Installing your new toilet follows the same basic instructions as removing the old unit with a few exceptions. When you are setting the new unit down onto the wax seal you may need to let the wax sit in the sun for a few hours first. It is very difficult to get a proper seal when the wax is at a cold temperature. You should also use a level to ensure that your new unit is level with the floor and squared to the wall.
Once you have ensured that everything is in order use your wrench and tighten the bolts tightly into the flooring. If your new toilet comes with cap covers for your bolts on the base you should attach these as they will help prevent water exposure on the bolts and will make the removal of the unit much easier in the future. To attach the caps simply pour caulking or plumbing putty into the cap and firmly attach them over the new bolts. |
