10429

Bowl

• MLS10008, MLS10010, MLS10011, MLS10027, MLS10029,
• MLS10040, MLS10041, MLS10415, MLS10416, MLS10425, MLS10426

HARDWARE CONTENTS

• Parts included below are applied to tank number MLS10012, MLS10013, MLS10014, MLS10015, MLS10031, MLS10427, and MLS10429.

• Parts included below are applied to tank number MLS10017, MLS10019, MLS10036, MLS10039 and MLS10417.

Parts for all bowls

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

• Handle with care. Vitreous chinaware is glass-like with sharp edges if broken. Do not drop, handle roughly or overtighten bolts.
• Risk of hazardous gases If new toilet is not installed immediately, temporarily plug floor flange hole with a towel (or cover) to block sewer gases from escaping.
• Observe local plumbing and building codes.

PREPARATION

• Before beginning installation of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

Estimated Assembly Time: 60 minutes

• Tools Required for Assembly and Installation (not included): Toilet Water Supply Line,
• Adjustable Wrench, Putty Knife, Flathead Screwdriver, Hacksaw, Carpenters Level.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Old Toilet

• Turn off water supply and flush tank completely. Towel or sponge remaining water from tank and bowl.
• Disconnect and remove old water supply line.
• Remove tank from bowl by removing old tank-to-bowl hardware.
• Remove bowl from floor by removing bolt caps and floor bolt nuts.
• Remove floor bolts from toilet flange and clean old wax, putty and sealant from base area. (Temporarily plug floor flange with a towel or cover to block sewer gases from escaping.)
• NOTE: MOUNTING SURFACE MUST BE CLEAN AND LEVEL BEFORE NEW TOILET IS INSTALLED.

Install Floor Bolts (AA)

• Insert new floor bolts (AA) into the toilet flange (not included) with bolt heads down and threaded ends facing up (use plastic retaining washers (BB) to hold bolts in full-length, upright position).
• Floor bolts (AA) should be parallel to wall and 6 inches apart.

AA and BB not included

*Install Wax Ring (CC)**

• Turn toilet bowl (B) upside down onto a towel or cushioned surface. With the rounded (tapered) end of the ring facing the toilet, place the wax ring (CC) around the raised outlet ring of the bowl (B), and press firmly enough so the wax ring (CC) adheres to the bowl (B).

Position Toilet Bowl (B) on Toilet Flange

• Unplug waste opening in toilet flange. Gently place toilet bowl (B) (right side up) in position with the floor bolts (AA*) protruding up through the holes in the base of the toilet bowl (B). Level toilet bowl (B) as it is lowered onto the toilet flange.
• Once toilet bowl (B) is in position, press down with a slight twisting motion on the top center of the bowl (B) eventually applying full body weight to evenly compress the wax ring (CC*) creating a water-tight seal. (Do not rock the bowl back-and-forth as this may break the seal.)
• Make sure the toilet bowl (B) is as level as possible. It may be necessary to use small wedges (shims) under the edge of the bowl due to slight variations in vitreous chinaware or uneven floors. (Toilet bowl (B) should be firmly seated on the floor, so it does not wobble or rock.)

Secure Bowl to Floor

• Place plastic disc (DD) (Note: “THIS SIDE UP”), metal washers (EE) and nuts (FF) on floor bolts (AA). Alternately tighten nuts (FF) until toilet bowl (B) is firmly seated on floor.
• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS {FF*) BECAUSE VITREOUS CHINA CAN EASILY CRACK OR CHIP.
• Pour water into toilet bowl (B) to prevent the escape of sewer gases.
• Using a hacksaw, cut off excess length of floor bolts (AA) so bolt caps (GG) will fit. (Leave no more than 1/4-in length above nuts (FF). Place bolt caps (GG) over floor bolts (AA*) and press down for secure fit.

AA, CC, EE and FF not included

Below instructions are applied to tank number MLS10012, MLS10013, MLS10014, MLS10015, MLS10031, MLS10427, and MLS10429.

Install Tank (A)

• Place rubber washer (II) onto bolt (JJ). Insert bolt (JJ) with washers through hole inside the tank (A).
• Place metal washer (HH) followed by hex nut (KK) onto bolt (JJ) protruding from bottom of tank (A). Tighten hex nut (KK) to create a proper and secure seal.
• Attach rubber sealing gasket (LL) to center drain hole under tank (A).
• Gently place tank (A) on toilet bowl (B) with bolts (JJ) protruding out underneath.
• Place metal washer (HH) followed by hex nut (KK) onto the protruding bolt (JJ).
• Tighten hex nut (KK) enough so that the tank (A) sits flat on the toilet bowl (B).
• Make sure the toilet tank (A) is parallel to the wall and straight on the toilet bowl (B).

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS. SEVERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

Below instructions are applied to tank number MLS10017. MLS10019. MLS10036. MLS10039. and MLS10417.

Install Tank (A)

• Place rubber washer (II) onto bolt (JJ) Insert bolt (JJ) with washers through hole inside the tank (A).
• Place metal washer (HH) followed by hex nut (KK) onto bolt (JJ) protruding from bottom of tank (A). Tighten hex nut (KK) to create a proper and secure seal.
• Attach rubber sealing gasket (MM) to center drain hole under tank (A).
• Gently place tank (A) on toilet bowl (B) with bolts (JJ) protruding out underneath
• Place metal washer (HH) followed by wing nut (NN) onto the protruding bolt (JJ).
• Tighten wing nut (LL) enough so that the tank (A) sits flat on the toilet bowl (B).
• Make sure the toilet tank (A) is parallel to the wall and straight on the toilet bowl (B).

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS. SEVERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

Connect the Water Supply Line,

• Connect the water supply line (not included) between the tank (A) and shut-off valve.
• Tighten the tank connection coupling nut¼ turn beyond hand tight. (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE TANK CONNECTION.)
• Turn on supply valve and allow tank (A) to fill.
• Check for leakage at all connections and tighten or correct as needed.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

• Mainline products will be covered by Foremost Groups, Inc.’s limited warranty. It is as follows: Foremost warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for 5 years (Vitreous China) and 1 year (Parts and Fittings) from the date of purchase of the product by the original purchaser.
  If inspection of this plumbing product, within 5 years (Vitreous China product) or 1 year (parts and fittings) after its initial purchase, confirms that it is defective in materials or workmanship, Foremost will repair or at its option, exchange the product for a similar model. Foremost provides no warranties or guarantees beyond those in this Limited Foremost Warranty.

• This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and installation of these products. All de-installation and re- installation and transportation costs or charges incidental to warranty services are to be borne by the owner. In no event will Foremost be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of any installation materials, including but not limited to, tiles, marble etc. Foremost will not be responsible for and this warranty does not cover and specifically excludes any liability to the purchaser or any third party for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this warranty of any implied warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose.

• This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and installation of these products. All de-installation and re- installation and transportation costs or charges incidental to warranty services are to be borne by the owner. In no event will Foremost be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of any installation materials, including but not limited to, tiles, marble etc. Foremost will not be responsible for and this warranty does not cover and specifically excludes any liability to the purchaser or any third party for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this warranty of any implied warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose.

• This warranty does not apply to local building code compliance. Since local building codes vary considerably, the purchaser of this product should check with a local building or plumbing contractor to ensure local code compliance before installation. Foremost shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or damage to its toilet tank trim, plumbing fittings, or china products caused by the use of either chloramines or high concentration of chlorine, lime/ iron sediments and/or other minerals not removed from public water during the treatment of public water supplies or caused by toilet tank type cleaners containing chlorine, calcium hypochlorite, and I or other chemicals.

• This warranty is void if the product has been moved from its initial place of installation; if it has been subiected to faulty maintenance, abuse, misuse, accident or other damages; if it was not installed in accordance with Foremast’s instructions; or if it has been modified in a manner inconsistent with the product as shipped by Foremost.

Note: Some states or provinces do not allow the limitations on an implied warranty, and some states/provinces do not allow exclusions or limitations regarding incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province. No person is authorized to change, add to, or creates any warranty or obligation other than that set forth herein.

Need Help?

• Please call our toll-free customer service line at 1-225-295-4212 for additional assistance or service. If you
  have any questions or concerns regarding our warranty plan, please email:

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This warranty gives the original purchaser of this product specific legal right, which may vary from state to state or from province to province. In some states or provinces, the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, so those exclusions may not apply to you.

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